In ceiling rear surrounds

bopicasso
bopicasso Posts: 878
edited April 2010 in Speakers
So I cant afford the tube pre I want now so I decided to pop some surround speakers in the ceiling.
I have dynaudio and would like something that would come close to matching them for home theater. So far, the options I have found are:

http://cgi.ebay.com/POLK-AUDIO-TC620...item563a8a7f9f

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ENKV10

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=NHTIC1

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=PBCW50R

So far Im leaning towards the polks, just because I figure they might be better quality speakers than anything else at that price point.
Plus I would like to have atleast a 6 inch woofer.

As for as cabling goes, Im leaning towards monoprice 12g.
Living Room setup: Pioneer Elite VSX-21TXH, Krell KAV 300i, PS Audio DL III DAC, Tyler Acoustics Taylo 7u, Dynaudio Audience 120C+, SVS 25/31PCI, B-P-T Clean Power Center, Ps3, Panny 50" S1 Plasma, Tekline speaker cables, Audio Art interconnects, and Pangea power cables.
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  • Huck344
    Huck344 Posts: 453
    edited April 2010
    I was told Niles Audio in ceiling speakers go well with dynaudio. But, I can't remember the model. It's written in a notebook that I keep at home.
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,205
    edited April 2010
    That eBay item is no longer available, but i've been leaning toward Polk as well. I don't like those models that bottom out at 60Hz (+/-3dB) or above, mostly because I like to get the most mid-range from my speakers, not the subwoofer, in the interest of better precision. Of those links, only the Energy would hold my interest.

    This is just a personal thing, and may be totally misguided in reality of course.

    I wouldn't skimp if this were me. I would look for the TC80i (8 ohm rating, 8" driver) or the LC80i if you have the receiver/amplifier to drive them, especially with the LSi tweeter and another 8" driver, but I've no idea how that would match up with Dynaudio front speakers. The LC80i is my current preference for my system, since I'm using a 2 ohm stable NAD receiver ... if I ever get around to it, that is.

    http://www.polkaudio.com/customaudio/tci/specs.php#inceiling
    http://www.polkaudio.com/customaudio/lci/specs.php#inceiling
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  • bopicasso
    bopicasso Posts: 878
    edited April 2010
    The LC80i are great. And would probably match up better than the tc620i I was looking at but its out of my price range. Im going to look into the Niles audio in ceiling speakers.
    Im definately leaning towards the polks. I will look into the tc80i and see what they cost.
    The 620i is more in my price range at 260 for the pair on ebay..
    Living Room setup: Pioneer Elite VSX-21TXH, Krell KAV 300i, PS Audio DL III DAC, Tyler Acoustics Taylo 7u, Dynaudio Audience 120C+, SVS 25/31PCI, B-P-T Clean Power Center, Ps3, Panny 50" S1 Plasma, Tekline speaker cables, Audio Art interconnects, and Pangea power cables.
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  • bopicasso
    bopicasso Posts: 878
    edited April 2010
    Just found these which are in my price range. Look nice!
    http://www.4electronicwarehouse.com/products/niles/cm-750.html
    Living Room setup: Pioneer Elite VSX-21TXH, Krell KAV 300i, PS Audio DL III DAC, Tyler Acoustics Taylo 7u, Dynaudio Audience 120C+, SVS 25/31PCI, B-P-T Clean Power Center, Ps3, Panny 50" S1 Plasma, Tekline speaker cables, Audio Art interconnects, and Pangea power cables.
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  • bopicasso
    bopicasso Posts: 878
    edited April 2010
    I really like these also, and even a better price.
    http://www.4electronicwarehouse.com/products/niles/niles-cm710fx.html
    I googled these and found them for 150! Nice price!
    Living Room setup: Pioneer Elite VSX-21TXH, Krell KAV 300i, PS Audio DL III DAC, Tyler Acoustics Taylo 7u, Dynaudio Audience 120C+, SVS 25/31PCI, B-P-T Clean Power Center, Ps3, Panny 50" S1 Plasma, Tekline speaker cables, Audio Art interconnects, and Pangea power cables.
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  • bopicasso
    bopicasso Posts: 878
    edited April 2010
    The niles audio CM750FX especially for this rediculous price!
    http://www.elistinka.com/niles-cm750fx.html
    Anybody have any experience with niles audio???????
    Never heard of them.
    Living Room setup: Pioneer Elite VSX-21TXH, Krell KAV 300i, PS Audio DL III DAC, Tyler Acoustics Taylo 7u, Dynaudio Audience 120C+, SVS 25/31PCI, B-P-T Clean Power Center, Ps3, Panny 50" S1 Plasma, Tekline speaker cables, Audio Art interconnects, and Pangea power cables.
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