in-wall and in-ceiling speakers

hoosier21
hoosier21 Posts: 4,413
edited January 2009 in Speakers
I got the bug to finally go ahead and install a home theater.

It will be in finished room in the basement. pretty limited on what I can do, I will be using inwalls for the front 3. I can put in two rears in the wall at the rear.

But, I was thinking of doing 7.1, if I do that, the only place for the side surrounds would be in the ceiling, so I guess I am wondering if it would sound better/best if I did the rears and side suround in a half moon type arc using 4 in ceilings.

Anyone have any experience with this type of set up? Have you heard something like this, was it good/bad/great?

Any input would be helpful.

Thanks

Russ
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited January 2009
    I'll be watching this too. I want my rears in the wall too. No wires, stands, or tall cabs. I don't like the idea of in-wall due to resonating of the walls, but for HT and you can fill the air space with blown in style insulation I think it would be fine for movies. Music is 2 channel for me any way by choice;)
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • criverajr
    criverajr Posts: 1,675
    edited January 2009
    Hey guys, I have had rear in-walls for some time as does my brother with great results. I have used both round and square in-wall speakers. I have found that if you just use 2 cut to size mdf board, rafter size that is. Cover the inside with heavy duty roofing paper and then putting insome insulation around the speaker you will get a better sound. The aimable tweeter comes in handy also. I always run mine a little hot and the sound travels from speaker to speaker easily. I think if done right, they can work very well. You can also check dipole/bipole in-wall speakers, a little expensive but they sound great. My local dealer has some and they will be my next purchase.

    CRj
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  • Eric W
    Eric W Posts: 556
    edited January 2009
    Yes, 4 in ceiling speakers as surrounds in a 7.1 would work awesome. I'd rather do that, then surround side-inwalls and surround back ceilings for consistency.

    What models/lines are you considering?
    -Eric
    -Polk Audio
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,413
    edited January 2009
    Eric Wong wrote: »
    Yes, 4 in ceiling speakers as surrounds in a 7.1 would work awesome. I'd rather do that, then surround side-inwalls and surround back ceilings for consistency.

    What models/lines are you considering?

    Polk all around, not sure what line, I haven't finished looking or know how much to spend.

    Russ
    Dodd - Battery Preamp
    Monarchy Audio SE100 Delux - mono power amps
    Sony DVP-NS999ES - SACD player
    ADS 1230 - Polk SDA 2B
    DIY Stereo Subwoofer towers w/(4) 12 drivers each
    Crown K1 - Subwoofer amp
    Outlaw ICBM - crossover
    Beringher BFD - sub eq

    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

    "I've always been mad, I know I've been mad, like the most of us have...very hard to explain why you're mad, even if you're not mad..."
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  • kweb
    kweb Posts: 25
    edited January 2009
    I'm running the tc60i's in my drop ceiling for rears with great results, I just glued a thin piece of wood to the back side of the panel cut the hole put some insulation beween my joists to keep the sound from traveling. I get no vibrateing panels at all besides the fact no stands or wires exposed. ken
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