in ceiling speakers

ydglyd
ydglyd Posts: 4
edited July 2009 in Speakers
will in ceiling speakers need any enclosure in attic space ?
do they perform better with more air available from attic space?
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,219
    edited June 2009
    Yes, you need an enclosure. No, they will not perform better with "more air available". I am expecting to build a very similar system to what you are considering in the not too distant future.

    The following document discusses the ideal cabinet volume on P.4, which you can construct from MDF. I haven't researched this in any great detail as yet, but Polk c/s should be able to provide you with all the information you need.

    http://www.polkaudio.com/downloads/LCi_Cutsheet.pdf
    Alea jacta est!
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  • Todd Lee
    Todd Lee Posts: 73
    edited July 2009
    I have RC80i's mounted in the ceiling without enclosures. I know they would sound better with enclosures, but I didn't have the luxury of having the ceiling opened up enough to build anything. Mine was a remodel installation, just cut the hole, and up the speaker went. However, I didn't have insulation to contend with, just a nice, clean cavity from the ceiling up to the next level sub floor.
    Pioneer 1018
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    RC80I's
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