surround speakers for high ceiling?

kevininjc
kevininjc Posts: 3
edited November 2009 in Speakers
Any opinions out there on what polk in-ceiling speakers to use with a 14ft high ceiling? I'd like install a total of 4 speakers (2 surround, 2 rear surround). My A/V Receiver is a Sony STR-DH800. front speakers and sub-woofer are already taken care of.

Thanks!
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  • rallyshark
    rallyshark Posts: 417
    edited November 2009
    What kind or subs and front/center speakers do you have?
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,203
    edited November 2009
    That seems too high for practical apps. for theater sound. Ambiant sound yes but..

    There's just no way to mount inwalls in your walls at or near ear level?
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited November 2009
    tony millard wrote: »
    That seems too high for practical apps. for theater sound. Ambiant sound yes but..

    There's just no way to mount inwalls in your walls at or near ear level?

    Oh I don't know, 14' is far but not that far. Where talking what, 10' from ear level?? If they get calibrated right, all the speaker levels should be equal, so I would think it should be fine. The majority of HT sound comes from the front stage anyway. Actually now that I think about it, my front speaker stage is about 14+ feet from me and properly amped, they knock my socks off. Oh yeah and at least one of my surrounds is about 10-11' from my ears - I notice nothing lacking.

    I'd definitely look into the in-wall options first to keep the speakers at a more ideal position, but if your layout is anything like mine--options are limited..
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,203
    edited November 2009
    10/4 mmadden.
    I see so many regular setups. I guess with calibrations you could get equal volumes all around in that situation.;)
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  • kevininjc
    kevininjc Posts: 3
    edited November 2009
    rallyshark wrote: »
    What kind or subs and front/center speakers do you have?

    Front L/R are Polk RT8001
    Front Center is a Bose VCS-10
    Sub woofer is a Mitsubishi MSUB-12 (12 years old and still going strong)

    Because of the configuration of the walls, in wall configuration isn't practical, so ceiling mount is the best way to go.
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