Ceiling Speakers - Advice Needed!

Chris123 · 15-01-2008, 19:54

I am looking to get two ceiling speakers but have no idea what I'm taking about when it comes to how good they are!

It's for a kitchen /breakfast room being built at the moment

Would something like this give an acceptable sound, the sound will be supplied buy a small(ish) midi system so am not expecting some B&O sound system but as they will be cutting a whole in the ceiling I would like to try and get it right first time!
[LIST][*]Power max. 80W [*]Power rms 35W [*]Frequency response 100Hz - 20kHz [*]Tweeter 50mm (2") [*]SPL @ 1W/1m 86dB[/LIST]
Click Here

Am looking to spend around 50 - 75 quid if that helps! All the ones I can find seem cheap and crap but they may just be bacause I don't know what I looking for!

Any help very much appreciated

EDIT: just found these:

http://www.audiovisualonline.co.uk/d...y/display.html

Power max. 80W
Power rms 35W
Frequency response 100Hz - 20kHz
Tweeter 50mm (2")
SPL @ 1W/1m 86dB
IP Rating IP35

BlueGeoff · 15-01-2008, 19:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris123

I am looking to get two ceiling speakers but have no idea what I'm taking about when it comes to how good they are!

It's for a kitchen /breakfast room being built at the moment

Would something like this give an acceptable sound, the sound will be supplied buy a small(ish) midi system so am not expecting some B&O sound system but as they will be cutting a whole in the ceiling I would like to try and get it right first time!
[LIST][*]Power max. 80W [*]Power rms 35W [*]Frequency response 100Hz - 20kHz [*]Tweeter 50mm (2") [*]SPL @ 1W/1m 86dB[/LIST]
Click Here

Am looking to spend around 50 - 755 quid if that helps!

Any help very much appreciated

do yourself a favour any buy 'What Hifi' mag, in the back there is a buying guide, with reviews from the experts.
i have brought loads of kit on their say so and never been disappointed....

Chris Frost · 16-01-2008, 01:54

Hi Chris, you're right about the one's you've found being cheap.

Those of us in the trade call these "contractor speakers". They're bottom of the range stuff; OK for getting sound in to non-essential areas, but not really up to the job of providing decent quality sound in to a main living area such as a kitchen. Of course there are different qualities of contractor speaker. Something from B&W, KEF or Monitor Audio is generally going to be better than a Far Eastern no brand product, but you won't get much change out of £100-£150 either!

This might sound harsh, but IMO £50-£75 is an unrealistic budget. I know everyone has different ideas of what "quality" means, but there's a break point where the compromises are too great and you should rethink the budget or the solution.

£100 is a minimum starting point. They'll do OK for background as long as you don't push the volume too high.

Regards

Chris Frost

call100 · 16-01-2008, 02:26

Hi.
I'm no expert but have just finished helping a friend install ceiling speakers. We used second hand speakers canibalised from a couple of cars. Put speakers in the lounge and Kitchen. Sprayed the fronts same as room. They look great (Hardly noticeable unless you know they are there) I must admit they sound very good aswell

Chris123 · 16-01-2008, 08:21

Cheers for you advice

After looking around I did think £100+ would be more like it

Will keep searching!

15-01-2008, 19:54	#1
Chris123 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 2,464	Ceiling Speakers - Advice Needed! I am looking to get two ceiling speakers but have no idea what I'm taking about when it comes to how good they are! It's for a kitchen /breakfast room being built at the moment Would something like this give an acceptable sound, the sound will be supplied buy a small(ish) midi system so am not expecting some B&O sound system but as they will be cutting a whole in the ceiling I would like to try and get it right first time! [LIST][]Power max. 80W []Power rms 35W []Frequency response 100Hz - 20kHz []Tweeter 50mm (2") [*]SPL @ 1W/1m 86dB[/LIST] Click Here Am looking to spend around 50 - 75 quid if that helps! All the ones I can find seem cheap and crap but they may just be bacause I don't know what I looking for! Any help very much appreciated EDIT: just found these: http://www.audiovisualonline.co.uk/d...y/display.html Power max. 80W Power rms 35W Frequency response 100Hz - 20kHz Tweeter 50mm (2") SPL @ 1W/1m 86dB IP Rating IP35

15-01-2008, 19:59	#2
BlueGeoff Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 54	Quote: Originally Posted by Chris123 I am looking to get two ceiling speakers but have no idea what I'm taking about when it comes to how good they are! It's for a kitchen /breakfast room being built at the moment Would something like this give an acceptable sound, the sound will be supplied buy a small(ish) midi system so am not expecting some B&O sound system but as they will be cutting a whole in the ceiling I would like to try and get it right first time! [LIST][]Power max. 80W []Power rms 35W []Frequency response 100Hz - 20kHz []Tweeter 50mm (2") [*]SPL @ 1W/1m 86dB[/LIST] Click Here Am looking to spend around 50 - 755 quid if that helps! Any help very much appreciated do yourself a favour any buy 'What Hifi' mag, in the back there is a buying guide, with reviews from the experts. i have brought loads of kit on their say so and never been disappointed....

16-01-2008, 01:54	#3
Chris Frost Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cheshire Posts: 6,462	Hi Chris, you're right about the one's you've found being cheap. Those of us in the trade call these "contractor speakers". They're bottom of the range stuff; OK for getting sound in to non-essential areas, but not really up to the job of providing decent quality sound in to a main living area such as a kitchen. Of course there are different qualities of contractor speaker. Something from B&W, KEF or Monitor Audio is generally going to be better than a Far Eastern no brand product, but you won't get much change out of £100-£150 either! This might sound harsh, but IMO £50-£75 is an unrealistic budget. I know everyone has different ideas of what "quality" means, but there's a break point where the compromises are too great and you should rethink the budget or the solution. £100 is a minimum starting point. They'll do OK for background as long as you don't push the volume too high. Regards Chris Frost

16-01-2008, 02:26	#4
call100 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,572	Hi. I'm no expert but have just finished helping a friend install ceiling speakers. We used second hand speakers canibalised from a couple of cars. Put speakers in the lounge and Kitchen. Sprayed the fronts same as room. They look great (Hardly noticeable unless you know they are there) I must admit they sound very good aswell

16-01-2008, 08:21	#5
Chris123 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 2,464	Cheers for you advice After looking around I did think £100+ would be more like it Will keep searching!

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