need a non-axiom in-ceiling speaker recommendation
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Hi Gang,
I need a recommendation for a round & recessed in-ceiling speaker to play surround duty. I honestly don't have another option as this is for living room (wife's domain) and she's already kindly offered up space for M60's up front and a 350 sub.
So - please help with suggestions. I enjoy music, so am looking for something that won't pull down the quality of the M60's as I experiment with music in the round... But budget's also important.
Thanks in advance, Scott
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Paradigm in general has a pretty good reputation and I have had favourable experience with some of their on-wall solutions. Try this link for a starting point.
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Pioneer PDP-5020FD, Marantz SR6011 Axiom M5HP, VP160HP, QS8 Sony PS4, surround backs -Chris
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Re: need a non-axiom in-ceiling speaker recommendation
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Thanks for the quick response guys... to clarify budget, I think I'm looking to spend less than about $200 each... I believe that knock's Paradigm, and the unique JBL out of contention...
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I think it comes down to: In-ceiling, quality sound, inexpensive. Pick two. If you're looking for sub-$200 in-ceiling speakers, just pick a pair. There's not much to differentiate them in that price range. These at least have a swiveling tweeter: http://www.jbl.com/EN-US/Products/Pages/ProductDetails.aspx?PID=SP6CIIAs do the ones from Pioneer: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/P...S-IC631-LR.KuroBut as I said, pick a brand you like.
Pioneer PDP-5020FD, Marantz SR6011 Axiom M5HP, VP160HP, QS8 Sony PS4, surround backs -Chris
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Jason M80 v2 VP160 v3 QS8 v2 PB13 Ultra Denon 3808 Samsung 85" Q70
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I did go back and forth a few times with the NHT guys via e-mail; those are on my list. My budget is $200 PER speaker so those multi-tweeter units (and the upgraded ones with aluminum woofer) would be in budget adn are on myu short list...
I also like Martin Logan's helo - but they are slipping out of budget unless can find some used.
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I can't speak for other brands mentioned already but I would think that Paradigm in-ceiling speakers would be a good match for Axioms and they can be found within your budget.... 6th Ave Electronics.
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http://www.amazon.com/Mirage-Omnican-Pre...4092&sr=1-1I haven't heard the in-ceiling but heard some Mirage towers in the past and liked the sound.
Bruno M80s/VP180/QS8s/EP600/AVR-890 ------------------------------------ "The problem is choice..."
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I've installed the Aperions. Pretty good IMHO.
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I recently put some Monoprice in-walls in my family room and they are just outstanding speakers for the money. Far better than anything else I listened to at Best Buy that were 4 times or more the price. I got the 8 inch 3-way for around $89/pr. I wouldn't hesitate to install their in-ceilings. Don't let the low price scare you away! I also bought all my cable and wire from Monoprice for my basement pre-wire (soon to be hooked up to an Axiom system!). Again, outstanding quality at a ridiculously low price.
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