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The room I'm using in the basement has an existing drop ceiling, that I don't want to replace at this time. Looking at getting some speakers for Dolby Atmos and considering the M3 in-ceilings, but the only way I can think of putting them up is making an MDF ceiling tile, cutting a hole in it for the in-ceiling speaker, and hanging it from the drop ceiling suspension. Anyone have any alternative mounting that might work for a drop ceiling? Also considering getting another set of M3 on-walls, asking for the mounting post in the back so I could us a full metal bracket to hang from the joists above, then re-frame the drop ceiling around the speaker. Anyone have options for me that I can consider (other than drywalling the ceiling). Thanks in advance for any ideas.

Derek
M60 fronts, M3OW side surrounds, QS8 rear surrounds.

Trever’s suggestion is a good one. You don’t what to use MDF as it’s heavy. 1/2” ply is much lighter. The only other issue I can see is if the ceiling sags a bit under the weight … you might have to put a support tie or two in on the frame in that area.