Monoprice Black Back Ceiling Speakers 8in 2-Way Fiber with Covered Crossover (pair)
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Hi... could you tell me if these come with a grille?
A shopper
on Mar 3, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Yes. They come a standard white grille. A little lighter in color than my ceiling but it blends in well. Initially, I wanted to paint it to match the ceiling exactly but decided it blended well enough.
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- Lawrence G on Mar 4, 2021
- Purchased on Dec 29, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes. They come a standard white grille. A little lighter in color than my ceiling but it blends in well. Initially, I wanted to paint it to match the ceiling exactly but decided it blended well enough.
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- Lawrence G on Mar 4, 2021
- Purchased on Dec 29, 2020
Yes they come with a grill with no logo. As you can see on the picture of the speaker there are little magnets around the edge that hold the grill in place. Very clean look when installed.
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- Kenneth M on Mar 4, 2021
- Purchased on Jul 6, 2020
Hi. Yes they come with a grill. I'm happy with these as I've purchased 8 for my kitchen, outside deck, and bathroom. Highly recommended. They sound great.
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- Zac W on Mar 4, 2021
- Purchased on Oct 7, 2020
Yep, they come with the grille as pictured in the other photos. It attaches magnetically to the front and is easy to install/remove.
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- Schuyler C on Mar 3, 2021
- Purchased on Feb 13, 2017
Yes they come with a grill that has couple magnets to hold it in place
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- Dion S on Mar 3, 2021
- Purchased on Oct 27, 2020
Yes, it is magnetic and is also paintable
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- Mary W on Mar 3, 2021
- Purchased on Jan 7, 2021
Yes, it comes with a magnetic grille.
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- Austin C on Mar 3, 2021
- Purchased on Mar 29, 2020
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Is a mounting kit required?
Richard W
on Jun 13, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Everything you need to mount this speaker is built in. You just need to cut the hole in the drywall using the provided template, connect the speaker wires and turn four screws. The four screws flip a bracket that tightens to the drywall. It was a very quick install and nothing was needed, other than the wiring in the ceiling, a Phillips head screwdriver and a drywall saw/knife.
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- Patrick R on Jun 13, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Everything you need to mount this speaker is built in. You just need to cut the hole in the drywall using the provided template, connect the speaker wires and turn four screws. The four screws flip a bracket that tightens to the drywall. It was a very quick install and nothing was needed, other than the wiring in the ceiling, a Phillips head screwdriver and a drywall saw/knife.
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- Patrick R on Jun 13, 2017
No kit required. Trace the circular cutout provided and cut the drywall. Insert the speaker and screw in to turn the drywall tabs. Plug in the speaker wires and done.
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- Eddie C on Jun 13, 2017
No. The speaker enclosure will grip the drywall when screws are tightened. BTW, these speakers sound great and look good with the magnetic low profile grill covers.
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- New User U on Jun 13, 2017
No. After you cut out your hole wth the provided template youscrew in four screws that tighten down swing arm tabs.
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- Steve on Jun 13, 2017
- Purchased on May 13, 2017
No, it has drywall tabs that pop out and tighten down.
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- Ryan S on Jun 13, 2017
- Purchased on May 19, 2017
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I bought a pair of these speakers. When I got them out of the box I realized they weren’t fully enclosed and I I have blown in insulation in my attic. Can I cover the openings with plastic wrap or do I need to push the insulation back?
Jon M
on Nov 30, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Wrapping them may cause unwanted noises and may be a fire hazard when speaker are driven.
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- Dave L Staff on Nov 30, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Wrapping them may cause unwanted noises and may be a fire hazard when speaker are driven.
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- Dave L Staff on Nov 30, 2018
I didn’t cover mine. I have the same issue. I think the sound fine. Unknown if they would sound better in a box. I have played they daily for 6 months. I am not a sound engineer... just a regular guy... insulation doesn’t seem to bother them.
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- Ted S on Nov 30, 2018
- Purchased on Aug 11, 2018
Move the insulation back so it does not interfere with the voice coil or electronics. If you wrap it with plastic wrap you may experience noise from it.
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- David on Nov 30, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 14, 2018
I pushed back the insulation to install them and then put the insulation back around them after installation and have not had any issues
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- Grant P on Nov 30, 2018
- Purchased on Aug 25, 2018
Yes, that is what I have done, I works perfectly and saves the speaker from the dust of the insulation matirial
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- YHarpaz on Nov 30, 2018
- Purchased on Oct 22, 2018
I just installed them directly in front of the ceiling.Enter
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- Jerry w on Nov 30, 2018
- Purchased on Jul 4, 2018
I thinks it should be okay, Just push back insulation.
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- Mojtaba R on Nov 30, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 3, 2018
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Did anyone install using monoprice closed screw banana plugs? Or did you use just connect via bare wire or some other shorter plug? I ask because i don't think i can fit the speaker in with the banana plugs i have without having to crawl up into the attic and connect them after the fact.
A shopper
on Nov 29, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thanks for your interest in these installed speakers. We tested them with bananas. Bare wire is the best way to connect as signal is lost between all connections so it is best to make direct connection with the wire.
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- Dave L Staff on Dec 1, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thanks for your interest in these installed speakers. We tested them with bananas. Bare wire is the best way to connect as signal is lost between all connections so it is best to make direct connection with the wire.
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- Dave L Staff on Dec 1, 2017
I installed mine with just the stripped wire. Worked great and fit through the opening although It was a tight fit with 12 ga. wire frrom Monoprice.
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- Sean S on Dec 4, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 23, 2017
Why crawl in the attic?speakers flush mount and pull down ,
Mounts easily . Run the wire cut out cieling
Mounts easily . Run the wire cut out cieling
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- Howard B on Dec 2, 2017
Bare wire the clips hold it just fine done a lot of ceiling speakers never had a problem
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- thomas w on Dec 1, 2017
- Purchased on Jul 23, 2017
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Can I install a single speaker in a room and still get stereo or do I need to install 2 per room?
Mathew N
on Mar 24, 2018
BEST ANSWER: No. Stereo sound requires two channels. You would need two of these speakers. Or, Monoprice also has a similar speaker that has stereo sound from one speaker with two tweeters. PID 4619. However, this speaker still requires two sets of speaker wire from your amplifier. Hope this helps.
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- jason b on Mar 26, 2018
Monoprice Aria In-Ceiling Speakers, 6.5in Dual Input Stereo 2-Way (pair)
BEST ANSWER: No. Stereo sound requires two channels. You would need two of these speakers. Or, Monoprice also has a similar speaker that has stereo sound from one speaker with two tweeters. PID 4619. However, this speaker still requires two sets of speaker wire from your amplifier. Hope this helps.
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- jason b on Mar 26, 2018
Monoprice Aria In-Ceiling Speakers, 6.5in Dual Input Stereo 2-Way (pair)
You can only get "stereo" with 2 or more speakers.. Some will assume stereo mean that it will not sound like a AM radio when you say stereo. It wont sound like AM radio but it wouldn't have real stereo
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- Waylon T on Mar 24, 2018
That model only gives you one channel. Monoprice dies have single stereo in ceiling speakers that support left and right channels
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- Hanky on Mar 24, 2018
- Purchased on Aug 5, 2017
You need 2 per room to get stereo.
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- Jomo H on Mar 25, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 2, 2018
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Do these speakers require a backbox for proper bass or are they designed for infinite baffle (open back, no box)?
A shopper
on May 10, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Back can is not required for these speakers.
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- Dave L Staff on May 16, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Back can is not required for these speakers.
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- Dave L Staff on May 16, 2018
You will see an increased bass response with a back box, but they still sound amazing without one.
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- Jordan B on May 16, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 30, 2018
The backbox is already built into this model
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- Randy T on May 16, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 11, 2018
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Will these be good for Dolby atmos?
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on Oct 11, 2018
BEST ANSWER: That's what I'm using them for. Cross them over appropriately and keep in mind they they're just for sound effects. I have no complaints. You don't need expensive speakers to handle they duty.
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- Christopher S on Oct 11, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 5, 2018
BEST ANSWER: That's what I'm using them for. Cross them over appropriately and keep in mind they they're just for sound effects. I have no complaints. You don't need expensive speakers to handle they duty.
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- Christopher S on Oct 11, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 5, 2018
They aren't particularly high fidelity, more like big car speakers. Should be ok for surround channels though I'd think. Especially for the price,it's a decent step up to premium in-walls.
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- Andrew N on Oct 11, 2018
- Purchased on Oct 14, 2017
These speakers are a good speaker for the price. Do not know how they would sound with any other speakers/components. Enter
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- Jerry w on Oct 11, 2018
- Purchased on Jul 4, 2018
They are great speakers. They pack a punch. They would work as the main channels by themselves. Bob
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- Robert S on Oct 11, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 9, 2018
I use them as my Atmos speakers and I'm very happy with them
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- Randy T on Oct 11, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 11, 2018
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Posted question before and it disappeared so reposting: are these good for regular music? Looking at have these on patio. 10ft ceiling. will be 4 of them running off a sonos connect and secondary TV audio. currently have Polk rc80i throughout house and they are great speakers but Polk decided to double the price on them last winter. If these are good I'd consider adding them to our main room. 15 ft cathedral ceiling would use four of them in there are well again primarily sonos and TV
Shawn T
on May 1, 2022
BEST ANSWER: I installed these as part of a Sonos whole home audio system for music. They are plenty powerful for background music and even for a party, and have a good sound. They were installed o 10ft and 9ft ceilings.
I have not used them as part of surround sound system for a TV. I think that one gets a fair amount of value for the cost.
I have not used them as part of surround sound system for a TV. I think that one gets a fair amount of value for the cost.
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- Itay B on May 10, 2022
- Purchased on Dec 17, 2019
BEST ANSWER: I installed these as part of a Sonos whole home audio system for music. They are plenty powerful for background music and even for a party, and have a good sound. They were installed o 10ft and 9ft ceilings.
I have not used them as part of surround sound system for a TV. I think that one gets a fair amount of value for the cost.
I have not used them as part of surround sound system for a TV. I think that one gets a fair amount of value for the cost.
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- Itay B on May 10, 2022
- Purchased on Dec 17, 2019
these are excellent for music. I use these in several rooms for whole house audio and main function is to stream music. I have in 10ft ceilings and 8ft ceilings, I would recommend these for music and secondary audio
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- karan k on May 10, 2022
I have these speakers in my house(Kitchen, Bedrooms) for general music and have been extremely pleased with them.
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- Ryan A on May 10, 2022
- Purchased on Jan 3, 2022
Hi. I installed them in my vaulted garage ceiling using a mini stereo system and they are loud and sound good.
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- Vincent C on May 10, 2022
- Purchased on Dec 12, 2021
The are as good as Polks, I use my as my center Atom speaker
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- Maxwell u on May 10, 2022
- Purchased on Feb 24, 2022
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Does the speaker grille also come in black or is it just white?
A shopper
on Nov 27, 2017
BEST ANSWER: It comes in white, but can be spray painted. If you choose to paint make sure that you apply multiply (a lot) of very thin coats to avoid bridging the holes in the grilles with paint.
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- surf123 on Nov 27, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 4, 2016
BEST ANSWER: It comes in white, but can be spray painted. If you choose to paint make sure that you apply multiply (a lot) of very thin coats to avoid bridging the holes in the grilles with paint.
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- surf123 on Nov 27, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 4, 2016
Only white, but the grill is paintable if you use a good quality spray paint.
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- Steve on Nov 27, 2017
- Purchased on May 12, 2017
Comes white, but is paintable
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- William A on Nov 27, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 28, 2016
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Although not recommended, what in ceiling speaker would be best for an outdoor porch?
pete c
on Aug 23, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Pete hi, these speakers are fantastic!!! I cannot believe the quality sound at this price point. I have very high end speakers from Legacy Audio and these speakers do not disappoint. Great sound directional tweeter . If you buy them you will be very pleased
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- T H on Aug 23, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 23, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Pete hi, these speakers are fantastic!!! I cannot believe the quality sound at this price point. I have very high end speakers from Legacy Audio and these speakers do not disappoint. Great sound directional tweeter . If you buy them you will be very pleased
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- T H on Aug 23, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 23, 2017
This one has worked well on my covered porch for the last year. I have had no problems, but my thought is that if it wears out - the price is so good that I can replace them several times over vs. other in ceiling speakers.
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- jason b on Aug 23, 2018
- Purchased on Oct 3, 2017
I put this in my ceiling. It’s great. Sounds good. Good value. I bet it would work in an outdoor porch. FYI, I am not a sound expert. Just a regular guy.
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- Ted S on Aug 23, 2018
- Purchased on Aug 11, 2018
Unfortunately I wouldn't be able to answer that question because I bought this item for indoor (basement finishing).
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- Nirav P on Aug 24, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 12, 2018
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do these speakers have monoprice logo on them or generic logo?
Rob C
on Jan 24, 2021
BEST ANSWER: I just checked mine (still in box while remodeling house) and the only sticker or label on mine is the one on the back of the speaker, on the magnet (as shown in last pic on website). There is no other label, sticker or logo anywhere on the speaker or grill. I cannot comment on the sound as these have not been installed yet.
Hope this helps!
Jon
Hope this helps!
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- Jon C on Jan 24, 2021
- Purchased on May 23, 2020
BEST ANSWER: I just checked mine (still in box while remodeling house) and the only sticker or label on mine is the one on the back of the speaker, on the magnet (as shown in last pic on website). There is no other label, sticker or logo anywhere on the speaker or grill. I cannot comment on the sound as these have not been installed yet.
Hope this helps!
Jon
Hope this helps!
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- Jon C on Jan 24, 2021
- Purchased on May 23, 2020
I installed these speaker a while back. They do not have a logo on the grill, which is the only visible portion of the speaker once installed. I do not recall if there are any logos on the back or sides. I have used these on a couple of projects as part of a Sonos whole home audio system. They work great for this application.
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- Itay B on Jan 24, 2021
- Purchased on Dec 17, 2019
There’s a logo sticker on the magnet. No logo on the grill or front behind the grill
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- David B on Jan 24, 2021
- Purchased on Mar 3, 2020
No logo on the grill, mono price name on the back of speaker
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- Mary W on Jan 24, 2021
- Purchased on Jan 7, 2021
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Monoprice Team: Is a speaker cutout template included to help with installation?
A shopper
on Nov 24, 2016
BEST ANSWER: I received a circle cutout template with my purchase of these speakers.
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- Eric R on Dec 28, 2016
- Purchased on Dec 16, 2016
BEST ANSWER: I received a circle cutout template with my purchase of these speakers.
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- Eric R on Dec 28, 2016
- Purchased on Dec 16, 2016
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are the tweeters aimable?
Ken S
on Jan 16, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Yes the tweeters are aimable. I just installed these over the weekend and it was a cinch. They sound great !
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- Douglas L on Jan 16, 2017
- Purchased on Jan 1, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Yes the tweeters are aimable. I just installed these over the weekend and it was a cinch. They sound great !
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- Douglas L on Jan 16, 2017
- Purchased on Jan 1, 2017
Yes they are
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- Mike T on Jan 16, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 28, 2016
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Could these be used outside, installed in a covered patio?
Tim M
on May 21, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I don't see why not. They do not specify outdoor, but most outdoor patio ceiling speakers used are made for indoor or don't specifically specify. It really should not be a problem especially if the grill is kept on to cover the speaker.
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- Luke L on May 22, 2017
- Purchased on Jan 2, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I don't see why not. They do not specify outdoor, but most outdoor patio ceiling speakers used are made for indoor or don't specifically specify. It really should not be a problem especially if the grill is kept on to cover the speaker.
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- Luke L on May 22, 2017
- Purchased on Jan 2, 2017
They are not supposed to but I installed mine outside under a patio.
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- Mito on May 21, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 25, 2016
That's wheat we have ours. Works great, no problem.
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- Norman G on May 22, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 13, 2016
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My speaker locations are in a ceiling with blown fiberglass insulation. Would these speakers be suitable for contact with the insulation or would I need to make some kind of enclosure?
A shopper
on Nov 5, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I did not build an enclosure for the speakers. They are in my attic with insulation around them.
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- Donald F on Nov 5, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 11, 2016
BEST ANSWER: I did not build an enclosure for the speakers. They are in my attic with insulation around them.
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- Donald F on Nov 5, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 11, 2016
I used in a similar situation they worked perfectly as is Sound great too.
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- Ryan J on Nov 5, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 25, 2016
These function like an enclosure. We installed them bare into the ceiling.
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- Martin M on Nov 5, 2017
- Purchased on Aug 2, 2017
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Does this have a dome tweeter?
A shopper
on Feb 23, 2022
according to the full specs of the speaker it does not.
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- luis e on Feb 23, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 26, 2021
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This lists the price at $76.99 and shows as a (pair) does pair me that is the price for 2 speakers?
A shopper
on Dec 21, 2023
Yes, it is for a pair of speakers!
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- DANIEL M on Jan 17, 2024
- Purchased on Sep 20, 2023
The price is for 2 speakers.
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- Richard W R on Jan 17, 2024
- Purchased on Dec 23, 2023
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What are the differences between these and the Caliber In Ceiling Speakers 8 Inch Fiber 2-Way Product # 4104 besides the Protective Back Cover and the magnetic grille? Are the 8" drivers the same?
Jake V
on Jan 31, 2017
Monoprice Black Back Ceiling Speakers 8in 2-Way Fiber with Covered Crossover (pair)
Monoprice Caliber In-Ceiling Speakers, 8in Fiber 2-Way (pair)
BEST ANSWER: The components and drivers are the same for the two models. Black Back will protect components from debris.
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- Dave L Staff on Feb 2, 2017
No difference in the sound?
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- New User U on Feb 27, 2017
Does they sound the same too? They look a bit different.
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- New User U on Feb 27, 2017
BEST ANSWER: The components and drivers are the same for the two models. Black Back will protect components from debris.
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- Dave L Staff on Feb 2, 2017
No difference in the sound?
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- New User U on Feb 27, 2017
Does they sound the same too? They look a bit different.
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- New User U on Feb 27, 2017
Why is the other one more expensive than this when that is a 6.5''
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- Faisal S on Feb 16, 2017
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Are the mounting clips on these better quality than those found on the Alpha series? Reviews are saying that they break easily.
A shopper
on Feb 6, 2017
BEST ANSWER: These are the same clips that are found on all of our in-wall and ceiling speakers. Looks like some have had issues with remounting after adjusting which would lead me to believe there may be some over-tightening. The legs are thick but they are plastic. Installers should be aware to not over tighten.
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- Dave L Staff on Feb 7, 2017
BEST ANSWER: These are the same clips that are found on all of our in-wall and ceiling speakers. Looks like some have had issues with remounting after adjusting which would lead me to believe there may be some over-tightening. The legs are thick but they are plastic. Installers should be aware to not over tighten.
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- Dave L Staff on Feb 7, 2017
They are sturdy for me. Before you install, screw them down and back out once to work the screw through the plastic before you put them into the ceiling. Then, once you put them in the ceiling, give them one turn counter-clockwise to make sure the leg isn't tight against the rest that it sits on, and then screw clockwise. Haven't broke one yet.
Also, make sure you don't over-tighten - these will not get super tight, you can feel when you reach resistance, and you should stop shortly after.
Also, make sure you don't over-tighten - these will not get super tight, you can feel when you reach resistance, and you should stop shortly after.
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- New User U on Oct 30, 2017
- Purchased on May 12, 2017
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Are the mounting clips on these good quality? The reviews on the Alpha series are saying that they break easily.
New User U
on Feb 8, 2017
BEST ANSWER: They are plastic but thick. Other reviews mention removing then reinstalling. Use common sense when tightening clips.
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- Dave L Staff on Feb 9, 2017
Hi Dave. This was an erroneous duplicate. You can delete this duplicate question.
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- New User U on Feb 9, 2017
BEST ANSWER: They are plastic but thick. Other reviews mention removing then reinstalling. Use common sense when tightening clips.
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- Dave L Staff on Feb 9, 2017
Hi Dave. This was an erroneous duplicate. You can delete this duplicate question.
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- New User U on Feb 9, 2017
I had no problems at all using them in several different rooms and thicknesses. Like anything, there is no need to overtighten them. They are not going to shake loose. They are thick and secure.
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- Nathan H on Nov 19, 2018
- Purchased on Apr 18, 2018
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what are the differences between these and the Alpha series? Do they sound different?
New User U
on Feb 9, 2017
Monoprice Black Back Ceiling Speakers 8in 2-Way Fiber with Covered Crossover (pair)
Monoprice Alpha Ceiling Speakers 8in Carbon Fiber 2-way (pair)
BEST ANSWER: Thanks for you interest in these ceiling speakers. Overall tone of the Black Back Speakers will be very similar to the popular Caliber series of Kevlar driver models. Carbon fiber will handle more power before distortion and last longer than Kevlar. Kevlar is better in humidity like bathrooms. The black Back has a protective cover that block debris from getting in to electronics and drivers but retains an open sound. There is no Back can available at this time for the Black Back.
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- Dave L Staff on Apr 13, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thanks for you interest in these ceiling speakers. Overall tone of the Black Back Speakers will be very similar to the popular Caliber series of Kevlar driver models. Carbon fiber will handle more power before distortion and last longer than Kevlar. Kevlar is better in humidity like bathrooms. The black Back has a protective cover that block debris from getting in to electronics and drivers but retains an open sound. There is no Back can available at this time for the Black Back.
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- Dave L Staff on Apr 13, 2017
I wouldn't get too hung up on materials in terms of SQ. I've heard high-end treated paper cones that put out more natural sound that composites.
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- Mahabeer S on Apr 7, 2017
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First timer here. We are remodeling our 12 x 16 family room with 12" (at highest) cathedral ceilings. I have a Samsung 60" with a Samsung sound bar with wireless woofer. What would the least expensive way to add these (in ceiling) to my system? Would I need an amplifier or receiver or can I hook directly into tv?
Michael P
on Aug 24, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your interest in this ceiling speaker.
If your SB is hooked up digitally, toslink optical or HDMI, then it is designed to handle all of your audio program and adding speakers may cause more problems than it will fix.
If it is analog, dual RCA, then you can add one of our Unity series amplifiers in line from the TV then line out to your SB.
If you are looking for 3D immersive sound like Atmos™ or DTS-X™ then you will need to use a receiver with a digital out from the TV. The SB becomes a pseudo LCR + Sub. We offer several 3rd party branded AVRs. Looks like a Denon model is the least expensive.
If your SB is hooked up digitally, toslink optical or HDMI, then it is designed to handle all of your audio program and adding speakers may cause more problems than it will fix.
If it is analog, dual RCA, then you can add one of our Unity series amplifiers in line from the TV then line out to your SB.
If you are looking for 3D immersive sound like Atmos™ or DTS-X™ then you will need to use a receiver with a digital out from the TV. The SB becomes a pseudo LCR + Sub. We offer several 3rd party branded AVRs. Looks like a Denon model is the least expensive.
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Monoprice Unity 100-Watt Bridgeable Power Amp
Monoprice Unity 200-Watt Bridgeable Power Amp
Denon AVR-X1300W 7.2-channel home theater receiver with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay, and Dolby Atmos
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your interest in this ceiling speaker.
If your SB is hooked up digitally, toslink optical or HDMI, then it is designed to handle all of your audio program and adding speakers may cause more problems than it will fix.
If it is analog, dual RCA, then you can add one of our Unity series amplifiers in line from the TV then line out to your SB.
If you are looking for 3D immersive sound like Atmos™ or DTS-X™ then you will need to use a receiver with a digital out from the TV. The SB becomes a pseudo LCR + Sub. We offer several 3rd party branded AVRs. Looks like a Denon model is the least expensive.
If your SB is hooked up digitally, toslink optical or HDMI, then it is designed to handle all of your audio program and adding speakers may cause more problems than it will fix.
If it is analog, dual RCA, then you can add one of our Unity series amplifiers in line from the TV then line out to your SB.
If you are looking for 3D immersive sound like Atmos™ or DTS-X™ then you will need to use a receiver with a digital out from the TV. The SB becomes a pseudo LCR + Sub. We offer several 3rd party branded AVRs. Looks like a Denon model is the least expensive.
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- Dave L Staff on Aug 24, 2017
Monoprice Unity 100-Watt Bridgeable Power Amp
Monoprice Unity 200-Watt Bridgeable Power Amp
Denon AVR-X1300W 7.2-channel home theater receiver with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay, and Dolby Atmos
you need an amplifier or receiver to power these speakers
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- Alvin L on Aug 25, 2017
- Purchased on Jan 19, 2017
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Tweeters aimable? Other question had multiple answers each way.
A shopper
on Oct 15, 2017
Yes, they absolutely are aimable,
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- New User U on Oct 30, 2017
- Purchased on May 12, 2017
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Can I run 4 of these, each pair in parallel, with a single zone for my great room? I want 4 speakers in the great room without having to add an external amp and speaker volume controller.
Gino C
on Oct 16, 2017
Monoprice Black Back Ceiling Speakers 8in 2-Way Fiber with Covered Crossover (pair)
Monoprice 6-Zone Home Audio Multizone Controller and Amplifier Kit, NO LOGO
BEST ANSWER: Yes you can. Each zone has a stereo pair of speaker outputs. Each amp channel will support minimum 4Ω loads. Your two pairs of Black Back speaker are 8Ω each, when wired in parallel it will equal a 4Ω total load on the amp. Enjoy.
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- Dave L Staff on Feb 6, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Yes you can. Each zone has a stereo pair of speaker outputs. Each amp channel will support minimum 4Ω loads. Your two pairs of Black Back speaker are 8Ω each, when wired in parallel it will equal a 4Ω total load on the amp. Enjoy.
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- Dave L Staff on Feb 6, 2018
Yes for sure I assume it is a standard receiver or Sonos either one can power for speakers without a problem
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- thomas w on Oct 17, 2017
- Purchased on Jul 23, 2017
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I have 2-car garage and going to install 4 of these speakers in ceiling. Is it going to be enough? I don't need it to be very loud. Just want to hear music nicely across the garage while doing something there.
New User U
on Jul 5, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Yes four will be enough for sure each speaker covers about 15 foot in all directions
Two could probally cover a two car garage but four will fill the space better
Two could probally cover a two car garage but four will fill the space better
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- thomas w on Jul 5, 2018
- Purchased on Jul 23, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Yes four will be enough for sure each speaker covers about 15 foot in all directions
Two could probally cover a two car garage but four will fill the space better
Two could probally cover a two car garage but four will fill the space better
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- thomas w on Jul 5, 2018
- Purchased on Jul 23, 2017
2 would be enough if you had them loud, 4 would be phenomenal for an even spread.
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- Jordan B on Jul 5, 2018
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I've ordered 4 of these speakers to be installed in my 2-car garage (24x24ft). Any tips on their placement? Should I just "divide" my garage in 4 squares and put a speaker in each center? Or should I put them closer to walls or something? Thanks in advance.
New User U
on Jul 5, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Even dispersion calls for evenly place drivers. You will get better bass response closer to the walls but only in a few locations.
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- Dave L Staff on Jul 9, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Even dispersion calls for evenly place drivers. You will get better bass response closer to the walls but only in a few locations.
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- Dave L Staff on Jul 9, 2018
I have 5 of these in the living room for surround sound. That is mainly for movies, etc. When we play music it is awesome. I would guess that your quadrant plan would work well in the garage. The speakers are really very good. They will fill the space.
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- Max P on Jul 10, 2018
- Purchased on May 26, 2018
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Description, Specs, and Manual do not mention the dB switch located on the bezel. I assume this is to adjust the volume (dB) to help balance sound between multiple speakers. Does this switch work or is it non-functional? Has anyone heard a difference when using this switch?
BO K
on Sep 5, 2019
BEST ANSWER: The switch is an attenuation for the high frequency tweeter.
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- Dave L Staff on Sep 6, 2019
Why would there be an option for the user to attenuate the tweeter to balance with the woofer...wouldn't the manufacturer have already balanced the tweeter with the woofer? If I am not understanding, please explain in more detail.
It is designed to be a room compensator. If your room has a lot of dampening materials like carpet, heavy drapes, and cloth furniture you will run the switch at zero since the sound will be absorbed my the materials. If your have a "live" room with lots of hard surfaces like tile floors and large exposed windows you will find the high frequencies to be a little hot or cause a lot of reverberation. In this situation you will want to bring the high down a little to compensate.
BEST ANSWER: The switch is an attenuation for the high frequency tweeter.
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- Dave L Staff on Sep 6, 2019
Why would there be an option for the user to attenuate the tweeter to balance with the woofer...wouldn't the manufacturer have already balanced the tweeter with the woofer? If I am not understanding, please explain in more detail.
It is designed to be a room compensator. If your room has a lot of dampening materials like carpet, heavy drapes, and cloth furniture you will run the switch at zero since the sound will be absorbed my the materials. If your have a "live" room with lots of hard surfaces like tile floors and large exposed windows you will find the high frequencies to be a little hot or cause a lot of reverberation. In this situation you will want to bring the high down a little to compensate.
Yes. Absolutely there is a noticeable volume difference with the switch positions. These speakers sound great and have a nice build quality.
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- Ulysses C on Sep 6, 2019
- Purchased on Jul 1, 2019
Mahalo Ulysses.
I'm planning to have 4 of these speakers off one amp (L and R channels), with a pair in a Master Bedroom and the other pair in the Master Bathroom. I was hoping to use the switch to make the volume in the Bathroom 6dB lower than the volume in the Bedroom (hopefully that makes sense). Is this a good use for the switch?
I'm planning to have 4 of these speakers off one amp (L and R channels), with a pair in a Master Bedroom and the other pair in the Master Bathroom. I was hoping to use the switch to make the volume in the Bathroom 6dB lower than the volume in the Bedroom (hopefully that makes sense). Is this a good use for the switch?
The switch adjusts HIGH frequencies ONLY. It does not lower the overall loudness of the speaker. As the lit states (somewhere, I've seen it) the switch is to reduce the "brightness" of the sound, so it is like a stepped treble control.
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- Peter Lego L on Nov 20, 2021
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Are these compatible with the 8" acoustical ceiling tile brackets?
Tibor M
on Dec 8, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Judging by the dimensions, I would think so. That said, I did not use any brackets, just the 4 clamps that cinched down to my drywall ceiling. These are amazing for the price, in my opinion.
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- Ron S on Dec 8, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Judging by the dimensions, I would think so. That said, I did not use any brackets, just the 4 clamps that cinched down to my drywall ceiling. These are amazing for the price, in my opinion.
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- Ron S on Dec 8, 2019
No,these are more than 8” diameter. It’s says 8” but they are more like 11-12 “
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- Julius C on Dec 9, 2019
- Purchased on May 19, 2019
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Will these work for your 15699 8" speakers? I already ordered 22 of them assuming they would but now I am reading others saying they only accommodate up to 9.2" speaker cutouts.
Brandon J
on Feb 26, 2021
Monoprice Black Back Ceiling Speakers 8in 2-Way Fiber with Covered Crossover (pair)
Monoprice Rough-in Bracket for 8in Round Speaker (Each)
BEST ANSWER: These worked great on my 8” Sonance MAG speakers. The Geek Squad guys said that they were perfect although I’d checked with Sonance right after I ordered and he said that they wouldn’t work.
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- Scott H on Jun 2, 2021
- Purchased on Oct 9, 2020
BEST ANSWER: These worked great on my 8” Sonance MAG speakers. The Geek Squad guys said that they were perfect although I’d checked with Sonance right after I ordered and he said that they wouldn’t work.
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- Scott H on Jun 2, 2021
- Purchased on Oct 9, 2020
It was nice to get a perfect circle for the drywaller, but I ended up snapping them out for install to make the clips on the speakers work.
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- David M on May 26, 2021
- Purchased on Aug 27, 2020
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Will this speaker work with the 24762 bracket? Speaker cutout is 244mm vs bracket's 259mm. Is there enough flange to mount this speaker in the 259mm cutout?
A shopper
on Oct 7, 2022
Monoprice Black Back Ceiling Speakers 8in 2-Way Fiber with Covered Crossover (pair)
Monoprice Rough-in Bracket for 8in Round Speaker (Each)
BEST ANSWER: I did not measure the mm's... just assumed they would be a match. I mounted the brackets to wood framing, installed, cut holes to match the inside diameter in the sheetrock, finished the sheetrock, then mounted the speakers. no problems, fit perfectly. speakers have a wing nut fitting that turns and tightens to the bracket.. Would recommend getting the back speaker covers as well
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- Chris H on Oct 12, 2022
BEST ANSWER: I did not measure the mm's... just assumed they would be a match. I mounted the brackets to wood framing, installed, cut holes to match the inside diameter in the sheetrock, finished the sheetrock, then mounted the speakers. no problems, fit perfectly. speakers have a wing nut fitting that turns and tightens to the bracket.. Would recommend getting the back speaker covers as well
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- Chris H on Oct 12, 2022
No speaker that Monoprice sells works with these brackets. The speakers are all slightly too big. I complained to customer service and they were like "oh well."
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- NICK K on Oct 7, 2022
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Rated 4 out of 5
Theatre currently under construction.
Have not hooked them up as of yet. I am worried about the bottom end sound. I have high expectations. I've looked for reviews other than the web site but have not found any on them.
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Rated 5 out of 5
AMAZING!!
Monoprice Black Back Ceiling Speakers 8in 2-Way Fiber with Covered Crossover (pair)
Product # 15699: Absolutely fantastic. The bass, mid, treble, and clarity of these in-wall / in-ceiling speakers are impeccable.
Product # 15699: Absolutely fantastic. The bass, mid, treble, and clarity of these in-wall / in-ceiling speakers are impeccable.
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING !! I love them.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great speakers
Great sound. Fit and finish is great
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Rated 5 out of 5
Amazing!!!!!
The highs and the lows sounds really good. Would buy again
Looks and sounds amazing
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great Deal
Very durable and sound great , I have 4 of these in my living room
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Rated 5 out of 5
Good deal!!
Great price and good performance
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Rated 4 out of 5
Very good
These are really nice speakers well constructed and plays amazingly well.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Clean looking power for your ceiling!
These are really nice speakers!! Installation is a breeze due to the large flange and flip tabs to secure them to the drywall. The grill looks sleek without a trim ring. And despite the size my wife approves! I ran 12GA 99% copper from amazon basics to feed them.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great design and value
I put 4 of these in the ceiling that I previously prepared with 2x6 construction to enclose them. They compliment an SVS center and subwoofer. I am delighted with the result. The low profile magnetic covers nearly disappear and make a simple installation even easier.
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Rated 5 out of 5
8" speakers with Airplay in the kitchen...
I am remodeling my kitchen... Trying to get rid of all the counter clutter :) Anyway I paired these speakers with a Sony auto-on/off amplifier and an Apple airport express. The sound is very clean. It is a little lacking on the really low end but then again I don't want to shake the whole house... That said, the longer I play them the better they sound... I have heard you have to break them in... There might be some truth in that
Anyway, overall, I am really happy. These are well constructed, great sounding speakers for not a lot of money...
Anyway, overall, I am really happy. These are well constructed, great sounding speakers for not a lot of money...
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