Monoprice Aria Ceiling Speaker 2.1 System with 8in Subwoofer and 3in Satellites (3 pieces)
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Could you add 3 more satellites and make this a 5.1 system?
A shopper
on Aug 19, 2018
BEST ANSWER: No, they would fall below the rated impedance and damage your amplifier.
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- Dave L Staff on Aug 23, 2018
BEST ANSWER: No, they would fall below the rated impedance and damage your amplifier.
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- Dave L Staff on Aug 23, 2018
One respondent stated that the impedance would fall below a safe level, but that is only if more than one satellite is wired in a parallel connection. Since the question asked was about a 5.1 system, then each of the five satellite speakers would be driven directly by its respective amplifier channel (i.e. one channel's amplifier = one satellite speaker ONLY). You would need an amplifier from your receiver's SUBWOOFER RCA output jack, since it is a line level signal (i.e. about 1 volt). Personally I think the entire set-up might sound a little "thin". Most satellite speakers are still being fed some low-end bass content which the size of these satellite speakers may not be able to reproduce effectively.
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- Hector J. R on Mar 4, 2019
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Most of the 8" ceiling speakers that I have used in commercial installations sound better without a backbox as the attic acts as an Infinite Baffle. Most manufacturer's back boxes are so shallow and poorly damped that they sound 'nasal'. This may be adequate for voice paging, but takes away from music reproduction. I would lay a section of fiberglass batt over the woofer to protect it from attic dust, sheetrock particles that may cause rattles against the woofer's cone.
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- Hector J. R on Mar 4, 2019
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The documentation says you can run two pairs of tweeters but the manual does not cover how these are connected. My assumption is that you connect both pairs in parallel. I.e. the wires for both left speakers are connected to the same left speaker output on the subwoofer and the same for the two right speakers. Is this correct?
Sven J
on Aug 8, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes, there are two inputs for left and right channels into the sub, than on side of sub should be outputs to the tweeters. Each wire should be direct to tweeter from sub
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- Wojciech Kozakiewicz on Aug 9, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 22, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes, there are two inputs for left and right channels into the sub, than on side of sub should be outputs to the tweeters. Each wire should be direct to tweeter from sub
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- Wojciech Kozakiewicz on Aug 9, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 22, 2019
Yes, this is accurate. You can bring all back to the sub, or go from speaker to speaker, if that makes the run easier.
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- Alex V on Aug 8, 2020
- Purchased on Dec 14, 2019
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Does the sub need its own amplifier or is there a crossover?
A shopper
on Aug 16, 2018
BEST ANSWER: The product description states: True 2.1 System: The subwoofer employs a 2-way, 12db crossover at 200Hz, so it uses all frequencies below 200Hz and sends all frequencies above 200Hz to the satellite speakers.
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- Dave L Staff on Aug 23, 2018
BEST ANSWER: The product description states: True 2.1 System: The subwoofer employs a 2-way, 12db crossover at 200Hz, so it uses all frequencies below 200Hz and sends all frequencies above 200Hz to the satellite speakers.
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- Dave L Staff on Aug 23, 2018
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How many satellites can be run off of one sub? How does that affect the total ohm load on the amp?
Jason G
on Aug 16, 2018
BEST ANSWER: 4 total satellites will work with this system. Buy the system and 1 additional pair. The amp will only see 8Ω per side
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- Dave L Staff on Aug 23, 2018
Monoprice Aria Ceiling Speaker 3in Satellite (pair)
Thank you! How should I Wire everything to achieve that? Are those directions in the kit? The manual on this product page is for the wrong set so I can’t tell.
BEST ANSWER: 4 total satellites will work with this system. Buy the system and 1 additional pair. The amp will only see 8Ω per side
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- Dave L Staff on Aug 23, 2018
Monoprice Aria Ceiling Speaker 3in Satellite (pair)
Thank you! How should I Wire everything to achieve that? Are those directions in the kit? The manual on this product page is for the wrong set so I can’t tell.
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Could these speakers be mounted outside under an overhang?
A shopper
on Sep 9, 2018
BEST ANSWER: These speakers do not have an outdoor rating. If the speakers will be completely out of the elements and have zero exposure to moisture then you will be OK.
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- Dave L Staff on Sep 17, 2018
BEST ANSWER: These speakers do not have an outdoor rating. If the speakers will be completely out of the elements and have zero exposure to moisture then you will be OK.
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- Dave L Staff on Sep 17, 2018
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Cutout dimensions of satellites please?
A shopper
on Sep 16, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Satellites cutout is 3.39" (86mm) The woofer is 9.37" (238mm)
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- Dave L Staff on Sep 19, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Satellites cutout is 3.39" (86mm) The woofer is 9.37" (238mm)
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- Dave L Staff on Sep 19, 2018
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Any metal or plastic enclosures available or planned for the subwoofer or satellite speakers?
A shopper
on Sep 30, 2018
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Can these be paired with the 10761 6 zone amplifier?
A shopper
on Oct 4, 2018
BEST ANSWER: These will work with the 6-zone amp. The output of the 10761 is only 25W per channel @ 8Ω. It will work but the bass may be a little lacking since you are not pushing the 8" speaker very hard.
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- Dave L Staff on Oct 8, 2018
BEST ANSWER: These will work with the 6-zone amp. The output of the 10761 is only 25W per channel @ 8Ω. It will work but the bass may be a little lacking since you are not pushing the 8" speaker very hard.
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- Dave L Staff on Oct 8, 2018
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Can these be paired with the 10761 6 zone amplifier?
Tyler R
on Oct 4, 2018
BEST ANSWER: These will work with the 6-zone amp. The output of the 10761 is only 25W per channel @ 8Ω. It will work but the bass may be a little lacking since you are not pushing the 8" speaker very hard.
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- Dave L Staff on Oct 8, 2018
Thanks for answering. If I find it lacking is there a second amplifier you would recommend (to amplify the output of the 10761)?
18513 will put 50W in each channel and 18514 will put 100W in each.
Dave, if you bridge the output from the 6-zone amp can you connect it to this 2.1 system at 8 ohms to push 100 watts?
I would strongly advise NOT to do this. Dual voice coils need to have nearly identical source material and gain. If you were to accidentally switch to a different source with one of the channel you could basically rip the coil apart. A better play would be to get the Unity 200 Watt amp, 18514. It will drive 100W per side at 8Ω.
BEST ANSWER: These will work with the 6-zone amp. The output of the 10761 is only 25W per channel @ 8Ω. It will work but the bass may be a little lacking since you are not pushing the 8" speaker very hard.
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- Dave L Staff on Oct 8, 2018
Thanks for answering. If I find it lacking is there a second amplifier you would recommend (to amplify the output of the 10761)?
18513 will put 50W in each channel and 18514 will put 100W in each.
Dave, if you bridge the output from the 6-zone amp can you connect it to this 2.1 system at 8 ohms to push 100 watts?
I would strongly advise NOT to do this. Dual voice coils need to have nearly identical source material and gain. If you were to accidentally switch to a different source with one of the channel you could basically rip the coil apart. A better play would be to get the Unity 200 Watt amp, 18514. It will drive 100W per side at 8Ω.
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I got the 2.1 set out and an additional set of of the speakers. Which amplifier would you suggest I get? Cheaper price would be better.
A shopper
on Mar 18, 2019
BEST ANSWER: I like the Unity 200 for this speaker set-up.
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- Dave L Staff on Mar 19, 2019
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BEST ANSWER: I like the Unity 200 for this speaker set-up.
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Can this sub be matched with other Aria series speakers?
SHAH R
on Jul 31, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes, but you can only run one pair of 8Ω speakers from the sub. The included 3" are 16Ω so you can run 2 pairs.
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- Dave L Staff on Jul 31, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes, but you can only run one pair of 8Ω speakers from the sub. The included 3" are 16Ω so you can run 2 pairs.
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- Dave L Staff on Jul 31, 2019
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Can the Subwoofer be used independently of the speakers? i.e. All 3 not connected to each other, but directly to a receicver/amp, as in a normal setup?
SHAH R
on Aug 3, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes, keep in mind these are only 3" and not not get a much volume running full range.
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- Dave L Staff on Aug 5, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes, keep in mind these are only 3" and not not get a much volume running full range.
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- Dave L Staff on Aug 5, 2019
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How do the satellites connect to the sub? From the manual it looks like some type of special connector. Do they come with pigtails?
Adam R
on Oct 20, 2019
BEST ANSWER: There is not special connection. The subwoofer can accept bare speaker wire or banana plugs also. They are just spring loaded connectors like normal speakers.
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- jon g on Oct 20, 2019
- Purchased on Jul 21, 2019
The picture and manual only show two sets of spring loaded connectors for the source (from the amplifier). So there are two additional sets of spring loaded connectors somewhere (4 total)?
That it correct you wire the left and right channel from the amplifier to the subwoofer The two satellites are then connected to the subwoofer. There is a crossover built into the subwoofer that filters out the lower frequencies to the satellites and sends just the mids and highs to them.
BEST ANSWER: There is not special connection. The subwoofer can accept bare speaker wire or banana plugs also. They are just spring loaded connectors like normal speakers.
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- jon g on Oct 20, 2019
- Purchased on Jul 21, 2019
The picture and manual only show two sets of spring loaded connectors for the source (from the amplifier). So there are two additional sets of spring loaded connectors somewhere (4 total)?
That it correct you wire the left and right channel from the amplifier to the subwoofer The two satellites are then connected to the subwoofer. There is a crossover built into the subwoofer that filters out the lower frequencies to the satellites and sends just the mids and highs to them.
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What would be the best placement in the ceiling for this if watching TV, above the listener or a few feet in front of the listening position? Thanks.
Rommel D
on Dec 30, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
That would depend on your area.
You would want to contact an installer to figure out where to place your speakers.
That would depend on your area.
You would want to contact an installer to figure out where to place your speakers.
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- Tyler C Staff on Dec 31, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
That would depend on your area.
You would want to contact an installer to figure out where to place your speakers.
That would depend on your area.
You would want to contact an installer to figure out where to place your speakers.
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- Tyler C Staff on Dec 31, 2019
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Does any of the sub 200Hz signal go to the satellites?
New User U
on Jan 18, 2020
Could two of these sets be combined? Running the two 8" woofers together in series and then the a pair of satellites off each sub-woofer?
Silver Streams Gardens I
on Jun 2, 2020
Will the satellites be available for purchase again?
A shopper
on Nov 9, 2020
Can you connect any 8 Ohm speaker to the Sub or just Aria?
Jeffrey G
on Aug 27, 2021
what is the name of the JST type jack on the 8 inch sub that the satellite speakers connect to ?
Ephrem F
on Sep 27, 2021
Alright guys. Am I missing something? How do the satellite speakers connect to the main sub? I have two prongs for HF1 and HF2 but not sure how to connect the wires to these?
New User U
on Oct 31, 2021
Can the subwoofer work with the Caliber 60W Powered Ceiling Speakers 6.5 inch Fiber 2-way with Bluetooth?
A shopper
on Jan 23, 2022
Could this be used as a rear channel?
A shopper
on Mar 14, 2023
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Great bang for your buck! If you have a small bathroom or bedroom and want to blow that room to another hemisphere with audio this set will get you that. The subwoofer including a bypass is optimal for folks without the means of acquiring a separate amp or dealing with the cost of a dedicated sub. Installation was no different than any ceiling mount speakers. Be aware the subwoofer is quite heavy for a one person install. Give yourself some slack on wire so you can place the sub on your ladder. Overall extremely happy with this setup. Purchasing on sale helped a lot lol?. Awesome product!
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Great Bathroom Speakers. Rock out with your c*ck out !!!
Great little system, easy to drive, sounds great, has meaningful low end, installs very firmly, all at a killer price.
Have it installed in my bathroom, with a Jamo 50Wx2 multi purpose amp, an amazon eco link. It Rocks the place, and its kind of cool listening to Alexa from above.
It does not have tone controls, but it does not feel like it needs it. Sounds pretty balanced. The bass is not overbearing and does not rattle.
Would recommend for music, podcast listening, in small rooms like bathrooms, kitchens, offices, etc? Don't know how it would sound as a home theater 2.1.
Have it installed in my bathroom, with a Jamo 50Wx2 multi purpose amp, an amazon eco link. It Rocks the place, and its kind of cool listening to Alexa from above.
It does not have tone controls, but it does not feel like it needs it. Sounds pretty balanced. The bass is not overbearing and does not rattle.
Would recommend for music, podcast listening, in small rooms like bathrooms, kitchens, offices, etc? Don't know how it would sound as a home theater 2.1.
Installed speakers.
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Rated 4 out of 5
Impressed
I installed this in an arcade I built. The speaker part of the cabinet is lined with butyl, 1/2" glass on the front and sealed tight. It's powered with a cheap $30 100x100w amp with bass control.
The bass makes the cabinet shake and the sound is overall decent. As with any architectural speaker, it will sound different with every install if you can't regulate what's behind it, but it worked fantastic for my application.
The spring tabs on the satellites were a different story. I was able to wedge pieces of wood on the back side to basically wedge the tabs and speaker solidly into place. Obviously, you're rarely going to have this option, so I'm not impressed there. All they need are stronger tighter springs.
The bass makes the cabinet shake and the sound is overall decent. As with any architectural speaker, it will sound different with every install if you can't regulate what's behind it, but it worked fantastic for my application.
The spring tabs on the satellites were a different story. I was able to wedge pieces of wood on the back side to basically wedge the tabs and speaker solidly into place. Obviously, you're rarely going to have this option, so I'm not impressed there. All they need are stronger tighter springs.
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Awesome bang for buck.
I don't think you can find better in wall speaker system for money. The sub has a crossover so no low bass filters are needed and it sounds really good to me and other people that head it. If I crank it up it will shake walls and my tub( I've installed it in my bathroom). The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the small speakers have a spring like mount, and if you have insulation it will push the speakers out, wish they had tabs that slide out like the woofer.
In the celling of my bathroom
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Rated 3 out of 5
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Rated 5 out of 5
Pack a punch and sound great
Added to my basement bar are as a separate Zone. Sounds great in the bar area. Pretty Heavy sub woofer for drop ceilings be sure to use the support wire.
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