Monoprice Caliber Ceiling Speakers 6.5in Fiber 3-Way with Concentric Mid/Highs (pair)
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Key Features
- Light and rigid, well balanced, yellow woven aramid fiber cone woofers for distortion‑free reproduction
- Oversized magnets for more impactful bass
- Precision titanium silk membrane dome tweeters for sweeter highs and pure sonic clarity
- Concentric driver design generates coherent acoustic center
- Adjustable crossover switch allows you to match the speakers to the sonic characteristics of your listening environment and the location in which you place them
- 80 watts nominal and 160 watts maximum power handling capacity
- 8 ohms nominal impedance ensure they can be safely driven by even the most modest home theater receivers
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Do I need to purchase a mounting kit to install these in the ceiling of a 1-story home?
Jason J
on Mar 12, 2017
BEST ANSWER: No you don't the speaker has built in brackets that you tighten with a screw driver and locks it in to the Sheetrock. These speakers are large, make sure you have enough space between joists, the hole is about 12" wide. They call these 6.5" speakers but they are a lot bigger than the 8" I have installed in the kitchen. You need about 5-6" up into ceiling as well if your attic space is not open. There is a hook to install a cable to make sure it can't fall but it is very secure mounted through 1/2" Sheetrock.
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- Eric H on Mar 12, 2017
- Purchased on Feb 20, 2017
BEST ANSWER: No you don't the speaker has built in brackets that you tighten with a screw driver and locks it in to the Sheetrock. These speakers are large, make sure you have enough space between joists, the hole is about 12" wide. They call these 6.5" speakers but they are a lot bigger than the 8" I have installed in the kitchen. You need about 5-6" up into ceiling as well if your attic space is not open. There is a hook to install a cable to make sure it can't fall but it is very secure mounted through 1/2" Sheetrock.
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- Eric H on Mar 12, 2017
- Purchased on Feb 20, 2017
No, these speakers have self-activated plastic tabs that swivel into position as you screw the pre-threaded screws in the speaker's chassis onto the edge of the hole you pre-cut (using the provided template) for the speaker.. These speakers are completely flush-mounted into the ceiling cavity so you need to be able to run speaker wire IN THE CEILING CAVITY from your amplifier to your ceiling speaker.
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- David S on Mar 14, 2017
- Purchased on Feb 9, 2017
Nope, the speaker has tabs that swingout pinching it between the drywall. Use the included template to trace a pattern on the ceiling. Cut the pattern , connect your speaker wires and place the speaker in the hole. Tighten the tabs with a screwdriver and your set
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- Nick and Meghan A on Mar 12, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 25, 2016
No mounting kit required. However, be aware that these speakers are quite large and require a 12" diameter hole and 13" of clearance between ceiling joists to have room for the mounting tabs.
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- Kenneth E on Mar 13, 2017
- Purchased on Feb 23, 2017
No need just cut your hole and install
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- Landin R on Mar 12, 2017
- Purchased on Feb 28, 2017
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Is there a back cover available for this speaker? Product # 7605
Google E
on May 19, 2017
BEST ANSWER: There is not a cover for this speaker at this time.
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- Dave L Staff on May 30, 2017
BEST ANSWER: There is not a cover for this speaker at this time.
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- Dave L Staff on May 30, 2017
I bought two pair of these a few months ago. There were no back enclosures made specifically for this speaker at that time. Be aware they are quite large, 12" diameter mounting hole, plus another inch required for mounting tabs.
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- Kenneth E on May 30, 2017
- Purchased on Feb 23, 2017
You don't need it. I just installed them last week in my roof and they sound great with no back cover. No rattling. Plus it isn't even that loud from the floor above. Don't waste your money. Just get the speakers.
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- Max L on May 30, 2017
- Purchased on Mar 9, 2017
No back cover this is a large speaker
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- Landin R on May 31, 2017
- Purchased on Feb 28, 2017
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Is the grill magnetic?
A shopper
on Dec 4, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. In regards to being the grill magnetic, this one is not. Thank you!
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- Jericho L Staff on Dec 5, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. In regards to being the grill magnetic, this one is not. Thank you!
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- Jericho L Staff on Dec 5, 2016
This speaker has a press fit speaker grill that holds firmly to the speaker. It also has a removal tool that comes with it to remove the grill from the speaker. I have not had problems with these grills. The finish is tight and true.
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- Jason A. on Jan 9, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 26, 2016
No, and is a bear to get off and on. I wrote in my review to use a metal spatula to position the tabs on the cover in the rim, then cover with a board and bang with fist to seat. This prevents point dents in the cover
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- Scott A on Jan 20, 2019
- Purchased on May 14, 2016
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Can your inceiling speakers work in a high ceiling living room?
My ceiling is 20 ft. high.
My ceiling is 20 ft. high.
Faisal S
on Feb 15, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Yes- These are fairly large speakers and are loud enough for a room with a higher ceiling.
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- sean K on Feb 15, 2017
- Purchased on Jul 24, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Yes- These are fairly large speakers and are loud enough for a room with a higher ceiling.
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- sean K on Feb 15, 2017
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I am looking into using a Sonos Connect:AMP to power each pair of speakers. The amp generates 55W per channel (110W total) at 8 ohms. Is this enough power for these speakers? Thanks!
A shopper
on Feb 5, 2018
BEST ANSWER: 55W per speaker is a little thin. They will sound OK. These speakers are looking for a little more power for maximum efficiency.
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- Dave L Staff on Feb 20, 2018
BEST ANSWER: 55W per speaker is a little thin. They will sound OK. These speakers are looking for a little more power for maximum efficiency.
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- Dave L Staff on Feb 20, 2018
Yes you will be surprised as to what comes out of these speakers. We use them for atmos surrounds but throw them into multi channel stereo and you will be amazed. Very big bang for the buck. Will be buying another pair soon to take us to 11.2
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- DONNA A on Feb 20, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 28, 2017
Yes, I would say you should be just fine. Make sure you have some insulation batting to each side of speaker and above it. That way it doesn’t give off an echo type sound.
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- Casey on Feb 20, 2018
- Purchased on Jul 31, 2017
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Do you connect these with banana plugs or directly connect the wires to the speaker - or can you do either one? I'm using 14 gauge wire if that matters.
A shopper
on Apr 4, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I used banana plugs but you can directly wire them up. They sound really nice as my rear surround speakers in a 7.1 system. You do have to make a very large hole in your ceiling to accommodate them though. Installation was pretty straight forward once the hole is the correct size, just be careful to not over tighten the screws holding the speaker in place.
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- Mark G on Apr 4, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 16, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I used banana plugs but you can directly wire them up. They sound really nice as my rear surround speakers in a 7.1 system. You do have to make a very large hole in your ceiling to accommodate them though. Installation was pretty straight forward once the hole is the correct size, just be careful to not over tighten the screws holding the speaker in place.
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- Mark G on Apr 4, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 16, 2017
If you are referring to banana plugs that you use to connect speakers to the back of amp or receiver, no you can't use those. You'll need the speaker pin plugs or use bare wire. I used speaker pin plugs with 14-gauge wire which worked great for me.
Monoprice High-Quality Gold‑Plated Speaker Pin Plugs for Speaker Wire - 5 Pairs, Pin Screw Type
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- Gytis L on Apr 4, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 5, 2018
You directly connect the wires to the speaker
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- Jamie M on Apr 4, 2018
- Purchased on Jun 18, 2017
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My ceiling is angled (30 degrees?) towards the TV, so front speakers are facing away from viewer - Would these be a viable option (tweeter aimed back towards viewer) for Front LR mains AND rear surrounds paired with the adjustable alpha dual center? Wall mounted speakers are not an option. Thank you!
New User U
on Jun 26, 2018
Monoprice Caliber Ceiling Speakers 6.5in Fiber 3-Way with Concentric Mid/Highs (pair)
Monoprice Alpha In-Wall Speaker Dual 5.25in Carbon Fiber Surround 2-way Vari-Angled (single)
BEST ANSWER: I have both of those the wall and the ceiling speakers. The ceiling speakers (6.5" PN#7605) should actually work pretty well in your situation. If installed with the tweeter at the top, it would probably face almost straight down. You just have to know these speakers are 13" in diameter, and are larger than they may appear in photos.
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- Gabe A on Jun 27, 2018
- Purchased on Sep 16, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I have both of those the wall and the ceiling speakers. The ceiling speakers (6.5" PN#7605) should actually work pretty well in your situation. If installed with the tweeter at the top, it would probably face almost straight down. You just have to know these speakers are 13" in diameter, and are larger than they may appear in photos.
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- Gabe A on Jun 27, 2018
- Purchased on Sep 16, 2017
Doesn't sound ideal to me
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- Glenn L on Jun 26, 2018
Thank you. Any recommendations?
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- New User U on Jun 26, 2018
The "wall" is a very wide brick fireplace that opens to the foyer on either side, so wall-mounting is not an option.
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- New User U on Jun 26, 2018
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there is a switch inside the speaker, what is it for and what are the different settings for ?
A shopper
on Nov 5, 2018
BEST ANSWER: The switch is high frequency attenuation. It is to compensate for extra "lively" rooms they may be installed in. If your room has hard floors and lots of windows the high frequencies of your audio playback may be hyper extenuated. Without resorting to DSP in your system we can mellow the speakers sound with this switch.
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- Dave L Staff on Nov 5, 2018
BEST ANSWER: The switch is high frequency attenuation. It is to compensate for extra "lively" rooms they may be installed in. If your room has hard floors and lots of windows the high frequencies of your audio playback may be hyper extenuated. Without resorting to DSP in your system we can mellow the speakers sound with this switch.
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- Dave L Staff on Nov 5, 2018
The switch is high frequency attenuation. It is to compensate for extra "lively" rooms they may be installed in. If your room has hard floors and lots of windows the high frequencies of your audio playback may be hyper extenuated. Without resorting to DSP in your system we can mellow the speakers sound with this switch.
~credit to Eric H
~credit to Eric H
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- Carl M on Nov 5, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 24, 2018
I can not remember the exact settings, but I believe it was -4, 0 and +4. It allows you to manage the speaker impedance.
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- Mike H on Nov 5, 2018
- Purchased on May 12, 2018
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Are these speakers angled? Want to know if these would work in the wall?
A shopper
on Dec 14, 2020
BEST ANSWER: They are, but the Angle is on the inside and these sit flush on a flat surface.
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- jacob E on Dec 16, 2020
- Purchased on Mar 1, 2020
BEST ANSWER: They are, but the Angle is on the inside and these sit flush on a flat surface.
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- jacob E on Dec 16, 2020
- Purchased on Mar 1, 2020
Each speakers in angled towards each other in the fixture
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- Michael A on Dec 14, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 20, 2020
They will work in the wall and are not angled
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- Mike B on Dec 14, 2020
- Purchased on Oct 20, 2020
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I purchased these to install in ceiling in an 7.4.1 Dolby Atmos set-up. I have the holes cut and all the wire run... Since I'll have a front and back ceiling speakers on both the left and right does anyone have advise as to how to rotate the speakers (i.e. should the tweeters be towards or away from the seats)?
Kurt D
on Jul 17, 2021
BEST ANSWER: I personally rotated the tweeters toward the listening position thinking they were going to be more directional than the lower frequencies. Still have not tried different positions yet, but so far it seems to be working alright for me.
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- Eric H on Jul 22, 2021
- Purchased on Jun 12, 2021
BEST ANSWER: I personally rotated the tweeters toward the listening position thinking they were going to be more directional than the lower frequencies. Still have not tried different positions yet, but so far it seems to be working alright for me.
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- Eric H on Jul 22, 2021
- Purchased on Jun 12, 2021
In your setup point the tweeters toward the seats for a more direct, pinpoint sound.
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- GERALD G on Jul 22, 2021
- Purchased on Dec 15, 2020
I set the tweeters towards me and it worked good.
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- Rodolfo P on Jul 22, 2021
- Purchased on Jul 6, 2021
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would this 3 way speaker do better than a 2 way for a center speaker in ceiling?
A shopper
on Dec 2, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Hello, either pair will work great. But if you do not have a dedicated sub, I would use the 3 way for the best sound clarity. Thank you for your question and I hope that clarifies it for you!
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- Jericho L Staff on Dec 12, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Hello, either pair will work great. But if you do not have a dedicated sub, I would use the 3 way for the best sound clarity. Thank you for your question and I hope that clarifies it for you!
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- Jericho L Staff on Dec 12, 2016
When a speaker driver only has to deal with a limited range of frequencies, it's more efficient at doing so. In a three way speaker, each driver can be more specially designed to reproduce a narrower band of frequencies. That's how these speakers can cover a greater range (particularly in the lower register) and not lose clarity.
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- Terry G on Apr 3, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 25, 2018
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I have a 7.1 setup now and looking to upgrade to 9.1 or 11.1. Can these speakers be used for front and rear presence speakers in the ceiling or should I use a smaller speaker?
Stephen B
on Feb 16, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thanks for your interested in our ceiling speakers. This 3-way speaker will work very well for your presence speakers. The 3-way design will give very good clarity and articulation when the bullets start flying.
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- Dave L Staff on Feb 28, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thanks for your interested in our ceiling speakers. This 3-way speaker will work very well for your presence speakers. The 3-way design will give very good clarity and articulation when the bullets start flying.
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- Dave L Staff on Feb 28, 2017
That's what I'm using these for; works great.
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- Gytis L on Apr 4, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 5, 2018
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Would it be possible to install these speakers in a drop ceiling or should I be looking for smaller/lighter speakers for such a situation?
Ryan F
on May 25, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I installed mine in my basement ceiling between joists. Where they have a fair amount of weight to them I would recommend some support if they are installed any distance from ceiling supports or joists. As long as your drop ceiling is built well these speakers will do fine. I would also recommend insulation around the installation spot to keep sound from traveling through the ceiling which may create an echo or less desirable sound. My basement ceiling is insulated which helps keep the sound tight.
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- Jarom H on May 25, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 20, 2016
BEST ANSWER: I installed mine in my basement ceiling between joists. Where they have a fair amount of weight to them I would recommend some support if they are installed any distance from ceiling supports or joists. As long as your drop ceiling is built well these speakers will do fine. I would also recommend insulation around the installation spot to keep sound from traveling through the ceiling which may create an echo or less desirable sound. My basement ceiling is insulated which helps keep the sound tight.
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- Jarom H on May 25, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 20, 2016
Yes, however you need to do something to take the weight off the ceiling tile. I usually get some half inch plywood and cut it to lay in the ceiling grid above the tile and mount the speaker through both.
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- Nick and Meghan A on May 25, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 25, 2016
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Can this speaker work as a center channel speaker in the ceiling? Is anyone using it for the center channel/voice application?
Jamie A
on Jun 17, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I would much rather have a left and right channel handling something as important as dialogue. Currently my setup has the 3 way Caliber in wall speakers on either side of the TV as the left and right channels. I used 4 of these Ceiling speakers as the surround channels and it sounds great. I really feel that too much emphasis is put on a centre channel these days. Just my $0.02.
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- Jeffrey G on Jun 18, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 26, 2016
BEST ANSWER: I would much rather have a left and right channel handling something as important as dialogue. Currently my setup has the 3 way Caliber in wall speakers on either side of the TV as the left and right channels. I used 4 of these Ceiling speakers as the surround channels and it sounds great. I really feel that too much emphasis is put on a centre channel these days. Just my $0.02.
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- Jeffrey G on Jun 18, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 26, 2016
Can someone answer this question directly? Jeffrey G sounds like your skirting the answer. Has anyone used this speaker as a center channel and how does it perform as a center channel?
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- New User U on Oct 10, 2017
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I have a 5.1 system currently have front speakers hi amped though to simulate atmos. Would these be a good choice as overhead atmos speakers instead of bi amount of front l and r channel? current is 5.1.2
A shopper
on Dec 9, 2017
BEST ANSWER: These Concentric 3-way speaker would be a great choice for your immersive 5.1.2 overhead speakers. Be sure to check Dolby's speaker set-up guide for recommended placement of these height speakers.
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- Dave L Staff on Dec 12, 2017
BEST ANSWER: These Concentric 3-way speaker would be a great choice for your immersive 5.1.2 overhead speakers. Be sure to check Dolby's speaker set-up guide for recommended placement of these height speakers.
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- Dave L Staff on Dec 12, 2017
Yes, these would work very well as overhead Atmos speakers.
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- Robert S on Dec 12, 2017
- Purchased on Sep 18, 2017
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Can these speakers be installed in the ceiling of a porch? What about a bathroom?
A shopper
on Jan 18, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I installed these in a restaurant Tivoli Ceil Tile a while back they are pretty light and the mounting tabs are easy to use as long as the porch is sealed you should have no trouble they are rather large for a standard size bathroom and the dust cover may get to wet with condensation..
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- DKAB Enterprises L on Jan 18, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 22, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I installed these in a restaurant Tivoli Ceil Tile a while back they are pretty light and the mounting tabs are easy to use as long as the porch is sealed you should have no trouble they are rather large for a standard size bathroom and the dust cover may get to wet with condensation..
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- DKAB Enterprises L on Jan 18, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 22, 2017
Yes to both however they are very directional and large I don't think they would be ideal in either of those applications
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- Joseph S on Jan 19, 2018
- Purchased on May 13, 2017
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Are these directional? It looks like the speaker is semi directional. I don't usually like in ceiling speakers unless they are the rears. If these are directional then I might consider.
A shopper
on Mar 15, 2018
BEST ANSWER: These are somewhat directional. Without measuring exactly, it looks pretty close to 35-40º angled from the ceiling. I was in the same boat as you about only rear speakers being in-ceiling, but I went with these for my front L/R channel and angled the tweeter toward my front wall to get some forward dispersion. You could also do the opposite and aim the tweeters at your seating. Hope this helps.
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- Lars on Mar 15, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 20, 2018
BEST ANSWER: These are somewhat directional. Without measuring exactly, it looks pretty close to 35-40º angled from the ceiling. I was in the same boat as you about only rear speakers being in-ceiling, but I went with these for my front L/R channel and angled the tweeter toward my front wall to get some forward dispersion. You could also do the opposite and aim the tweeters at your seating. Hope this helps.
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- Lars on Mar 15, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 20, 2018
The tweeter is in a fixed position but they are semi directional. The Tweeter has much more presence along its directional access
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- Jonathan K on Mar 15, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 1, 2018
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How deep are these speakers? I'm installing inwall and one side is an exterior wall, so need to be sure before i buy.
Alok T
on Jan 24, 2019
BEST ANSWER: The Full Specs section of the product page show the mounting depth is 5.71" (145mm) .
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- Dave L Staff on Feb 1, 2019
BEST ANSWER: The Full Specs section of the product page show the mounting depth is 5.71" (145mm) .
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- Dave L Staff on Feb 1, 2019
They are 3 to inches deep.
I would not recommend these speakers unless you have a massive room. Super Big and don’t blend in well to the ceiling.
Look for smaller low profile speakers.
I would not recommend these speakers unless you have a massive room. Super Big and don’t blend in well to the ceiling.
Look for smaller low profile speakers.
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- W R on Jan 24, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 9, 2019
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I have a 5.1 in-ceiling system that I want to replace with these but these are only sold in pairs. Is there a way to only buy a single speaker so I can buy 5 total speakers?
New User U
on Feb 27, 2019
BEST ANSWER: No, only sold in pairs. You'll have an extra in case you blow one up.
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- Dave L Staff on Feb 28, 2019
BEST ANSWER: No, only sold in pairs. You'll have an extra in case you blow one up.
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- Dave L Staff on Feb 28, 2019
Not with this speaker. I bought a dedicated center channel speaker. Product ID 4881.
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- Matt D on Feb 27, 2019
- Purchased on Mar 17, 2018
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How would these hold up in the ceiling of an outdoor covered deck?
Shawn M
on Jan 24, 2020
BEST ANSWER: I think they'd be fine. I have them in my basement as Atmos height speakers and they sound great. As long as they aren't in direct rain, snow or sun I think they'd serve you well.
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- New User U on Jan 25, 2020
- Purchased on Feb 16, 2019
Thanks I’m looking at 2 pair of speakers for music/tv for a 20x16 covered deck. Is that overkill?
Not at all. That's why you have a volume knob right? I have a home theater in my basement and I have 5.4.1 setup (9 speakers) in an 18x24 space. To get the best sound it would be a good idea to build boxes
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- New User U on Jan 26, 2020
BEST ANSWER: I think they'd be fine. I have them in my basement as Atmos height speakers and they sound great. As long as they aren't in direct rain, snow or sun I think they'd serve you well.
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- New User U on Jan 25, 2020
- Purchased on Feb 16, 2019
Thanks I’m looking at 2 pair of speakers for music/tv for a 20x16 covered deck. Is that overkill?
Not at all. That's why you have a volume knob right? I have a home theater in my basement and I have 5.4.1 setup (9 speakers) in an 18x24 space. To get the best sound it would be a good idea to build boxes
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- New User U on Jan 26, 2020
I installed my speakers in an attic space and are exposed to both hot and cold but not moisture . I boxed them in and also insulated it . They sound great and no problems
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- RuthSonia S on Jan 24, 2020
- Purchased on Jun 29, 2019
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What range of amp wattage (continuous/rms) do you recommend for each size of these concentric speakers?
New User U
on Jan 4, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Hello, thank you for your question. The nominal input power (RMS) is 80 watts, I hope this helps, and of course if you have any more questions feel free to contact us!
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- Jeff M Staff on Feb 1, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Hello, thank you for your question. The nominal input power (RMS) is 80 watts, I hope this helps, and of course if you have any more questions feel free to contact us!
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- Jeff M Staff on Feb 1, 2017
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Do these work with the 6.5 inch 3 way, PID 7605?
A shopper
on Jun 14, 2017
Monoprice Caliber Ceiling Speakers 6.5in Fiber 3-Way with Concentric Mid/Highs (pair)
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BEST ANSWER: These do not fit PID 7605. The speakers are twice the size of the 6.5 can. I learned the hard way.
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- Dana J on Nov 27, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 19, 2017
BEST ANSWER: These do not fit PID 7605. The speakers are twice the size of the 6.5 can. I learned the hard way.
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- Dana J on Nov 27, 2017
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How do these compare to the Caliber Ceiling Speakers 6.5-In (#7605) will notice a difference with a mid-range receiver?
New User U
on Jan 24, 2018
Monoprice Caliber Ceiling Speakers 6.5in Fiber 3-Way with Concentric Mid/Highs (pair)
Monoprice Caliber In-Ceiling Speakers, 8in Fiber 2-Way (pair)
BEST ANSWER: the 4104 will have deeper bass response. the 7605 will have more clarity and definition in the mid-range and high frequencies. I would get the 7605 and a small powered sub.
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- Dave L Staff on Feb 5, 2018
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BEST ANSWER: the 4104 will have deeper bass response. the 7605 will have more clarity and definition in the mid-range and high frequencies. I would get the 7605 and a small powered sub.
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- Dave L Staff on Feb 5, 2018
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What angle are the speakers tilted at? Is the Tweeter aimable?
William Finn F
on Mar 1, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Speakers are mounted at a 40°. Tweeter does not pivot.
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- Dave L Staff on Mar 12, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Speakers are mounted at a 40°. Tweeter does not pivot.
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- Dave L Staff on Mar 12, 2018
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Why is the crossover for the tweeter so high (4.9kHz)? A 5.25” driver starts to beam at ~2500Hz. Crossing over almost a full octave of what’s ideal seems odd.
A shopper
on May 20, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Originally, the modelling said 3K as most of our tweeters are. As we rolled the tuning around and listened to what sounded best. This is what we landed on as the ideal tone and function.
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- Dave L Staff on May 22, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Originally, the modelling said 3K as most of our tweeters are. As we rolled the tuning around and listened to what sounded best. This is what we landed on as the ideal tone and function.
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- Dave L Staff on May 22, 2018
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Why is the crossover to the tweeter so high (4.9kHz)? A 5.25” driver begins to beam at ~2500Hz, so a crossover point almost a full octave above that seems odd.
New User U
on May 20, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Originally, the modelling said 3K as most of our tweeters are. As we rolled the tuning around and listened to what sounded best. This is what we landed on as the ideal tone and function.
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- Dave L Staff on May 22, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Originally, the modelling said 3K as most of our tweeters are. As we rolled the tuning around and listened to what sounded best. This is what we landed on as the ideal tone and function.
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Will Monoprice ABS Back Enclosure (Pair) for PID 4103, 6.5in Ceiling Speaker work with speakers 18587 or 7605?
Randy S
on Feb 18, 2020
Monoprice Caliber Ceiling Speakers 6.5in Fiber 3-Way with Concentric Mid/Highs (pair)
Monoprice ABS Back Enclosure (Pair) for PID 4103, 6.5in Ceiling Speaker (Will not work for PIDs 4102 or 4104)
Monoprice Aria In‑Ceiling Speakers 6.5in Polypropylene 2-Way (pair)
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
That enclosure would only work with PID # 4103.
That enclosure would only work with PID # 4103.
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- Tyler C Staff on Feb 19, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
That enclosure would only work with PID # 4103.
That enclosure would only work with PID # 4103.
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Can this be paired with the Monopole THX speakers?
A shopper
on Jul 29, 2021
Monoprice Caliber Ceiling Speakers 6.5in Fiber 3-Way with Concentric Mid/Highs (pair)
Monolith by Monoprice THX-365IW THX Ultra Certified 3-Way In-Wall Speaker (open box)
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Trying to decide between these 3 way Calibers and the 8" Alpha's for my ceiling Atmos/surround speakers. Have a vault so using either of these angled will help me reach the desired listening area... Also am going to use the M-215 sub as well with the in wall THX-465iW's for front. Which speakers for ceiling would be the best for this situation? Thanks!
A shopper
on Feb 3, 2024
Monoprice Caliber Ceiling Speakers 6.5in Fiber 3-Way with Concentric Mid/Highs (pair)
Monoprice Alpha In-Ceiling Speakers 8in Carbon Fiber 2-way (pair)
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. The best option for this setup would be the Alpha's if you want a bit more bass in the sound. If you want clearer mids, the 3-way Calibers would be best.
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- Carlos R Staff on Feb 29, 2024
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. The best option for this setup would be the Alpha's if you want a bit more bass in the sound. If you want clearer mids, the 3-way Calibers would be best.
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I just installed 4 of these in the ceiling of a room with 8' ceiling and tile floor, one big window and drywall walls. what setting should I set the switch inside the speaker?
A shopper
on Feb 22, 2024
BEST ANSWER: I would leave it at 0, pending actually listening to it (and possibly tuning the output of whatever amp is driving them.) Leave the grilles off until this is done.
That switch is an attenuation switch for the tweeter.
I've installed a few sets of these, and have yet to find myself needing to move that switch from the 0 position.
That switch is an attenuation switch for the tweeter.
I've installed a few sets of these, and have yet to find myself needing to move that switch from the 0 position.
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- New User U on Feb 22, 2024
- Purchased on Nov 7, 2023
BEST ANSWER: I would leave it at 0, pending actually listening to it (and possibly tuning the output of whatever amp is driving them.) Leave the grilles off until this is done.
That switch is an attenuation switch for the tweeter.
I've installed a few sets of these, and have yet to find myself needing to move that switch from the 0 position.
That switch is an attenuation switch for the tweeter.
I've installed a few sets of these, and have yet to find myself needing to move that switch from the 0 position.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great value for inwalls.
Monoprice has always delivered on these.
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Rated 3 out of 5
Nice Speakers...Not so good covers
I recently installed these in my new construction house basement. I wanted the bigger speakers as the room has 10ft ceilings and a very wide open space. The speakers themself were easy to install, although I recommend two people to do the job. One to hold the speaker up while you secure it in place.
After the install which took minutes, the installation of the grill covers was a complete pain. You need to mark or look just right to see where the slots go in. As you put them in place, the fit is so tight I would have to use a flat screw driver to nudge the last one or two slots into place. This took 5 times as much time as actually installing the speakers.
You might want to opt for a smaller, easier to handle and install speaker
After the install which took minutes, the installation of the grill covers was a complete pain. You need to mark or look just right to see where the slots go in. As you put them in place, the fit is so tight I would have to use a flat screw driver to nudge the last one or two slots into place. This took 5 times as much time as actually installing the speakers.
You might want to opt for a smaller, easier to handle and install speaker
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Rated 5 out of 5
Hsppy
Using these for Atmos height with 365 and 465 in walls.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Solid speakers
Great speakers. This is the best set up I have ever had. Love Monoprice.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Work great! RCA input allowed me to adapt as AirPlay 2 enabled speakers!
We recently moved into a newly constructed house. The builder did a fantastic job, and went so far as to wire nearly every room for ceiling speakers. He installed a power outlet with each pair, and ran high quality speaker wire between the openings. In the upstairs, he also ran home-run wires to a closet for a more centralized system. Due to supply chain issues, he wasn't able to get the speakers he wanted, which turned out to be a good thing for me. I took the credit on the purchase price and designed the system myself. We are fairly entrenched in the Apple ecosystem at my house, and I wanted speakers that were AirPlay 2 compatible, so I could stream the same thing to multiple speakers throughout the house, or pick and choose.
Based on my research, the options for ceiling speakers with AirPlay capability is quite limited. A company in the UK makes a product that claims to be the only option in the world, but they cost over $600 a pair.
I found the SoundForm Connect Adapter that features AirPlay 2 compatibility, with headphone and digital optical audio outputs. The Monoprice Caliber speakers feature a RCA input in addition to built-in Bluetooth, which fit the bill perfectly.
I initially connected the SoundForm Connect to the speakers using a headphone jack to RCA adapter, but it seems that the headphone jack on the SoundForm in underpowered, and the max volume was rather low. I replaced this with a digital optical to RCA adapter, and the improvement was impressive.
I use a WiFi plug for all the components so that they don't have to be powered for the 98% of the time I am not using them.
I hope someone finds this useful.
Based on my research, the options for ceiling speakers with AirPlay capability is quite limited. A company in the UK makes a product that claims to be the only option in the world, but they cost over $600 a pair.
I found the SoundForm Connect Adapter that features AirPlay 2 compatibility, with headphone and digital optical audio outputs. The Monoprice Caliber speakers feature a RCA input in addition to built-in Bluetooth, which fit the bill perfectly.
I initially connected the SoundForm Connect to the speakers using a headphone jack to RCA adapter, but it seems that the headphone jack on the SoundForm in underpowered, and the max volume was rather low. I replaced this with a digital optical to RCA adapter, and the improvement was impressive.
I use a WiFi plug for all the components so that they don't have to be powered for the 98% of the time I am not using them.
I hope someone finds this useful.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Atmos on a Whole other level
Can't say enough about these. They really make the atmos come alive in my room. Highly Recommended!!!
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Rated 5 out of 5
These speakers sound good.
These speakers sound good easy to install. My only dislike is the speaker cover is not magnetic.
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Rated 3 out of 5
Could use a little better high end detail
They could use a more dynamic Tweeter. I run a 9.2 with these ultimately rebuilding the LCR channels. Interestingly, the shell looks MP was considering a 1.125" Tweeter. As there is a space marked with mount screw location. I put in a Dayton transducer here with 2uF cap in series with the positive terminal. That is the icing on the cake. I totally rebuilt the speaker however including crossovers. Sorry Monoprice...
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