Klipsch In Ceiling Speakers - Need Some Recommendations

[gigahertz20]

Our new home is almost finished being built, and we had the builder create spaces for 4 in ceiling speakers where our TV will be going. I need to pick out 4 in ceiling speakers and need some recommendations?

I have purchased Klipsch in the past and have seen many people suggest Klipsch for speakers so I thought I would just go with them.




I want to try and purchase them on eBay to get a good deal and when I did a search for "Klipsch in ceiling" I got mostly:


Klipsch RCR-5 In Ceiling Speakers These are discontinued but alot of them are being sold on eBay, not sure if I want to go with a discontinued product.

Klipsch CDT-5650-C In Ceiling Speakers I was looking at these to buy, what do you guys think?

Klipsch CDT-5800-C In Ceiling Speakers I saw these listed on eBay as well, but only a couple listings. If I can find these for a better price then the 5650-C then I'll go with them.


I was looking at completed listings of the Klipsch CDT-5650-C and on Feb 19th, an auction with all 4 speakers ended with buy it now for only $300....damn, the average price on eBay for just a pair of them is that price. And on pricegrabber.com, just a single one alone goes for $350 at most web stores.

Also, if anybody has suggestions for another brand or type, I would appreciate any help. I'm looking to spend less then $700 for the 4 speakers.

 

[rivethead]

In my last home I used Polk Audio:

http://www.polkaudio.com/homea...ucts/hidden/inceiling/

I used the low-end RCi speakers and loved them.

In my current home I upgraded to the TC series - but honestly I can't tell a difference from the RCi series - they both sound fantastic.

I wouldn't consider myself an audiophile, so take that for what it's worth.

 

[DisgruntledVirus]

What's your budget, how big is the room, do you need a sub, is this just for those 4 speakers, and how is your room setup are all questions you may want to answer first.

 

[gigahertz20]

Originally posted by: DisgruntledVirus
What's your budget, how big is the room, do you need a sub, is this just for those 4 speakers, and how is your room setup are all questions you may want to answer first.

Budget is listed in my 1st post, I only need 4 speakers. The center channel and sub will not be in ceiling speakers.

The room is pretty big, it's an open living room basically. It's not a dedicated home theater room.

I'm no audiophile, so I don't need the best. Just something that sounds pretty good and something that will last for a long time, because once these are installed, they will probably never be upgraded. I will be keeping them for a long time.

 

[DisgruntledVirus]

Originally posted by: gigahertz20

Originally posted by: DisgruntledVirus
What's your budget, how big is the room, do you need a sub, is this just for those 4 speakers, and how is your room setup are all questions you may want to answer first.

Budget is listed in my 1st post, I only need 4 speakers. The center channel and sub will not be in ceiling speakers.

The room is pretty big, it's an open living room basically. It's not a dedicated home theater room.

I'm no audiophile, so I don't need the best. Just something that sounds pretty good and something that will last for a long time, because once these are installed, they will probably never be upgraded. I will be keeping them for a long time.

Sorry I missed the $700 budget. If it's just for speakers that means $350/pair which means Klipsch/Polk (or some ID companies maybe). If you're not an audiophile, you will most likely be happy with either brand.

 

[gigahertz20]

Originally posted by: DisgruntledVirus

Originally posted by: gigahertz20

Originally posted by: DisgruntledVirus
What's your budget, how big is the room, do you need a sub, is this just for those 4 speakers, and how is your room setup are all questions you may want to answer first.

Budget is listed in my 1st post, I only need 4 speakers. The center channel and sub will not be in ceiling speakers.

The room is pretty big, it's an open living room basically. It's not a dedicated home theater room.

I'm no audiophile, so I don't need the best. Just something that sounds pretty good and something that will last for a long time, because once these are installed, they will probably never be upgraded. I will be keeping them for a long time.

Sorry I missed the $700 budget. If it's just for speakers that means $350/pair which means Klipsch/Polk (or some ID companies maybe). If you're not an audiophile, you will most likely be happy with either brand.

Okay thanks.

 

[gigahertz20]

Finally went over to the house today and saw the setup, there are actually 2 wires hanging from the ceiling for the rear speakers, and 2 wires hanging from the front wall that are designed for the 2 front speakers to be placed on either side of the TV.


I was planning on just getting 4 in ceiling speakers, because I thought the locations of the wires were in the ceiling, but what about in wall speakers for the 2 front speakers? Is it best for all 4 speakers to be the same type?

Right now, there is just 1 cable hanging from the drywall for each speaker. After I buy them, the builder will cut out the necessary spaces.

 

[Zardnok]

Originally posted by: gigahertz20
Our new home is almost finished being built, and we had the builder create spaces for 4 in ceiling speakers where our TV will be going. I need to pick out 4 in ceiling speakers and need some recommendations?

I have purchased Klipsch in the past and have seen many people suggest Klipsch for speakers so I thought I would just go with them.




I want to try and purchase them on eBay to get a good deal and when I did a search for "Klipsch in ceiling" I got mostly:


Klipsch RCR-5 In Ceiling Speakers These are discontinued but alot of them are being sold on eBay, not sure if I want to go with a discontinued product.

Klipsch CDT-5650-C In Ceiling Speakers I was looking at these to buy, what do you guys think?

Klipsch CDT-5800-C In Ceiling Speakers I saw these listed on eBay as well, but only a couple listings. If I can find these for a better price then the 5650-C then I'll go with them.


I was looking at completed listings of the Klipsch CDT-5650-C and on Feb 19th, an auction with all 4 speakers ended with buy it now for only $300....damn, the average price on eBay for just a pair of them is that price. And on pricegrabber.com, just a single one alone goes for $350 at most web stores.

Also, if anybody has suggestions for another brand or type, I would appreciate any help. I'm looking to spend less then $700 for the 4 speakers.

Check out the Infinity ERS series from the Harman Direct store on ebay. Can save some money buying direct and they sound awesome!

 

[gigahertz20]

Thanks all for the information!