In ceiling speakers can make a great addition to a surround sound system, and are especially great for home theaters.
They’re also now a lot more common than they used to be.
More people than ever before are interested in getting the very best performance from their sound hardware, and advances in technology have made it even easier and cheaper to produce. Nowadays, just about anybody can get in on the game.
Why not be one of them? Whether you want to use them as part of a more complex sound set up, or alone, this guide will take you through some of the best options.
We’ll cover in-ceiling speakers so that you can enjoy TV, movies, and music as never before.
Let’s get into it!
1. Klipsch CDT-5650-C II
Just great speakers. The sound you’ll get from these is wonderfully detailed, with a pleasing richness to the lower-pitched sounds, especially with vocals in music.
If you want to listen to a lot of music that’s very bass-heavy, then you’ll probably want to add a subwoofer to your system, but if not, then you’re golden.
The positioning is completely adjustable, meaning that you can place them and angle them in the exact place where they’ll give you the best sound quality.
You can use them by themselves if you want, but we’d say that they’re at their best when they’re providing background sound as part of a larger set up.
On top of everything else, they’re very reasonably priced.
In fact, they’re a lot cheaper than some of their competitor products that are actually inferior pieces of tech. You can also buy it on Klipsch’s website.
2. Bose Virtually Invisible 791 In Ceiling Speaker II
If you have serious cash to burn, then look no further than these speakers.
Bose is a well-known name among appreciators of serious audio technology and they’ve absolutely delivered on that with these speakers.
Some in ceiling speakers can sound tinny, but not these ones.
The sound is amazingly rich and crisp and it even covers lower frequencies better than most regular speakers.
If you were going to use any of the speakers on this list alone, rather than as an addition to a wider sound system, these would be the ones that’d best rise to the challenge.
You could add a subwoofer if you wanted to, but there’s definitely less of a need for it than with any other speakers on this list.
It’s also good at providing a surround sound experience everywhere in a room.
Unless the room’s very large, the sound quality should be just as good everywhere.
The bezel is very thin, and the grilles can easily be painted over, meaning that they can blend seamlessly into any room.
They’re very easy to install, with simple instructions being included in the manual. You can also get them on Bose’s website.
3. Pyle PDIC60
If you want to deck your ceiling out with speakers on a budget, then this is exactly what you’re looking for.
In pure technical quality alone, it can’t compete with a top of the line model like the Bose speakers we just looked at, but it’s not trying to.
Instead, these speakers offer solid quality in relation to their price.
They are not tinny, as some other cheap speakers are, and they can be boosted with the addition of a subwoofer.
This is good for those on a budget, because the subwoofer can be bought separately, spreading out the cost.
However, they are less durable than their more expensive brethren, and will probably end up needing to be replaced more quickly.
Nevertheless, they’re a standout choice at their price point. We wouldn’t advise going any cheaper than these as past that point, the drop in quality isn’t worth the money you’ll save. They can also be bought on Pyle’s website.
4. Polk Audio 70-RT
These speakers offer great performance while also being notably easier to install than most of their competitors.
These are fairly mid-range in terms of price, and they’re certainly great value for money. Their deceptively small size doesn’t stop them from producing a crisp sound with excellent range to it as well.
They’re designed to prevent sound distortion from reflective surfaces, and you shouldn’t notice any distortion when you’re using them.
That small size, as well as their minimalist design, helps them blend in well to the room they’re in, which is ideal if you don’t want your speakers to stand out.
You can paint the grille whatever color you like to help with this, too. You can also buy them from Polk’s website.
5. Yamaha NSIC800WH
Unlike most other in-ceiling speakers, these come as a pair, though if you have a larger room that you want to play sound in, you can also get them in bundles of four or six.
They boast great sound quality, with the high frequencies in particular worth mentioning. String sections in orchestral soundtracks will sound warm and full of life.
They also do a good job of mid to low sounds – better than a lot of other speakers at the same price, but if you like to listen to lots of bass heavy music, a subwoofer wouldn’t go amiss.
This, of course, is common with all-rounder speakers. You’ll also be pleased to notice that playing them at lower volumes doesn’t sacrifice any sound quality.
Their build quality is also notably better than a lot of similarly priced competitors. For instance, the electronics are enclosed to stop dust or moisture from damaging them, whereas other models have the electronics exposed.
As a result, you can expect them to last much longer than a lot of less well-made brands’ speakers will. You can also get them on Yamaha’s website.
Final Thoughts
So, there you have it, the best in ceiling speakers that are available for you to buy right now.
There are options on this list at a range of different price points, and with very different strengths, so there should be something available for everybody.