Re: Ceiling Speakers (again)

["mark_harrison_uk2" <mph@xxxxxxx>]

I've not used the KEFs, but have the Sonance "one-speaker with two
directional tweeters" in my shower.

Easy to fit (as these things go.) They sound very good, within the
context of a high-background noise environment. The bass is certainly
good. In fact, Mary likes them so much that she wants some for her
bathroom as well.

For the main rooms, I use traditional box speakers. The sonances
sound OK, but nothing like as good as my old B&Ws (the same price.)

Rob Mouser has the rather better Sonances in his place...

He did a mini-review which you can find on www.ukha-archive.com by
searching for "Sonance".

Regards,

Mark

--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "Mik Griffin" <panheadscrew@y...>
wrote:
> As a precursor to installing a home cinema system, I have been
> messing around with speakers in the ceiling.  Before committing to
> buying proper ceiling speakers I experimented a bit with
"normal"
> box speakers.  I have some old but functional Aiwa vented speakers
> and a couple of Sony sealed enclosure speakers.  I live in a
> bungalow and have full access above the ceiling so mounting space
is
> not an issue.
>
> Firstly, I cut a hole in the ceiling (next time I will invest in a
> diving suit and respirator) and then experimented with several
> methods of mounting - sitting them on foam directly on the
> plasterboard ceiling (they sounded boomy and bloated), screwing the
> speakers to the rafters (they sounded dead and hollow) and hanging
> them from chains so they were just above the ceiling.  By far the
> best method was hanging them above the ceiling although it took a
> while to get the mounting right.  However, all in all, they still
> sounded awful!  The bass seemed OK but they still sounded dead
> unless I stood directly underneath them.  I guess that normal
> cabinet speakers are directional and having them pointing downwards
> is not ideal.
>
> Therefore, I am now looking at proper ceiling speakers.  Does
anyone
> have any experience of either KEF or Sonance ceiling Speakers?
>
> Cheers
>
> Mik


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