Re: Re: Ceiling Speakers (again)

["Neil Fuller" <neil@xxxxxxx>]

Having heard Rob's Sonance speakers, I've got to say that , IMHO, they are
fantastic! I still prefer my KEF 104's for the main listening room but I'm
saving for Sonances in the other rooms.

No doubt Rob will pop up on Monday after the Xmas break and add his 2p's
worth!

Cheers

Neil
----- Original Message -----
From: "mark_harrison_uk2" <mph@xxxxxxx>
To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2004 6:00 PM
Subject: [ukha_d] Re: Ceiling Speakers (again)


> 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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