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amazing sounding speakers. used on my home theater, can't believe the sound quality. I have a bose system and these are far superior. The cost to value to fantastic, highly recommended to everyone
THE BAD:2. Either way is ok, dry wall is easy to saw. On a ladder I used one hand to hold the speaker and the other to easily make the connections. Another point: circles are easier to install then rectangles. If you install in ceiling close to a wall, or in wall close to a ceiling, you may end up with a speaker that looks crooked one way or another. The connecters are easy to work with one hand.
I am rating this a five based upon looks, ease of installation, and the performance of the sister product "Polk Audio RC60i" that I have installed. so the sound can be broadcast though-out the entire basement. Take the little card board template, draw your circle, drill a pilot hole, and cut it out. So leave enough slack, it easily tucks up into the ceiling when the speaker is installed. So if you do the same, either run two sets of wire or just buy yourself a second set of "Polk Audio RC60i". We pre-wired three speaker locations to cover the entire 1500 sq ft. I bought this to install in the basement we just finished. this speaker probably works fine.HOWEVER, it requires two sets of speaker wire, not one.
And also consider that even if you are good at it, your drywall installers, even if they worked for a good builder, may not be. It make connecting the wire to the speaker much easier when standing on a ladder to not have to be making the connections over your head. screwed in four screws that snap out and then down the little brackets that hold the speaker snug to the ceiling from inside the ceiling, and inserted the grill (which covers the speaker and the screws). You'd rather have it waist high. If you are considering buying rectangle speakers, consider how good you are and making things square, plumb, etc.
I then just inserted into the ceiling, pulled the screw drive our of my pocket (don't forget to do this or you will be down the ladder with your speaker dangling from wire). THE GOOD:Very easy to install. When you do the initial wiring, make sure you leave enough slack so that the wire hangs and least three feet down lower then the ceiling. I bought the "Polk Audio RC60i" Since they come in pairs, I wanted to buy a single 3rd speaker instead of buying a second pair and having one left over. I mentioned that I wired for three speakers. Easy as can be.
And even if the walls and ceiling are all straight, it's still hard to stand on a ladder, measure the how far each corner is to your nearest reference point, set the template etc. I of course had one set of wire to each speaker location. Mostly to play music during parties and also to hook into the tv if we have parties for the "big game" etc. Based on other descriptions, and the performance of the "Polk Audio RC60i" that I did get to work. So I made the mistake of buying this product, the very similar "Polk Audio RC6s" for my third speaker without reading enough of the description or reviews. I now know that this is both a left and right speaker all in one little package.
The set is not much more money then the single "Polk Audio RC6s" anyway. Quick wiring tip: 1. (I used a fine tooth saw-zaw blade by hand since we had already painted the ceiling and I didn't want it to chip/scuff the ceiling, but a jig saw would have probably done fine. I ended up buying a second set of "Polk Audio RC60i", and it now works perfectly. So you ceiling and/or wall may not be at right angles to each other. With circles, these problems go away.
So it didn't work for me. I am not going to rate it down because I am a dope and didn't read enough of the description or reviews before buying.Polk Audio RC60i In-Ceiling / In-Wall Speakers (Pair, White)
Installation was quick and straight forward. I'm not a huge audio person, but I also don't want anything that sounds cheap in my home. The speakers were larger than I had anticipated which made me a little nervous, but I don't even notice them now. I had to buy 2 sets of CEILING speakers one set for rear surround sound speakers and one set for a separate pool room. I bought and installed these in the pool room. They sound great to me.I also paid double for a pair of Bose speakers for the rear surround sound. I REALLY wish I had skipped the extra expense and just bought these instead for that room too.
The Hole Pro adjustable hole cutter is probably overkill for someone installing just a pair of speakers but it is a tremendous help when installing more than 2 speakers or putting in recessed can lights as well as speakers for a home theater. Placement of the RC6s in a room has a big impact on the quality and volume of the sound. For this purpose the Polk Audio RC6s in-ceiling speakers work very well. I understand the desire to have in-ceiling speakers for home theater systems in small rooms but would recommend that people get external speakers in sound enclosures and be able to mount them in the best locations for the best sound.
The 6.5 inch size is adequate for most rooms up to 200 square feet in size if placed properly. I installed these for a whole house music system with more than 30 rooms. Hole Pro X-305 Kit 1-7/8" to 12" infinitely adjustable twin blade Tungsten Carbide Hole Saw Cutter 6" 7" 8" 9" 10" 11" 12" holes in wood drywall plaster fiberglass OSB cement board- Use ΒΌ torque of hole saws and cut twice as fastThe sound quality of the Polk Audio RC6s speakers is very good but not really something I would recommend for someone who is primarily going to be listening to music, even with a subwoofer in the room. In those environments it is better to even go to small mid and upper range speakers and a woofer rather than try to use in-ceiling or in-wall speakers and be disappointed afterwards with the sound and speakers and speaker holes in your ceiling or walls. In an L shaped room it would be best to use at least 2 speakers for a whole house sound system.Installation is easy, especially using an adjustable hole cutter to make the ceiling holes.
It may be the speakers or having to do very long speaker wire runs but the sound is not crisp and individual instruments get lost in the mix. With speakers the sound quality of your system is fixed and upgrading amps or receivers is going to be a waste of money so if you are going to scrimp don't do it with the speakers. The benefit of the stereo is being able to run both channels into a single speaker from a receiver or amp. You can drive an in-ceiling or in-wall speaker with sufficient power from a amplifier but there is an inevitable increase in distortion that goes hand in hand. I use a Hole Pro X-305 that makes ceiling holes up to 12 inches in diameter in seconds whether I am cutting in wood T&G, sheetrock, or plaster.
Being able to cut in a circular motion there is much less chance of cracking plaster and with the cutting depth control I don't need to worry about cutting something up in the ceiling I did not know about. Not a concern for a whole house music system but not a good approach in terms of total dollars spent for a music listening room or dedicated home theater room if sound quality is very important to you.
For the price I have been very impressed with the overall sound quality of these speakers as part of my home theater. I didn't want to invest big bucks for my basement theater and these speakers have delivered great sound for the buck. I stayed with the compatable fr4ont channel speakers, in-wall speakers and sub woofer.
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