Is there a recommended enclosure for these speakers when they are installed in a drop ceiling?
768162
I have tried both ways, with and without.. really not much difference IMHO.. Bass response seems slightly better with a box but would I go to the trouble to build another? likely not.. If I found one for a few bucks? probably just to protect the backside of the speaker from dust and bugs..
768163
I am not sure what you are asking but are you talking about fire rated issue? If that is the case, it depends on each jurisdiction.
396432
I just cut a hole and mounted them with no speaker box. They sound fine to me. some people and installers have recommended adding insulation material to help these speakers sound better.
1570905
Sure, you could put these in a very large, sturdy bookcase with wide and deep shelves. But if you do so, they will not provide the full acoustic quality that they are designed to deliver. The horns in the speaker units are intended to be aligned vertically, and the bass port opens to the rear of the speaker. Ideally, these speakers should stand on the floor, with the rear of the speaker about 12 inches from the wall. If your bookcase has an enclosed back, the bass will be especially impaired. The Klipsch Reference series speakers are great, but the "rear-firing" bass port does limit placement somewhat. Sure, you could put these in a very large, sturdy bookcase with wide and deep shelves. But if you do so, they will not provide the full acoustic quality that they are designed to deliver. The horns in the speaker units are intended to be aligned vertically, and the bass port opens to the rear of the speaker. Ideally, these speakers should stand on the floor, with the rear of the speaker about 12 inches from the wall. If your bookcase has an enclosed back, the bass will be especially impaired. The Klipsch Reference series speakers are great, but the "rear-firing" bass port does... » Read More Sure, you could put these in a very large, sturdy bookcase with wide and deep shelves. But if you do so, they will not provide the full acoustic quality that they are designed to deliver. The horns in the speaker units are intended to be aligned vertically, and the bass port opens to the rear of the speaker. Ideally, these speakers should stand on the floor, with the rear of the speaker about 12 inches from the wall. If your bookcase has an enclosed back, the bass will be especially impaired. The Klipsch Reference series speakers are great, but the "rear-firing" bass port does limit placement somewhat. « Show Less
895462
The manufacturer ships different grills for indoor or outdoor use. From my long history with these and related model of speakers, I'd advise keeping them pitched downward and in a way that avoids direct spraying of rain, sprinklers, etc.
1611412
I made a box for mine--see details in my review 2/9/14. I don't think it affects sound much, and Polk claims the speakers have an "infinite baffle" design. If you make a box, you might want to put a layer of insulation on the inside to cover the drywall. I've noticed the drywall around the speaker gets cold during winter.
284714
These are flush mount speakers as delivered. Unless your ceiling at the point of installation is sloped or you can build a mounting box that can position speakers you will need to find another type. We have not found it to be a problem with the flush mount.
1473048
I have mine attached to a lower wattage receiver and they work very well. I shifted from a high quality floor standing speaker to these, hanging them on the wall, and am highly satisfied. There one of the very few bookshelf systems designed for wall mounting if one wants.S
2232989
I personally have mine a few inches below my LED T.V. And it does not effect the audio quality at all. I wouldn't reccomend putting it in an enclosure though.
2078387
mine have been flush mounted in a small 12x12 spare bedroom on the back wall used for 7.2 surround sound. But I'm thinking about angling them down. my couch is directly along the back wall so the speakers are directly above the couch. I don't really get too much sound from them so I'm thinking about angling them down. Hope this helps
1403622
Possibly, but it will depend on how deep the speaker is. In my experience, in-ceiling speakers won't fit in a standard 2x4 studded wall, as they will stick out and you can't fasten them down. You will have a maximum of about 3-3/4" of space between the drywall for a speaker. And while in wall speakers are designed to fit in these confines, in ceilings are not. While the previous comments are correct regarding the way the speakers mount being compatible with in ceiling or in wall installation, it's the dimensions that are the hang up. I doubt they have actually put these in a wall, but are merely speculating. Possibly, but it will depend on how deep the speaker is. In my experience, in-ceiling speakers won't fit in a standard 2x4 studded wall, as they will stick out and you can't fasten them down. You will have a maximum of about 3-3/4" of space between the drywall for a speaker. And while in wall speakers are designed to fit in these confines, in ceilings are not. While the previous comments are correct regarding the way the speakers mount being compatible with in ceiling or in wall installation, it's the dimensions that are the hang up. I doubt they have actually put these in a... » Read More Possibly, but it will depend on how deep the speaker is. In my experience, in-ceiling speakers won't fit in a standard 2x4 studded wall, as they will stick out and you can't fasten them down. You will have a maximum of about 3-3/4" of space between the drywall for a speaker. And while in wall speakers are designed to fit in these confines, in ceilings are not. While the previous comments are correct regarding the way the speakers mount being compatible with in ceiling or in wall installation, it's the dimensions that are the hang up. I doubt they have actually put these in a wall, but are merely speculating. « Show Less
890552
just to add more info to your question,,,i had these speakers dropped in on the rear deck,,,,not installed under the rear deck
1066667
My ceiling is tent-like. I have 2 speakers in each side for LF, RF and LR and RR surround. The tweeters do swivel. The sound is fabulous. Good luck.
622660
I have mine in a large room, 18.5 x28 feet with 9 ft ceilings, but not vaulted. The speakers fill the room with high quality true sound and I love them. I use them with a powered sub-woofer but the RT1A3 speakers have excellent bass. I feel confident they would work well with vaulted ceiling.
293292
in wall speakers are exactly as so. They never come with enclosures as the wall is the enclosure
2077226
You are good on height. You will have about 3/16 to spare. On depth, you are short by 3/4, but it shouldn't matter if the speaker extends beyond your enclosure. You will probably get better sound dispersion. Speakers have a great sound as centers!
791547
If you are using these speakers for rear surround sound, with the lower/bass frequencies sent to your subwoofer, you should not have a problem. If you are using them for stereo playback for full frequency music...just remember...what you hear on the room side of the speaker (woofer) is what you are going to hear on the backside. Depending on how loud you play them, it may pose a problem. Also, putting a layer of insulation on top of them in the ceiling, will NOT help much or if any.
1181455
I installed standard plastic receptacle boxes like those for light switches. I found covers at Lowes that had one hole in the center. I used that to pass the wires for the speakers through. I marked the holes for the mount on the plastic covers and used a hand drill with a metal cutting drill bit to make holes for screws and nuts to hold the speaker mounts. That way, other than the electrical boxes, there are no marks on the ceiling and if I remove the speakers, I can get solid covers to cover the boxes. The plastic covers have proven more than strong enough to support the speakers.