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Should I mount speakers in ceiling?
So, are ceiling speakers any good? Ceiling speakers make a great addition to a home theater, particularly if you’re looking for a more immersive sound experience. They need to be specifically designed for ceilings, but they make an excellent addition to a surround sound setup.
Can I put a center channel speaker in the ceiling?
Depending on your ceiling height, you can mount the center on the ceiling. This can be quite effective as long as the speaker isn’t too far away from the TV and you angle it toward the listening position, as we discussed earlier. Another option is to use an in-ceiling speaker for your center channel.
Where should I place my center speaker?
Always place the center channel speaker as close to the screen as possible, whether in front or behind. If placed on furniture, align the speaker flush with the front edge to eliminate lobing of the sound waves which can negatively impact clarity and dynamics.
Can you hang speakers from the ceiling?
Most of your speakers will need to be hung from a ceiling joist as they’ll be too heavy to only hang from the ceiling drywall. While you can decide—in general—where you want to hang each speaker, you’ll need to find the joist before you can determine the exact location.
How far should ceiling speakers be from wall?
18-24 inches
Your surround speakers should be spaced about the same distance apart as the front left and right speakers. We recommend installing in-wall and ceiling speakers at least 18-24 inches away from an adjacent wall or ceiling.
Do in-wall speakers sound good?
The sound from many in-wall speakers is excellent. If you install them correctly and choose a good speaker, the only thing you sacrifice in a stereo setup is that the sound might not be quite as spacious. In-ceiling speakers, though, are a sonic compromise.
How high should a center channel speaker be?
around 30” to 50”
The fix: Place your center speaker at ear level when seated. This is usually around 30” to 50” off the ground. If your theater set up doesn’t allow you to place the center speaker this high, you can improve the sound of a low positioned speaker by tilting it up so that the sound fires at your ear level.
How high should my center speaker be?
The fix: Place your center speaker at ear level when seated. This is usually around 30” to 50” off the ground. If your theater set up doesn’t allow you to place the center speaker this high, you can improve the sound of a low positioned speaker by tilting it up so that the sound fires at your ear level.
Can center channel be placed vertically?
D’Appolito array) is a two-way loudspeaker system that utilizes drivers where the tweeter is centered between two woofers. Ideally the orientation of these drivers is vertical but for center channel usage, we typically turn these designs on their side for horizontal placement to snugly fit under a display.
Can you mount bookshelf speakers on ceiling?
You can use an omnimount but you will have to drill into the speaker and attach the mount to the cabinet with screws. Just mount it upside down on the ceiling and attach the clamps to the bottom of the speaker and aim it at the middle most seat.
How do you mount a center channel speaker?
So for the center channel, if you can’t place it in a cabinet or on any other sort of shelving, a wall mount is the way to go. However if you can only do a stand, try to get one that will angle the speaker, or alternatively, shim the speaker yourself to try and direct the sound upward.
Do you need a wall mount for surround sound?
Since around four feet is the lowest you want to place a surround speaker, a wall mount is ideal for these speakers and that goes for both side and rear surrounds. And of course if you have height channels for a Dolby Atmos setup, you’ll want to wall mount those as well.
Should you use in-ceiling speakers?
If you absolutely positively must use in-ceiling speakers, be sure you use angled speakers. Measure the angle from the speaker position to your seated ears. Now subtract 30 degrees (where most speakers maintain good off axis frequency response) from that number.
How high should surround speakers be mounted?
If you have a bipole or dipole type speaker, the upper range of six to seven feet up is ideal to give a more diffuse sound. Since around four feet is the lowest you want to place a surround speaker, a wall mount is ideal for these speakers and that goes for both side and rear surrounds.