Good In-Ceiling Speakers??


Anyone have a recommendation for a good cost-effective in-ceiling speaker for home theatre for new construction? - Tim
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I have listened to several very good in-ceiling speakers (to the extent that they are "good" by comparison to floor-standers):

1. Thiel makes an excellent in-ceiling model (altho' expensive) called the PowerPoint. Here's the link to their web site:
http://thielaudio.com/THIEL_Web/Pages/pwrpt.html

2. M&K has been making some of the best surround speakers on the market for a number of years. They make several models that may be of interest to you. Here's the link:
http://www.mksound.com/inwall.php

3. Snell is the third line of speakers that offer high performance. Take a look at the speakers that comprise their "custom" series. For more info, here's the link:
http://www.snellacoustics.com/custom.htm
I've been using a pair from Bay Audio for many years. I bought them at a retailer of high-end audio/video stuff after auditioning MANY. I recently moved them and discovered one bass/MR driver was scratchy. I called Bay asking about buying one. Even with 10-1/2 years on them, they replaced it free of charge.

My kind of company!
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I've had more garbage than good. Speakercraft really disappointed me.
Niles has been good and I was really impressed with Paradigm for the money.
Triad Silver or monitor are pretty incredible. I'm not a fan of in wall or in ceiling speakers--but these make a believer even out of me.

The other interesting speaker that I've auditioned but never had in a home theater is the BG (Bolenger Grabel). It's a ribbon technology. Typically not high enough SPL for theater--but these may be able to produce. I'm interested if there's anyone out there that have used these in a theater.
Thanks everyone for all the suggestions, my dealer/friend sells Speakercraft and I was looking at a pair of AIM4's (8" 2-way). I really like their outdoor speakers and am disappointed to hear Elevick did not like their in-ceiling. Maybe some more searching is in order. - Tim