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'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
I'd suggest you consider B&W CCM80
http://www.bwspeakers.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/products.models/Label/Model%20CCM80
and
Boston Acoustics VRI585
http://www.bostonacoustics.com/ds_product.asp?ProductID=195&CategoryID=30

I have both in different rooms and am quite happy with them for the price. I use the B&W in theater setting for both surrounds and for backs. I have B&W 804 and HTM2 up front.