Budget In-Ceiling Speakers Summary

Pre-Assembled Option

• Some users are interested in a pre-assembled option and are willing to purchase once available.

Comparison to Sonos One

• A budget-friendly DIY kit priced at £109 is compared to the Sonos One.
• The Sonos One has superior features including two Class-D amplifiers, woofers, tweeters, and more power (40 watts vs. 20 watts).

Pros (DIY Kit)

• Affordable price compared to Sonos speakers.
• Great community support and longevity of support.
• Possible open-source surround sound integration.
• Potential for kit with enclosure printing options.

Cons (DIY Kit)

• Poor farfield performance compared to Sonos due to microphone issues.
• Wakeword struggles especially with accents.
• Limited features compared to high-end speakers.

Community Feedback

• Users appreciate the budget-friendly nature of the speaker kit.
• Some express excitement for potential features like open source surround sound.
• Requests for a Sonos Port-style version are made for those seeking only streaming capabilities.

User Suggestions

• Recommendations for angled in-ceiling speakers like RSL C34E and Monoprice Alpha for a quality setup.
• Klipsch PRO-180RPC LCR speakers are suggested for those looking for a premium option.
• HTD HDX-R65 is mentioned as a speaker option with aimable tweeters.

Atmos Setup Tips

• Recommendations to use in-ceiling speakers for Atmos setup.
• Discussions on the effectiveness of upfiring speakers for Atmos due to room dynamics and sound dispersion.
• Suggestions to consider the acoustics of the room before proceeding with any speaker setup.

Room Setup Recommendations

• Suggestions to enhance the viewing experience by considering a larger TV or switching to a projector.
• Recommendations for projector setup due to the room size and appearance.
• User feedback on additional seating and room organization.

Additional Comments

• Grammar corrections on possessives and compliments on the dark room paint choice.
• Discussion on the impact of seat rumblers and the value they add to the viewing experience.
• Light-hearted comments on the number of armchairs and the need for a projector.