How do people pick in-ceiling speakers?

[1655graff]

It seems the hiddeness is big on their list. But how is coverage and quality of the sound addressed?

What I mean is, I'd think the sound is mainly on-axis directly below it and spread (diffused and reflected) or absorbed by the flooring material that's also directly below it.

Also, I see various sizes in diameter. Are these intended to help the quality? If so, what's the typical/recommended minimum for a typical HT/audio set up? How do people avoid "blasting" the listener seated below/slightly off-axis?

Thanks!

 

[mazersteven]

It seems the hiddeness is big on their list. But how is coverage and quality of the sound addressed?

What I mean is, I'd think the sound is mainly on-axis directly below it and spread (diffused and reflected) or absorbed by the flooring material that's also directly below it.

Also, I see various sizes in diameter. Are these intended to help the quality? If so, what's the typical/recommended minimum for a typical HT/audio set up? How do people avoid "blasting" the listener seated below/slightly off-axis?

Thanks!

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[MDS]

Some in-ceiling speakers have aimable tweeters and treble cut switches that may help too.

 

[mazersteven]

Some in-ceiling speakers have aimable tweeters and treble cut switches that may help too.

IMO aimable tweeters only don't do the job. An in-ceiling speaker with both aimable tweeters, and driver is the way to go. This way you can aim the speaker to the listening area.

 

[mazersteven]

This is one of the reasons Triad used an angled baffle which directs the front channel sound to the listener.