New guy with in wall speakers question.

[R!zz0]

Hey guys, i have Kef in walls (ci 160cl) and want to replace them for some cheap ones (I'm taking them with me to my new home)

I am hoping it'll be a direct fit and don't have to modify anything. Here are the dimensions of the 2 speakers. If you guys think it'll fit, than i'll order them. -Thanks in advance.

Kef dimensions (external) (11.93 x 8.78 x 3.58 in.)
Kef dimensions (cut out) (10.79 x 7.64 in.)

Aria dimensions (external) (12.05" x 8.66" x 3.35)
Aria dimensions (cut out) (10.67" x 7.28" x 2.95)

Thanks again.

 

[WaynePflughaupt]

Should work, but make sure the company you’re ordering from has a generous return policy.

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

 

[R!zz0]

Should work, but make sure the company you’re ordering from has a generous return policy.

monoprice. I think they have a good return policy, although i have never ordered from them before.

 

[KenM10759]

Given that the ones you have are the lower end of the KEF line why not just leave them and treat yourself and your new home to the better Ci200QL or really step up and get the Ci4000QL-THX.

 

[R!zz0]

Can i use the Ci4000QL for my center speaker too? I'm thinking getting the 4000QL for my left, rights and center and getting the Q300 for my bookshelves and a pair of 200QR for my ceiling.

Does that sound okay? How would you do it?

 

[KenM10759]

It's Ci4100QL, and yes that would be an incredible center, though I'd advise it be mounted vertically. Nice with the Ci series is that they are sold individually. Or I'm pretty sure they are.

 

[R!zz0]

I talked to my wife and she's saying that we should keep the Kef ci160cl.

She really likes them and she thinks they're very "slick"
Can i use the ci 160cl for home theater? Although they're an entry level speakers? Can they handle loud music and home theater? I haven't tested how loud they can go because i'm scared that i'm gonna blow them.

Cheers.

 

[KenM10759]

Go ahead and blow them up. Then you can get the Ci200RR-THX that are WAY better, just as "slick" and a lot harder to blow up.

Seriously, I get the feeling she's not aware of how much better an upgrade can be and look just as cool.

Even the Ci160QL is exactly the same size and look, just better power handling and sound quality.

Here you go:

Ci160QL

Tell her these are the old ones, they look the same with the grills on.

 

[R!zz0]

LOL thanks man. Wish me luck

 

[KenM10759]

Good luck!

I don't know anything about the home sale agreement, but if you change a "fixture" in some with a lesser quality product it can sometimes cause problems at closing or after the sale. If the agreement was that you'd change them and the buyer is aware you were replacing with a less expensive product, imagine the gobs of goodwill passed on by them seeing that nothing was changed.

 

[R!zz0]

That's true. I never thought about it like that.

I'll take the wife out for a nice dinner and see if i can work my charm. We need an upgrade anyway

 

[Diesel57]

That's true. I never thought about it like that.

I'll take the wife out for a nice dinner and see if i can work my charm. We need an upgrade anyway

I've had a lot of hands on experience with similar events like this, and just a nice dinner without something that's sentimental to direct her attention away from what you want to achieve will make you look like a cheap con man with a budget...You've been warned...LOL...I'll stand by with a cigarette & blindfold

 

[R!zz0]

^LOL Thanks for the warning. I think it's gonna be a Green light, but you know how Women are. They're always changing their mind

Will keep all of ya posted