jeffreyaallen Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Anyone using these speakers from Control4?http://control4.com/residential/products/av/in-ceiling-stereo-speakers/http://control4.com/residential/products/av/in-wall-speakers/I'm certainly not an audiophile, but I'm adding several new audio zones and I'm looking for some great sounding speakers. My dealer is offering me a decent deal on these if I buy at least 15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henniae Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I have not used them but they are good speakers for the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveC4 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I've heard good things about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichbinbose Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I use them all the time. In fact I use them in non control4 jobs as the price/performance is very hard to beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFUG Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 So, why is max power handling for most of these elements below the rated maximum per channel W of a 8 zone amp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHateC4 Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I'm not trying to thread crap here, but seriously if you want comments about speakers performance, I would suggest you to ask in audioholics or avsforum forums.If you asked for comments here, it sounds like you go to bestbuy and ask the salesman for the performance of hundred dollars HDMI cable.Just my thought, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwhitaker@revit Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 the speakers are actually made by atlantic technologies. they are good speakers and I have ran them at full power with the c4 amp and had no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFUG Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I'm not trying to thread crap here, but seriously if you want comments about speakers performance, I would suggest you to ask in audioholics or avsforum forums.If you asked for comments here, it sounds like you go to bestbuy and ask the salesman for the performance of hundred dollars HDMI cable.Just my thought, No, I don't think that's my intention here. If I offered a catalog of goods designed to work together in a one-stop-sales approach, I would group products that at least seem to match on paper. I wouldn't be going to AVS forums asking if a C4 amp would drive the "crap" out of a speaker.That's my thought. BTW, you have a very derrogatory screen name and I wouldn't think twice about not taking your opinion to heart. Now, if you were to change your screen name, I still wouldn't think much different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFUG Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 the speakers are actually made by atlantic technologies. they are good speakers and I have ran them at full power with the c4 amp and had no issues.Joe- I have run similar-spec'd speaks on a 8-Zone with a fairly aggressive EQ and have run into trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwhitaker@revit Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 the speakers are actually made by atlantic technologies. they are good speakers and I have ran them at full power with the c4 amp and had no issues.Joe- I have run similar-spec'd speaks on a 8-Zone with a fairly aggressive EQ and have run into trouble.true, luckily this isn't the case with this product. they were thoroughly tested with Control4 gear before it was even announced that they were available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFUG Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 ^I need to change-out some TrueAudios and think I might go for these. Just wondering on the numbers so thanks for the vote on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFUG Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Here's another thread on same topic-http://www.c4forums.com/viewtopic.php?id=7413 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avittech Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 What's wrong with the Tru Audio? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin L Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I have sold 100s of those C4 8" ceiling speakers.. they ROCK.. as Joe said make sure to take advantage of the built in Parametric EQ that Control4 has!! it makes huge difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffreyaallen Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 So my plan is to put these in a covered porch, in a basement great room and in my garage ceiling (probably 4 in each location, plus a few extras). I've already got a bunch invested in Sonos, so I'm planning to use Sonos to drive these. Do you think I can get enough juice out of what amounts to the $150 amps in these Sonos Zone Players (http://www.sonos.com/products/zoneplayers/zp120/default.aspx?rdr=true&LangType=1033), or should I save the $150 with Sonos, get my own amp and just have Sonos handle the music delivery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookedOnC4 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Ok, picked up some in wall and ceiling 8" C4 speakers does anyone recommend a center channel and sub to go with these???Thanks...A little more info picked up 4 in ceiling and 2 inwall. Could I use 1 of the square inwalls as a center? Then I would just use the in ceiling for front and back in the ceiling? Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookedOnC4 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Ok, picked up some in wall and ceiling 8" C4 speakers does anyone recommend a center channel and sub to go with these???Thanks...A little more info picked up 4 in ceiling and 2 inwall. Could I use 1 of the square inwalls as a center? Then I would just use the in ceiling for front and back in the ceiling? Any thoughts?Would love an opinion from some dealers that have installed these about a center speaker and sub... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikon Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Ok, picked up some in wall and ceiling 8" C4 speakers does anyone recommend a center channel and sub to go with these???Thanks...A little more info picked up 4 in ceiling and 2 inwall. Could I use 1 of the square inwalls as a center? Then I would just use the in ceiling for front and back in the ceiling? Any thoughts?You should be using in-ceiling speakers that the woofer and tweeters are pointed on an angle towards your seating position for the L/C/R. Using 3 in-wall speakers for the front would be a better solution based on what you have. If you install the speakers as you are suggesting, it will sound really bad.For the sub this depends on your budget and room size. I usually use 10" or 12" Velodyne subwoofers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookedOnC4 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Ok' date=' picked up some in wall and ceiling 8" C4 speakers does anyone recommend a center channel and sub to go with these???Thanks...A little more info picked up 4 in ceiling and 2 inwall. Could I use 1 of the square inwalls as a center? Then I would just use the in ceiling for front and back in the ceiling? Any thoughts?[/quote']You should be using in-ceiling speakers that the woofer and tweeters are pointed on an angle towards your seating position for the L/C/R. Using 3 in-wall speakers for the front would be a better solution based on what you have. If you install the speakers as you are suggesting, it will sound really bad.For the sub this depends on your budget and room size. I usually use 10" or 12" Velodyne subwoofers.Thanks Nikon. I have 2 8" inwalls so I will use them as LR front and put the 8" in ceiling middle and back. If I don't find another 8" inwall do you have a recommendation for a center channel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikon Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Tonally speakers are different so it is best to match the speakers if possible. If you can't find any more Control4 maybe check with Atlantic Technology I believe that they produced the Control4 speakers they might have something that would work. If those options have been exhausted consider finding another place for the in-walls, or sell them and get proper left, center and right speakers. I could suggest a few things but it is largely dependent on budget, and type of speakers you are looking for (in-wall, on-wall or in-ceiling). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichbinbose Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Yes atlantic tech made the C4 spkrs. So getting a spkr from them to act as your center or finding another C4 spkr would be the best thing to do. Your center channel spkr is the most important spkr in your surround system as it is on somewhere between 85-90% of the time. Do not use an in ceiling spkr unless you can aim it back at the listening position. I did break up a set of 6" in walls recently for a client that needed one for a center. If your interested in the other one email me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFUG Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 I agree in theory. But, I use a ceiling-mount Tru Audio (non-aimable) and it works OK. I just need to boost the gain a little more on the center channel because I'm firing into carpet. I just picked-up some Speakercraft AIM WIDEs but just two were available. So, I guess I'm going to commit a cardinal sin by just changing the L-R and not the C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Letran Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Yes atlantic tech made the C4 spkrs. So getting a spkr from them to act as your center or finding another C4 spkr would be the best thing to do. Your center channel spkr is the most important spkr in your surround system as it is on somewhere between 85-90% of the time. Do not use an in ceiling spkr unless you can aim it back at the listening position. I did break up a set of 6" in walls recently for a client that needed one for a center. If your interested in the other one email me.+1 on surround sound setups it is ussually best to use the same type of speakers from the same mfg. If you can use the C4 speakers that you have in the other rooms and buy a dedicated set with similarly toned speakers for your theater room is what I would suggest.I have 7.2 Paradigm LCRs that are great that I would recommend. Even the two subwoofers are in-wall. I also have C4 speakers (atl tech) that are also good but I'll only use them as room stereo speakers. Paradigm also makes directional in-ceiling speakers if you need them. Just be sure that the distance in between your joist will fit them they are usually larger than the common in-ceiling speakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookedOnC4 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Ok, great input. Why could I not use 2 8" round for front but don't put them in ceiling the only difference is they are round not rectangle. These 8" rounds are nice and my 2 rectangle speakers are 8". So the only 8" round in ceilings will be in the back. I will try and find another 8" inwall rectangle for center but would love to hear your thoughts on what I talked about in the beginning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Letran Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Ok, picked up some in wall and ceiling 8" C4 speakers does anyone recommend a center channel and sub to go with these???Thanks...A little more info picked up 4 in ceiling and 2 inwall. Could I use 1 of the square inwalls as a center? Then I would just use the in ceiling for front and back in the ceiling? Any thoughts?Hi Hooked,I'm a little specific (picky) with speaker selection. Just a few questions.From what I've read you are trying to do a 5.1 setupThis room I'm assuming will be theater room?What is the shape/size of room?Will the listener be in the center or closer to the back edge?Lastly,Do you want recommendations for in wall/ceiling center and subs? or speaker boxes acceptable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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