Not necessarily. What makes this speaker a particularly good option is its frequency response off axis. Note the frequency response in blue (at 40 degrees off axis). It is very good And actually better tHan on axis.. So yes, it seems to me this is a very good atmos in ceiling speaker, even though you are flush mounting it in the ceiling. Having two mounted 40-45 degrees forward and rearward of the main listening position, I bet these would do very nicely for Atmos.You are correct! If one uses a speaker like this you don't want to put it 45° in front or behind you. You would need to make it closer to overhead.
Not necessarily. What makes this speaker a particularly good option is its frequency response off axis. Note the frequency response in blue (at 40 degrees off axis). It is very good And actually better tHan on axis.. So yes, it seems to me this is a very good atmos in ceiling speaker, even though you are flush mounting it in the ceiling. Having two mounted 40-45 degrees forward and rearward of the main listening position, I bet these would do very nicely for Atmos.View attachment 308364
BAH! Good enough for cooking music!So would I be correct in assuming that if I mounted 2 of these 40 degrees in front of a kitchen island standing position (where I cook), I could get reasonably good 2 channel sound? I’m not expecting it to match my dedicated 2 channel setup, but should sound good enough for cooking music?
I know - I just thought it sounded funny!My pastas appreciate good sound while they simmer![]()
As much as I love these Ci200RR-THX for ATMOS which I have installed in my own home theater, unless you find them used or at an exceptional price, I'd probably go with Kef's next tier down in their Ci speaker line.So would I be correct in assuming that if I mounted 2 of these 40 degrees in front of a kitchen island standing position (where I cook), I could get reasonably good 2 channel sound? I’m not expecting it to match my dedicated 2 channel setup, but should sound good enough for cooking music?
I have used these exact speakers and it has not been a good Atmos speaker without moving it closer. People often forget that many theaters have more than one listening position and 40 degrees is not enough to make this work well. This is especially true in hones with typical 8-10 foot ceilings where the angle between seats becomes greater.Not necessarily. What makes this speaker a particularly good option is its frequency response off axis. Note the frequency response in blue (at 40 degrees off axis). It is very good And actually better tHan on axis.. So yes, it seems to me this is a very good atmos in ceiling speaker, even though you are flush mounting it in the ceiling. Having two mounted 40-45 degrees forward and rearward of the main listening position, I bet these would do very nicely for Atmos.View attachment 308364
For cooking music, I have a mono Sonos speaker.So would I be correct in assuming that if I mounted 2 of these 40 degrees in front of a kitchen island standing position (where I cook), I could get reasonably good 2 channel sound? I’m not expecting it to match my dedicated 2 channel setup, but should sound good enough for cooking music?
For cooking music, I have a mono Sonos speaker.
Not any more their new one should be for $2,200!!Seems like this is the best ceiling speaker to date!
Should be thisSeems like this is the best ceiling speaker to date!
It looks great, I wonder how it measures?Should be this
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Just always like independent reviews!https://us.kef.com/products/ci250rrm-thx
The spec sheet & white paper have a lot of information about the Ci250RRM-THX. With the 0.75" tweeter and 4" midrange, the dispersion is quite wide making for good off-axis response in a standard down-firing (non-angled) design.
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