Buying an in-ceiling speaker requires research on many different factors and specifications. There are certain important points that you need to look for while buying any good quality in-ceiling speakers. Following are some major things that can help you in finding the best sound gadget for your audio systems.
Sound Performance
Sound performance is one of the most important factors to check while buying speakers. When we talk about in-ceiling speakers, a loud, clear, accurate and full-range sound deliverance is required.
If you plan on fixing the ceiling speakers for a wide room then you need speakers with a considerably loud audio range and clarity. The sound performance depends on the build material of internal audio components of the speakers.
Different speaker manufacturing brands experiment with different materials and use the appropriate ones. If the materials are heavy-duty and bulky, then there are more chances of vibration sound which will badly affect the final audio output.
So you need to keep in mind that whatever speaker you buy, make sure the right built material is used.
Installation
If you don’t want to get into the trouble of hard installment then you need to find speakers that have a convenient installment system with additional mounting components.
The installment of ceiling speakers can be a challenging task. There are some high end speaker models that provide a convenient system and additional templates for easy installation.
If the speaker does not have built-in terminals then you might be needing an expert to get the speaker installed. It will be better if you decide the installation placement beforehand so you can buy the speakers accordingly.
Speaker Positioning
Speaker positioning is an important factor to look for while buying ceiling speakers. The benefit of adjustable speaker positioning is that even if you fix the speakers in one position, you can still change the direction as per your requirement.
There are some speakers that provide moveable woofers and tweeters. If your speaker positioning is well-planned and appropriately decided then you won’t be needing this additional swivel feature.
Build Quality
In-ceiling speakers are one of those speakers that are expected to serve you a long time. So it is important that the speakers you buy are made of durable materials. The durability applies to both external and internal materials.
There are some ceiling speakers that are especially built with water/rust-resistant properties so they can be installed in bathrooms or kitchens.
The built material of the internal audio components is equally important because you would not want to replace the original components if they get damaged due to voltage overload or power breakage.
Design
The design and overall speaker look is also an important factor to consider since these speakers will fit into your ceiling so they should merge with the indoor aesthetics.
Although there are not many color options (mostly white or black) available in ceiling speakers, there are some brands that provide speakers with paintable grilles. You can customize the grilles as per your choice so they blend well the room decor.
Units
There are some ceiling speakers that are sold individually and some come in pairs. You can buy the speakers according to your choice and preference.
If you have to cover a small area or room then one speaker would be enough. If you need wide audio dispersion for a large room then you might be needing a pair of speakers that can fill-in the whole space.
Budget
You need to decide your budget limit according to your audio requirements. There are different price range speakers that are available in the market. You have a wide variety to choose from.
Keep in mind that many cheap-priced speakers do not provide good quality performance and lack in other necessary features too. So always do your research and select the product appropriately.