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Manufacturer details
- Cutout dimensions: 9.6" (24.4 cm) diameter
- Height: 10.7" (27.2 cm)
- Width: 10.7" (27.2 cm)
- Mounting depth: 5.2" (13.2 cm)
- Weight: 2.8 lb (1.3 kg)
- Shipping weight: 3.8 lb (1.7 kg)
- Tweeter: 1" aluminum dome swiveling tweeter with waveguide
- Woofer: 8" Micro-Ceramic Composite (MCC) Cone, Cast-Aluminum Frame
- Recommended Amplifier Power: 10 - 135 Watts RMS
- Wall material thickness compatibility: 0.5" – 2.0" (1.3 cm – 5.0 cm)
Brand highlights
Taking a step back to look at reviewers' thoughts of the brand's entire lineup—not just this product—what stands out most is the following:
- Revel's speaker designs are rooted in extensive research and double-blind listening tests conducted at Harman's advanced R&D facilities.
- They use custom-designed drivers with advanced materials, such as aluminum, titanium, and beryllium.
- Revel speakers offer a wide and even sound dispersion thanks to their Acoustic Lens Waveguide technology and sophisticated crossover designs.
- The brand balances a neutral and accurate sound with dynamic capabilities, creating immersive experiences for both music and movies.
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Revel F36
- Positioning: Part of the Concerta2 series, positioned as an entry-level floorstanding speaker.
- Description: Offers a great balance of performance and affordability, featuring a 2 1/2-way design with triple 6.5-inch aluminum cone woofers. Uses a patented waveguide to improve off-axis response, which is a step up from simpler designs in the lineup, making it suitable for medium-sized rooms and those on a budget.
Revel F328Be
- Positioning: The flagship model of the PerformaBe series.
- Description: Features a beryllium tweeter and triple 8-inch woofers, providing exceptional clarity and dynamic range. Its advanced waveguide and crossover design offer superior integration compared to other models.
Revel Studio2
- Positioning: Part of the Ultima2 series, positioned as a high-end option with a more compact design than the Salon2.
- Description: Features a three-way design with dual 8-inch woofers and a beryllium tweeter, offering excellent sound quality in a smaller footprint. Shares many technologies with the Salon2.
Revel Salon2
- Positioning: The top model in the Ultima2 series, representing the pinnacle of Revel's speaker technology.
- Description: A four-way system with three 8-inch woofers and a beryllium tweeter, delivering outstanding sound quality and depth. Its sophisticated design and advanced materials set it apart from other models.
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The new compact IC95 integrated loudspeaker system is based on the well proven proprietary 6,5-inch mid-woofer, also used in Miller & Kreisel studio monitor system MPS1620P and in-wall system IW95. The mid-woofer in IC95 is a long time accepted key component in the Miller & Kreisel signature sound history, now appearing as the key component for the smallest and most compact format ever – to provide the real Miller & Kreisel sound. IC95 present a new developed axial mounted 1” soft fabric dome tweeter, designed with swivel function to angle and optimize the on-axis response to the listening positions.
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Product Strengths
- The IC95 is built with high-quality materials, including rigid push-button speaker terminals
- Sound field height, envelopment, and directionality are improved
- Speaker localization tends to disappear in the sound field
Product Considerations
- The cutout template included is slightly larger than the Revel c263, which may require some ceiling modification
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- The IC95 improves sound field height, envelopment, and directionality over the Revel c263
Takeaway: The MK Sound IC95 is a phenomenal in-ceiling speaker that will give a lot for the money and is especially good as Atmos speakers. The improvements in sound quality are substantial and make it a worthwhile upgrade.
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Inheriting Focal innovations and adapting to Dolby Atmosâ technology, the 300 ICA6 in-wall speaker offers pure hi-fi sound and sound immersion in 3 Dimensions. Its 35°-tilted driver allows precise adjustment to the listening position, while adapting to the acoustics of your room. The "shower effect" is a thing of the past, and the sound is evenly distributed, perfect for a home cinema installation.
Product Strengths
- Crystal clear highs are provided due to the aluminum magnesium inverted dome tweeter
- It's versatile, aimable, and allows directional audio optimization
- Easy installation with a convenient two-piece quick install bracket system
- The flax woofer is rigid and improves excursion, providing a good price-to-performance ratio
- Offers both square and circular paintable magnetic grills
Product Considerations
- Requires a mounting depth of at least five and three-quarter inches
- An amplifier with at least 25 to 130 watts is recommended
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs Focal 100 series—the 300 Series has a more enveloping soundstage
- Vs Focal 100 series—the 300 Series offers more ambiance, with crisp articulation of vocals
- Vs Focal 100 series—installation is superior
Takeaway: The Focal 300 Series provides optimized audio and easy installation with a sleek design. It's versatile for home theater or distributed audio, making it a great choice for anyone looking for quality sound.
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The IC82 is Totem’s premium 8” in-ceiling speaker in the KIN Architectural IC series.
Product Strengths
- High-quality construction with mhex cone material and aluminum tweeter
- A low volume intelligibility switch boosts vocal clarity and bass at lower volumes
- A cast aluminum frame basket allows for a larger spider and suspension system, enabling the speaker to handle more power
- Wide dispersion (75 degrees) provides a good soundstage for every seat
- Weather-resistant materials (impermeable drivers, stainless steel hardware/grills) make it suitable for use in humid environments
- Custom-fit back boxes create a sealed enclosure, reducing sound transmission and protecting the driver
- Pre-construction bracket provides even pressure on the drywall for better support
Product Considerations
- The low volume intelligibility switch should be off when playing at reference levels
- 12 gauge is the max gauge for the binding posts
Takeaway: The KIN IC 82 is a high-quality in-ceiling speaker with unique features and durable construction, making it a great choice for a home theater or other applications. The speaker's ability to deliver clear sound and withstand various environmental conditions adds to its value.
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With a 38mm(1.5inch) tweeter voice coil coupled to a vented aluminium dome with tangerine waveguide, and a woofer with absolutely massive magnet and Z-flex surround, the KEF Ci200RR-THX is an in-ceiling LCR capable of delivering a magical musical theatre experience even in the largest of rooms.
Product Strengths
- Delivers cinema-quality sound for home Atmos or DTS:X systems
- Has crisp highs, mid tones, and vocal reproduction
- Is terrific for multi-zone or MusicCast audio options
Product Considerations
- May require a subwoofer for deep bass tones
- Sound levels drop significantly when walking too far to the side of the speakers
Takeaway: The KEF Ci200RR-THX in-ceiling speakers offer excellent sound replication across various frequencies and can play loud without distortion. They would be a great addition to a Dolby Atmos home theater.
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Product Strengths
- Wide-ranging sound is delivered cleanly, loudly, and with minimal distortion
- Bass response is ruler flat from 55 hertz to 1,000 hertz
- Natural and accurate sound is produced
Product Considerations
- The tweeter's output increases significantly to peak at +12dB at 15,000 hertz, which could lead to brightness for some listeners
- Revel is light on specifications, notably frequency response and impedance (though impedance is later tested)
- Old-time-style plastic spring clips are used for cable connection, which is described as the only cheap-looking part
- The rear of the rubber roll surround is exposed to potential ceiling debris
Takeaway: The Revel C283 is a good choice for in-ceiling speakers because they offer accurate sound and can handle a lot of sound without distortion. A home theatre receiver can easily adjust the sound to make it perfect for a room.
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Product Strengths
- The KEF Ci160TR is a great solution for those looking for ultra-slim flush ceiling speakers for shallow ceiling voids
- The slim and compact design does not compromise on sound quality
- The grilles can be painted
- It makes life easy if you have a very limited space in which to install the speakers since they require a mounting depth of just 36mm
Product Considerations
- It needs accompanying speakers or a subwoofer to deliver the bass
- It requires bass from elsewhere, such as a subwoofer
- It has a recessed mid and upper bass, eventually settling on 150Hz as providing a good balance
- It doesn't claim anything much in the way of bass performance
Takeaway: The Ci160TR is a great speaker if you need something that fits in a small space but still sounds good. It is especially useful when paired with other speakers to help with the bass.
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Product Strengths
- Sound quality receives positive feedback
- Impressive design
- Impressive size
- Bass quality is appreciated
- Usability is mentioned favorably
Product Considerations
- There are mixed opinions about the price
Takeaway: The Magnat Interior IC 82 appears to be a well-regarded speaker with a good design and size. It is worth considering if one needs a speaker with good sound and bass.
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Product Strengths
- Timber matched to the RTi and TSi range
- Improved bass over the RC80i
- Moisture resistance allows installation in any room, including kitchens and bathrooms
Product Considerations
- Branding text is a little intrusive when the grille is removed
- Lacks brightness
- Needs to be paired with an amplifier to function
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs Polk RC80i: VT60 has broader timber matching support and wider frequency response range, giving it more bass
Takeaway: The VT60 ceiling speaker is a versatile and affordable option that improves upon previous models with enhanced bass and timber matching. Its moisture resistance makes it a great choice for any room in the house.
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Product Strengths
- Low cost makes them an easy choice for in-wall/in-ceiling speakers
- Swivel tweeter design allows them to be used in small to large rooms
- Easy to install
- Can be used in bathrooms or saunas
- Large dispersion design makes them an easy choice for in-wall/in-ceiling speakers
Product Considerations
- Pairing with a sub is recommended for those seeking super deep rumble
- Reported to not perform as well with staging and precision as bookshelf or floorstanding speakers for surround sound audio or stereo fronts
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- RC60i is voiced to match with the RTi series from Polk
Takeaway: The Polk Audio RC60i speakers are a good option for in-wall/in-ceiling use because they are low cost, easy to install, and have a swivel tweeter that works in different sized rooms. Their infinite baffle tuning enhances the bass response.
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