Customers admire the Polk Audio RC80i 6-1/2" 140-Watt Passive 2-Way In-Ceiling Speaker (Pair) for its exceptional sound quality, easy installation, and affordable price. Many users have praised the speaker's ability to deliver clear and immersive audio, making it a great choice for home theater setups. The simple installation process has also been widely appreciated, allowing users to effortlessly integrate the speakers into their existing sound systems.
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Installation, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Product, order online though...
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I installed 3 pairs, they look and work/sound great. Part of 11 channel system and they really move the sound image around the room for immersive movie watching. Easy to install, spend the money on a drill and hole saw attachment, they will pop in super easy.
Best Buy is notorious for low inventory. Had to hit 3 stores for 3 pairs. Order online and pickup.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
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Modification
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great speakers.
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I installed them about a 2 weeks ago for Dolby Atmos. Great speakers. If you are looking for speakers with ability to modify direction, then check out the other Klipsch speakers. They will be more expensive.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Equal to Bose
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought 4 of these speakers to replace our ceiling mounted Bose “brick” surround sound system.
Mounted these speakers flush to the vaulted ceiling where our Bose were mounted.
In my opinion there was no loss on sound quality by replacing the old Bose speakers.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Installation, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great deal perfect for my needs
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Fast easy install built in clips were nice sound quality is superb using these for my atmos height
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for any array. Worked on my 9.2
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I installed these in my 9.2. I used them as my rear height speakers. I am running Klipsch HD 500s for everything else. Sounds great. Would highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Beautiful Speaker!
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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Beautiful speaker with clear crisp sound! All around great speaker!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best in-ceiling speakers!
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
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These speakers are the best so far and very durable. The quality is excellent and audio is excellent. Klipsch is the best brand I had ever own.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Klipsche Upgrade
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Best choice to complete your home theater room!! Replaced my Polk system with these for a great Christmas present!!!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Installation, Price, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Performance for Smaller In-Ceiling Speakers
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I chose these Klipsch speakers for two separate 5.1 channel surround systems in my home. In my previous home, i had used some high-end Speakercraft AIM8 ceiling speakers, but needing ten of them for this project, I was looking for something more economical. Based on the reviews, these Klipsch speakers seemed to fit my needs.
Installation was easy. First I made a trip to the attic to choose appropriate locations and run my speaker wire. From below, I used the included templates to mark and cut holes. For each one, I connected the wires, inserted the speaker into the ceiling, and ran down the screws to secure the clamps behind the sheetrock. The magnetic grilles have very thin bezels which make them look clean and professional.
The sound is great. I really have no complaints. Every program I have thrown at these sounds very good. Lacking the ability to aim these, they fire straight down, but my rooks have 10 foot ceilings and are not very large, so the listening angle is fairly good. Although these are rated down to 57 hertz, I suspect they are not very efficient having only a 6.5 inch woofer, so I have my AV receiver crossover set fairly high (100 hertz).
I really only have two minor complaints about these. First, the terminals use spring clips instead of lugs. Also, they are made in China. But honestly, that's the worst thing I can say about them.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Installation, Price, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
New found heights
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Got these to add some in ceiling kids to my home theater set up. Running a Marantz SR6015 with a Marantz 7055 amp to feed all 11 speakers. Got these on sale, so price made a decent value for where I was installing. Mid in ceilings definitely add another element to the sound field, but not as much as the other speakers. So wanted a decent valued speaker. Sound out of these has been very impressive for the price. Install was super easy & they look great on the ceiling with the grills. Very pleased!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Price, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sound great
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I recently purchased a new home and decided to upgrade my home theater. Purchased the SVS ultra bookshelf, center speakers, 2 subs and a denon 3300. I had limited choices for surround speakers due to placement so I decided to install ceiling speakers despite reading ceiling speakers do not immerse the listener in the home theater. Purchased the klipsch and put 2 slightly behind the couch and 2 on side and ran the audyssy eq denon tool and very happy with the over all sound. The klipsch match quite well with the svs speakers and the audyssy tool tool did a great job correcting the distance, eq etc. I do think my surround bubble requirement is met and not bad for the price. I was considering some of the higher end klipsch where you can aim the tweeter but don't think they are needed once I got these installed because the sound is what I prefer. Hope this helps someone. Thx
I would recommend this to a friend
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Price, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent for the price point!
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Recently purchased these to round out a 5.1.2 sound system in a room that is roughly 15x20. I installed these for my Pioneer Elite SC-LX502 AVR in the "height" input. This addition was to add to my ATMOS capability for middle overhead height speakers. For the price point you can ask for anything better. I have been a long time fan and procurer of Klipsch speakers and these do not fail to impress for a 6 1/2" in ceiling single direction speaker. I would have loved to upgrade to a multi-direction in ceiling speaker but for this specific setup and sound space it was not necessary. Setup was incredibly easy, the blueprints match exactly what you need! Took about 2 hours to cut the holes in the ceiling, run wire through walls to AVR and hook up. Cheers!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Dolby atmos, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Speakers for Dolby Atmos System
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Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought these to complete my Dolby atmos system. I added these as the ceiling/atmos speakers to my Klipsch Reference pack 5.1 system that I bought from Costco. I have always been a Bose fan, and was hesitant to get these, but I have been very impressed with the quality and fullness of sound of these speakers.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Installation, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sound good and priced right
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Speakers sound great, as expected. Installed in a ceiling that has an open attic with open joists above so I built two baffles from plywood to isolate them from the temps and dust & dirt above. I partially filled the baffles with fiberglass insulation to avoid excessive resonance. They are coupled to a Denon S750H receiver and I changed the rear speaker settings to "large" and ran the Audyssey balance program when complete. The speakers installed easily in a plaster ceiling in an 80 year-old house.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Design, Installation, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very cool and good sounding speaker
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
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Sounds really good and very easy to install. They have Avery slick look it came with both the round and the square cover.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Design, Installation, Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good speaker for the price
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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It's not the greatest speaker in the world but for the price it does a great job as my surround speaker. Easy install. Comes with both round and square magnetic grills. They look great and blend right in to the ceiling.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
If you want them to be loud and last
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These have been the most reliable in ceiling speakers I have purchased. I have purchased Yamaha which have been good in my outdoor spaces and I have purchased sonance that have blown now. These speakers are
Great if you want it loud and to last
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Installation, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2-way In-ceiling Speakers
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Look and sound is great. I wanted 4 but the Best Buy advisor did not think I needed 4 so, I went with 2. After the install Geek Squad said I would get more sound if I added the other 2 and I agreed. Geek Squad will return 8/18/21 to install. I have standing speakers & front speaker but to balance the sound in the bonus room I bought two more.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Dolby atmos, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sounds Awesome
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I was skeptical of in ceiling speakers opposed to floor speakers that I grew up with. Paired with the Klipsch Sub and six of these in ceiling speakers, the sounds are amazing. Dolby Atmos is phenomenal...so get a receiver with Atmos as a feature.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Installation, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice speakers
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Great sound and very easy installation. Magnetic covers fit perfectly and nice seal to ceiling.