Customer Ratings & Reviews

I started shopping for these almost a year ago when our house was under construction. I went to Best Buy to compare their in ceiling speakers. The Best Buy person recommended Sonance speakers, but the DI 6.5Rs just sounded much better. I felt the Sonance MAG series speakers sounded very muddy. I ended up buying 4 of these for the great room. First, installation was a breeze. I was a little nervous taking a drywall saw to my new ceiling, but the template made things simple. I had run the speaker wires before the drywall went up, so that part of the task was already complete. I did use, and highly recommend, XTC 10 inch speaker baffles that create a protective cavity in the ceiling. With the holes cut, the baffles in place, the speakers just slid into place and the 4 tabs are holding the speakers nice and snug. Just don't overtighten the screws. The magnetic grills snapped into place, leaving a clean, stealthy installation (see photo). I hooked these up to a Yamaha RX-V4A. Not the highest end AVR, but acceptable for my needs in this room. The sound is already good and I am sure that will improve as they break in. My only concern is the bass. As you can see from the photo, the room is rather large. I am considering adding a subwoofer. I am not a big bass person, I keep my subwoofer in my theater room pretty low. I just feel a subwoofer will help these speakers fill the room with the low end. Overall I am very happy with these speakers and I will be installing two more of these as my Atmos height speakers in my theater room. I knocked off 1 star in value, due to the price. Perhaps it was the sticker shock of buying four of these at once.

Sounds good, can play loud and it's clear. Lacks low end ulbut that is expected for the size/location.

Balanced Double Surround System (BDSS): Definitive Technology's unique BDSS driver design delivers wider frequency range and better sound dispersion than typical in-ceiling speakers. Pivoting tweeter: Adjust the orientation of the 1-inch aluminum tweeter to direct sound for optimal listening. Paintable grilles: Customize the grilles to perfectly match your ceiling. Easy installation: Robust mounting system and clear instructions make installation a breeze. Sound Quality One of the standout features of the DI 6.5R is its ability to deliver big, full-range sound that belies its size. The bass is surprisingly punchy, the mids are clear and detailed, and the highs sparkle without harshness. These speakers are ideal for filling a room with immersive sound, whether you're enjoying movies in a home theater setting or simply listening to music. Design The DI 6.5R boasts a flangeless design and a micro-perf grille that minimizes their visual impact. Once painted, they become almost invisible, allowing you to enjoy premium sound without drawing attention to your ceiling. Ease of Use Installing the DI 6.5R is a straightforward process. The mounting system is secure and easy to handle, making it an accessible project even for those without extensive DIY experience. Value The Definitive Technology DI 6.5R delivers excellent value for its price point. You're getting a speaker that combines great sound performance with a discreet, adaptable design. Overall If you want high-quality audio from an in-ceiling speaker that's easy to install and disappears into your decor, the Definitive Technology DI 6.5R is an excellent choice. These speakers are ideal for both the dedicated home theater enthusiast and those looking to enhance their home's audio setup.

I used these as ATMOS ceiling speakers and they do not disappoint. Mounting was easy and the mechanisms are much higher quality than other speakers I have mounted. The magnetic grilles make removal SOOOOOO much easier than the old paper clip hook method. Very clean, flush look in the end and great sound quality. They are a bit pricey, but it nice to have the sound matching with other Definitive speakers.

Sounds great. Have them installed in ceiling. Easy to set up directional tweeter is easy to manipulate.

I bought 4 of these speakers to use as in-ceiling Atmos speakers in a 5.1.4 setup. These speakers sound great as Atmos speakers, but sound even better when playing music. During parties I set my Denon AVR-x6700h to all channel stereo and these little speakers play loud and clear. They are expensive, but worth every dollar!

Excellent sound!!! I've been switching all my speakers to Def Tech. They have been amazing. Got them on sale so they sound even better! You will not be disappointed

Just unbelievable how good these speakers sounds. I was looking for the best Dolby Atmos set up. I first tried the Definitive A90's speakers, which sounded okay. With the A90’s, it didn’t feel like the sound was around you. With four of these Definitive DI 6.5, the sound is exactly what you would expect in a movie theater. So, if you are looking for true Dolby Atmos sound effects; I would add these to your system.

Replaced builder-grade in-ceiling speakers with these and they are a big upgrade. Much better fidelity and easy install.

I was wondering why a speaker of this size would cost $300 until I took them out of the box. They are heavy with componentry, super solid construction and technologically advanced. A ton of performance in each speaker. They sound amazing and these in-ceiling speakers truly complete my Home Theater Experience! A must have if you want perfection!

Great tilt option for behind in wall use in addition to traditional overhead use. Sound is amazing!

These speakers sound great and highly recommend them.

Easy to install with great sound and easy setup worth the price

Sound quality is exceptional.. I am using the above speakers with Denon Receiver and the quality of output is beyond my expectation.

Great speakers. Def tech always makes top notch speakers . These are no different. Great build quality ,and terrific sound . If you havent bought def tech before you owe it to yourself to give them a try.

Amazing surround sound systems. Customer service tech made his recommendation played all units I wanted to hear and came down to what he recommended.

These speakers sound great! I am using two of them as my Dolby Atmos speakers in my home theater room, and I am very pleased with the sound quality.

Went around listening to a number of ceiling speaker -these definitive tech speakers had great sound in both high and low ranges.

Very pleased with the DT in ceiling rear speakers. I have them mounted in a drop ceiling and they sound awesome. Would definitely recommend.

Got these for my 3.2.2 and wow.also they have the highest wattage even tho its not the most important part. The sound is awesome.