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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 1292 reviews

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Customers love the MAG6R speakers for their exceptional sound quality, praising their well-balanced and superb audio performance. Installation is a breeze with the included template and instructions, making them a favorite among DIY enthusiasts. Despite their reasonable price point, customers rave about the incredible value and performance they offer, making them a top choice for budget-conscious audiophiles. While some wish for slightly enhanced bass, the overall consensus is overwhelmingly positive.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    excellent price !! waiting to install

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought 14 speakers for my new house. waiting to install it by January. will give a proper review by that time

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for Dolby Atmos!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Added these to my home theater speaker system. Great sound and great quality product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    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.

    Ceiling speaker sounds amazing, I love it and looking forward to add more

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Okay speakers

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    They are average speakers. I though because the retail price was very high, they would sound better. It is okay for my outdoor covered deck. I have to minió the sound to get them from having a distorted sound.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Poor construction. Flimsy. Speaker arrived broken.

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For speakers that are originally priced at $599 per pair, the construction is very flimsy and on one of the speakers, the circuit board was cracked, resulting in a dead speaker. This is not what I expect from $600 speakers. I am laughing that the original price is $599, because I bought these speakers "on sale" for $150 per pair, which it is a stretch to say they are worth even that much. I just want you to know what you are buying. You are not buying $600 speakers. Why do manufacturers and retailers feel they can earn our trust when they advertise a speaker for $1,000,000.00 and its on sale for $999,850 off of the original price (sarcasm) anyway? Yes, I am sure I am saving $999,850. The speaker that did work out of the box sounds about what a $100 speaker should sound like. Not that you shouldn't buy this speaker, just know what you are getting into.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Sonance Team
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      Hi Andrew,

      Thank you for taking the time to write and share your opinion. We truly value feedback from our customers. Sonance has been manufacturing speakers for over 35 years, and we pride ourselves on building high-quality products that deliver best in class sonic performance. I’m really sorry to hear that your MAG6R speakers were damaged out of the box. We would be happy to speak to you about your purchase and send you out a replacement pair. please give us a call at 949-492-7777 and ask for Tech support. We will be happy to help you out.

      - Sonance Customer Support Team sonance

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Hits the sweet spot

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    First off, let me say that I purchased these when they were on sale at a very steep discount versus the MSRP (as it appears did the other reviewer). I was shopping for speakers for my new house at around the $400 a pair price point, so I can't really speak to how these size up to others in the $600 a pair/$300 each category. That said, I have been able to compare these side by side (in a test wall built for this purpose) to Polk V60s (not the VT60s which are half the price), Polk MC60s, Outdoor Speaker Depot MK-650s, Infinity CS60Rs, and Russound RSF-610s. I have also compared the Polk V60s to Klipsch R-3650s and R-1650s, and previously ruled them out for my purposes as in my opinion they placed too much emphasis on the high end of the frequency spectrum. What I think can easily be lost in someone who picked these up at a discount rate is how good these really are. As a general matter, if you were to just purchase in-ceiling speakers from any manufacturer and install them in your home, you probably will think they sound good (or, as I think some who purchased these might think, these sound "good for the money" as they are skeptical of the deal they got on the speakers and don't want to give too positive of a review). But, when you do a real comparison, side by side, with switch buttons to allow you to go from speaker to speaker mid-song (and test a broad range of music you will listen to), that's when you really notice where a speaker fails miserably or shines. Okay, up-front qualifiers and level-setting out of the way, here are my thoughts. Build Quality. Amazing. This is one of those things you will CERTAINLY overlook if you are not auditioning various speakers (and seeing the physical unit outside of the box and not just mounted in a display). Most manufacturers build these with very thin plastic, and handling from the back feels like you're going to break something. You also typically see a circuit board on the back that's completely unprotected (with the better speakers having some sort of protection and/or the board being a full circle around the speaker to add strength as opposed to just a portion. This thing has a complete encasement of the board, and you can actually set the speaker on its back and it will be completely supported. Also note the nearly complete encasement of the speaker from the side (this is important because (1) you get more bass response and (2) you avoid bits of drywall crumbling off on your speaker and getting behind your cone). Also note that with these speakers you are able to pivot the tweeter (a given for higher priced speakers), but you can also pivot the cone itself (a very high priced feature). Next, take a look at the connectors on the back. Gold plated, push-down connectors (not the flimsy tab-types you see on most speakers), and they are incredibly smooth versus those of the Polk V60s for example. Also, note that the grills are magnetic (so you don't have the lip of the speakers showing when mounted), and the magnets are impressively strong versus what I've seen of competitors. You also have metal spring tabs that come with these (pulled them out in the photos I took, as they are a bit too tight with these on for my pre-construction brackets), which hold the speaker in place in the ceiling in order to give you time to pick up your tools to finish the install (just, wow). Next up, sound. Cheaper speakers usually have a color to the sound (typically a pronounced mid-range). Think 80's music played through stock speakers on an old truck. More expensive speakers tend to lose that color. To some this can sound like you're "missing" part of the sound, but if you listen to a live album you can really see that "live" sounds right on a speaker such as this, whereas on a more entry level speaker it will still sound like an album recording. As your ears adjust more to a speaker like this, you really see how tainted you've been by other speakers, and when you switch between them you'll hear that color I've been describing. Also, note that these speakers actually have a very impressive amount of bass for ceiling speakers (due in large part to the mostly encased enclosure). When I say "for ceiling speakers" I don't mean to suggest you're lacking at all with these speakers. You won't get the same sound you will if you had an additional subwoofer in your mix, or something like an 8" shelf speaker. But, you'll still have rich, full sound. I'm not going to add anything to these in my whole home setup. Now, let's talk value. Sonance is a pretty expensive speaker brand. This particular model, the MAG6R, appears to be a Best Buy/Magnolia exclusive ("MAG" probably means "Magnolia," 6 is the size, R is for "round"). The comparable "rest of the world" line appears to be the Visual Performance series. If you compare the features (pivoting woofer, pivoting tweeter, woven woofer cone, silk tweeter, etc.), you come to the conclusion that this shares features from the 62R, 64R, and 66R speakers (coming in at $400, $500, and $725 a pair, respectively at MSRP). In other words, the MSRP price is probably accurate for this set. If you got them on sale, you got an amazing deal. If you're thinking about them at MSRP, check them out and compare to comparably priced speakers and see what you think. But, please do yourself a favor and do a side by side to whatever else you're considering.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not worthy of being sold at BestBuy

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    You get what you pay for. Honestly the sound is BAD. I had to return them right away. That's the good thing about them, that you can return them once you hear how muffled they sound. I hooked them to a really nice brand new Yamaha receiver on the zone 2 (so 100 S each speaker,) and unfortunately the sound disappoints. Please look for a speaker with the tweeter completely off the woofer. Like the Polk 2-way or a Bowers and Wilkins

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Installation, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic choice

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I recently installed the Sonance MAG6R in-ceiling speakers, and they have exceeded my expectations! The sound quality is fantastic, with rich bass and clear highs that fill the room beautifully. Installation was a breeze, and I love that the paintable grilles allowed me to match them seamlessly with my ceiling. Their sleek design is unobtrusive, making them a perfect addition to my home decor. For the price, these speakers offer incredible value and performance. Highly recommend for anyone looking to enhance their audio experience!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Installation, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Performing Speakers

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These speakers perform amazingly well. While table top testing I was worried about clarity and tiny sound, once installed in the lower level ceiling and with fiberglass insulation behind them (not against them). They are crystal clear and have impressive bass. I like how the woofer and tweeter are adjustable. I am a big JBL fan and was hesitant to try Sonance. There was a sale on them that enticed me to try them. They actually performed as good or better than the many JBL speakers that I have used over the years. Installation was a snap and the trims fit nicely too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great speaker for a great price!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These are a great speakers the clarity is amazing... The price point was spot on for the pair for $150 they are very crisp in mids and highs not much on bass I would recommend a sub if doing surround sound as I already have also the woofer in the speaker moves so u get a more precise sound were you want it and to top it off the tweeter moves as well it supprised me on how good you can tune these speakers where u want your sweet spot to be for the price. Great investment in sound if your looking for not a bank buster but you also get great quailty as well...also love the look of the magnetic flush grills it makes it blend so much better in the room.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Installation, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quality Sound

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this alongside a few pairs of the 8” model, a smart Power Amp and a Sonos Amp to integrate with my existing Sonos system. This provided me the perfect whole home surround audio solution I was looking for. 1 pair in small rooms and 2 pairs in large rooms are spitting fire. Not just loud but good quality sound. Definitely considering them for my media room setup in-ceiling. Plus I got them on sales so they came cheap

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for Atmos.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These are amazing speakers. So much better than expected. The amount of bass these things put out is surprising. I took a chance that they would blend with my Klipsch 450c and rm160s. The adjustable mid driver and tweeter allow for easy placement as Atmos speakers. The quality and sound took me by surprise. I can not speak for other in ceiling speakers in this category. But these clean well built and designed speakers fit the bill. As for stand alone stereo listening. I would say it depends what your trying to achieve. They are equivalent to a quality 6.5 inch bookshelf. Excellent warm tonal highs effortless mids and a hard thumping bass that hits hard enough to make a point but yet refined enough to be enjoyable. These are not 15 inch woofers. But they are excellent mid drivers.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Enjoying a better surround sound w/ Sonance

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have a pair of 8" front speakers and had a cheap set of rear surrounds. They started to fall apart, the plastic housing was disintegrating before my eyes. Since I already had Sonance in the front, I went online to see what Best Buy had available. When I found the speakers, these 6.5 were on sale for a great price. I placed my order and in a few days, Best Buy shipped them to my door with free shipping. These were a bit bigger than my old cheap rear surround, but with the template I was able to use the existing holes with a bit of cutting. Installing both took less than 10 minutes. It probably took longer to get the ladder and tools I needed than to install the speakers. After firing up the entertainment system and making sure it all worked, I put the tools and ladder away, pick up the broken pieces of old speakers and vacuumed the room. In say 1/2 hour, I was back in the recliner enjoying a much better sounding system. Of course I tested it with the Matrix lobby and helicopter scenes as well as a number of songs. As expected, the Sonance speaker perform wonderfully.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation, Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Depth

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing sound - Watch for the sale prices

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We had old speakers in the ceiling that traveled the country with us and had seen better days. While the sound was still decent and they had adjustable tweeters (not something common with their age), they were starting to lose their sound quality. Installing these was straightforward. I needed to open the holes from the old speakers to accommodate the additional width of this set. If possible, I suggest having help putting these up as the wire connections were hard to push initially to accept the speaker wire. Once the wires were up they simply screwed tight, but not too tight, using the built in brackets. They look good without the grills but even better with them. Attaching them was a snap as they are magnetic. Our old speakers stood out with their bulky grill design. These blend in nicely with the ceiling and sound amazing. Not sure anyone in my family even notices that I swapped them out. Only word of caution for installation is these are very deep (height into the ceiling cavity). I don't know many situations where ceiling joists wouldn't be thick/tall enough for these to fit but I suppose it could be possible.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Phenomenal In-Wall Speakers

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We just purchased a new home, and I've been installing a whole-home audio system. Our house already had 3 sets of in-wall speakers installed, and I needed quite a few more sets for our 14 zone audio system. The Sonance MAG6R were on sale at Bestbuy for a ridiculous price, and I purchased 6 pairs and installed them. Build quality is stellar, as noted in the other review, with nice features such as good side protection, wonderful easy to use mounting tabs (especially with a power driver), and easy-mount brackets that hold them in the ceiling while you're installing them. The magnetic grill is fantastic, and very slick and slim when installed. They mount basically flush on the surface, and the wife approved of the look. On first listen, it was just a jaw-dropping WOW, you've got to be kidding experience. The bass was so deep and clear, and the "voice" of these speakers so natural, I was extremely impressed. These speakers sound fantastic, including (and especially) at low-volume for ambient background music throughout our home. We tend to keep the XM Classical channel or XM "The Bridge" on as ambient music, and these speakers are wonderful. We have them installed as both stereo speakers (in various bedrooms and living areas) as well as mono-speakers (in hallways, entryways, and offices). They shine in either application They can handle a decent amount of volume as well, such as for the occasional party; we're driving them with very good (though older) B&K CT610 amplifiers at 60W/channel (with a total of 18 zones of available amplification - it's taken me a month to get this all installed and running). One last important point: these are advertised as "ceiling speakers" and they mean it! They are quite deep, and will NOT fit onto a standard wood-framed wall without some modification. As several speakers I was installing required a wall-mount (not ceiling), I had to do a bit of modification to get these to fit my standard depth walls. This is not a simple DIY project, and requires some tools and skill. I removed the rear cover and circuit board, and ground down the circuit board mounts to place the circuit board below the level of the rear driver magnet. Finally, I traced the position of the magnet inside the mounting hole, and routed about 1/2" of depth off the drywall on the OPPOSITE SIDE of the speaker cutout to allow just enough room to wall-mount these speakers (I used a DeWalt drywall cutter with depth guide for this, with tons of drywall dust in the process). In sum, mounting is possible on a standard-thickness wood-framed wall, but not recommended for a novice DIY installer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome speakers!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sounding speakers at a great price! I have 4 installed in my ceiling for home theater and they are great!!! Definitely recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very good quality at sale price

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    As others have said, these frequently go on sale, and at that price they are an excellent choice. I have installed dozens of in-ceiling speakers, and these were among the easiest. The magnetic grill cover and the ability to aim to the listener are features you don’t typically see at that price point. They remind me a lot of my trusty Speakercraft Aim speakers.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the money and punch up

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Have used these for about 6 months now and love them. Using two pairs currently for an atmos setup and am purchasing a third pair for a second zone. Install is easy, material is great and having the ability to direct the cone and tweeters really helps direct the sound properly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Price, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Used for Dobly Atmos speakers in surround sound

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to install. The adjustable woofer and tweeter are a plus. Sound great. Using them as in ceiling Dolby Atmos speakers crossed over at 150 Hz. Got them on sale at $149 for the pair.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation, Price, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice atmos in ceilings

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Installation was straight forward, they sound exceptional for the price. Sonically match well with my definitive technology surrounds and fronts. Please keep in mind this system is not used for music, this is a dedicated theater system and these speakers are my in ceiling atmos speakers. They sound wonderful in my application. I inspected all the components and everything was in good order (both sets). The magnetic grills worked flawlessly and really clean up the look. I would highly recommend these for atmos setups. At $150 a set you really can’t go wrong with these.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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