In-Ceiling Speakers
The JENSEN® legendary explosive sound now invisible & built in-ceiling. Choose for ATMOS, home theatre rears, multi-room audio or outdoor alfresco use. Minimalist, beautiful, clean lines with loads of EXPLOSIVE sound!
No more boxes hanging off wall brackets or sitting atop jittery speaker stands shrouded in dust & cob-webs. Like their In-Wall brothers, our In-Ceiling Speakers will deliver crystal clear sound with thunderous home theatre performance & come with an unconditional 5 Year Warranty.
Elite-404 | EHT-9 | EHT-3 | |
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Shape | Round | Round | Round |
Suited For | Ceiling - Indoor | Ceiling - Indoor/Outdoor | Ceiling - Indoor/Outdoor |
Description | 8" 2 Way | 8" 2 Way | 6.5" 2 Way |
Tweeter Size | 28 mm silk Dome | 28 mm Silk Dome | 28 mm Silk Dome |
Power Handling | 140 Watt RMS | 140 Watt RMS | 110 Watt RMS |
Nom. Impedance | 6 Ohms | 6 Ohms | 6 Ohms |
Frequency Resp. | 35Hz - 21kHz | 35Hz - 21kHz | 40Hz - 21kHz |
Eyeball Tweeter | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Paintable Fascias | No | Yes | Yes |
Overdrive Protect | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Outer Dimension (Grille) | 287.5 mm | 290 mm | 240 mm |
Cut-out Dimension | 256 mm | 256 mm | 208 mm |
Warranty | 5 Years Parts & Labour | 5 Years Parts & Labour | 5 Years Parts & Labour |
SPL @ 1 w/m | 90 db | 90 db | 90 db |
Min. Mounting Depth | 140 mm | 140 mm | 130 mm |
Ceiling Speaker Placement
Why is In-ceiling placement extremely Important? Speaker placement is essential because the audio which is produced enables an accurate portrayal of the sound. If the speakers are to close or too far, some sounds may get reflected into the room. Those sounds get exaggerated and don't represent what the artist wanted your audio to sound like. Two typical ways were used to determine placement. Those ways are called the "golden triangle" and "toe-in". The golden triangle states that the listener's seat should be equal distance from all speakers. That works well for just having two in-wall speakers next to your tv, for instance, but a 5.1 system in a small room will be hard to get all speakers equal distance apart. Toeing in refers to placing speakers with directional tweeters aimed at the listening position for a more spacious sound. Neither of these systems works well with a ceiling speaker. Ceiling speakers have distributed audio placement, and music disperses from a speaker in a circular pattern. It is far more critical to understand where that sound is dispersing and making sure that the speakers are placed the proper distance apart to overlap slightly but create no sound gaps. Ceiling speakers will generally be set up in front and behind the seated position to cover all areas. It would help if you also ensured that the center channel is wide enough to cover the entire listening area.
In-ceiling Speaker System
A complete ceiling speaker system most likely includes at least five speakers if no other speakers are used. I would recommend three speakers in the front, above the tv and two speakers in the back of the listening area. For a real surround sound experience, seven ceiling speakers would be incredible. The set up would be three in front then two more to the side of your seated position and finally two behind your listening spot. If you use this system, you will have an in-ceiling surround sound system that looks clean and sounds great!
Roof Speakers
What’s the difference between roof speakers and Jensen in-ceiling speakers? There isn’t one. The term “roof speakers” refers to the same thing! These tidy home theatre speakers are ideal for Dolby Atmos (Atmos roof speakers), great for full systems if you prefer (roof speaker systems) and are easiest to use when your builder can handle the install for you (built in roof speakers).
Ceiling Mount Speakers
Why would someone choose a ceiling-mounted speaker? First and foremost, ceiling speakers are not messy. If you have a small room or can't have speakers sitting on the floor, in-ceiling is a great way to clean the place up. You have the flexibility to mount them wherever you want based on your room and what you already have. That means if you have a couple of previous speakers, ceiling speakers can fit right in with an existing system. Another fantastic reason for ceiling speakers is the total immersion they provide. Every spot in the room can be covered with sound from above, leading to complete audio immersion. Finally, ceiling speakers work well with any type of media so if you switch between music and movies this might be the way to go.
Ceiling Speakers: Frequently asked Questions
Are you an accomplished DIYer that feels comfortable running wire and connecting it? If so, this should be a relatively painless process. The easiest way to install the cables is by running them through the attic, unfinished basement, or crawlspace. It may take more wire, but it requires less skill. The first step is to plan out where everything will be located. The plan should include distances, studs, and any impediment. While buying in-ceiling speaker wire, allow 15% extra in case something comes up and add 2 to 3 feet on at the end so you can set your speaker on a ladder while installing.
The answer to this question depends on how many speakers you will be installing. If you have only two ceiling speakers, the optimal position will be 1-2 meters behind of the primary seating position. Jensen in-ceiling speakers have good dispersion so that they will spread out nicely for optimal listening. With four speakers, you will want two in front of the seating position and two behind it. These speakers should be equal distances from the central seating position. We recommend the speakers are placed no more than 4 meters apart from each other and no closer than 1.5 meters. If you go with five speakers, three should be in front and two behind.
While the insulation shouldn't do any damage, your best bet is to protect the speakers. They are far more expensive than the insulation, so why chance it. Just make sure that you leave some air around the pole vent. A little padding or covering around the speakers will keep any insulation from touching them.
Yes, Jensen in-ceiling speakers are great for a surround sound set up. With proper positioning, the ceiling speakers can replicate the surround sound experience you expect. The key is setting up the speakers, so they give you an immersive experience. For instance, the two speakers behind you should be set as rear channels. You will need at least four speakers and possibly five, depending on how close to a 5.1 surround sound experience you want to get.
Boxing ceiling speakers is a common question that is asked about a few different scenarios. First, they don't have to be boxed to be effective. In a few cases, though, I would look at boxing them or consider adding a fire hood. The first situation is there is nothing behind them. If you are installing and you have an attic with nothing there, you will lose sound out the back. Another situation is that you have a lot of crap around the speaker, and you want to protect it from debris or destructive elements. Finally, if you have a room, like a bedroom, right above the speaker, you may want to limit the noise above the speaker.
It depends on how long you will be running the cable and what type of speaker. For Jensen Speakers, which are 6ohm, 12 or 14 gauge wire is usually best for longer runs. If you within say 5 meters, you could get by with 16 gauge wire. While more expensive, the 14 gauge is the safest option for your Jensen speaker set.
Yes, you will need a speaker amplifier to power your Jensen speakers. The key is getting an amp that is as good as the Jensen ceiling speakers. Purchasing these great in-ceiling speakers and hooking them up to 50 dollar amplifier isn't going to make the most of the speakers. There are quite a few out there, so if you are looking for recommendations, then give us a call, and we would be happy to discuss some of our favourites.
Absolutely! With today's technology, it isn't hard to hook up your phone or computer to our ceiling speakers. If you have a reasonably new amplifier, you need to pick up a wireless adapter that connects your phone to your music system via Bluetooth. There are many different options available, and we would be happy to discuss how to make our Jensen in-ceiling speakers play from your wireless device.