Polk Audio RC80i 2-Way In-Ceiling/In-Wall Speakers (Pair, White)

Having redesigned my living room it meant I could no longer use the large bulky freestanding speakers I use for the rear 5.1 surround sound system I have and I needed an alternative. I decided ceiling mounted speakers might be the answer. Quick check on line and these are rated as some of the best you can get, so I bought a set. Installation really was easy once I identified where the ceiling joists were. The speakers come with templates so I offered them up and drew the speaker hole onto the plasterboard. I then drilled a pilot hole then used a plaster hand saw to cut the holes out. Nice and easy. I used an electricians fishing rod pole kit to feed the speaker wire through to the speaker from a hole I had drilled near the wall. Connecting the wires to the speakers is easy as they have push contacts. You then offer the speaker up and using a small philips bit in a drill slowly tighten the 4 mounting screws up. This pulls a self locking peg out and tightens the speaker against the ceiling. The speaker really does sit very flush to the ceiling and you dont really notice it. Sound quality after I did a re-calibration on my Pioneer amp is really quite impressive, certainly well worth the money. i just wish id bought another set now to add 2 middle speakers to the system... i may still do.

These sound great! Very good bass response. Easy to fit. Also easy to pop back out to adjust if you need to.

I bought a 6.5” set of these for our bathroom about 4 years ago and have loved them ever since. The vocal clarity is superb and bass excellent. Great power too. It is only a Sonos amp that runs them but they are loud when you need them to be and zero distortion all the way up to the top. I’ve since replaced a set of speakers in a bedroom with the 8” version and they are fantastic speakers too. I would not hesitate to recommend these and in time, I’ll be buying another couple of sets for 2 other rooms . The video does not do them full justice as the phones mic can’t capture the sound properly but at least it’ll give you an idea👌🏻 Love them!!

I bought these for the kitchen and had them professionally installed. Some months later I bought a 2nd pair for the bathroom and did a DIY job. VERY easy to install in a plasterboard ceiling (drill around the supplied templates and finish with a small platerboard saw). Remove grill, insert in ceiling and drive 4 screws home on the lugs to locate in ceiling. Replace grill. Job done. Performance is very good in the kitchen and bathroom - although probably a bit too big for the bathroom. At the price probably the best you can get. I'm not sure spending any more would give better quality for this type of speaker.

Have a pair of these plugged into a Sonos zone player. The sound quality is very good, without being spectacular. For the price point, I would say they represent good value for money. Plenty of bass and generally, the range is very good. Had them installed by a professional. It looked straightforward and they blend into a white ceiling very well. One consideration on placement - unless you have a lot of insulation, they can be quite audible in the room above, so if you do have some flexibility as to placement try to put under a hall, cupboard, bathroom etc.

Why spend £800 or more on a sub when this produces the most awesome sound. Easy to install and set up, it is amazing. I have placed it to the right of my front speakers and I have moved my previous sub, (Monitor Audio Bronze), to the left rear and I have a perfect balance. I used my Atmos Demo disc to check everything out and the 747 take-off was mind-blowing. Highly recommended.

Bought 2 sets of these speakers to fit into the ceiling of my lounge. Very "wife friendly" and look great. Rigged up to a Yamaha DSP 5.1 surround sound system and a 3m projector. Watching films now is awesome. Really easy to install. Make a cut into the ceiling (I had professionally done and skimmed) then put into the hole and turn 3 pins to hold in place. Can be used with or without the white covers. Definately looks better with white grills as they become part of the surroundings. Great sound. I use with a M&K sub-woofer and when hooked up to spotify or a decent CD player the sounds is very realistic. Also child friendly - no coffee ever going to be spilled on these ;-) Buy!

These look and sound great but they are twice the price as on Amazon.com - I bought 3 more sets in the US!