damo_s
Established Member
Hi,
Could anyone who installed in ceiling speakers for Atmos - and in particular C265IDC or C380IDC please advise on the following:
1. Did you use any enclosure / back box for the speaker for protection / sound insulation and if so what was it? MA sell a dedicated MDF box but it us quite expensive. I live in a bungalow with loft insulation and thin plywood flooring above ceiling, so some kind of box seems like a good idea.
2. Is enclosure normally needed? I imagine it would protect the speaker from dust, reduce sound leakage into the loft and also result in improved sound quality in the listening room?
3. Did you consider installation of CP version of the above speakers instead (closed back CP-C380-IDC)? Not sure if it would be a better call, enclosure on CP version has relatively small volume, so it may not sound as good as open back with larger MDF box?
I decided to purchase one of the above MA speakers, but know very little about the installation procedures. I will do a lot of reading, but want to make sure that I order the right speakers in first place.
I think I have good enough DIY skills and required tools, so could make the MDF box. I just want to make sure that I get the best sound possible and avoid any beginners / silly errors.
I would be tempted to go for closed CP version of the speaker but I am concerned that it may sound inferior with very little air to breathe.
I would much appreciate any useful tips regarding installation of these ceiling speakers.
Many thanks in advance.
Could anyone who installed in ceiling speakers for Atmos - and in particular C265IDC or C380IDC please advise on the following:
1. Did you use any enclosure / back box for the speaker for protection / sound insulation and if so what was it? MA sell a dedicated MDF box but it us quite expensive. I live in a bungalow with loft insulation and thin plywood flooring above ceiling, so some kind of box seems like a good idea.
2. Is enclosure normally needed? I imagine it would protect the speaker from dust, reduce sound leakage into the loft and also result in improved sound quality in the listening room?
3. Did you consider installation of CP version of the above speakers instead (closed back CP-C380-IDC)? Not sure if it would be a better call, enclosure on CP version has relatively small volume, so it may not sound as good as open back with larger MDF box?
I decided to purchase one of the above MA speakers, but know very little about the installation procedures. I will do a lot of reading, but want to make sure that I order the right speakers in first place.
I think I have good enough DIY skills and required tools, so could make the MDF box. I just want to make sure that I get the best sound possible and avoid any beginners / silly errors.
I would be tempted to go for closed CP version of the speaker but I am concerned that it may sound inferior with very little air to breathe.
I would much appreciate any useful tips regarding installation of these ceiling speakers.
Many thanks in advance.