In-Ceiling: Truaudio Revolve and Sunfire Sub (1 Viewer)

[Javal]

Hi all, one of many posts. Please check out my other posts in other sections and offer feedback if you can. Would very much appreciate it, lots of great information on this forum.

Background: I am building a new home which is a walkout and we are finishing the basement and are putting a projection home theater in. The room with have blackout blinds to light control. The room size is open concept 32 long X 15 wide. Plan to use majority of room (18 X 15) for the home theater and the other have will be bar, siting, etc.

The more I deal with a home theater store/designer the more I am thinking I want to do most of it myself. Please check my other posts in the hardware sections and offer feedback on what they are trying to sell me vs what you think I may actually need.

They are promoting using Truaudio 8" Revolve Speakers Found Here TruAudio : : Home Theater In-Ceiling for all my speakers, including the fronts and center... I do not feel comfortable using at the front, as I am using a projector I will be 11-12' from the screen and do not think the in-ceiling will be the way to go for the fronts. However, for the backs they seem like a solution. I can not find any reviews on these speakers or the company. Has anyone heard anything. I like the idea of the cones being adjustable and slanted. Any other options.

The sub they are trying to sell is the Sunfire HRS 8". Seems like a good sub, but I wonder if I really need something that "advanced". Are they just trying to sell a more expensive sub, or is it a good value for the $$? I have lots of room, so if I can purchase something that may be a bit bigger but cheaper, it may be the way to go.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Robert_J]

My room is 16x25 and I use a pair of 15" subs with a 2,400w pro amp. I'm in the process of upgrading to four 18" subs. If you watch action movies at reference levels, an 8" sub will be a disappointment. Bass is about moving air. Yes, Sunfire does have some impressive specifications but that is only because you can't cheat physics. Tiny subs are inefficient. To compensate you throw as much power as possible (and probably some EQ as well) to get bass. Large, ported subs are the most efficient. Companies like SVS, Hsu, ED, AV123 and Epik Subwoofers are experts in this area. If I didn't build my own subs, I would have an Epik Conquest in a second. I am very familiar with both the owner (he's a member here) and the driver designer.

I would only use in-wall or in-ceiling speakers as a last resort. I would never use them as my front three. Audition as many as possible. Don't forget to at least read the reviews of internet brands like AV123 and SVS.

-Robert

 

[Javal]

Thank you... I agree not to use in-ceiling for the front three... however, will need to use them for side and rear surrounds... do you have any suggestions of a good set?

 

[Robert_J]

I'm a DIY guy first so the current PE Showcase is a good choice. I've heard great things about the drivers being used.

If you don't want to get your hands dirty, then PE has their Dayton in-walls as well. I use the 6 1/2" contractor series in my living room as in-ceiling surrounds. They work just fine as surrounds. If I wanted in-walls in my theater room I would have no hesitation on getting some of their more expensive models. But I'm building some on-wall speakers instead.

-Robert