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Acoustic Audio HT-85 in Wall in Ceiling 1500W 8" Home Theater 5 Speaker System

Acoustic Audio HT-85 in Wall in Ceiling 1500W 8 Acoustic Audio HT-85 in Wall in Ceiling 1500W 8 Acoustic Audio HT-85 in Wall in Ceiling 1500W 8
$ 173.88

Score By Feature

Based on 122 ratings
Sound quality
9.53
Value for money
8.18
Easy to install
8.50

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Product Description

Acoustic Audio by Goldwood HT-85 in-wall and ceiling 2-way 5-speaker system, 3 MT8 in-wall speakers, 2 SP8c in-ceiling speakers, recommended power is 20-300 watts per speaker, 8 ohm
2 way design, 8" woofers with high rigidity polypropylene cones and extended throw drive assemblies, frequency response 30Hz-22kHz, crossover frequency 2200Hz, efficiency 98dB, frequency response 30Hz-22kHz, crossover frequency 2200Hz, efficiency 98dB, frequency response 30Hz-22kHz, crossover frequency 2200Hz, efficiency 98dB
Butyl rubber surrounds, 12mm soft dome tweeters, pivoting tweeters on MT8 speakers, paintable frames and grills, low-profile housings, integrated wall-lock mounting system, designed in the United States
Templates for cut-outs are included; the rectangular cut-out measures 8 inches by 8 inches. 75" x 12. The overall length is 66" and the width is ten inches. 125" x 14" is the size of this painting. The depth is three inches and the length is 25". The round cutout is 9 inches in diameter and measures 875" in length. 5" in diameter, 11" in length, and 4" in depth; complete instructions are included.
This listing and price is for one complete 5-speaker set, which can be used for in-wall or in-ceiling home entertainment, surround sound, home theater, multiple room systems, or industrial sound.

Questions & Answers

On the back of the speaker, what kind of inputs does it have? The connections are invisible to me. ?

Positive and negative feedback are pushed by the speakers.

Is it important which speakers you use for the front, back, and center? Why are the sizes so disparate?

Back left and right are round speakers, while front left, right, and center are square speakers. To make a wide sound, turn the center on its side.

Is there a subwoofer missing from the picture, or am I mistaken? How did they come up with the number five to describe the system? Without a subwoofer, how can you have a number one?

This is for a 5-inch receiver. You can choose between a passive subwoofer and a powered subwoofer for your first subwoofer.

I want to make my own speaker boxes for these speakers; how do I know how big they should be for the best sound? LxWxH?

It is not recommended that these speakers be placed in boxes, according to the manufacturer. For each speaker to function properly, there must be at least one cubic foot of airspace behind it.

Selected User Reviews For Acoustic Audio HT-85 in Wall in Ceiling 1500W 8" Home Theater 5 Speaker System

Keep an eye out for the break-ins
5/5

during the time period These speakers sounded nothing like I had expected, i. e. They sounded awful, which was particularly aggravating given that I had just drilled some fairly large holes in my walls and ceiling to mount them. I tried a few things to change the sound, such as adjusting my receiver's delays, covering the tweeters to eliminate the tin sound, and so on, but nothing worked. That is, until two days later, when they started sounding fantastic. I had no idea that breaking speakers in was a thing, but it seemed to be the case with these. Now they make me very happy.

Oakleigh Avila
Oakleigh Avila
| Jan 22, 2021
Made for a low price
3/5

This speaker set was purchased for my home theater's ceiling. Because the template is smaller than it should be, it was difficult to install. Because my ceiling is black, I had to paint the grille and frame to match because they only come in white; however, the biggest mistake I made was installing and painting them before actually testing the product; once everything was wired up (and I have plenty of experience in this field), I discovered that one of the speakers (MT-1) was defective. 6) was faulty, causing my receiver to turn off on its own, which I was able to stop once I disconnected the speaker. I'm afraid I won't be able to return these speakers because I've already painted them and I don't want to have to remove the other four speakers that are already in place. I guess I'll just take the hit and buy a similar-sized and impedance speaker. Spend a little more on a good set to save yourself some headaches.

Rylan Stark
Rylan Stark
| Jan 15, 2021
If you're on a budget and want to build a home theater, this is a great option
4/5

We received these a while ago, and I wanted to wait to leave a review in case anything unexpected happened. After a couple of tricks, these speakers sound fantastic for the price we paid. To deaden the hollow sound in-between the speakers, we first installed acoustic foam in the wall cavity. The use of wall speakers is well-known. After that, we used good quality 14 gauge copper speaker wire with gold plated pin connectors and padded the ceiling speakers with acoustic foam in the attic to direct more sound downward. br>br>After an audio calibration, the sound these produce now is very similar to that of Polk and JBL. If you're a music audiophile, you'll have to pay more because these speakers can produce a slightly muddy sound when playing music, but they're perfect for movies and video games when paired with a good subwoofer and receiver. They have a lot of punch, crisp highs, and clear voices. We couldn't be more pleased. br>br>**If I had to complain about anything, it would be the lack of a speaker cover for painting them, the fact that the cutout template is paper, making it a one-time use item, and the fact that one of the copper coils fell off during shipping, requiring me to solder it back on before first use.

Livia Kennedy
Livia Kennedy
| Oct 18, 2021
It was a breeze for them! They offer cardboard cutout templates to make the installation process go more smoothly
5/5

The majority of the speakers have terminal style connections, while others have 'push' spring loaded inputs; in either case, the sound was fantastic right out of the box. If I had another need for it, I would buy it again.

Mya Gould
Mya Gould
| Dec 19, 2020
I also purchased the warranty, which I found to be useless
3/5

I ended up purchasing a replacement speaker from a different brand, which works perfectly. If anyone is interested in making things right, please contact me. When I bought this set, one of the speakers was defective, so the manufacturer provided me with a replacement. around. I also purchased the warranty, which I found to be useless. I ended up purchasing a replacement speaker from a different brand, which works perfectly. Please get in touch with me if you want to make this right.

Aries Roberson
Aries Roberson
| Jan 02, 2021
Denon's receiver is abysmal
3/5

The Bluetooth connection was unreliable. I couldn't even get a 10-foot distance away from the receiver. When the sound stopped working, I didn't think it was a big deal. There would be video but no sound on all of the outputs. It came back on a couple of nights after I waited a few minutes. I had it on for several hours tonight with no results. I'm really annoyed with this product because it controls all of my television devices. I'd like to be compensated for this subpar product.

Stevie Morton
Stevie Morton
| Apr 28, 2021
I was let down
3/5

These were something I really wanted to enjoy. They have a lot of positive feedback. Based on Amazon reviews, I purchased a new Pioneer VSX receiver and Polk Sub, and connected them all to these Acoustic Audio speakers, which sounded terrible. My wife and mother, who was also visiting, thought it sounded off, not just a little bit, but a lot. There is no mid-range, only a tinny high-frequency sound and a smidgeon of bass across all speakers. I tried replacing the speaker wire, but it didn't work. I tried every Pioneer setting I could think of, but nothing helped. I connected my old Panasonic all-in-one speakers to the system, and it sounded great, confirming that the problem was caused by these speakers and not something else. With my current setup, I ordered the Micca ceiling speakers, and they sound fantastic. I would have been fine with these if they had just sounded decent, but while they might be adequate for a shopping mall restroom, they were far from adequate for a home theater. I'm not sure if I got a bad set, but these are going back.

Lorelei TOMLINSON
Lorelei TOMLINSON
| May 08, 2021
Family and friends should be told about it
5/5

I was blown away by the quality and clarity of these five speakers. Friends are blown away by the surround sound quality and can't believe I got it for $150.

Olive John
Olive John
| Dec 03, 2021

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