russkonig Posted May 25, 2001 Share Posted May 25, 2001 I am installing in-ceiling rounds. Ceiling is drywall with blown insulation. Do you recommend backboxes or holding the insulation off the speaker? Or just cover them up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint Phare Posted May 26, 2001 Share Posted May 26, 2001 In commercial installations it is required by code to have "back boxes" in some states. I dont know about residentail codes. I have seen some metal, plastic and foam covers. If I were to do a in- ceiling setup, I would probally go with the foam just to keep the insulation out of the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BobG Posted May 27, 2001 Share Posted May 27, 2001 It is fairly simple to place cardboard tubes the same diameter as the in-ceiling speaker and taller than the depth of the blown-in to prevent insulation from getting into the speakers. Sonotube or other cardboard tubes are pretty cheap and available. Back cans are typical in commercial installation to meet code but do not enhance performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLOOMIS914 Posted May 28, 2001 Share Posted May 28, 2001 BOBG/ALL- I have the IC525's in my bathroom ceiling and in direct contact with blown insulation....... Should I be concerned with this from a safety standpoint?? Almost 10 months so far without issue. Thanks ------------------ My main Klipsch system: KLF-30's Bi-wired KLF-C7 KSP-S6's KSW-15 Front Sub KSW-100 Rear Sub Monster cable 14 gauge in-wall cable Niles wall plates Marantz SR-8000 Toshiba SD-4205 5 DVD changer Pioneer PDF-1007 301-CD changer Mitsubishi 35" Mitsubishi VCR Pioneer VSX-608 Multi-room amp for Outdoor deck Polk All-weather AW2's deck speakers Niles in-wall volume controls Fridge full of beer and plenty of Don Julio, Jagermeister and Jim Beam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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