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#1 ·
Hi to all
Firstly this forum seems just what I need looks like a great tree of knowledge lives here

Ok down to the question

I am looking for some kitchen speakers to mount from the wall or ceiling , as I am planning on putting them above wall units I have seen some JBL control 1 speakers just small monitor speakers as I am not sure on flush ceiling mounted speakers

Q2. What are your thoughts or has anyone got or done similar
 
#3 ·
Just looking for advice as my other half wants me to order speakers but I'm not sure if the ones I am thinking of will be effective in the positions I have in mind any help aprecited
Jay

I think I know how it should sound but not sure how if you know what I mean
 
#7 ·
If you angle them properly - they will work for the kitchen. They sound decent for casual
and background music.
 
#8 ·
Thanks to all on the input but the speakers I was looking at was jbl control 1 shelf / monitor speakers 121-150w 6ohm home cinema/ pc speakers thankfully it was a near miss
So am I right on saying they won't be suitable for home stereo
Or am I getting it all wrong ???
 
#9 ·
First, I have not heard these speakers myself. However, doing a search for JBL Control 1 reviews brings up a lot of positive comments although most of them do say that "they are good for the price you are paying".
If I was in the market for a setup to be used in the kitchen then I would definitely consider them.

Cheers,
Bill.
 
#11 ·
They will work with a small stereo system for music, or in a kitchen. They will work good
as surround speakers in a home theater system. Also, they can be used as PC speakers.
I would not use them, as front channel speakers in a home theater system. I use to own
them, they are nice for the price and can do well as kitchen speakers.
 
#12 ·
Ok thanks
I am open to suggestions on the start to my build
To refresh I am after a pair of speakers to go above kitchen wall units the speakers are to be 200mm(aprox )
And preferably in White and to be powered by home stereo amp
Thanks again to forum members for your advice
Jay
 
#13 ·
By only considering the JBL control 1's it seems you are not inclined to use a in ceiling pair. You mention 200mm (~10"), is that a height restriction? Ceiling or in-wall speakers are a great option. downside ins that they are somewhat permanent and will require running of speaker wire in the wall/ceiling. Sound wise would probably not be much of an improvement (in the same price range of the JBL offering). I have used the JBL N26AWII (in white) and with their 6" (150mm) driver they provide ample amounts of bass - more than enough for kitchen use. I would suggest, if you decide to go the in-wall/in-ceiling route you look at a 6" driver minimum to compensate for the lack of bass experienced with out an enclosure.

I currently use the Emotiva 8" in-ceiling speakers (UAC-8.2) in my kitchen with awesome results. My kitchen is huge though (480 sq ft) so these only do well for back ground use.

Remember that the typical kitchen is a very bright room acoustically - mostly hard surfaces. Keep that in mind when selecting a speaker. From what I can recall the JBL control speakers are quite bright (very accurate and defined in the treble region). I would suggest a mellower speaker - you must go and listen to evaluate what you will be happy with.

Good luck and let us know what is selected and how it works out!
 
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