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malatu
11-04-06, 01:09 PM
I need to place a sound system into the weight room that measures 48' x 38' and has a suspended ceiling. I am looking putting in six, 6.5" speakers in the ceiling. Since there will only be a cd player used to produce sound, do I really need a receiver. An mp3 play may be used as well. Is it logical to save money on the receiver and spend more on better or more speakers. I am open to all suggestions. Thanks.
rynberg
11-04-06, 01:54 PM
Well, you will need a pre-amp device of some sort....

How high is the ceiling?
Russdawg
11-04-06, 03:13 PM
[QUOTE=malatu]I need to place a sound system into the weight room that measures 48' x 38' and has a suspended ceiling. I am looking putting in six, 6.5" speakers in the ceiling. Since there will only be a cd player used to produce sound, do I really need a receiver. An mp3 play may be used as well. Is it logical to save money on the receiver and spend more on better or more speakers. I am open to all suggestions. Thanks.[/QUOTE]

What kind of budget do you have to work with?
malatu
11-04-06, 04:01 PM
The ceilings are about 8' - 6" and I have an $800 budget.
Russdawg
11-04-06, 04:26 PM
[QUOTE=malatu]The ceilings are about 8' - 6" and I have an $800 budget.[/QUOTE]

Do you want this as a background music type of thing or something more serious?
malatu
11-05-06, 09:37 AM
Probably more toward background music, but, I would be interested in discussing "serious".
htpartyshack
11-05-06, 10:50 AM
For that size space I would consider using only 4 in-ceiling speakers, which has the added benefit of easier amplification options (no speaker switches needed).

The Dayton line of in-ceilings available at Parts Express would work well. You can get a competent pair for less than $100.

Google Audiosource Amp 100 - that will give you enough power and connections for the 4 speakers and it's availabe for around $100.

So far you're up to $300 - grab a $100 cd player at BB or Circuit City and you're there for half your budget.

To play an ipod you would need a 3.5mm mini jack to RCA cable - available at parts express as well. They can also sell you the speaker wire.