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Klipsch ME 800 C Enclosure Reference Ceiling Review

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Very good

Revainrating 4.5 out of 5  
Rating 
4.7
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Details

Speaker TypeIn-Wall Mount Kits
BrandKlipsch
Mounting TypeCeiling Mount
ColorWhite
Item Dimensions LxWxH21 x 21 x 6.7 inches

Description of Klipsch ME 800 C Enclosure Reference Ceiling

The ME-800-C fire-rated speaker enclosure allows installers to meet building codes as well as diminish the undesirable transfer of sound from one room to the other. Designed for in-ceiling speakers with 8-inch woofers Manufactured from high-grade cold-rolled steel Exceeds the one-hour fire-rating requirements Fits 16- or 24-inch stud spans. Designed to fit all Reference Series in-ceiling speakers with 8-inch woofers the ME-800-C allows residential contractors to meet building codes as well as diminish the undesirable transfer of sound from one room to the other. The ME-800-C is manufactured from high-grade cold-rolled steel and features a layer of insulation. It exceeds the one-hour fire-rating requirements and is designed to meet UL2043 requirements for installation in plenum spaces. This metal device has also been tested to meet UL 263 ASTM E119-98 NFPA 251 UBC 7-1 and ULC CAN/ULC-S101 - M89 standards. The ME-800-C fits 16- or 24-inch stud spans. It also comes with all of the hardware needed for most installation applications and provisions for standard conduit connections. Pre-drilled holes simplify the installation process and ensure that all safety requirements are met.

Reviews

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Highly recommended: Home Audio

Much better than just drywalling the speaker. It offers better rigidity and controlled volume. Also, it gives the drywall builder a good template to work with. Definitely worth it if you can afford the luxury of going in before the drywall.

Pros
  • New
Cons
  • Slightly torn

Revainrating 4 out of 5

5 Stars New Construction Only

Too bad Klipsch doesn't offer these for finished ceilings. I bought 4 of these for my Atmos setup. I had to cut the flanges on the sides to fit between the attic joists (very tight fit). Since there is no room for error, I had to be very careful when cutting out the hole for the speaker. However, these are excellent cases. They make your ceiling speakers sound a lot better. They prevent noise from filling your attic. They are also insulated and fireproof. Great product well worth the hassle.

Pros
  • Enjoy
Cons
  • No Performance

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Easy to install if you don't have drywall on the ceiling. Otherwise forget it!

These boxes made it very easy to install the 8 inch Klipsch speaker. The catch is that you can't install them by cutting out a piece of the ceiling, you have to secure the edges of the box with pins in the middle. But once you do this, it really seems to help hold the sound tight. (My only other comparison is when I tested the speaker when I took it out of the box.) Wiring is very simple, a single hole plug is included. The case is durable and meets fire safety requirements. I would say it was…

Pros
  • Great selection
Cons
  • Nothing here

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Protects your investment

I bought 2 of these for a Dolby Atmos 5.1.2 setup and I think they are great for protecting your overhead speaker investment from dust, insulation, critters etc . Also, I don't like the idea of my speakers being held to the ceiling with just 4 drywall dog/screw clips, so I found the steel casing and increased surface pressure area to be a huge plus. The one-page, one-page instructions were very easy, and the only hardware included is a wire-clamp connector that you insert into one of the two…

Pros
  • Cool
Cons
  • Pretty much everything is fine

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Highly recommend for in-ceiling and in-ceiling speakers

Much better than just installing the speaker in drywall. It offers better rigidity and controlled volume. Also, it gives the drywall builder a good template to work with. Definitely worth it if you can afford the luxury of going in before the drywall.

Pros
  • Electronics
Cons
  • Can't remember

Revainrating 5 out of 5

5 Stars New Construction Only

I wish Klipsch would offer these for finished ceilings. I bought 4 of these for my Atmos setup. I had to cut the flanges on the sides to fit between the attic joists (very tight fit). As there is no margin for error I had to be very careful when cutting out the hole for the speaker. However, these are excellent cases. They make your ceiling speakers sound a lot better. They prevent noise from filling your attic. They are also insulated and fireproof. Great product well worth the hassle.

Pros
  • Home Audio
Cons
  • Hardware

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Easy to install if you don't have drywall on the ceiling. Otherwise forget it!

These boxes made it very easy to install the Klipsch 8" speaker. The catch is that you can't install them by cutting out a piece of the ceiling, you have to cut the edges of the box with you Secure pins in the middle.But once you do this it really seems to help to hold the sound tight.(My only other comparison is when I tested the speaker when I took it out of the box.) The wiring is very basic, a single hole plug is included.The case is durable and meets fire safety requirements.I would say it

Pros
  • Speaker
Cons
  • Out of Style