Best Ceiling Speakers?

Thiel Power Points?

Thanks, I think the Thiel, (prefer a flush mount),HigherPlane 1.2's are about $1,000 each. I was hoping to keep the price in the $2,500 range for all 5 speakers.

Thiel also makes flush mounted power points, but I'd imagine that the slanted ones would perform better in most applications. Just as a suggestion, rather than opening a thread with "Best" here on Audiogon, you might want to mention your budget. As many of the flush mounted speakers can be painted or other wise easily modified to fit your decor, used in wall/ceiling speakes may be an even better bargain than typical speakers. You just might be able to afford the Thiels that way.

Many brands but be sure to get ones that the tweeter assembly is adjustable to fire in the direction of the seating. Makes a big difference.

If you are going to have a grid ceiling there is a flat panel 2 x2 speaker that is sold made by Armstrong, the ceiling people. The technology on that unit comes from another firm. I got a sample years ago and was amazed. I use it as a center channel speaker sometimes.

Instead of putting the L-C-Rs in the ceiling (which I think would create onscreen localization problems), how about the very unobtrusive Mirage Unitheater? It would only need about 6" between the bottom of your Sony and the top of the fireplace mantel. At 4.6" deep it's as shallow as a flat panel TV. You could then get ceiling speakers for the surrounds, or just get a second Unitheater to mount at the junction of the rear wall and ceiling. It's illustrated in the brochure.

I have some Mirage Omnisat satellites that use the same drivers, and they are fantastic at creating a seamless soundfield while maintaining excellent linearity and clarity. Their matching subs integrate very well with their sats, and perform really well at their size and price. I think list price for two Unitheaters and a matching sub come in right at your budget.