Klipsch KHC-6 In-Ceiling Loudpeakers (Pair, White)

by Klipsch

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 1 x 1 inches ; 4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0011YZ0EU
• Item model number: 97138001801
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,410 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Great sound, easy installation and outstanding reliability make the mid-sized in-ceiling Klipsch KHC-6 speaker one of the best values in architectural audio. The white frame and rustproof, powder-coated aluminum grille can be painted to match any ceiling. Easy to install, the KHC-6 in-ceiling speaker is an excellent choice for distributed music systems and other applications that require unobtrusive, high-quality speakers. Constructed on a rigid, low-resonance cast-polymer frame, the two-way KHC-6 features a 6.5" woofer that delivers robust bass. Its coaxially-mounted 1" aluminum-dome tweeter is mated to a Klipsch Tractrix(R) Horn that can be swiveled to focus the sound effectively in the room. A tweeter attenuation switch, placed behind the grille, tailors the speaker's output to the acoustics of the environment. While the Klipsch KHC-6 in-ceiling speaker looks very different, its drivers sonically match the freestanding models in the Synergy speaker line, producing the same wide dynamic, low distortion performances. Great sound, easy installation and outstanding reliability make the KHC-6 in-ceiling speaker one of the best values in architectural audio.

Product Description

Constructed on a rigid, low-resonance cast-polymer frame, the Klipsch two-way KHC-6 in-ceiling loudspeaker delivers a notably robust bass from its 6.5" IMG-cone woofer. Its coaxially mounted 1" aluminum-dome compression driver tweeter is mated to a 100º Klipsch Tractrix(R) Horn that can be swiveled to focus the sound where needed. A tweeter attenuation switch conveniently placed behind the grille provides another tool for tailoring the speaker's output to the acoustics of the environment. The KHC's white frame and rustproof, powder-coated aluminum grille can be painted to match the ceiling. Mid-sized among the in-ceiling models, the versatile, easy-to-install KHC-6 is an excellent choice for distributed-music systems and other applications requiring unobtrusive, high-quality loudspeakers. Also, while the KHC looks very different, its drivers sonically match the freestanding models in the Synergy Series line, producing the same wide dynamic, low distortion performances. Great sound, easy installation and outstanding reliability make the KHC-6 one of the best values in architectural audio.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Klipsch KHC-6, September 8, 2010

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Colorado Steve (Colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Klipsch KHC-6 In-Ceiling Loudpeakers (Pair, White) (Electronics)

Great sound for the price and size. Smooth response - no "hot spots." Vocals are rich and natural. Highs are clean but not obnoxious like some speakers with ultra hot tweeters. Bass is acceptable, given size and price. My only complaint regards installation - the ears which should turn as mounting screws are tightened frequently do not work very well - it is difficult to get them to engage correctly behind drywall. Once they do engage, the installation is fast and easy, and the installation looks good. The grills are "paintable," but it is easy to clog the openings with paint, so you have to paint with care. I had best luck using a roller that was really rolled out first, so that it was almost out of paint. Even then, I had to use a toothpick to clean out some holes while the paint was wet. To sum up - installation is not so good, but once installed, the sound is really good - better than the great majority of in-wall or in-ceiling speakers.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good speakers for surround sound, August 28, 2010

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and1nick - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Klipsch KHC-6 In-Ceiling Loudpeakers (Pair, White) (Electronics)

I got a super deal for these from Vanns(about 1/3 price of brick and mortar stores). Speakers were packaged nicely and I received them in a timely manner. I installed these as the surround sound left and right speakers in a 5.1 setup. These speakers are part of the Klipsch Synergy series so I also have 2 B2's, a C1 Center, and a KSW-10 sub. The KHC6's are driven by a Denon 889 receiver(100W x 7) and were set up using the Audyssey EQ feature.

This was my first in-ceiling speaker installation and it was a breeze with the included cutout template. The hardest part about the installation was trying to avoid hitting a beam in the ceiling so make sure you measure twice and cut once. Once installed, you just tighten the screws for a sturdy installation.

These speakers perform well as surrounds since voices/music sound crisp and clear. The ability to point the tweeters towards the main listening position is also a nice feature since it allows you to play with the soundstage to your liking. Bass output is adequate and I haven't heard any vibrations in the ceiling when I turn up the volume.

Overall, this is a really good set of speakers that provides a clean look once installed. The only negative is that the grills would be a hassle to remove if you ever wanted to. I don't see how you can remove them without bending or scratching them. Most people would probably install these speakers and never worry about removing the grills, so forget about this minor detail and get them!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for my kitchen!, December 22, 2009

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Whoish (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Klipsch KHC-6 In-Ceiling Loudpeakers (Pair, White) (Electronics)

When I had my kitchen remodeled, I decided to include in-ceiling speakers. The sound is great, rich enough to compensate for all the metal appliances and stone countertop. I priced these speakers in big box stores as well as on the Internet and no place was able to beat the Amazon price.