Boston Acoustics DSi255 In-ceiling speakers Zoom Front Video loading and will display in just a moment. Photos Videos Item# 065DSI255 offer details Item# 065DSI255 Review Sumary 5 people say DISCONTINUED This item is no longer available to purchase. Contact us for other options Call Email See all In-ceiling Speakers In-stock Alternative Boston Acoustics HSi-250 $99.99 Overview Details Customer Reviews Category Info Accessories Our take on the Boston Acoustics DSi255 by Tom Mathew Get smooth, natural sound from speakers that don't take up a single inch of floor space. The circular DSi255 from Boston Acoustics mounts directly into your ceiling. A 5-1/4" woofer and 3/4" dome tweeter work together to deliver rich, balanced audio with wide dispersion. They're great for areas of the house where conventional speakers don't work very well, like a hallway or kitchen. The flush-mount design means the speakers virtually disappear into your ceiling. An optional in-wall bracket is recommended for installing the DSi255 in a new home under construction. Free installation help from Crutchfield When you buy in-wall or in-ceiling speakers from Crutchfield, you'll also receive copies of our in-depth speaker and wire installation guides, free of charge: Speaker Installation Guide for New Construction — Provides detailed information for pre-wiring your new home and installing your speakers. Speaker Installation Guide for Existing Construction — Offers step-by-step how-to's for retrofitting your home with speaker wire and installing your speakers. Click the links above to view these guides; you'll need the Adobe Acrobat PDF reader (free download). Highlights:3/4" dome tweeter5-1/4" wooferhandles up to 90 wattsfrequency response 75-20,000 Hz (±3dB)sensitivity 90 dB8-ohm impedancepaintable speaker grillescutout dimensions: 6-3/4" diametermounting depth: 3-1/8"warranty: 5 yearsOur 60-day money-back guarantee Priced per pair Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Features and Specs Enclosure Type Loading... In-ceiling Video Shielded Loading... No Tweeter Loading... Dome Midrange Size Loading... N/A Woofer Size Loading... 5.25 Woofer Composition Loading... Laminated film Woofer Surround Loading... Rubber Power Range (Watts) Loading... up to 90 Sensitivity Loading... 90 dB Impedance (Ohms) Loading... 8 Frequency Response Loading... 75-20kHz Connector Type Loading... Spring clip Bi-Amp Inputs Loading... No Parts Warranty Loading... 5 Years Labor Warranty Loading... 5 Years Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual Two 2-way ceiling-mount speakers 2 White aluminum grilles Cardboard template 2 Plastic paint shields Instruction Sheet (English/Spanish/French/German) Boston Acoustics brochure Product registration card Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Woofers: The DSi255 uses an 5-1/4" laminate film woofer. Tweeters: The DSi255 features a 3/4" soft dome tweeter housed in a unique floating tweeter island. This floating island gives the tweeter a broader dispersion range to fill the listening area. Inputs: Spring loaded clips will accept pin connectors or bare wire up to 14 gauge. Paintable: Both the frames and grilles can be painted to match the ceiling or wall. Two paint shields are included to protect the speakers from being painted as well. Moisture Resistant: The DSi255 is well suited for humid environments like the kitchen or bathroom. Installation: After a 6.75" diameter cutout is made, the speaker is installed in the hole and held in place by 4 attached clamps. The only tool required (after the hole is cut) is a #2 Phillips head screwdriver to tighten the clamps. The clamps spread up to 1.240", so they should cover almost any application (most drywall is 1/2" thick). The required depth to install this speaker is 3.089". New Construction Brackets: For new construction installations, the NCBR5 bracket (item # 065NCBR5) is needed. Note: There must be 1" clearance around the mounting hole to accommodate the clamps. Product Reviews Review this product Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. 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Submit Share this product 1-5 of 5 items Sort Results By: Date Reviewed | Rating | Helpfulness 5 out of 5 Great speakers for whole-house audio Written By Lenny, San Diego, CA on Sunday, June 21, 2009 I bought seven pair for new construction (a whole-house audio system). Good sounding speakers for background music listening, though you'll need to add a subwoofer if you want to listen critically to music. An installation note: These are held in your ceiling with plastic "wings" that swing out as you tighten the screws. Some of the screws were initially extremely tight, causing the plastic retainer to pop free (it's held in with some kind of glue.) Recommendation: Tighten, then loosen the mounting screws before installing so that you won't have the retainer pop free in the ceiling. 5 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Boston Acoustics DSi255 Written By M, Spring, TX on Monday, June 08, 2009 These are good speakers for the price. They carry the sound well for their compact design and I will look more closely at Boston for speakers in the future. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Office Sound Written By Robert, Ebensburg, PA on Tuesday, April 07, 2009 Four of these speakers were installed throughout our office. The installation in the drop ceiling was quick and easy and due to the light weight of each speaker, no additional supports were required. The sound quality and dispersion over 2,500 SF is excellent. 6 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Work great Written By ncaudio, Raleigh, NC on Monday, May 28, 2007 We bought these based primarily on price, since they are going in the kitchen. Installation was a breeze (partly because we had prewired the house when it was built), and they sound great (even better than the speakers in the family room). One thing we didn't think about, though... we had planned to buy bookshelf speakers for the Master Bedroom (above the kitchen), but it seems there's no need -- we can hear the music in the MBR just fine through the floor. Oops. 29 out of 29 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Rear Channel & More ! Written By ZCHIEF19, Waterford,MI on Sunday, April 09, 2006 Using my new Boston DSi255's for my rear channel has proven to be excellent. Mounting these into my drop ceiling was a snap using the boston new const. mounting plates.. Movies now have a strong rear channel with excellent range. It's hard to believe the crisp,clean sound that these new speakers produce...Well worth the money..All Hail the Mighty Boston !!!!!!!!! 133 out of 142 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1-5 of 5 items Learn more about In-ceiling Speakers Learn more about In-ceiling Speakers Video: Installing In-wall and In-ceiling Speakers — The Basics Video: Installing In-wall and In-ceiling Speakers — The Basics Video Guest 9/18/2007 based on 86 ratings (4 comments) If you're thinking of installing in-wall or in-ceiling speakers in your home, this video is for you. We'll cover some of the most commonly asked questions and show you the basics of speaker... In-wall, In-ceiling, and On-wall Speaker Placement In-wall, In-ceiling, and On-wall Speaker Placement Amanda P. 2/8/2008 based on 215 ratings (5 comments) Tips and guidelines to help you create an in-wall, in-ceiling, or on-wall speaker setup that sounds good and works with your room. In-wall and In-ceiling Speakers: How to Choose In-wall and In-ceiling Speakers: How to Choose Amanda P. 2/8/2008 based on 228 ratings (4 comments) Learn about the key things to consider when you're shopping for in-wall and in-ceiling speakers. Installing In-wall, In-ceiling, and On-wall Speakers Installing In-wall, In-ceiling, and On-wall Speakers Tara W. 1/25/2011 based on 64 ratings (2 comments) This is a thorough, informative guide to help you install in-wall, in-ceiling, or on-wall speakers. In-wall Wiring Guide In-wall Wiring Guide Tara W. 2/29/2008 based on 440 ratings (9 comments) This is a thorough, informative guide to help you run speaker, Ethernet, and audio/video cables through the walls in new construction and finished homes. Visit our Learning Center to learn more about In-ceiling Speakers Accessories Things you'll need In-Wall Speaker Wire UL-listed speaker wire is designed to be run through walls and is building code compliant. Most speakers don't include speaker wire. AudioQuest FLX-14/2 14-Gauge 2-Conductor In-Wall Speaker Cable UL-approved for in-wall use; direct-burial rated (125 feet) Save 10% on speaker wire connectors $99.99 In Stock Accessories we recommend In-Wall Volume Control Set the volume level in your remote location without going back and forth from room to room. Niles VCS100R Stereo volume control with impedance magnification (Bone) Also available in:Open Box: $67.49Scratch & Dent: $63.74 $74.99 In Stock Brackets and Grilles Use special hardware to give your speakers a sturdy and professional looking installation. Boston Acoustics NCBR5 Pair New construction brackets for select Boston Acoustics in-ceiling speakers Also available in:Open Box: $44.99Scratch & Dent: $39.99 $49.99 In Stock Professional Installation Have your speakers installed by qualified professionals. Premium 2-Speaker Home Theater Installation $359.99 In Stock Premium 6-Speaker Home Theater Installation $549.99 In Stock Premium 7-Speaker Home Theater Installation $599.99 In Stock Premium 5-Speaker Home Theater Installation $449.99 In Stock Show more items Speaker Selectors A speaker selector will let you control multiple pairs of speakers from a single location. Niles SSVC-4 4-pair speaker selector with volume control $319.99 In Stock Niles SS-4 4-pair speaker selector Also available in:Open Box: $89.99 $99.99 In Stock Wall Plates Use wall plates with in-wall speaker wire to give your system a clean, professional look. Niles® Audio 4-post Wall Outlets for Speaker Wires (Bone) $20.99 In Stock Niles® Audio 2-post Wall Outlets for Speaker Wires (Bone) $15.99 In Stock Add selected to cart For a more in-depth review and enhanced detailed information on the Boston Acoustics DSi255, please visit the Crutchfield website product page (/ISEO-rccbcspd/p_065DSI255/Boston-Acoustics-DSi255.html ).
Our take on the Boston Acoustics DSi255 by Tom Mathew Get smooth, natural sound from speakers that don't take up a single inch of floor space. The circular DSi255 from Boston Acoustics mounts directly into your ceiling. A 5-1/4" woofer and 3/4" dome tweeter work together to deliver rich, balanced audio with wide dispersion. They're great for areas of the house where conventional speakers don't work very well, like a hallway or kitchen. The flush-mount design means the speakers virtually disappear into your ceiling. An optional in-wall bracket is recommended for installing the DSi255 in a new home under construction. Free installation help from Crutchfield When you buy in-wall or in-ceiling speakers from Crutchfield, you'll also receive copies of our in-depth speaker and wire installation guides, free of charge: Speaker Installation Guide for New Construction — Provides detailed information for pre-wiring your new home and installing your speakers. Speaker Installation Guide for Existing Construction — Offers step-by-step how-to's for retrofitting your home with speaker wire and installing your speakers. Click the links above to view these guides; you'll need the Adobe Acrobat PDF reader (free download). Highlights:3/4" dome tweeter5-1/4" wooferhandles up to 90 wattsfrequency response 75-20,000 Hz (±3dB)sensitivity 90 dB8-ohm impedancepaintable speaker grillescutout dimensions: 6-3/4" diametermounting depth: 3-1/8"warranty: 5 yearsOur 60-day money-back guarantee Priced per pair
Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Features and Specs Enclosure Type Loading... In-ceiling Video Shielded Loading... No Tweeter Loading... Dome Midrange Size Loading... N/A Woofer Size Loading... 5.25 Woofer Composition Loading... Laminated film Woofer Surround Loading... Rubber Power Range (Watts) Loading... up to 90 Sensitivity Loading... 90 dB Impedance (Ohms) Loading... 8 Frequency Response Loading... 75-20kHz Connector Type Loading... Spring clip Bi-Amp Inputs Loading... No Parts Warranty Loading... 5 Years Labor Warranty Loading... 5 Years Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual Two 2-way ceiling-mount speakers 2 White aluminum grilles Cardboard template 2 Plastic paint shields Instruction Sheet (English/Spanish/French/German) Boston Acoustics brochure Product registration card Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Woofers: The DSi255 uses an 5-1/4" laminate film woofer. Tweeters: The DSi255 features a 3/4" soft dome tweeter housed in a unique floating tweeter island. This floating island gives the tweeter a broader dispersion range to fill the listening area. Inputs: Spring loaded clips will accept pin connectors or bare wire up to 14 gauge. Paintable: Both the frames and grilles can be painted to match the ceiling or wall. Two paint shields are included to protect the speakers from being painted as well. Moisture Resistant: The DSi255 is well suited for humid environments like the kitchen or bathroom. Installation: After a 6.75" diameter cutout is made, the speaker is installed in the hole and held in place by 4 attached clamps. The only tool required (after the hole is cut) is a #2 Phillips head screwdriver to tighten the clamps. The clamps spread up to 1.240", so they should cover almost any application (most drywall is 1/2" thick). The required depth to install this speaker is 3.089". New Construction Brackets: For new construction installations, the NCBR5 bracket (item # 065NCBR5) is needed. Note: There must be 1" clearance around the mounting hole to accommodate the clamps.
5 out of 5 Great speakers for whole-house audio Written By Lenny, San Diego, CA on Sunday, June 21, 2009 I bought seven pair for new construction (a whole-house audio system). Good sounding speakers for background music listening, though you'll need to add a subwoofer if you want to listen critically to music. An installation note: These are held in your ceiling with plastic "wings" that swing out as you tighten the screws. Some of the screws were initially extremely tight, causing the plastic retainer to pop free (it's held in with some kind of glue.) Recommendation: Tighten, then loosen the mounting screws before installing so that you won't have the retainer pop free in the ceiling. 5 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
4 out of 5 Boston Acoustics DSi255 Written By M, Spring, TX on Monday, June 08, 2009 These are good speakers for the price. They carry the sound well for their compact design and I will look more closely at Boston for speakers in the future. Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Office Sound Written By Robert, Ebensburg, PA on Tuesday, April 07, 2009 Four of these speakers were installed throughout our office. The installation in the drop ceiling was quick and easy and due to the light weight of each speaker, no additional supports were required. The sound quality and dispersion over 2,500 SF is excellent. 6 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Work great Written By ncaudio, Raleigh, NC on Monday, May 28, 2007 We bought these based primarily on price, since they are going in the kitchen. Installation was a breeze (partly because we had prewired the house when it was built), and they sound great (even better than the speakers in the family room). One thing we didn't think about, though... we had planned to buy bookshelf speakers for the Master Bedroom (above the kitchen), but it seems there's no need -- we can hear the music in the MBR just fine through the floor. Oops. 29 out of 29 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Rear Channel & More ! Written By ZCHIEF19, Waterford,MI on Sunday, April 09, 2006 Using my new Boston DSi255's for my rear channel has proven to be excellent. Mounting these into my drop ceiling was a snap using the boston new const. mounting plates.. Movies now have a strong rear channel with excellent range. It's hard to believe the crisp,clean sound that these new speakers produce...Well worth the money..All Hail the Mighty Boston !!!!!!!!! 133 out of 142 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Learn more about In-ceiling Speakers Learn more about In-ceiling Speakers Video: Installing In-wall and In-ceiling Speakers — The Basics Video: Installing In-wall and In-ceiling Speakers — The Basics Video Guest 9/18/2007 based on 86 ratings (4 comments) If you're thinking of installing in-wall or in-ceiling speakers in your home, this video is for you. We'll cover some of the most commonly asked questions and show you the basics of speaker... In-wall, In-ceiling, and On-wall Speaker Placement In-wall, In-ceiling, and On-wall Speaker Placement Amanda P. 2/8/2008 based on 215 ratings (5 comments) Tips and guidelines to help you create an in-wall, in-ceiling, or on-wall speaker setup that sounds good and works with your room. In-wall and In-ceiling Speakers: How to Choose In-wall and In-ceiling Speakers: How to Choose Amanda P. 2/8/2008 based on 228 ratings (4 comments) Learn about the key things to consider when you're shopping for in-wall and in-ceiling speakers. Installing In-wall, In-ceiling, and On-wall Speakers Installing In-wall, In-ceiling, and On-wall Speakers Tara W. 1/25/2011 based on 64 ratings (2 comments) This is a thorough, informative guide to help you install in-wall, in-ceiling, or on-wall speakers. In-wall Wiring Guide In-wall Wiring Guide Tara W. 2/29/2008 based on 440 ratings (9 comments) This is a thorough, informative guide to help you run speaker, Ethernet, and audio/video cables through the walls in new construction and finished homes. Visit our Learning Center to learn more about In-ceiling Speakers
Video: Installing In-wall and In-ceiling Speakers — The Basics Video: Installing In-wall and In-ceiling Speakers — The Basics Video Guest 9/18/2007 based on 86 ratings (4 comments) If you're thinking of installing in-wall or in-ceiling speakers in your home, this video is for you. We'll cover some of the most commonly asked questions and show you the basics of speaker...
In-wall, In-ceiling, and On-wall Speaker Placement In-wall, In-ceiling, and On-wall Speaker Placement Amanda P. 2/8/2008 based on 215 ratings (5 comments) Tips and guidelines to help you create an in-wall, in-ceiling, or on-wall speaker setup that sounds good and works with your room.
In-wall and In-ceiling Speakers: How to Choose In-wall and In-ceiling Speakers: How to Choose Amanda P. 2/8/2008 based on 228 ratings (4 comments) Learn about the key things to consider when you're shopping for in-wall and in-ceiling speakers.
Installing In-wall, In-ceiling, and On-wall Speakers Installing In-wall, In-ceiling, and On-wall Speakers Tara W. 1/25/2011 based on 64 ratings (2 comments) This is a thorough, informative guide to help you install in-wall, in-ceiling, or on-wall speakers.
In-wall Wiring Guide In-wall Wiring Guide Tara W. 2/29/2008 based on 440 ratings (9 comments) This is a thorough, informative guide to help you run speaker, Ethernet, and audio/video cables through the walls in new construction and finished homes.
Accessories Things you'll need In-Wall Speaker Wire UL-listed speaker wire is designed to be run through walls and is building code compliant. Most speakers don't include speaker wire. AudioQuest FLX-14/2 14-Gauge 2-Conductor In-Wall Speaker Cable UL-approved for in-wall use; direct-burial rated (125 feet) Save 10% on speaker wire connectors $99.99 In Stock Accessories we recommend In-Wall Volume Control Set the volume level in your remote location without going back and forth from room to room. Niles VCS100R Stereo volume control with impedance magnification (Bone) Also available in:Open Box: $67.49Scratch & Dent: $63.74 $74.99 In Stock Brackets and Grilles Use special hardware to give your speakers a sturdy and professional looking installation. Boston Acoustics NCBR5 Pair New construction brackets for select Boston Acoustics in-ceiling speakers Also available in:Open Box: $44.99Scratch & Dent: $39.99 $49.99 In Stock Professional Installation Have your speakers installed by qualified professionals. Premium 2-Speaker Home Theater Installation $359.99 In Stock Premium 6-Speaker Home Theater Installation $549.99 In Stock Premium 7-Speaker Home Theater Installation $599.99 In Stock Premium 5-Speaker Home Theater Installation $449.99 In Stock Show more items Speaker Selectors A speaker selector will let you control multiple pairs of speakers from a single location. Niles SSVC-4 4-pair speaker selector with volume control $319.99 In Stock Niles SS-4 4-pair speaker selector Also available in:Open Box: $89.99 $99.99 In Stock Wall Plates Use wall plates with in-wall speaker wire to give your system a clean, professional look. Niles® Audio 4-post Wall Outlets for Speaker Wires (Bone) $20.99 In Stock Niles® Audio 2-post Wall Outlets for Speaker Wires (Bone) $15.99 In Stock Add selected to cart
