Boston Acoustics DSi465 In-ceiling speakers Zoom Front Video loading and will display in just a moment. Photos Videos Item# 065DSI465 offer details Item# 065DSI465 Review Sumary 3 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 CS270 $129.99 Overview Details Customer Reviews Category Info Accessories Our take on the Boston Acoustics DSi465 by Tom Mathew Fill your room with smooth, clean sound — not bulky speaker cabinets. With the DSi465, you get a pair of speakers that mount directly into your ceiling, so they don't take up an inch of floor space. And you'll enjoy that legendary Boston Sound™ — pure, natural response with amazing clarity. The DSi465 is ideal for getting great sound in awkward areas of your home, like a hallway or kitchen. The DSi465 sports a 6-1/2" woofer for rich mids and lows, and a 1" pivoting Kortec® dome tweeter. Kortec is a multi-layered material exclusive to Boston's tweeters that allow them to deliver smooth, articulate highs without any unwanted resonance. And you can angle the tweeters toward your favorite listening spot for better, more direct sound. An optional in-ceiling bracket is recommended for installing the DSi465 in a new home under construction (or in a room that's undergoing major renovation). 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:1" pivoting Kortec dome tweeter6-1/2" wooferhandles up to 100 wattsfrequency response 54-20,000 Hz (±3dB)sensitivity 89 dB8-ohm impedancepaintable, moisture-resistant speaker grillescutout dimensions: 8-5/8" diametermounting depth: 4-11/16"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... 6.5 Woofer Composition Loading... Copolymer Woofer Surround Loading... Rubber Power Range (Watts) Loading... 10-100 Sensitivity Loading... 89 dB Impedance (Ohms) Loading... 8 Frequency Response Loading... 54-20kHz Connector Type Loading... Post 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 2 Ceiling-mount speakers 2 White aluminum grills Cardboard template 2 Plastic paint shields Installation and Operation Guide (English/Spanish/French/German) Painting instructions Product registration card Boston Acoustics brochure 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: Each speaker uses a 6 1/2" DCD (Deep Channel Design) copolymer woofer. The DCD woofers use a deeply grooved pole plate that enables the voice coil to travel farther for greater output without bottoming. Tweeters: Each speaker has a 1" Kortec soft dome tweeter. Kortec is a silky fabric saturated on the underside with a proprietary stiffening agent. Because the inside surface of the dome is ultra stiff, the tweeter tracks the signal with ease and produces an excellent transient attack. Simultaneously, the soft, self-dampening top layer eliminates unwanted resonance. So the sound is smooth and articulate. After mounting the speaker, the tweeter "island" can be angled to best suit the speaker location. Inputs: Spring loaded posts will accept banana plugs or bare wire up to 12 gauge. Paintable: Both the frame and grill can be painted to match the ceiling or wall. A paint shield is included to protect the speaker from being painted as well. Moisture Resistant: The DSi465 is well suited for humid environments like the kitchen or bathroom. Installation: After an 8.617" 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 from 0.133" to 1.323", so they should cover almost any application (most drywall is 1/2" thick). The required depth to install this speaker is 4.637". Product Reviews Review this product Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email * Please include your email* Please enter a valid email address. 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Submit Share this product 1-3 of 3 items Sort Results By: Date Reviewed | Rating | Helpfulness 5 out of 5 Great Surround Speakers Written By Brad, Coon Rapids, MN on Monday, September 21, 2009 I installed a pair of these in a ceiling soffit to be used as the surrounds. I ended up using 10" subwoofer baffles since they were installed in a ceiling with blown-in insulation. I can't believe they don't makes something specifically for this situation already, but this worked fairly well. The speakers sound great. I even tried them hooked up as the mains to my Denon receiver, and they did not distort at high levels. It's great to not have wires running on the floor for the surrounds anymore. Installing a wall plate with binding posts behind the receiver location makes it super easy to hook up. Definitely a good purchase. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Great second set of speakers Written By Jim, Corvallis, OR on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 Bought these as a second set of speakers to install in the ceiling in the kitchen to use while cooking since the stereo is not in the kitchen. ;-) I ordered them before Christmas and installed them over the holiday. Very good sound. Nice power and very clean. They actually sound better than our floor speakers in the room with the stereo. Installation was easy (except for the climbing around the attic part). The added bonus is listening to the TV while you run into the kitchen for goodies...you can still hear what's going on! I will likely buy another set of these for the garage. Crutchfield also was able to get them to me from the east coast in time for Christmas, even with all the bad weather that shut things down here in Oregon. I'll definitely buy from them again. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 vERY nICE! Written By todd, west fargo on Saturday, January 24, 2009 Ok these are great surround speakers I would not use in ceiling speakers of any kind for your main or center channel speakers in a surround system. These are american manufacure speakers yes by an american company.so is klipsch though.when you go to listen to in walls and in ceiling speakers at other stores they are in a sealed enclosure and they produce great bass,but when you install them in your walls they are not sealed anymore hence no bass production.So i built enclosures for the ceiling out of 1/2" mdf (under the seetrock).what a difference;can you Say BASS.even without enclosures they sound really good but any inwall speaker should have an enclosure for optimal sound(if you dont plan on building enclosures and you are doing new construction glue your sheetrock on to the 2x4's this will seal the wall for better sound using contruction adhesive,only need to glue the two studs where speakers will be located).their are a few inwall speakers with built in enclsures,but most are cheap plastic enclsures and don't produce true dynamic range.either way these are fantasic speakers no matter what way you set them up free air or enclosed. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1-3 of 3 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 NCBR6 New construction brackets for select Boston Acoustics in-ceiling speakers $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 DSi465, please visit the Crutchfield website product page (/ISEO-rccbcspd/p_065DSI465/Boston-Acoustics-DSi465.html ).
Our take on the Boston Acoustics DSi465 by Tom Mathew Fill your room with smooth, clean sound — not bulky speaker cabinets. With the DSi465, you get a pair of speakers that mount directly into your ceiling, so they don't take up an inch of floor space. And you'll enjoy that legendary Boston Sound™ — pure, natural response with amazing clarity. The DSi465 is ideal for getting great sound in awkward areas of your home, like a hallway or kitchen. The DSi465 sports a 6-1/2" woofer for rich mids and lows, and a 1" pivoting Kortec® dome tweeter. Kortec is a multi-layered material exclusive to Boston's tweeters that allow them to deliver smooth, articulate highs without any unwanted resonance. And you can angle the tweeters toward your favorite listening spot for better, more direct sound. An optional in-ceiling bracket is recommended for installing the DSi465 in a new home under construction (or in a room that's undergoing major renovation). 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:1" pivoting Kortec dome tweeter6-1/2" wooferhandles up to 100 wattsfrequency response 54-20,000 Hz (±3dB)sensitivity 89 dB8-ohm impedancepaintable, moisture-resistant speaker grillescutout dimensions: 8-5/8" diametermounting depth: 4-11/16"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... 6.5 Woofer Composition Loading... Copolymer Woofer Surround Loading... Rubber Power Range (Watts) Loading... 10-100 Sensitivity Loading... 89 dB Impedance (Ohms) Loading... 8 Frequency Response Loading... 54-20kHz Connector Type Loading... Post 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 2 Ceiling-mount speakers 2 White aluminum grills Cardboard template 2 Plastic paint shields Installation and Operation Guide (English/Spanish/French/German) Painting instructions Product registration card Boston Acoustics brochure 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: Each speaker uses a 6 1/2" DCD (Deep Channel Design) copolymer woofer. The DCD woofers use a deeply grooved pole plate that enables the voice coil to travel farther for greater output without bottoming. Tweeters: Each speaker has a 1" Kortec soft dome tweeter. Kortec is a silky fabric saturated on the underside with a proprietary stiffening agent. Because the inside surface of the dome is ultra stiff, the tweeter tracks the signal with ease and produces an excellent transient attack. Simultaneously, the soft, self-dampening top layer eliminates unwanted resonance. So the sound is smooth and articulate. After mounting the speaker, the tweeter "island" can be angled to best suit the speaker location. Inputs: Spring loaded posts will accept banana plugs or bare wire up to 12 gauge. Paintable: Both the frame and grill can be painted to match the ceiling or wall. A paint shield is included to protect the speaker from being painted as well. Moisture Resistant: The DSi465 is well suited for humid environments like the kitchen or bathroom. Installation: After an 8.617" 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 from 0.133" to 1.323", so they should cover almost any application (most drywall is 1/2" thick). The required depth to install this speaker is 4.637".
5 out of 5 Great Surround Speakers Written By Brad, Coon Rapids, MN on Monday, September 21, 2009 I installed a pair of these in a ceiling soffit to be used as the surrounds. I ended up using 10" subwoofer baffles since they were installed in a ceiling with blown-in insulation. I can't believe they don't makes something specifically for this situation already, but this worked fairly well. The speakers sound great. I even tried them hooked up as the mains to my Denon receiver, and they did not distort at high levels. It's great to not have wires running on the floor for the surrounds anymore. Installing a wall plate with binding posts behind the receiver location makes it super easy to hook up. Definitely a good purchase. Was this review helpful? Yes | No
4 out of 5 Great second set of speakers Written By Jim, Corvallis, OR on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 Bought these as a second set of speakers to install in the ceiling in the kitchen to use while cooking since the stereo is not in the kitchen. ;-) I ordered them before Christmas and installed them over the holiday. Very good sound. Nice power and very clean. They actually sound better than our floor speakers in the room with the stereo. Installation was easy (except for the climbing around the attic part). The added bonus is listening to the TV while you run into the kitchen for goodies...you can still hear what's going on! I will likely buy another set of these for the garage. Crutchfield also was able to get them to me from the east coast in time for Christmas, even with all the bad weather that shut things down here in Oregon. I'll definitely buy from them again. Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 vERY nICE! Written By todd, west fargo on Saturday, January 24, 2009 Ok these are great surround speakers I would not use in ceiling speakers of any kind for your main or center channel speakers in a surround system. These are american manufacure speakers yes by an american company.so is klipsch though.when you go to listen to in walls and in ceiling speakers at other stores they are in a sealed enclosure and they produce great bass,but when you install them in your walls they are not sealed anymore hence no bass production.So i built enclosures for the ceiling out of 1/2" mdf (under the seetrock).what a difference;can you Say BASS.even without enclosures they sound really good but any inwall speaker should have an enclosure for optimal sound(if you dont plan on building enclosures and you are doing new construction glue your sheetrock on to the 2x4's this will seal the wall for better sound using contruction adhesive,only need to glue the two studs where speakers will be located).their are a few inwall speakers with built in enclsures,but most are cheap plastic enclsures and don't produce true dynamic range.either way these are fantasic speakers no matter what way you set them up free air or enclosed. 3 out of 3 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 NCBR6 New construction brackets for select Boston Acoustics in-ceiling speakers $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
