Which of these 2 speakers would you choose for bathroom & why

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I'm in the market for in-ceiling speakers for spa room. I've narrowed my choice down to the following two choices. Given the following specs which of these speakers would you choose & why? Which of them have a better build quality? Both speakers meet moisture resistance requirements.

Speaker 1:

Frequency Response: 47 - 20,000 Hz = +/- 3dB
Sensitivity: 89 dB/2.83 volts/meter
Impedance: mono = 4 ohms; stereo = 8 ohms X 8 ohms
Crossover Frequency: 2600 Hz
Components: custom air core coils, polyester capacitors
Binding posts: 2 sets push style which accommodates up to 5 Awg
Tweeter type: (2) 0.75" (1.9 cm) neodymium soft dome (pivotal)
Woofer type: 6.5" (16.5 cm) high rigidity aluminum cone with extended throw drive assembly, thermal protection
Power handling: mono = 100 watts; stereo = 50 watts x 50 watts
Ceiling opening: 8.35" (21.2 cm)
Overall size: 9.5" W x 5 1/2" D (24.2 cm W x 13 cm D)
Weight: 4.5 lbs. (2 kg)
5 year warranty
Suggested retail price = $399.00 (actual price = $199.00)

Speaker 2:

Overall Frequency response: 40 Hz - 20 kHz
Lower -3dB limit = 55 Hz
Upper -3dB limit = 20 kHz
Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
Recommended power: 20 -100 wrms
Efficiency (dB 1w/1m): 89 dB
Drive Unit Complement:
Mid-Bass: (1) 6 1/2" (16.5 cm) mineral filled polypropylene cone rubber suspension
Tweeter: (2) 2 3/4" (1.9 cm) soft dome
Features:
Push style binding posts, dual-tweeters + dual voice coil driven, dynamic balance composite cone driver, durable rubber surround
Ceiling opening: 7 9/16" (19.2 cm)
Overall size: 8 15/16" W x 3 1/8" D (22.9 cm W x 7.9 cm D)
5 year warranty
Shipping weight: 4 lbs (1.8 kg)
Suggested retail price = $169.95 (actual price = $89.00)

As mentioned, these are from two different manufacturers. Am I correct to assume there is no uniformity in given specs? Different manufactures have different methods in coming up with their specs? Do you need to know the name of the manufacturer to make a educated guess on quality? Or are the above specs/features enough to determine a choice?
 
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The first one puts bound on the frequency response. That's much more honest. By saying simpley 40-20kHz on the 2nd you have no idea what it might actually look like or what they're using as a cutoff on either end. It could be down 10dB at the extremes and look like the Rocky Mountains in between. I'd say the first is most likely a better speaker.

Having said that, you're putting them in the ceiling of the bathroom. You're probably not going to put on Handel's Messiah and spend the afternoon in there (of course that will depend on what you had for dinner the night before). IMO, this is where it gets silly chasing the last 1% of performance when "good enough" will be ...well...good enough. Listening will pretty much be a secondary activity.
 
The best way is to just listen to them. Or failing that, pick the manufacturer that has made other speakers you like (in many cases they're likely to be voiced somewhat similarly).

Because basic frequency response specs even with +/- tolerance is not terribly useful to grasp how the speaker is voiced. Even frequency response graphs are not, I gather, entirely helpful unless they are very granular. And I suppose phase response graphs matter too. Point is, most of the specs published for speakers are worthless other than to get an approximate sense of bass extension, IMHO.

The speaker gurus may be able to chime in with better advice.

Michael
 
Whichever one is speced for outdoor use and can withstand the humidity/temp changes.

Maybe you should invest in some fiber supplements instead so you can spend less time in there and more time listening to a better system.
 
Could, hang a set of those outdoor bose speakers on the ceiling, and tell everyone they are exhaust fans. lmao
 
Yeah, I can just hear "The Girl From Ipanema" and Ronnie Aldrich & His Two Pianos playing... :D
 
SR40/SR60 Explosion Proof Speaker, Ringer, & Speaker/Ringer

APPLICATIONS: CE20, & SR40/SR60
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTABILITY
• Petroleum refineries
• Chemical plants
• Gas plants
• Bulk fuel loading facilities
• Paint or solvent manufacturing plants
• Munitions storage and production
• Drilling rigs
• Power generation facilities
• Grain handling facilities
• Mines
• Aerospace sites
• and more . .

http://www.adix.com.mx/docs/CE20_SR40.pdf
 
Speakers for a spa not bathroom per se

I should mention ceiling speaker is for spa area (soaking tub/shower) room, not your everyday bodily function bathroom. Moisture resistance is a given & both speakers meet that requirement. As this being a spa area there will be some listening taking place while relaxing.
 
toddalin said:
SR40/SR60 Explosion Proof Speaker, Ringer, & Speaker/Ringer

APPLICATIONS: CE20, & SR40/SR60
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTABILITY
• Petroleum refineries
• Chemical plants
• Gas plants
• Bulk fuel loading facilities
• Paint or solvent manufacturing plants
• Munitions storage and production
• Drilling rigs
• Power generation facilities
• Grain handling facilities
• Mines
• Aerospace sites
• and more . .

http://www.adix.com.mx/docs/CE20_SR40.pdf
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:lmao:
 
audiopersyn said:
I'm in the market for in-ceiling speakers for spa room. I've narrowed my choice down to the following two choices. Given the following specs which of these speakers would you choose & why? Which of them have a better build quality? Both speakers meet moisture resistance requirements.

As mentioned, these are from two different manufacturers. Am I correct to assume there is no uniformity in given specs? Different manufactures have different methods in coming up with their specs? Do you need to know the name of the manufacturer to make a educated guess on quality? Or are the above specs/features enough to determine a choice?
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Manufacturer could help, as some of us here have years of experience with certain brands & can offer some feedback on quality & warranty.

je
 
Speaker 1 = Martin Logan Helos 20 & Speaker 2 = Polk Audio RC6s

Speaker 1 is Martin Logan Helos 20 & Speaker 2 is Polk Audio RC6s.
 
Specs only tell part of the story. I've been using JBL N26s now for a few years in my bathroom with great results. You can pick these up for about a $100 used on ebay or $279 on amazon. They are rather large and you would need to go with the cheaper monoprice speaker mounts so as to not run up the price. The weatherproof version has metal front grilles. They're hard to beat when matched to a good amp. Here are some reviews:

http://www.audioreview.com/mfr/jbl/bookshelf-speakers/n26/PRD_124229_4290crx.aspx

Here's a good place to get them:

http://www.bestpriceaudiovideo.com/jbl-n26awii-all-weather-bookshelf-speakers-pair/
 
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