Klipsch CS-16-C II Sky Hook (In-Ceiling, In-Wall Speakers)

Bringing Klipsch sound into a ceiling without weighing down the budget is the niche of the Custom series. The CS-16-C II is its 6.5-inch in-ceiling model. Its polymer woofer and 25 mm polymer dome tweeter cover 65 Hz to 20 kHz, while its 91 dB sensitivity makes it easy to drive with any amplifier or receiver.

The real benefit comes during installation. The Sky Hook Cinch system deploys its mounting tabs as soon as the speaker enters the cutout, with preset clamping force that eliminates the risk of overtightening. On an uneven ceiling, a quarter turn on each screw fine-tunes the flush fit. Klipsch claims installation time can be reduced by up to 75%.

The frameless, paintable magnetic steel grille disappears into the ceiling once installed. This speaker is equally suited to multi-room audio, height channels in a home theater system, or stereo listening where floor space is unavailable.