You should invest in good speakers if you value sound quality in your home theater. Installing in-ceiling speakers can save you floor space and avoid having to hide cables – if you're willing to go to the extra trouble of installing them.

The Polk Audio RC80i are made of moisture-resistant, durable material and can be used indoors, in a sauna or on a porch (although they are not suitable for outdoor use). We chose them as our top pick because they offer advantages in terms of design and sound quality, but they are much less expensive than more expensive speakers.

Our product tester Erika found the RC80i to have exceptional sound, comparable to speakers twice their price. They produce a warm, room-filling sound, and are adjustable on a 15-degree swivel mount, so it’s easy to direct the sound exactly where you want it. Their white color helps them blend in, making them barely noticeable against a white ceiling, but you can paint the grilles to match your ceiling if it’s a different color (although the grilles are not magnetic). They also come as a pair.

Channels: L & R | Bluetooth: No | Physical Connection: Spring Clamps | Paintable/Magnetic Grilles: Paintable | Waterproof: Moisture Resistant