ULTRA COOL If you think it's hard to believe an in-ceiling speaker could sound top-notch, THX would like a word with you. Polk's RTS100 is the first in-ceiling model to earn THX Ultra2 status, thanks in part to its driver array. Mounted in a special baffle, the two midrange cones and tweeter guide sound so it "hovers" in front of the listener — rather than coming from on high.

UNSEEN AND HEARD The RTS100 demands a sizable hole in your ceiling (about a foot in diameter), but the included grilles (perforated metal and cloth) will ensure it doesn't get noticed for the wrong reasons. $2,400 a pair.
polkaudio.com, 800-377-7655

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