Question 1

Can we Paint these grills?

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Only if they say "paintble" ... and I did not paint them so I don't recall. BTW, I would not buy them again. One stopped working probably due to a small thump from turning on an amp. Upon autopsy, I noted a burned coil, and that, generally, the size of the components inside is as cheap as possible to meet the spec. They were out of warranty, so I had no choice but to trash the pair of them. As a studio owner, I have bought almost 20 thousand dollars worth of Focal speakers in my life ... so I respect the brand, but these in-walls are cheaply built. They sounded ok ... but I just installed a pair of Elac in-walls, and they were beefy, sounded great, and had solid internal components compared to the Focals.

Question 2

Is this just for center speaker?  Can I use a pair as left and right stereo speakers?

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These can be used as left center right or surround use. I bought them as surrounds and I am surprised by how good they are.  I think that they would make great L/R speakers.  Installation vertically was simple, but horizontal in wall placement might require some modification to your wall studs. Check the measurements closely.

Question 3

Would it be viable to build a simple wooden enclosure for these?

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Focal makes a box that can be installed with these so I guess it might have some benefit, but I believe that they are designed to use the wall cavity as a "box."  Mine sound fine as in-walls.  If you were attempting to use these as freestanding then some enclosure is necessary.

Question 4

can these be used in ceiling?

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I wouldn't unless it was a very high ceiling. The issue is that MTM designs have a listening distance assumed in the design, and I am sure it is more than 2 feet ... probably more like 8 or 10. This is because of the interference pattern that the 2 drivers create for each other. Also, they would point straight down, which means the dispersion would make the sound very uneven in the room. There exist ceiling speakers that point 30 degrees sideways, allowing a much larger optimal listening area for a ceiling mounted speaker. I won't help you find those. If Focal makes one, I'd buy it but I don't think they do ... I like their speakers and have owned many different types for my recording studio.

ASIN	B07BS16NGH
Additional Features	home theater
Age Range Description	Adult
Antenna Location	Hallways
Audio Driver Size	5 inches
Audio Driver Type	Dynamic Driver
Audio Output Mode	Stereo
Best Sellers Rank	#258,734 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #454 in Ceiling & In-Wall Speakers
Brand	Focal
Built-In Media	F100IWLCR5
Color	White
Compatible Devices	Desktop, Laptop, Television, Projector
Compatible with Vehicle Type	Car
Connectivity Protocol	aux, RCA, XLR, coaxial, HDMI, USB
Connectivity Technology	Wired
Control Method	Touch
Controller Type	App Control
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (11)
Enclosure Material	Aluminum
Frequency Response	23 KHz
Impedance	8 ohm
Is Waterproof	FALSE
Item Dimensions D x W x H	18.9"D x 4.72"W x 8.66"H
Item Weight	4 pounds
Manufacturer	Focal
Model Name	F100IWLCR5
Model Number	F100IWLCR5
Mounting Type	Wall Mount
Number Of Circuits	1
Number of Audio Channels	2
Number of Items	1
Power Source	Corded Electric
Series Number	100
Speaker Maximum Output Power	100 watts
Speaker Size	5 inches
Subwoofer Connectivity Technology	Wired
Subwoofer Diameter	8 inches
Tweeter Diameter	1 inches
UPC	191561619401
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Warranty Type	Limited
Wireless Technology	Bluetooth
Woofer Diameter	5 inches

Focal F100IWLCR5 in-wall 2-Way D’appolito Loudspeakers

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