Audiowill -
A speaker system that is directional in the bass might offer a practical solution. Dipoles come to mind, because that's the easiest way to make a directional bass system. A dipole will have a bass null in the plane of the driver, but would project bass forward and backwards. The very low amount of bass energy directed upwards towards the drop ceiling would minimize the ceiling's effect on bass performance.
Speakers with dipole bass systems include full-range planars such as Maggies, Quads, Sound Labs, and Martin Logan CLS's; as well as dynamic dipoles like the Gradient Revolution and the Audio Artistry line. I sell some of these, and I'd be glad to answer questions about any of them.
Best of luck to you!
Duke
A speaker system that is directional in the bass might offer a practical solution. Dipoles come to mind, because that's the easiest way to make a directional bass system. A dipole will have a bass null in the plane of the driver, but would project bass forward and backwards. The very low amount of bass energy directed upwards towards the drop ceiling would minimize the ceiling's effect on bass performance.
Speakers with dipole bass systems include full-range planars such as Maggies, Quads, Sound Labs, and Martin Logan CLS's; as well as dynamic dipoles like the Gradient Revolution and the Audio Artistry line. I sell some of these, and I'd be glad to answer questions about any of them.
Best of luck to you!
Duke