What in-wall speakers should I get?

Question

BACKGROUND: I'm a newcomer to surround sound, in process and replacing old crt tv and doing some in-wall wiring

MY GOAL: above-average in-wall speakers and audio receiver

Which speakers should I use for front, rear, center, etc.? I looked at the "surround sound in a box" deals but they don't come with in-wall type of speakers, so I don't know where to begin.

Answer 1

You could easily spend several thousand dollars on in-wall speakers if you wanted to.

This site is a good guide for wall & ceiling speakers.
http://www.in-wall-speakers.com
It even has a guide for installing your speakers.

In-wall speaker sold at J & R.
http://www.jr.com/JRSectionView.process?Section=172

In-wall speaker sold at Crutchfield.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-trL7qBMeP66/cgi-bin/prodgroup.asp?g=12600&cm_re_o=kwufEzM*l5Tvv999*5Tvnxii

I personally think the best sounding in-wall speakers I've heard are JBL. But everybody's taste in what sounds good is different. It's best to listen for yourself & buy the speakers you think sound best.


JBL HTI8 2-Way, 8" In-Wall Loudspeakers $600 a pair
http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product_Id=3652367&JRSource=linkshare.datafeed.JBL+HTI8

JBL HTI-55 in-wall center channel speaker $350
http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product_Id=4095855&JRSource=linkshare.datafeed.JBL+HTI55

JBL HTI-88 Dual 8" In-Wall Passive Subwoofer $500
http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product_Id=4095857&JRSource=linkshare.datafeed.JBL+HTI88
JBL Back Box for HTI88 in-wall sub $230
http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product_Id=4095979&JRSource=linkshare.datafeed.JBL+HTI88BBOX

Excluding expensive audiophile equipment, Yamaha has the best surround sound receivers on the market. Denon & Onkyo are also good. Sony has the worst surround sound receivers in their price range.

Yamaha RX-V2700 $1,600
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-FIVC40hKeDS/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=10420&I=022RXV2700
140 watts x 7 into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.04% THD

Yamaha RX-V459 $270
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-FIVC40hKeDS/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=10420&I=022RXV459
90 watts x 6 into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.06% THD


If you're looking for a floor standing sub instead of an in-wall sub, this JBL is a pretty good sounding powered sub.

JBL HTPS400 1000 Watt, 12" (300mm), THX®-Powered Subwoofer $1,500
http://azaudio.org/jbl_htps_400blk.html
Amplifier Power (RMS) 1 kilowatt
Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m) 91dB

Answer 2

start with an good receiver like onkyo ..then go with the infinity..or the Polk RC80i . the round speakers have a fuller sound than the square two way speakers(Tc)the 80i run about $250 bucks a pair at Fry's electronics, then for the center channel and woofer..go directly from the receiver if possible....your center channel in the 5.1 decode has all the voice in it, so ideally it should be right below or above the t.v. and the woofer can be any corner of the room..most prefer the front far left or right corner

Answer 3

In-wall speakers will NEVER sound as good as the traditional "box" speakers we all know and love...But if you want to HIDE your home theater, there are some things you can do to make sure you get the most sound for your money.

Unfortunately, aesthetics will ALWAYS be the enemy of good sound quality...But here are some tips for finding the perfect in-wall speaker for YOU...Click this link: http://www.whydoesmyhometheatersuck.com/shopping.html

Answer 4

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Answer 5

SPEAKER CRAFT ARE THE BEST FOR IN WALL AND IN CEILING

Answer 6

Look for your local Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) dealer, and look no further.