ryanosaur
Audioholic Overlord
Right?! And Billy’s in the middle of the Arctic circle, so he can’t go out either.That's not possible
Ever since this forum made me an audioholic I never get out of my movie room.
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William Lemmerhirt
Audioholic Overlord
That’s right brother. Self imposed lockdown until may. Or June…Right?! And Billy’s in the middle of the Arctic circle, so he can’t go out either.
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moonboots
Enthusiast
Got a second look and quite positive now that it's this speaker. Any opinions?
Definitive Technology
UIW RLS III Reference In-Wall Reference Line Source Speaker
https://www.definitivetechnology.com/en-us/product/in-wall-speakers/uiwrlsiii
Bass extension to 24 Hz seems like a fantasy.
Definitive Technology
UIW RLS III Reference In-Wall Reference Line Source Speaker
https://www.definitivetechnology.com/en-us/product/in-wall-speakers/uiwrlsiii
Bass extension to 24 Hz seems like a fantasy.
TLS Guy
Audioholic Jedi
I have a very low opinion of def.Tech gear. The spec. of that speaker says 24 Hz to 30,000 Hz, but you don't know that it isn't 100 db. down at 24 Hz. So the FR spec. is totally meaningless and therefore useless. That is a company that should be avoided at all costs.
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moonboots
Enthusiast
UPDATE: Not longer after hearing these speakers, I decided they were not very good. The two ceiling speakers as fine as surround, but these did not cut it as fronts, so I have them removed and sold them.
So now I am still hunting for the ideal replacement.
Should I just get better in-walls, or drywall the holes and get a passive soundbar?
Decent in-walls seem to break the bank for me (over $2k/pair) so here are some passive soundbars I'm considering.
So now I am still hunting for the ideal replacement.
Should I just get better in-walls, or drywall the holes and get a passive soundbar?
Decent in-walls seem to break the bank for me (over $2k/pair) so here are some passive soundbars I'm considering.
| Atlantic Technology FS5 | Klipsch Heritage Theater Bar | Monitor Audio SB-3 | GoldenEar SuperCinema® 3D Array® X | ELAC Muro MSB41S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,111.00 USD | $2,699.00 | $1,270.00 | $1,295.00 | $999.98 |
| Tweeter | 0.75" (3) | 0.75” Tractrix Horn (3) | 1” Dome (3) | Folded Ribbon (3) | 1” Soft-Dome (3) |
| Woofer | 4.5” (6) | 4” Cerametallic™ Cone | 4” Cone (4) | 4.5” Cone (6) | 4” Aluminum Cone |
| Power Handling | 10–140 Watts RMS | 100 watts RMS (per channel) | 120 watts RMS | 20-250 watts | 80 Watts |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 92 dB | 88 dB | 91 dB | 86db @ 2.83 v/1m |
| Impedance | 6 ohms | 8 ohms | 8 ohms | 8 ohms | 6 Ohms |
| Enclosure | Sealed | Passive Radiator | Sealed | Passive Radiator | |
| Frequency Response | 80Hz – 20kHz ±3dB | 95-20k Hz | 80-30k Hz | 80-35K Hz | 75-35k Hz |
| Mounting Bracket Included | Yes | Optional | No | Yes | |
| Dimensions (inches) | 50" x 6 1/16 x 3" | 6-1/4H x 49-9/16W x 4D | 5-13/16H x 51-1/2W x 3-7/8D | 4-13/16H x 49-1/8W x 2-7/8D | 6H x 50-1/4W x 3-1/2D |
| Weight | 18 lbs | 26 lbs | 20 lbs | 17 lbs | 26.23 lbs |
| Parts Warranty | 5 Years | Lifetime | 5 Years | 3 Years | |
| Labour Warranty | 5 Years | Lifetime | 5 Years | 3 Years |
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Danzilla31
Audioholic Spartan
How are decent in walls going to brrsk the bank give me one sec and I'll shoot you a couple links of some that will smash those sound bars for 2k or under
P. S. What is the max budget that you want to spend? Helps me know what budget I should search for
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Danzilla31
Audioholic Spartan
I would get in walls before I'd ever go with any sound bar please tell me your budget what your willing to spend and I'll send you some good in wall speakers
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Danzilla31
Audioholic Spartan
The Klipsch bar was $2600 so I'll go with anything around that price and lower
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moonboots
Enthusiast
Sure, that's a start! The room is a challenge, Open concept ground floor. 55" on an 8 foot wall with a damned gas fireplace on the left.
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moonboots
Enthusiast
I should add that the maximum cavity space between studs is 34” high × 9.125” width × 3.5” deep
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Danzilla31
Audioholic Spartan
Okay one sec do you happen to have a Pic of the entire room? Is that the only spot you can set up gear in that room. That's a very difficult spot for any in wall speaker to sound good especially with that heater to your left. Phantom center imaging would be a nightmare
For 2600 max budget I would rather go with floor standers and a center channel in that spot are you open to this? If not I'll be back in about an hour with some options for in wall speakers but if that's the only workable location I'd recommend some good towers and a good center channel instead for 2600 you can get some great deals
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Danzilla31
Audioholic Spartan
I need an hour because I need to walk the dog
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moonboots
Enthusiast
Floorstanders couldn't be easier as that's what I have now
… but trying to improve the WAF a bit… also these only sound great when brought forward to the carpet. So a bit awkard. Plus I sold the center.
… but trying to improve the WAF a bit… also these only sound great when brought forward to the carpet. So a bit awkard. Plus I sold the center.
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moonboots
Enthusiast
No rush at all! Enjoy the day!I need an hour because I need to walk the dog
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Danzilla31
Audioholic Spartan
It's a lovely placeFloorstanders couldn't be easier as that's what I have now
… but trying to improve the WAF a bit… also these only sound great when brought forward to the carpet. So a bit awkard. Plus I sold the center. View attachment 68097
View attachment 68098
Is this the living room? It looks more like the dining room from the floor plans?
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Danzilla31
Audioholic Spartan
I'm not surprised they only sounded good out to the carpet those corners on the left with the heater then open to the right but then on the right side all those reflections from that pantry area with the glass on the fridges and wine rack and then that marble top would be an acoustic challenge on your first reflections how far back are you sitting by the way in that picture with those speakersFloorstanders couldn't be easier as that's what I have now
… but trying to improve the WAF a bit… also these only sound great when brought forward to the carpet. So a bit awkard. Plus I sold the center. View attachment 68097
View attachment 68098
Can you also give me a Pic of the back of the room? Sorry need to see the whole room to get some ideas
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Danzilla31
Audioholic Spartan
Ok so first thoughts
If we go with in walls you will need to purchase a center channel honestly you'd need a center channel with towers those speakers are too close together to do good imaging you'll need a center to help with this and to help with output as it looks like your sitting a good distance back
How's your sub situation because at those distances your going to need a sub minimum to route the lfe to take the burden of any speakers carrying the full range your just sitting to far back for that
When you said 34 inches high on your studs is their a reason for that is their a stud running crosswise that limits your height?
Because your going to need some pretty potent in wall speakers to be able to give you good spl at your seated position if your sitting that far back
If we go with in walls you will need to purchase a center channel honestly you'd need a center channel with towers those speakers are too close together to do good imaging you'll need a center to help with this and to help with output as it looks like your sitting a good distance back
How's your sub situation because at those distances your going to need a sub minimum to route the lfe to take the burden of any speakers carrying the full range your just sitting to far back for that
When you said 34 inches high on your studs is their a reason for that is their a stud running crosswise that limits your height?
Because your going to need some pretty potent in wall speakers to be able to give you good spl at your seated position if your sitting that far back
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Danzilla31
Audioholic Spartan
Is their anyway to rearrange the setup? Or does WAF dictate you need to have it setup in that corner specifically
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Danzilla31
Audioholic Spartan
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Danzilla31
Audioholic Spartan
The second ones the THX 465IW's are my top pick they are on sale just $1200 a pair plenty of left over coin for subs and a center channel
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