In wall Speakers

[charlie12]

I recently built a 15x30 addition with cathedral ceilings. I pre-wired for front l-r-c speakers as well as 4 rear speaker locations. I am now on a tight budget and need advice on what speakers I should put in these locations for the best sound. It will be generally used for home theatre and satellite radio. I need in wall speaker choices--everyone keeps telling me to buy the phoenix gold speakers based on the price. Will I get good reproduction with these speakers? Any recommendations will be greatly appreciated.

Also, hello to everyone in the network I am a virgin to your network!!

Cheers

 

[zumbo]

Can I have a look inside your wallet?

 

[ParadigmDawg]

What Zumbo is saying is...we need to know a budget to pick your best options. If you can afford SpeakerCraft in-walls then your search is over; if not we can give you a few options based on how much you have to spend.

 

[jcPanny]

Phoenix Gold

I did a write up on the Phoenix Gold speakers I used for my distributed audio system. They are great for background music or an entry level HT but are not in the same class as speakercraft and other inwalls costing $200+/pair. However, they should sound better than Bose or an HTIB/satellite speaker system.

http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34083&highlight=Phoenix+Gold

Good deals on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Phoenix-Gold-6-5-inch-Ceiling-Speakers/dp/B0006FK3Y2/ref=sr_1_1/002-3578771-7732821?ie=UTF8&m=A2CN1URH4P01KB&s=generic&qid=1192546821&sr=1-1

 

[charlie12]

Approx. $600

 

[m_vanmeter]

I have been pleased with the performance of these in-wall speakers.

Dayton KS830W Kevlar 8" 3-Way in-wall speakers from partsexpress dot com

they sound very good in my 5.1 "bedroom" setup

 

[AVRat]

You can get a JBL setup for about $610.
L/R/Surrounds - http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=3652363
Center - http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4095855

 

[gmichael]

I would go with something like these: http://www.axiomaudio.com/wallspeakers.html

 

[mazersteven]

Approx. $600

http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/products/hidden/inwall/

 

[jinjuku]

I have been pleased with the performance of these in-wall speakers.

Dayton KS830W Kevlar 8" 3-Way in-wall speakers from partsexpress dot com

they sound very good in my 5.1 "bedroom" setup

I have installed the Dayton in-walls also. Very good for the money. Especially if you are doing mostly HT. I really don't care for audio through almost any in-wall.

 

[annunaki]

You want to spend $600 for a complete inwall 7.1 system, correct? Will you be using a subwoofer, I hope?

I would look into NXG speakers, specifically their pro series. I have used them in a number of installations with great results. They are one of the best bang for the buck in-wall speakers I have used. http://www.nxgtech.com/pro.htm