Hello,
Looking for some opinions on some Higher-End InWalls for my new dedicated Theater. We are purchasing a new home, so I will be building a new dedicated theater in the basement. I just sold my Triad InRoom Gold LCR's and OnWall Silver surrounds, in short they are amazing speakers and I could easily without regret, go and purchase another set of Triad InWall Gold LCR's and Surrounds...the only regret, would be the price tag (MRSP - $2K per LCR, $1600 per surround - OUCH!). I have been doing a lot of research...and I just can't decide. These would mainly be used for the Theater, but I also like to listen to music...that was what I liked about the Triad's good depth and the music sounded great...but the movies were so sharp and clear...it would make you jump out of your seat.
Ok you got, me, I am trying to not spend a small fortune if I don't have to...to get what I had...speakers with great music and movie sound...good depth and color. Here are a few that I have narrowed it down to...give me your opinions, and please be honest - Thanks.
Snell AMC 2000THX In-Wall THX Ultra2 LCR Speaker - $1400 each
Snell AMC 900THX Ultra2 3-way In-Wall Surround Speaker - $769 each
I have read comparisons between these and the Triads, they are fairly close in price...so I may as well go with Triad, plus these are a bit outdated...came out in 2006?
Atlantic Technology IWTS-30 LCR - $1250 each
Atlantic Technology IWTS-30 SR - $1050 pair
Paradigm Reference SA-LCR 3 - $1300 each w/Backbox
Paradigm Reference SA-ADP - $899 each
Definitive Technology UIW RLS II - $799 each
Definitive Technology UIW RSS II - $599 each
Definitive Technology SubAmp 600 - $649 each
Definitive Technology IWSub Reference - $1199 each
Definitive Technology UIW 75 - $399 each
I am kind of leaning towards this entire solution...all the professional reviews I have read say good things. I like the fact that I can build out an entire 7.1 setup. They also have the widest range of any of the LCR's - 20Hz-30kHz, most cut off around 55Hz, but I have never really heard much from DT's line, let alone inwalls.
MK Professional IW150 - $1000 each
MK Professional SS150 - $1399 pair
MK has always been known for their speakers...but from what I hear, with them moving everything to China, bankruptcy, etc...not sure if the quality/sound they were always known for is still there?
B&W CWM7.3 - $1500 each
B&W CWM7.4 - $800 each (for Surrounds or go with DS3's?)
B&W CWM7.5 - $600 each (for Rear Surrounds?)
I have always been and will always be a big B&W fan. I have some of the CMW500's and CMW Cinema6...and they sound great.
Triad InWall Silver/6 LCR - $1100 each
Triad InWall Silver/4 Surround - $800 each
I could always go with the one step down Triad to the silver line...I wonder how these would compare with any of the above items?
I have an Aragon 2007 amp, Rotel RSP-1570, Pioneer Elite PRO-141FD to name the main components. I did leave the subwoofers out for the most part, because this is another discussion all together.
Well those are my thoughts...please feel free to chime in and give me your opinions...thanks again.