Advice: smallest, flatest, white speaker for use as "presence" channel

[luiz gutierrez]

Simple question:

What is the smallest, flatest, white speakers suitable for use as "presence" (Yamaha receiver) channels with Paradigm Monitor system?

Most obvious answer would seem to be: surprise! Paradigm, for timbre matching. But the smallest Paradigm is too big to pass the WAF factor.

So, is there a smaller choice which would still work with the Paradigms?

Thanks.
Luiz

 

[jaxvon]

Have you experimented with the presence channels yet? You might like the 7.1 sound with the rear surrounds better than the presence. Also, how are these going to be mounted/placed?

 

[Snap]

I am not sure that they would match your main speakers, but for P. Chan it might not be a problem.

The smallest NON-Bose speakers that I am aware of are some Round Speakers made by B.I.C. I think that is who makes them. I will check to find the link/Edit the post.

 

[jaxvon]

You must be thinking of Anthony Gallo or Orb Audio stuff. They're cute, small, and round.

If you're up for some fun construction, you could always do in-walls. That way they won't show at all (well, aside from the grilles).

 

[jcPanny]

Presence channel options

I recommend that your try out the presence channels with an old pair of bookshelf speakers to see if you like the effect and if you prefer it over a 7.1 setup.

For small unobtrusive speakers, you might consider a set of in-wall ceiling type speakers. These normally come in white and can be painted to match your wall.

If your only option is small "bose-type" satellite speakers than don't even bother.

 

[aspaceintime]

I bought a close out set of velodynes for 150. Model CHT5WV. They have another close out special...For the money they have done me well. I am looking for something much better but they got me up and running for a nice price.
http://www.velodyne.com/velodyne/products/ob_product_detail.aspx?ID=CHTFRSWV&sid=313m717u

 

[Sheep]

you could try Velodyne Deco sats. You could paint them..... but I would just try to hide them with stuff, or a plant.


The Sheep

 

[Xsound]

Wharfedale has a speaker that may interest you...

check out this link:

www.wharfedale.co.uk/range.php?range_id=12

I believe that AV man is a wharfedale dealer and could probably give you info on these speakers and whether they are available near you. Looks like interesting technology.

 

[luiz gutierrez]

"Presence" speakers

Thanks for all the leads. I guess the first place to start is to see whether I even like the use of presence speakers in my acoustical space. I have an old pair of Dana I's I could try that might work with the use of the Yamaha's YPAO (sounds like John Madden doing a voice-over for a kung-fu movie...YPAO, he let his fists of fury fly...YPAO, YPAO...).

The Wharfedale flat panels sound intriguing, but there's not much info on their website. I used to love Whafedale speakers, but that was a LONG time ago (with a Fisher tubed receiver, listening to San Francisco's KFOG). However, I'm guessing the "British sound" might mate well with the Paradigms.

Merci,
Luiz

 

[Eric Apple]

Gekko

I have some Gekkos. They sound really good for the size, and look like art work.

Here's a link to a dealer selling just art for the grill covers:

http://www.artgekko.com/index.html

They might have closed up shop, I didn't see a link on goolgle to a current mfg. website.

 

[luiz gutierrez]

Speakers as artwork..WOW

Speakers disguised as artwork....wow, what a concept. I thought you were pulling my leg, so I went to the site, and there it was!

Talk about complicating the WAF factor; now I also have to consider if they would fit in with the existing artwork on the walls.

Matching the "timbre" of artwork in a home theater system...whoda thunk it.

This IS an interesting forum!
Thanks, Luiz

 

[jaxvon]

Don't forget about ArtCoustic...

www.artcoustic.com