In wall (sigh...)

[tmurnin]

I'm helping a friend out with his new basement ht setup. He is committed to in-wall speakers for his fronts (I tried but couldn't talk him out of it). Any suggestions for quality in-wall speakers? Or is he better off just buying the standard Infinti speakers at BBuy and sinking more money into the best sub he can find?

thanks!

 

[shadyJ]

There are some in-walls that look like they might not be so bad, but they are pricey. Triad, Klipsch THX, Atlantic Technology. If he isn't out to spend $500 per speaker, maybe some Hsu HIW in wall speaker might not be all bad. Infinity in walls probably aren't terrible either.

 

[ImcLoud]

I like the jamo built ins for HT. A friend of mine wante dbuilt ins he ended up going with a small bookshelf and some custom shelfs, worksed out well.. There are better options out there for less money and labor..

 

[crossedover]

Look at Triad, monitor audio, Niles, Martin Logan, Artisan etc. There are several good solutions for in wall.

 

[zieglj01]

This is the time to take advantage of the Boston VSi close-out sale prices.
Boston higher-end is good.
BOSTON ACOUSTICS VSI 585 2-Way 8-Inch In-Wall Speaker Each | Accessories4less

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BOSTON ACOUSTICS VSI 555W2 2-Way Dual 5 1/2" In-Wall LCR Speaker | Accessories4less

http://www.accessories4less.com/index.php?page=search&search_query=bosvsi&x=0&y=0

 

[rnatalli]

I generally prefer sealed inwalls. Monitor Audio, Speakercraft, and Axiom offer some sealed models for folks on budget.

 

[tmurnin]

Believe me, I've tried talking him into bookshelves. Even tried some on-wall options, but he's locked in. I'll take a look at some of the ones you mentioned - esp the sealed versions. Thanks.

 

[Hookedonc4]

James Loudspeaker - Products - Speakers - In Wall

 

[Reorx]

What is your friends budget? how big is his room? I listened to 6 or 7 in wall speakers, and got hooked on the RBH sound. I am currently saving for 3x 6100 R...but they retail for $3k/each, found for $2k online. They also have cheaper models. RBH Signature Reference In-wall Speakers I have some big rooms (4500, and 8000 ft^3), so need a little more speaker to fill it properly. It's at least worth listening to.