In-wall Speakers

[rnatalli]

I need a little help making a decision here. Our new condo wasn't soundproofed correctly so the contractor will be re-doing the entire ceiling and all shared walls using the RSIC-1 clips. My wife and I had the thought of installing in-walls since construction will be happening anyways. We were thinking something like the Mordaunt-Short or RBH in-walls, but I admit I have little experience with in-walls speakers nor how easy they're to install after the fact or during. How involved is this and what are your thoughts?

 

[Wheatenterrier]

Why not run the speaker wire through the walls while they are open. Then wall mount some good bookshelf speakers. In wall speakers don't have a very predictable sound becuase every wall is different.

 

[mazersteven]

In wall speakers don't have a very predictable sound becuase every wall is different.

That is why you purchase in-wall speakers with enclosures.

I'm a fan of the Speakercraft Cinema series.

www.speakercraft.com

 

[rnatalli]

So far I'm considering NHT, PSB, RBH, Tannoy, Mordaunt-Short, and Speakercraft. I know some like the MS offer enclosures. I will likely try and audition some, but as someone pointed out this proves tricky because of wall construction. Anyone have experience with any of these brands for in-walls?

 

[rnatalli]

My other concern is how much in-wall speakers will cause resonating in the wall to which they're attached.

 

[MR_PINK]

I just finished my basement into a dedicated HT room. With 7.1 in wall. I went with Monitor audio in walls for the sides, and monitors for rear in ceiling. Installation is cake assuming you have it pre-wired. They came with a template for installation and they also have built in enclosures. I couldn't be happier with the sound and looks of them.

 

[bandphan]

These http://www.nilesaudio.com/product.php?prodID=IW2650LCR&recordID=In-wall, Enclosed Home Theater Loudspeakers&categoryID=StageFront&catcdID=13&prdcdID=FG01329 come with enclosers, and provide great sound. As mentioned speakercraft also makes excellent inwalls.

 

[rnatalli]

Another possibility I'm considering are the Axiom on-wall speakers.

 

[rnatalli]

Down to Speakercraft, Aperion, NHT, Mordaunt-Short, and RBH. I'm familiar with all but Speakercraft's sound signature. Those of you that have heard them, how do Speakercraft generally sound compared to the other 4 brands I've mentioned?