Invisible home theater in-wall speakers

[Phil Taylor]

I have a client who is looking at the "invisible" speakers from Stealth Acoustics and Sound Advance for his new construction home theater and throughout his house as well. Just wondering if anybody has heard them (or of them)? I can't find any reviews other than their own on their sites. They claim excellent fidelity but it seems that would be hard to achieve since they get painted over after installation. Any input folks?

 

[Alex2507]

Based on the word 'invisible' alone I am willing to say that these things probably suck. I also think that any claims that are made by the manufacturer fall right into the unsubstantiated catagory.

Sorry, I just felt like lashing out.

Edit: And when a person buys into the marketing BS it seems that end up being very happy with their turd of choice.

 

[Phil Taylor]

I'm figuring the manufacturers statements are hype but the Stealth Acoustics model received a CEDIA 2006 Best New Product award. So seems like somebody may have some feedback as to their performance (since that was two years ago) but I've searched for reviews here and at AVS and Googled them to no avail...

I've also found another "invisible" unit called SolidDrive - anyone heard them (or of them) either?

edit - "upon further review" I did find this from Audioholics in '05 --
http://www.audioholics.com/news/trade-show-coverage/2005-cedia-expo/stealth-acoustics-f8-invisible-speaker

 

[bandphan]

Id have to say that the product would be of good performance but not stellar. Products like this are designed to appeal estheticly, while providing a good HT experience. I wouldnt think that critical listening would be their strong suit. I sent an email to their FL rep to see who he has carrying the line, if i hear anything ill report back.

 

[jcPanny]

In-wall and in-ceiling speakers

There are several well established companies building high end in-wall and in-ceiling speakers including Speakercraft, Niles, Sonance, and Triad. Have your friend check out and audition some of the options from these companies.