That should do the trick. Manual EQ'ing can do better than Anthem, but it takes a lot more investment of money and time.
James, I'd very much value your and/or Gene's opinion on this. I'm torn between a couple of options with RBH, which I know you know well. I've read your review on the bookshelves, and I know Gene has a lot of experience and affinity for this brand.
Quick reference: dedicated theater room, 14x19x13 room, stair-stepped seating, in wall speakers all the way around with 10-year old Jamo 626k4 speakers. Perform well and were about $800 each in 2007. I attached pics of my room if it helps.
First off, I intend to replace my poorly placed center channel with a standalone just under the screen.
Two main concerns: (1) my sidewall distance from the wall and how it would change with these RBH inwall cabinet dimensions and my studs, and (2) the need/benefits of woofer size for a 3,000 cubic foot room.
(1) The L/R speakers are my concern, although perhaps unnecessarily. They're already very close to the side walls because of the wall studs and wood trimming around the screen.
The RBH speakers have a wider cabinet, which would move he drivers probably another 1-2 inches closer to the wall. I know Toole says side reflections are just fine, but is that true with these drivers only 8-10 inches from the wall? My current SQ is actually quite good, but my tweeters are aimable. These RBHs would not be, but have good sound dispersion characteristics apparently.
(2) The brand new RBH SI-831R in-walls (not yet released, but on the website) have three 8-inch woofers each and a different AMT than the SI-760/R speakers, which closely resemble the bookshelves you reviewed. Each model has a matching center channel. I'm interested in the best sound quality, but I don't know that the larger woofers capability would be realized in SQ in a 3,000 square foot room. In fact, don't larger woofers have a somewhat negative impact on center channel SQ? I suspect the SQ will be the same, but I'd just play the larger speakers at a lower output to achieve the same dB.
Your thoughts and time are much appreciated.