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When properly installed together with one or more separate powered subwoofers handling the deepest low frequency bass, the very best in-wall home theater speakers can sound every bit as nice or even better than comparably priced floorstanding towers and bookshelf speakers, without invading room space or requiring you to purchase and mess around with additional speaker stands and/or mounts. In-wall/ceiling speaker systems offer a safer "out of sight, out of mind" surround sound and/or whole house audio solution for households with tiny fingers.
Since in-wall speakers are designed to hide inside the walls, it is much easier job to integrate them into the design of newly constructed dedicated home theater rooms or entire homes, as opposed to retro-fitting existing construction. You should pre-wire and install any rough-in frames prior to drywall application. It can be more difficult to properly install in-wall speakers inside the walls of an existing room or home, but it's far from impossible. The job will likely involve tasks such as cutting, drilling, and fishing speaker cables through tight crawl spaces, floors, walls, and/or ceilings. Keep in mind that the baffle and acoustic coupling provided by the wall/ceiling itself or the enclosure in which speakers are mounted has an effect on audio performance. |
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At the heart of any home theater surround sound audio system is an A/V preamplifier surround sound processor and separate power amplifier or a home theater receiver. A pre/pro and amp pair or A/V receiver is needed to power five to seven speakers; perform HDMI and A/V input switching among connected source components such as Blu-ray Disc players, HD television tuners, video game consoles, etc.; perform the latest digital surround sound decoding and video up-conversion; and output 1080p video via a single HDMI cable to a home theater projector or high definition television.
Because in-wall and in-ceiling speakers and speaker wiring actually become
an integral part of the room/house, they are rarely removed when a house is sold. Therefore, you may want to select and install a perfectly-matched, high-quality speaker system from a top manufacturer. Home entertainment time will be more satisfying, and
purchasing a more popular brand of speaker might pay off when it comes time to market and sell your home. In much the same way that granite countertops, hardwood flooring, and high-quality kitchen appliances make a difference, the brand name of speakers and wiring inside the walls can help your home stand out from other homes, and perhaps even sell more quickly. |
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