Home Audio System - In-ceiling speakers
gwatkins -- Sun, 07/29/2007 - 14:07
Hello,
I am setting up a new home theatre and home audio system.
For the home theatre system, I am going with a Panasonic 50” 1080P plasma.
To go with this, I am using a Martin Logan sound system - 2 front speaker Vistas, 2 Tickets for in-ceiling rear, a Cinema for the center speaker, and a Depth Subwoofer.
I am using a NuVo home audio system to take the sound to other parts of the house – upstairs and downstairs.
I am looking to use in-ceiling stereo speakers (less expensive than the Martin Logans) for other parts of the house.
I have had two brands recommended by my local AV supplier. Would you recommend Polk or Pro Solutions for this?
I have been waiting a long time to put this system together, and any input is appreciated!
Thanks!!
The audio and video equipment looks good. However, you should consider matching your speakers. It is a good idea to have the in-wall speakers or in-ceiling speakers matched for the sake of performance, etc.
Read this article it will help you very much:
In-Wall Speakers
Also, give Contractor's A/V.com a call as they are the true experts of in-wall and in-ceiling speakers. You can get all of your options explained to you. They are on the west coast, so remember to call in the afternoon if you are on CST or east coast time.
--The AV Technology Guy
Contractor's A/V.com
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http//www.contractorsav.com
I use Thiel power points for rears...they are quite good and highly recommended.
In-wall and on-wall speakers are an elegant ergonomic solution if you can't use more conventional designs.
The Thiels are easily among the best of their class.
That being said, must you use them? If you can avoid in-wall and on-wall speakers you have far greater flexibility in speaker choices.
At any given price point you will find small box speakers that will outperform their in-wall counterparts, especially in terms of dynamic capabilities.
You can find in-wall speakers that will deliver decent sound quality, but you will have to pay substantially more for that sound quality than you would for a self-enclosed speaker with similar sonics. In other words, you WILL pay for the "convenience" of well-designed in-wall speakers.
Steven Stone
Contributor to The Absolute Sound, EnjoytheMusic.com, Vintage Guitar Magazine, and other fine publications
I just re-read your post.
If you really want to match your Martin Logan fronts you have no choice but to get Martin Logan rear channel speakers. They make several smaller models specifically designed for on-wall use.
Frankly, no dynamic driver speaker is going to integrate as well with your front speakers as Martin Logan's own surround designs. You will notice a difference, especially on well-recorded sound-tracks.
Steven Stone
Contributor to The Absolute Sound, EnjoytheMusic.com, Vintage Guitar Magazine, and other fine publications
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