in-wall and in-ceiling speakers

In-Wall and In-Ceiling Speakers  
When I say the word speaker, what comes to mind? Big boxes sitting on the floor that make a great place to put a lamp? Smaller boxes on bookshelves collecting dust?

Like many of us, you’ve probably spent a great deal of time and resources making your home look good. You hired a designer. You carefully chose the right furniture, the proper fabrics, and the best wall colors. Every architectural detail contributes to create a beautiful, cohesive design for you, your family, and friends to enjoy.

Now it’s time to add the home entertainment system. The flat-panel TV looks like a painting on the wall, so it blends in just fine. But what about the speakers? They’re another story. Big speakers are simply out of the question. They will ruin the aesthetics that you worked so hard to achieve.

An elegant solution  
You can have your cake and eat it too. In-wall and in-ceiling speakers, also known as architectural speakers, are installed directly into walls and ceilings. When installed and painted to match the wall color, they blend in unobtrusively with the room’s décor.

But are they any good?
The good ones are very good indeed. The technologies found in good quality architectural speakers are now as good as the best conventional box speakers. But like most products, there are substandard in-wall and in-ceiling speakers out there. So make sure you buy from a reputable dealer like Sound Advice where they recommend and install the best brands.

What’s the difference between an in-wall and in-ceiling speaker?
The most obvious difference is the shape. Most in-wall speakers have a rectangular shape, while in-ceiling speakers are usually round. A feature you might want to consider that is only found on some in-ceiling speakers is a pivoting speaker mechanism. For the best possible sound, an in-ceiling speaker should be positioned over the listening area. But often this is not possible. With a pivoting speaker, the ceiling-mount speaker can be installed away from the listening area, and then “aimed” back in towards the listeners.

Can I use architectural speakers for home theater?
You bet. And some of them rival the best conventional speakers. But you should look for makes that offer specific versions for the front and rear surround effects speakers. That optimizes them for the home theater application.

One more 
For music, architecturally speakers are normally installed in stereo pairs: a left and a right speaker. But sometimes a room is just too small for two speakers. So in foyers, bathrooms, hallways and even small kitchens, we recommend stereo input speakers— a single speaker that reproduces a satisfying stereo effect.

Contact us today
The best way to choose architectural speakers is to have professional guidance. Call us or click for your Free In-Home Consultation. A Sound Advice expert will meet with you, ask questions, do a survey, and then come up with a plan for a great-sounding speaker system that blends beautifully with your décor. We guarantee that you’ll love it, and so will your designer.