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In-wall speakers recommendations

I'm going to built a second, strictly HT system, based on the in-wall speakers, that will reside in my 2-CH dedicated room.
My 2-Ch system is all- tube, and I feel bad using it for watching movies and playing video games.
I would like to avoid expensive alternatives, since the movies and games SQ is not nearly as important to me, as the music reproduction.
So far, I was looking at Definitive Tech. in-wall speakers and subs.
I'm aware of the possible negative consequences of having another set of speakers aside from the main 2-CH speakers in the room, and I'm hoping, that with relatively small in-wall speakers and having them powered all the time, will have minimal negative impact.
I even considered small, movable acoustic panels, that will cover in-walls during 2-CH listening session.
Are there any other similarly- priced in-wall speakers, that I should look at?
Any comments regarding specific brands, and the whole idea of having two separate system in the same room are welcome.
maril555
ecruz
402 posts
 
I have Polk in-walls that are pretty darn good, I think I paid about $150/pair. But if I were buying right now, I'd buy the Parasound in-walls that Audio Advisor has on sale for $89.

FYI, no affiliation with Audio Advisor.
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vernneal
438 posts
 
I like the Thiel in walls but they are very pricey and need POWER. I think you are on the right trck for bang for the buck. I had some Polks and was very unsatisfied
lezdam
31 posts
 
You did not mention a price point. TRY JAMES LOUDSPEAKERS AND Are B H , various price points with each . James spelializes in home theater ,Rbh, has free standing and in walls. Both offer better than average performance.
maril555 OP
619 posts
 
Thanks,
I also hear good things about Triad in-walls, there are somewhat more expensive, even their cheapest ones, than Def Tech.
My budget for 5 speakers, two subs and sub. amp is about $3K.
lezdam
31 posts
 
James emb 1000 can be found on Agon for about 600. These are self poweredThe ideal is to use 3 speakers with the same driver complementSpend more on these for sure . You can save with the rear speakers , they are more there for fill and effects ( a door opening on the left) per se .speakers with a back box, especially for the front three is generally preferred. Otherwise you are using whatever size wall cavity as your enclosure, for some speakers this works , results are much more of a crap shoot.
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