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Speaker Suitable for Baby/Children - Wall Mount

I have a baby that is just crawling and about to walk and another one on the way (an unexpected blessing!!!). I am in the process of selling all my equipment and build a simple system. My preference is to get the speakers out of arms reach, i.e. wall mount.

I like the Magnepan MMGW but these speakers do not cover the full Frequency Range (only goes from 100-16kHz) and therefore requiring a flooring standing subwoofer - this will not work. The MC1 seems like a better option. The addition of the CC3 and another pair MC1 would be a good HT option. The initial 2-channel setup would be driven by a NAD C320BEE integrated amp (would convert to NAD T743 or higher if we decide to go with HT later).

Simply put:
1 - What "kid friendly" speakers have worked out well for you and what have you used to drive it?
2 - If you have any experience or thoughts on the Magnepan MMGW, MMGC, MC1, or CC3 then I would love to hear it. How would you drive these speakers? Would the NAD C320BEE work out?

I am trying to build a system with consideration for safety (to both baby and equipment), economics, and sound quality. I have always had the bad "upgrade itch" but this system will have to say for a long time. We do not listen to music very load so do not need a lot of power or bass. We mainly listen to classical, classic rock, and some jazz.

This system would be for our family room which has vaulted ceilings and approx. 30ft x 45ft (not sure - will have to measure).

Thanks for your time and thoughts.
pvs1172
tobias
1,534 posts
 
Oz, that's a great idea. Only a few companies have tried it but they seem to do OK.

I have a unique concept myself, though, and I think it goes one better. It's an audiophile door that comes with a listening room attached. You saw it here first, remember ;o)
aroc
760 posts
 
I think the child's parent's bedroom would be sufficiently "off limits" and toddler safe. I know my mom's room was when I was growing up. I would put the stereo in there and "maybe" build an "in wall" or "on wall" HT multi-purpose system in the family room. That's what I would do, at least. And of course if you could dedicate another room for the task , so much the better.
jeffjarvis
257 posts
 
B&W makes a wall mounted version of the N805.
Worth considering.
douglikesaudio
118 posts
 
Had same dilemma. I didn't end up with wall mounts; instead I opted for Martin Logans. As a speaker, the mls are pretty kid proof. Kiddos can do nearly anything to it--"short" of sticking a metallic object into the front--and little harm will come to the speaker.

As for electronics and rack, I went the other way: an open rack with exposed tubes. Hey, they've gotta learn somehow!

(I kid; to an extent...)
jeffjarvis
257 posts
 
A wall mounted SCM (Nautilus805) is on ebay right now in the Signature finish.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=14996&item=5746685631&rd=1
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