Are there any good on wall speakers?

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AsSiMiLaTeD
AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,722
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Title says it all, are there any on wall speakers that sound great? I don’t mean good enough to be passable for home theater, I mean truly great sounding speakers even for music.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
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    What is an on wall speaker?
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,020
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    I believe the mythos from definitive would qualify for on wall
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • tratliff
    tratliff Posts: 1,662
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    When I was at Axpona Focal was demoing a pair that looked impressive but I didn’t spend any time with them.
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,053
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    I recall Usher having a pair that was pretty good. Probably not as good as what you’re looking for though, as I wouldn’t say they were fantastic.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,871
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    I think KEF has some.
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 7,973
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    I think they are out of production, but totem had some on wall called the Tribe - there is a pair on eBay now. I’ve never heard them but they look VERY intriguing.

    I feel like the best research goes into in-wall speakers - there are lots of high end options available…
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  • Emlyn
    Emlyn Posts: 4,369
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    The Polk Reserve R350 is intended to fill that niche as a wall mounted speaker than can be used for left, center, right. Mcintosh also has an LCR model for much more money. Others likely do as well, but I haven't bothered to look.

    The problem I see is the form dictates the performance. People who buy LCR speakers usually want them with cabinets that aren't deep so they don't stick out away from the wall much. This is why a model won't sound truly great but merely good enough for the purpose.
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 7,973
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    Emlyn wrote: »
    .The problem I see is the form dictates the performance. People who buy LCR speakers usually want them with cabinets that aren't deep so they don't stick out away from the wall much. This is why a model won't sound truly great but merely good enough for the purpose.

    That’s also why I think there are more high performance in walls, because the infinite baffle configuration makes better sound possible…
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es; Squeezebox Touch with Bolder Power Supply
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1    Cambridge Azur 551r; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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