Posted: 3/20/2007 4:54:12 AM EDT
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I am finishing my basement and have an area 13' x 25' that I would like to turn into a home theater. I do not have the cash right now to purchase a projector but plan on doing just that within the next 24 months. I want to put the wiring in place before I hang drywall to facilitate this. I'd also like to get a 'Home Theater in a Box', but with speakers that mount in the walls. I have not been able to find such a setup. Are they available? If they are not available, where is a good place to get a 5 speaker in-wall setup? Thanks in advance. |
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They aren't available as far as I know. However, I wouldnt recommend going the HTIAB route anyway. They are all junk and come with a very mediocre reciever. I understand your budget might be a limiting factor but it is better to do it right the first time around especially if you are going through all of the effort in doing it yourself. You already limiting yourself with inwall speakers. First, what is your budget and when is your schedule of getting this done? I recommend going with the best you can afford and then some. By that I mean take a few extra months to save than you would want to so that you can get better equipment. It will be worth it and you will appreciate it when you still enjoy your setup years from now. You mention you want inwall speakers. What about the sub? Will you be using one and are you ok with not having it in the wall? |
I like the idea of in-wall speakers for the fact that the install is a cleaner look. The budget is pretty organic at this point. I want to get the drywall hung and finished before Spring, otherwise it is likely to be late Fall before I get back into the basement to get any work done. I haven't given the idea of a sub-woofer much thought. I was thinking 5 channels, mid, left and right front, left and right rear. Can a sub get mounted anywhere? |
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I have seen some subs mounted in attics and vented into the room but I have no practical input on doing this. Also, it was with the DIY crowd in home audio done with raw drivers and not a complete store bought sub. Unless you are willing to take the time to learn DIY audio I wouldn't really think about trying this. The nice thing about subwoofers is they are omnidirectional. This means you do not have to have them playing on axis with your ears. You can have it behind you, in front of you, or on the side of you. You can also hide it behind something to make it out of sight. The ideal position would be in front of you because you will get some resonances that are not omnidirectional but unless you are an audio junkie this isn't something that will bother you. Budget is important here. Without establishing a budget its impossible to really give you suggestions. Check out Parts Express. I am not too familiar with inwall speakers but Dayton is a great budget performance brand. Of all of the inwall speakers listed there they are also the only ones I have read a review on. The audiophile that I saw recommend them has good taste without being an eliteist so if they can please him they should please a casual listener. The only ones on that page that I can say to be cautious of is the Goldwood brand. Goldwood makes budget speakers that have never gotten the attention from any audiophiles for anything other than having rock bottom prices. |
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You can buy In Wall speakers, but 1.) They tend to suck compared to regular speakers. 2.) If you want in walll speakers that don't suck, you need to spend more money than a decent out of wall speaker would cost. 3.) If something happens or you need to replace the speaker, getting one that matched up will be difficult. I highly recommend you staying away from in wall speakers. You will not enjoy them as much as regular speakers. |