Speaker Questions
Speaker dimensions clarification
Philip, That size is the size of the woofer in the set. The dimensions are listed with each description. We list the overall dimensions. The cutout sizes are about 1 1/4" less than the overall listed. Ceiling speakers don`t list the depth as often as ...
Small amp with in-wall speakers
Tim, Nope we don`t. You just need to get a small amp (regular out of wall) and put it somewhere in-between your TV and in-wall speakers. 10-50 watts should be plenty for what you want to do. And no we don`t sell the amps. Shouldn`t be too hard to ...
Dual voice coil speakers and impedance matching volume controls
Rick, It will work fine with impedance matching volume controls. Order either these: http://www.inwallstore.com/ca100slw.html or http://www.inwallstore.com/slvc75dopt.html Name : Rick Garcia} Message : I want to put 4 daul voice speakers Ja Audio ...
A and B Speaker Setup
Kris, Your system will work in either A OR B but probably not both A+B at the same time. Many times a receiver will be wired in "series" type wiring when using A+B. That may or may not work when you`re wiring up volume controls in the manner you ...
Whole house audio speaker ideas
Andrew, Sounds like your wiring design is sound. Read the description for the JA Audio stuff that I`ll recommend below to get an idea of their value. Ceiling speakers: http://www.inwallstore.com/jac6a.html Wall speakers: ...
Good bang for the buck question for in-wall and in-ceiling speakers
Dennis, I think that the JA products we carry are the best bang for the buck stuff. If you're looking for a theater kit take a look here. If just for ceiling type speakers, look at these. As for an installation guide, we`ve got one that OEM Systems ...
Infinite baffle speaker question
Martin, Sure. It's not a problem with the space above with ceiling speakers. They actually are designed to work with a box design called `infinite baffle.' That generally means that the back doesn't have to be enclosed and if it is it should be ...
Volume Control Question
Russ, Nope, that one is a standard volume control. They just have this design to improve a little efficiencies and sound quality. But in reality we're using these for 'background' type systems so whatever improvement in the design would likely get ...
Best Ceiling Speakers for 8" Hole?
Wagner, You can look at the overall dimensions of the speakers on our site and then take off about 1 1/4 inches to get the cutout dimensions. In general, a 6 1/2 inches speaker should fit there but if you could go up to an 8 inches and trim out a ...
Multi-zone Speaker Distribution Layout?
Ben, The type of system you need at this point will be determined with what type of wiring was installed. If you have just speaker wire run throughout, then you`ll be choosing a speaker distribution type setup with a speaker selector and volume ...
Speakers for Surround Sound
Lori, We have an area just for Theater Kits. They are all 5 speaker kits in different shapes to match up with what you want to do with your room. Some are three rectangular for the three up front and two rounds for the ceiling in back. Some are all ...
Whole House Speaker Layout Recommendations
Charles, I'm a little concerned about your wiring. Hopefully, it`s just a misunderstanding. When you say, “Then a wire is run from there to the ceiling for speaker A, and from speaker A to speaker B,” do you have a wire actually between the two ...
Impedance Matching for Monster Cable MSS4 Speaker Selector
Terry, With a speaker selector that already has impedance matching, you only need standard volume controls. No need to match twice. You can use these volume controls just fine. As for speaker recommendations, in the budget range of things, the MAS ...
What is the Best 8" Speaker?
Scott, Read this first about speakers for surround systems: What Size Should I Use for Theater? In a theater type system, when using a subwoofer, you are actually creating a three way system. Your woofer is one, the mids are the woofer in the ...
Why Do I Need a Subwoofer?
Bob, Although a speaker may publish its specs and advertise that it will do, for instance, 30 hertz, it doesn't mean it will sound very good or as loud and rounded as you may want it. Unfortunately, almost all the speaker makers out there either ...
Center Channel Question
Scott, Not necessarily better...or worse for that matter. When you have an identical speaker in all locations you get a certain tightness to the sound by timbre matching all the drivers exactly. While you`re not changing too much with the center ...
What Impedance Matching Volume Control Do You Recommend?
Frank, Your situation depends more on what type of receiver you have than what type of speakers you have. On a receiver, you generally have provisions for an “A” pair and “B” pair of speakers. If you are running just the two pairs of speakers, you ...
Ceiling Speakers in Place of J-Boxes
Richard, You can mount round speakers in such a way to cover the hole made by those boxes. You just have to be careful on placement of your template and cut just to the the edge of those corners. Then, your only problem left is rotating the dog-ears ...
Ceiling Surround Speakers
John, Not sure about the advice on aiming off the back wall. I usually suggest a wide field in the back if you`re kinda close to the back wall with the sofa. But for aiming of ceiling speakers, we do have a great new option. I need speakers for my ...
Angled Ceiling Speakers
Angled ceiling speakers have been around for awhile. You've seen this type of design from other companies like KEF and Speakercraft at kind of crazy prices. But now, angled speakers have a reasonable price on the same type of design that many people ...
Why Do Center Channel Speakers Look Like They Do?
Center channel speakers have a different look to them for a few reasons. It all began way back in the late 80's when Dolby began licensing their surround sound for home use in the form of 'Dolby Pro Logic.' That was when surround sound went ...
Speaker Sizes
David, The difference in location is type of usage of the room. A social area where you'll be walking around and not really stuck in one place, will like to have ceiling speakers, like kitchens, entry ways, dining rooms, etc. Placement will just be ...
High Power Inwall Speakers
Russell and Shannon, First take a look at this page about pre-construction brackets. Then, if you're looking for a system with high-power in-wall speakers, look at these under the brand InwallTech and this one for your theater. As for the rest of the ...
One Pair or Two Pair of Speakers Question
Bruce, The larger of the two rooms could use 2 pairs in there. I'd suggest you at least wire for two pair and maybe just cut in one set and see how it sounds to be safe. I always use the analogy of the mom and pop grocery store for coverage issues. ...
What Inwall Speakers Do I Buy?
Jeff, The best way to buy speakers on-line is to first get a baseline of what type of material you like to listen to. Go out and listen to some speakers and make a note of your observations and then record what they are made out of. Only then will ...
Volume Control True Off Position
David, Nope. None of the impedance matching versions out there will have a true off setting, where it totally disconnects from the circuit. This is because the function of the impedance matching is that the whole circuit needs to remain constant. ...
4 Ohms vs 8 Ohms on InwallTech Speakers
Some of our models HD650C and HD650W have a switch for changing the ohm setting. What's this switch for? It gives you the flexibility to change the impedance of the speakers so that you can utilize more power from your 4 ohm capable receiver or ...
Do You Sell Replacement Grill Covers?
The replacement grills we sell are for speakers under the InwallTech brand only. The grills are unique to each manufacturer, so we can’t sell them for every speaker. Please contact your speaker’s manufacturer if you own non-InWallTech speakers. You ...
Can I Use My In-ceiling Speakers Outside?
In most cases, our in-wall and in-ceiling speakers can weather the elements perfectly well. Anything you put into the care of Mother Nature, however, will unavoidably be affected in one way or another. There will be some discoloration over time, but ...
How to Compare Speakers
It really doesn't matter what brand is printed on them. Sure you can say the reputation is important, but do you know what companies have been up to for the last decade? What they've been doing is a lot of consolidating brand names. These brand names ...
My Speakers Sound Terrible
We understand that when people receive their speakers after ordering them from the internet, they're anxious to test them out and see if they work. In our experience, people are likely to just hook the speakers up to their receiver right away before ...
InwallTech ProGold Series vs High Definition Series
Great question! But there are a couple of parts in this question that gives rise to other questions. Some other questions that are like this are: Will I like the ProGold or HD series? What makes these two series different? Am I willing to pay for ...
Why Don't You Sell Expensive Speakers?
In the world of in-wall and in-ceiling speakers, more expensive doesn't necessarily mean better and quality for this form of audio output is relative. In order to have a really good speaker, you have to have something built into a sturdy box. An ...
InwallTech® Speakers: What Do They Sound Like?
This has turned into the most asked question we get about InwallTech Speakers via chat, email, and by phone. To answer this question, let's take a look at this illustration: The image above provides a graphical comparison of two variables: the three ...
Pre-wired for in-ceiling speakers
Mike, I'd use two separate receivers, one for the theater and one for the whole house music. You use Y-adapters on all your sources (DVD, VCR, Sat, etc.) to both receivers. Your whole house system would then need a speaker selector. For 4 areas look ...
Small speaker with volume control
Jen, Sorry we don`t carry such an item. Try looking on commercial sound websites for better luck locating. Name : Jen Addis Message : Hi, I am looking for a small speaker, that holds at least 100 watts and has a volume control Or a small stage ...
Speaker selector with volume controls
Dave, You only need impedance matching in one place. When using a speaker selector, that`s your impedance matching device. You then just use standard volume controls. Name : Dave Message : I would like to use a 6 pair speaker selector with impedance ...
Impedance Question
Doug, You only have to match impedance at one place, either the speaker selector OR the volume control. Name : Doug Message : Hello, Couldn`t find this question in the FAQ`s, hopefully not because it`s a lame question... Do I need an impedence ...
Whole house audio essential components
Rick, Take a look at this speaker selector: http://www.inwallstore.com/ism8.html See this for volume controls: http://www.inwallstore.com/altx2d.html And a couple of choices for speakers to start with here: http://www.inwallstore.com/masic6.html or ...
Whole house audio package recommendations
Mike, The Channel Plus multi-zone amp is a good one that has been an easy to install/operate system. Just pick the type of keypad options that fit there. Speakers. We don`t do the rock speakers anymore but I'd suggest TIC brand. Take a look at the JA ...
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