Rap: Thanx for your response. Are you implying that it's not worth spending alot of money on expense in-ceiling speakers? I'm not looking for great sounding in-ceiling speakers, not nirvana.
Please help with my whole-house audio
installation. I recently puchased two Elan Z660 amps for my whole-house audio installation. However, I'm having problems finalizing my speaker selection. I'm limited in that 2 pairs must be in-ceiling; one pair must be in-wall and the final two pairs must be outside loudspeakers. (please don't laugh...spouse won this argument, but I want the best sound possible).
I was all set on purchasing Paradigm AMS 150s after listening to them the other day with a couple of my favorite CDs. However, my local dealer does not carry any other in-ceiling speaker brand so I was unable to compare the Paradigms to another brand. Feeling a bit uneasy, I began to research in-wall and in-ceiling speakers using the internet. The more I read wonderful sites such as this one, the more I'm thinking about purchasing in-ceiling/in-wall speakers from a company that specializes in architectural speakers e.g., Sonance, Speakercraft, etc. To add even more to my confusion, I just found out that PSB (I currently own a paid of floor standing speakers and enjoy them to an extent) makes an adjustable in-ceiling speaker.
I'm struggling with buying a "known" brand versus a niche brand. I'm afraid a Paradigm, Klipsch or even PSB may only make an in-ceiling speaker to satisfy consumer demand in the ever growing whole-house installation market. On the other hand, are these niche/specialized companies any good? Who knows?
What should I do? Can any of you recommend a solid (good bass) in-ceiling and in-wall speaker? What about outdoor speakers?
I truly would appreciate any feedback. Thanks in advance.
I was all set on purchasing Paradigm AMS 150s after listening to them the other day with a couple of my favorite CDs. However, my local dealer does not carry any other in-ceiling speaker brand so I was unable to compare the Paradigms to another brand. Feeling a bit uneasy, I began to research in-wall and in-ceiling speakers using the internet. The more I read wonderful sites such as this one, the more I'm thinking about purchasing in-ceiling/in-wall speakers from a company that specializes in architectural speakers e.g., Sonance, Speakercraft, etc. To add even more to my confusion, I just found out that PSB (I currently own a paid of floor standing speakers and enjoy them to an extent) makes an adjustable in-ceiling speaker.
I'm struggling with buying a "known" brand versus a niche brand. I'm afraid a Paradigm, Klipsch or even PSB may only make an in-ceiling speaker to satisfy consumer demand in the ever growing whole-house installation market. On the other hand, are these niche/specialized companies any good? Who knows?
What should I do? Can any of you recommend a solid (good bass) in-ceiling and in-wall speaker? What about outdoor speakers?
I truly would appreciate any feedback. Thanks in advance.