| In-wall speaker systems are an effective method | | | | that, instead of installing within a cabinet, it is |
| to enjoy outstanding music while keeping the | | | | generally mounted in the ceiling. In-wall speaker |
| speakers hidden. Also known as in-ceiling speaker | | | | systems use wall cavity as enclosure, and come |
| and recessed ceiling speaker, an in-wall speaker | | | | attached with a grill and frame that can be |
| system is most ideal in a home theater | | | | painted according to the color of the ceiling or |
| environment. Open back, semi-sealed, and sealed | | | | floor. A guide or manual demonstrating the step |
| systems are among the different types of in-wall | | | | by step installation are available at the time of |
| speaker systems. | | | | purchase of in-wall speaker systems, which |
| In-wall speaker systems have many advantages | | | | makes the installation process quite easy. |
| over a conventional speaker system. The main | | | | In-wall speaker wires or cables and subwoofers |
| advantages of in-wall speaker systems are that | | | | are important for the proper functioning of in-wall |
| they don't occupy any floor space and are easy | | | | speaker systems. In-wall speaker wires are |
| to hide. Further, it can be installed across any flat | | | | available in both 14 and 16 gauges, and specially |
| surface including ceilings and floors. Cost | | | | certified wires known as UL Class 3 rated cables |
| effectiveness, custom installation, compatibility, | | | | are used for the better performance of in-wall |
| flexibility, increased power handling and easy | | | | speakers. |
| installation are the other advantages. In-wall | | | | However, in-wall speaker systems have certain |
| speaker systems are most suitable for | | | | disadvantages. Since an in-wall speaker system is |
| multi-room audio systems. Usually, two styles of | | | | fixed in a particular area of the room, it is difficult |
| in-wall speaker systems are available in the | | | | to make further modifications. Diffraction loss also |
| market, one intended for home theater and the | | | | affects the performance of in-wall speakers. |
| other for whole-house audio. | | | | Another disadvantage is that the labor costs of |
| An in-wall speaker system functions in the same | | | | in-wall speaker wiring are high. |
| way as a regular one. But, the only difference is | | | | |