Posted by Couch Potato | Posted in Technology and Gadgets | Posted on 08-05-2010
Many offices and homes have wall mount speakers for a good background integration and lots of space flexibility. Conventional floor speakers occupy too much room and their sound can be distorted because of the various objects close by. Wall mount speaker are not that exposed to these inconveniences because there is hardly any movement in the cones. Plus, there is no need for filters and the surround sound has a higher quality. Yet, it doesn’t hurt to pay attention to some technical details.
Fist of all, the wall mount speakers and the amplifier should have a similar power. The output power in the amplifier should also influence the choice of the speaker, or its power rating, to be more precise. As for the size of the speakers, you need to choose those devices that match the space where you want them installed. And keep in mind that the speakers size is irrelevant for the sound quality. Depending on the design, the mounted device will also have very small satellite speakers that are meant to cover the high or midrange frequencies.
The position or direction of the wall mount speakers can be adjusted either during the installation process or afterwards. Moreover, you thus have the possibility to position the wall mount speakers in very hardly accessible places such as close to the ceiling or in corners at angles that could never be possible with other designs. For home theaters, in ceiling and wall mount speakers make the best choices because of the surround sound that can thus be achieved. There are some difficulties of installation when you don’t position the speakers into a location you’ve used before.
Make sure that there are no support beams inside the wall before cutting it open. Then, how are you going to do the wiring, especially when you have to create a multi-room system? The size of the speaker and the hole you make should be well matched, and you can even consider hiring a professional to take care of the installation process. If you go for the do-it-yourself solution, you will need a drill, a keyhole saw, a head screwdriver, some magnetic chain and electrical tape. Do not forget about the speaker mounts either. Good luck!
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