To the great minds at Axiom, Good Morning..
Seems I recall hearing about a line of In-Wall speakers being designed ? True ? If so, how's it going ?? Any updates you can let us in on ? Time frame ?
Owning four QS8's, I have just a couple thoughts on the matter..
I love the sound of my QS8's, but they are a bit bulky looking.. They have a nice look, but in my room I would prefer a little more subdued appearance.. Somthing that would not compete for attention with the pictures and art already in the room..
That being said, there is also no need to make the wall mounted type speakers fit flush with the wall.. Doing so I would imagine limits the amount of space your designers have to work with, and looks too commercial.. Let it protrude into the room an inch or two.. No prob.. From the room side, it would appear like a slim line speaker, would not look any different than a picture frame, and would allow you more freedom with the design and speaker arrangement..
All the inwall set ups I have seen to this point make them flush fitting, with flat metal speaker grills.. Don't know if I'm along here, but I really don't care for that look.. (God, am I picky or what ?? Sorry)
One last thought, would your design team be considering the use of the space above and below the inwall speaker ? That would be 'inside' the wall, between the studs.. Nothing but some insulation in there.. Great place to gain more inclosure volume ? Shoot, I would have no problem with removing drywall to add a larger (vertical) inwall unit if the finish design called for it.. The bulk of the box could be flush with the studs, and covered back over with new dry wall, leaveing only the needed speaker opening.. That opening, nicely framed, allowing the speakers to be exposed to the room. Hense, a large volume speaker inclosure, with minimal encroachment upon the room proper..
Does any of this make sence ? I hope so..
You know, this Slim Line look would work (and look great) for the mains and center with the new flat screens t/v's.. Big speaker boxes are a problem with small rooms (dens, bedrooms, etc).. Something that utilized the space within the walls would be great match up with the new flat screen age of home entertainment ?
Would love to hear your thoughts and comments on all this..


LFE ! The rest is just details..