I am very impressed with the Niles in wall speakers. You can get the niles at great prices on ebay...I picked up a pair of the Niles in walls for around 200 delivered (Niles HD800RP). They are pretty good. They dont compare to the axioms, but if you are stuck with in-walls, and the wife wont budge, you have to do what you have to do. Maybe you can get more expensive ones (better) because she has to have in walls...worked for me in the office and kitchen!