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If I understand correctly, there are ports on the bottom edges of, at least, some of these speakers. You wouldn't want to block the ports by sinking the speakers deeper into the wall. If I'm mistaken about the ports, NEVERMIND!

Yes you're right, Jack.
(now don't'cha come back...)

You may be able to countersink the centers as I don't believe they are ported, but the W2, W3, and W22 are all ported on the bottom. This follows the design of the M-series.

Assuming the W centers are not ported, then you could probably get away with countersinking them halfway down the radiused edges.

I'm just wondering where the W80ti is!

Let's examine this idea a bit.....

the W2, 3 and 22 are designed to mount vertically, and may be possible to c'sink somewhat in the wall, provided you locate them between two studs. You will still need to come up with an alternative mounting method then the stock clamping frame.

The center speakers, conversely, are designed to mount horizontally and will present a much more diffcult install challenge. Standard wall stud spacing is 16" on center, which is likely what they were designed for if you notice the width of the rear enclosure.

Considering the intended application, i.e. use with flat panel LCD and Plasma TV's, the projection from the wall is probably no worse than said TV's.

Hello Tomtuttle,

Quick answer from the man who designed them (Ian): "Only the cabinet, port system, and x-overs are different. The sound is the same but the SPL at 1w/1m is down 1 - 2 db on the W series."

On the basis of my early listening tests to the prototypes, I agree that the sound compared to the boxy brethren is tonally virtually indistinguishable, or, "similarly good."

That was our goal--to make an in-wall/on-wall hybrid that did not compromise sound quality, and which was consistent no matter what wall you installed it in, hence the self-contained, tuned enclosure and the cunning ports (on the ported models).

There will be more detail in the upcoming Axiom AudioFile newsletter in an interview with Ian on the design process for the W series.

Regards,

Thank you kindly, Alan. I think the approach is brilliant, and I certainly wish you success.

I'm going to try to start using "boxy brethren" in conversation. I'm not sure exactly how, but the alliteration just makes me smile.

I will look forward to learning more about the product development.

Thank you again.

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I'm going to try to start using "boxy brethren" in conversation. I'm not sure exactly how, but the alliteration just makes me smile.

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The knock on the door was soft, soft like the woman who stood outlined by the door frame. She was tall. Tall all right, from her gams to the top of her feathered hat. Built too. She needed gams like that to support that body. Busty to say the least, her boxy breathren entered my office while the rest of her stood in the doorway. With each deep breath of hers, I thought she was starting to walk into the room.

(to be continued)

Mark,

Hilarious. Now you are the "Guy Noir" of the Axiom message boards!

Regards,

Tomtuttle,

Thanks. I like the phrase too. You'd have to be cautious about using it at family gatherings, however, especially if there are any large siblings present.

Regards,

Holy crap! That's great Mark! Have you ever entered the Bulwer-Lytton fiction contest? http://www.bulwer-lytton.com/