Re: Where to put surround sound speakers...

[Jim Noble <yahoo-groups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Mark Harrison (Yahoo!) wrote:

> > So who makes nice timbre matched AV speakers sets that include
ceiling
> > mountable speakers?
>
> B&W
> B&W now have a wide "custom installation" range that go
all the way up
> from
> basic single speakers to what is effectively a Nautilus 803 in a
> wall-mount
> baffle at three-and-a-half-grand a pair.
>

Ulp.

> Personally, I use B&W speakers front, rear, and sub, but not the
> in-wall/in-ceiling ones.
> ...

> There you go, speakers from the 6, 7, and 8 ranges all in one system.
> Not as
> well matched as an all-8-series would be, but does show that the
"family
> sound" is strong.


:-) Do they still use kevlar woven drivers? I was very impressed with a
pair of 6-series speakers a friend boot many years ago. My only worry
was that the sound was too sharp/bright, and it wouldbe tiring to listen
to them for extended periods. Do they soften up with a bit of use?
Sorry, this is getting a bit OT...

> Oh - and I also like B&W because they're a British company, and I
kind of
> like buying British :-)


I would never buy anything other than British loudspeakers. It's one of
the few things we still do well IMHO...

Jim


UK Home Automation Meet 2004 - BOOK NOW!
http://www.ukha2004.com

http://www.automatedhome.co.uk

Member Offers - http://www.freeranger.co.uk/ukha