Naturally Integrate Sound Into Your Home With Architectural Speakers
What is a home without great sound? Without access to playlists to cook to in the kitchen or immersive audio when watching movies in the media room? Luxury living requires multi-room music systems that follow you from the kitchen to the terrace.
Designing a high-fidelity multi-room music system doesn’t mean sacrificing your decor or adding bulky floor-standing boxes that clutter up the space. Enjoy invisible sound that emanates from thin air through architectural in-ceiling and in-wall speakers.
With so many models from high-end brands like Sonance and Paradigm, the hard part is choosing between in-ceiling vs. in-wall speakers in your Cincinnati home. Below, we outline the benefits of each and how they come together to deliver comprehensive sound.
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Everyday Listening With In-Ceiling Speakers
In-ceiling speakers, in isolation, work best in ambient-sound applications where you want even coverage but aren’t really trying to create a lifelike soundstage. We see them used in dining areas, kitchens, and patios (there are moisture-resistant ones!).
We partner with companies like Sonance that offer fully invisible models that hide behind drywall, as well as models that show a subtle grille. For the latter, when installed strategically to match existing light fixtures, they’re very easy to camouflage.
As part of our installations, we’ll calibrate the speakers based on the room dynamics. For example, kitchens with a lot of reflective surfaces may require additional tuning to keep the sound warm and natural rather than tinny or brash.
Refined Listening With In-Wall Speakers
In-wall speakers (often in conjunction with other in-ceiling speakers) are best for critical listening areas like a media room or home theater. In-wall speakers let us recreate a stereo image or a Dolby Atmos surround sound layout.
For media rooms and home theaters, we often work with brands like Paradigm and Focal. These have high-end drivers that allow for more robust, precise sound. We calibrate speakers to account for the furniture and other acoustic considerations.
We also adjust mid-range and bass based on their location within your surround sound layout. A center speaker under the TV, for example, should have great mid-range sound to confer clear dialogue during movies.
Easy Listening Throughout Your Home
When you bring your in-ceiling and in-wall speakers together, you end up with a multi-room music system that spans your entire home. Stream the same high-res audio on your Focal in-walls in the lounge and the Sonance in-ceilings in the kitchen when hosting friends.
We link these speakers to your Control4 platform for greater ease of use and keep all needed wiring hidden from view. From a mobile app or touchpad, you can choose a speaker or a group of speakers. Then find the source component you need to pull up a specific album or a playlist. From that same device, adjust volume as needed.
You become the ultimate entertainer when hosting family and friends. For a little more fun, hand that touchpad over to guests and let them DJ for a little bit.
Let’s build a sound system that fits your rooms and your listening style. Call our team to talk through your goals or fill out our contact form to schedule a consultation. We’ll help you choose the right in-wall or in-ceiling solution for every space.