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  Home > Frequently Asked Questions > Why Don't You Sell Expensive Speakers?
Why Don't You Sell Expensive Speakers?
In the world of in-wall and in-ceiling speakers, really good (expensive) doesn't necessarily mean better, and quality, for this form of audio output, is relative.
In order to have a really good speaker, you have to have something built into a sturdy box. An inwall or in-ceiling speaker is installed into compressed chalk ~ otherwise known as drywall. The question is, would you go to a stereo store and attempt to buy a speaker that had been encased in a drywall box? That is why we have to compromise when we make the decision to install flush-mount speakers into your walls and ceilings. You should be aware at that moment that you're not going to have the quality of sound you'd expect from a traditional free-standing speaker.
The flush-mount speakers themselves don't really have much more room for improvement. The manufacturers can only improve speaker components in a few ways. Improving Tweeters, crossovers, wire, cone materials, etc. The costs to improve these small components top-out very quickly, and soon turn into fixed costs, such as shipping weight, literature, grill material, frames, packing material, sales rep costs, warehousing, etc.
There are some things that can be improved for greater cost, such as Woofer designs, bigger magnets, exotic materials, improved baskets, larger winds, etc. But it all comes back to the problem of casing material. Once again, drywall isn't designed to handle the vibration and impact of these improved design elements. So no matter how much you pay for your speakers, your ceiling speakers and in-wall speakers are always going to be inhibited by the limitations of the casing material they're installed in.

Use a good quality speaker without spending too much money. We've installed a lot of equipment over the years and we've found that at about the $300 level you'll get a really good performance vs. cost ratio. If you use an expensive $1400 a pair speaker, you may not get all of what you pay for.
As a final note, PLEASE, Don't get us wrong ~ we're all about inwall speakers... most of all the families out there have been more than satisfied with them! But, if you're someone who really appreciates all the nuances of your music and you've already spent a hefty sum on your equipment...do yourself a favor and prepare your surfaces beforehand, you'll be glad you did!
 
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Other items in Frequently Asked Questions:

  1. How to Demo Speakers

  2. Are The Speakers Pair Priced?

  3. Do You Sell Replacement Grill Covers?

  4. Do I Need a Rough-in Kit?

  5. Mount in Wall?

  6. What's the Difference Between Speaker Selectors?

  7. Blown-in Insulation?

  8. Mount in Ceiling?

  9. Ceiling Speakers Outside?

  10. Can I Play My MP3's Thru My Ceiling/Wall Speakers?

  11. Are There Any Discounts Available?

  12. Existing Drywall Install?

  13. Why Don't You Sell Expensive Speakers?

  14. Do the Speakers Come With Grills?

  15. Is There Any Help Available After I Buy?

  16. What's Impedance Matching?

  17. Lathe and Plaster?

  18. Installation Guide from OEM Systems

  19. What Type of Wire Should I Use Outside?

  20. Can I Paint My Speakers?

  21. Rectangular in Ceiling?

  22. Does it Cost a lot to Ship Heavy Speakers?

  23. What Size Should I Use For Theater?

  24. My Speakers Sound Terrible, What's Wrong?

  25. What Gauge of Wire Should I Use?

       
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