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| Free-Standing Speakers |
These consist of either floor-standing or cabinet-style speakers. Most people have these types of speakers in their homes, the traditional boxy speakers that wives detest and decorators detest. Modern freestanding speaker companies have been making drastic improvements in the aesthetics of these "boxy" speakers, including Polk Audio and Atlantic Technologies.
Freestanding speakers generally provide the best quality sound for music or home theater use. This is due to the speaker being specifically tuned to its enclosure, unlike in-wall and in-ceiling speakers. The drawbacks are their space requirements and aesthetics, if you do not like seeing them. These type speakers are usually kept in media rooms or in bookshelf systems, if design permits. |
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| In-Wall and In-Ceiling Speakers |
| With these types of speakers, you can have quality sound without compromising room layout or decor. The grille is the only visible part of the speaker, which can easily be painted to blend in with the room. The most common area for these speakers are kitchens, bathrooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, and any location where a background music system is desired. Even though these speakers are mainly used for background systems, they are being used more and more in home theaters and media rooms as the side and back surround-sound speakers. H. Customs carries the entire line of Tru Audio, Polk, Atlantic Technology, NHT, KEF and Niles speakers that are made specifically as high-end in-wall or in-ceiling speakers. |
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| On-Wall Speakers |
On-wall speakers are a new type of speaker created from the need for a high quality freestanding speaker with a space saving design. These can complement the look of a flat panel or plasma television hanging on a wall. Having a small, flat speaker on both sides of a plasma along with a long flat center channel speaker below it is visually appealing to the eye, space saving, and produces quality surround sound. These speakers can be matched to the color of many popular plasmas and LCD televisions. Taking this type of speaker to a whole new level is a company called ArtCoustic. ArtCoustics' speakers, when installed in a home, restaurant, or gallery, look exactly like a piece of art hanging on the wall. They come in many shapes and sizes and the homeowner can have either designer fabric, artwork, or their own photos printed right onto the speaker cloth. These speakers can be designed by your Interior Designer or H. Customs to complement your home or business.
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Have you ever wanted to relax by the pool or on the patio and enjoy your favorite music at the same time without having to carry a cd player and headphones. Well, outdoor speakers are just the answer. These weatherproof and rugged speakers can be mounted to the home's exterior under eaves or even in flowerbeds. H. Customs offers a full line of outdoor speakers that even look like outdoor rocks so that homeowners can enjoy great music without the eyesore of large speakers outside their home. |
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Subwoofers produce the low bass in music and movie soundtracks. These allow you to "feel" your movies during explosions or car crashes. Most subwoofers are large square boxes with speakers ranging from 8-15 inches and are placed on the floor in a corner or behind a piece of furniture. For homeowners who want great sound without compromising space, H. Customs offers an in-wall version. Most subwoofers are powered by their own amplifier due to their high need for massive amounts of power to reproduce the lower fequencies at a loud volume. Some amplifiers can power non-amplified subwoofers, but for the most powerful explosions to be felt and not just heard, go for the self-powered versions. |
Some of above information from Electronic House Magazine.
For further information on brands and types please visit Electonic House.
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