In-Wall 5.1 system...$1000 budget?

First, I want to say that for $1000 you can get some fairly decent conventional speakers, or you can get some in-wall speakers that will deliver much lower sound quality and much lower maximum power. You probably won't like them much.

That is a simple fact you should be aware of.

Having said that, if you are set on in-wall speakers, there are some fairly good ones. They are going to cost you more than $1000.

I would recommend the PSB CW383 speakers for the front L/R speakers; they should cost around $600-700 each.

For the other 3 speakers, the PSB CW262 should do the job; they sell for around $150 each. These have an "aimable' baffle assembly to allow the speaker to be fine-tuned to the listening position, as well as level adjustment switches to adjust for the room balance.

These speakers will sound much better than the others you mentioned IMO.

I suggest that you go to the PSB website and look at the data sheets and specifications brochure which has complete specs and installation diagrams and instructions for each of their in-wall speakers.

In-wall subwoofers have terrible performance. I suggest that you get a conventional subwoofer, such as the Rythmic FV12.

Since the speakers are going to be built in, it is a HUGE mistake to cheap out; get something that will sound decent and last for a while; spare yourself headaches later.

Boston - fronts
http://www.accessories4less.com/make...er-Each/1.html

Surrounds
http://www.accessories4less.com/make...er-Each/1.html
Or this
http://www.accessories4less.com/make...er-Each/1.html

Sub Epik
http://www.epiksubwoofers.com/legend.html

Or, the Rythmik

Pioneer here
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_nr_sc...+wall+speakers

HTD
http://www.htd.com/Products/high-definition

You are getting some very inaccurate information from the above. Inwall speakers can sound just as good as in room speakers. We have speaker manufacturers who are very trusted that have stated as much.

That said, the general consensus is that inwall speakers cost more on average than in room speakers. So you have to do your homework, and I typically would recommend an inwall that has an engineered enclosure. In your price range that may be tough to find unless you consider EBay.