In my theater I am using Infinity floor standing speakers for the L/R and a Definitive Technology for the center. I am not too thrilled with the sound, and especially with the center. It seems weak to me, even when I properly calibrated (SPL, measure and set delay) all the speakers. I am sure part of the reason is the speakers do not match, and some of the reason is none of the walls are treated ( they will be as soon as I get my speaker situation taken care of). However, I think the major reason may very well be the location of these 3 speakers. You see, they are in a cabinet, or wall, depending on how you look at it. (See the attached picture)
Based on some threads in the Speaker forum, I understand it is a no no to place speakers in an enclosure. It was suggested as a total waste of time and money to buy 3 new speakers (floor standing or bookshelf) and put them in an enclosure. Inwall is the way to go I was told.
Now my question.Can I build affordable inwall (or built-in) speakers that will sound significantly better than more expensive inwall speakers? Money is tight right now so I would I would think the center speaker should be first. My budget for this speaker is $350 max.
FYI, the available space for the center speaker is 32 wide, 21 tall, and 24 deep. For the left and right speakers, the available space is 38 wide, 37 tall, and 24 deep.
What do you think? Can it be done?
I look forward to your input on this.
patrick

Based on some threads in the Speaker forum, I understand it is a no no to place speakers in an enclosure. It was suggested as a total waste of time and money to buy 3 new speakers (floor standing or bookshelf) and put them in an enclosure. Inwall is the way to go I was told.
Now my question.Can I build affordable inwall (or built-in) speakers that will sound significantly better than more expensive inwall speakers? Money is tight right now so I would I would think the center speaker should be first. My budget for this speaker is $350 max.
FYI, the available space for the center speaker is 32 wide, 21 tall, and 24 deep. For the left and right speakers, the available space is 38 wide, 37 tall, and 24 deep.
What do you think? Can it be done?
I look forward to your input on this.
patrick
