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I'm in the process of remodeling a kitchen & family room, and we've decided to put three in-wall speakers (L/C/R) in the family room around the wall mount 55" flat panel TV, and two ceiling mount behind the seating area. Budget for the speakers is ~$500, so looking at the Polk Audio RC65i or RC85i for the front L/R with a Polk SC C or 255C-RT center. (Likewise RC60i or RC80i for in-ceiling surround.)
The sheetrock is currently off the wall so I am free to do whatever I want prior to the install. So my question is: what would be best practices, given no drywall up yet?
I'm thinking of putting a couple of cross braces in between the studs to box in the speaker, and sealing the wood & sheetrock around the speaker with a couple of primer coats to reduce moisture. Open to suggestions!
P.S. Already accepting lower fidelity with in-wall speakers...this is the family room and my high fidelity listening will be done in the living room with the real stereo system!
The sheetrock is currently off the wall so I am free to do whatever I want prior to the install. So my question is: what would be best practices, given no drywall up yet?
I'm thinking of putting a couple of cross braces in between the studs to box in the speaker, and sealing the wood & sheetrock around the speaker with a couple of primer coats to reduce moisture. Open to suggestions!
P.S. Already accepting lower fidelity with in-wall speakers...this is the family room and my high fidelity listening will be done in the living room with the real stereo system!