Inwall Center Channel Speaker MK-IW550 LCR

Answer:

Hi David,
We do not offer a back box for our center channel, although we do give the measurements and often customer design their own. Building a back box is a great idea because it improves the quality of sound by adding to the sound pressure level (spl)
CL 1299

Answer:

Hi Dwayne:

The magnetically shielded feature is from the old school technology that shielding was needed when these were mounted near a CRT screen that was affected by the magnetic field of the speakers. There is no such issue with the new Flat Panels. But if you are concerned, think about using an additional pair of MKIW550LCR, one for the right and one for the left mounted vertically on either side of the panel. The center channel would be mounted Horizontally. You just have to make sure the center of the TV is directly between the center of two studs in your wall. That way the speaker will be centered to the TV horizontally. We recommend using the three as a step up system. Check the images included with the Product page of the MK-IW550LCR for more information.

TL

Answer:

Hi Anthony:

These are designed to go between standard studs to mount horizontally. But you certainly can mount it Vertically. We normally recommend using three of these for the front stage. The right and left would be mounted vertically on either side of the TV while the center would be mounted Horizontally (but vertically is acceptable) under or even above. The Tweeter pivots 15 degrees. What are you using for your right and left speaker?

TL

Answer:

Hi R:

We recently changed the bullet points on the product page for this speaker. It does not have contour switches'. Our IW550LCR, the model just below this one does feature contour switches. We would have no problem swap out the two units. Please contact Brennan at brennan@osdaudio.com to arrange it. The mounting holes are very close and you could mount it to see how you like it before making a final decision to switch. Please contact me to discuss your options... tim@osdaudio.com.

TL

Answer:

Aaron,
Yes you can use this in the ceiling, its mostly visual preference to have a retangle or square shape in the wall and a round in the ceiling. There will be no difference in sound quality.
CL

Answer:

Hi Aaron,

The speaker will work; however, you would have to mount the speaker almost directly above so you can aim the tweeter to your listening area. You did not mention your choice for your right and left speaker for the front stage. I can assume two things: 1) one you are using two in-wall or external speakers for the right and left speakers which will be located near the monitor/TV, or 2) you are using a pair of in-ceiling speakers that would also have to be placed almost directly above your setting area. A better choice would be our ICE870 LCR 8" angled in-ceiling speaker for the center channel (and left and right as well if you have not yet made a decision). This angled speaker would allow you to mount it closer to the wall above the monitor/TV with better orientation to your left and right speakers. It is an 8-inch speaker versus the dual 5.25" so the output is similar. Typical in-ceiling speakers (or in-wall) need to be placed 3 feet from the nearest wall. The angled speaker allows you to cut that distance down to a foot. I hope that helps.

TL