There are many different types of speakers for all different budgets and preferences on the market. The best way to start thinking about which brands and models to choose is consider what would be your primary use – music or movies. People who primarily use their systems for movies often prefer concealed types of speakers, the ones that can be installed behind the projection screen. These are also cheaper than installing a boxed speaker behind the screen.
Sonance
Sonance have a great Cinema series of concealed speakers suited to different budgets. There are also options for surround sound and Dolby Atmos set up. This is a great option for a high quality theatre as they use a high-end features from more expensive models on their lower budget range. The next step up from here would be a higher level cabinet speakers. These can be installed on the ceiling or in the wall. Being in enclosed cabinets theres is a a greater consistency of sound, as it’s all coming from a box designed to deliver that consistency. As the speakers go up in price they have better quality sound, delivered by better drivers and tweeters. Sonance website is very helpful if you are considering that brand, easy to choose the models and budgets. Sonance is a good brand to go with if you’d like your speakers to have a minimal visual impact on your room.
Monitor audio
Monitor audio is another great brand of speakers for home theatres with their Silver series, and Silver 6G. Their built quality and finishes are exceptional. They have that audio grade look and feel, so this brand is great for someone who likes to have their speakers positioned prominently in the room. Their magnetic grills can also be removed for those who like to be able to see the drivers. They look and sound great at a good price as well, compared to other brands’ similar level speakers. Monitor Audio speakers can also have dedicated Dolby Atmos ceiling speakers for movie sound effects.
These speakers are great for music lovers, ideally if you have a dedicated room, where you can turn the music up without disturbing anyone. You can tune the set up for stereo and sit in the optimal place for the best listening experience. For this you would switch to a 5 channel stereo and turn off the surround sound. In the theatre set up you would leave left and right speakers as full range, so when you go back to stereo for music you will have that full range available.
Choosing speakers, like most things, comes down to personal preference and how you intend on using them – more movies or more music. Sonance were primarily designed as home theatre speakers that also do music well. Monitor Audio started as a music speaker maker primarily, that also crossed over into home theatres. More typically a true 3-way box speaker would reproduce more detail in music as well as the look for those who appreciate this.
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