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    HiFi Works by Sonance HFW5 5-1/4" 2-Way In-Wall Speaker

    Well, I know this is an old thread, but a search on "in-wall" didn't bring up very many & since I've just joined it won't let me start a new thread.

    Anyway, anyone have any experience w/these speakers?

    wow... the forum won't let me post a link to the speakers in question either... just wow... search on parts express to find the ones in question, they are $40/pair.

    Also, I wanted to know if budget in-wall speakers can ever sound as good as a low-mid price bookshelf (such as my small polk audios)?

    Thanks!

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    AFAIK you need 5 posts before you can post a link. IMO budget in wall speakers will never sound as good as low to mid priced bookshelfs. It's been my experience that you have to spend a lot of money on in walls to get close to mid priced bookshelf sound. If you want really good in wall sound you need to spend large cash.
    As for your Polk's; they are okay. They are not particularly popular with posters here. However, what matters is that you like them.
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    Hi Bill,
    And Welcome! Yes, those speakers are still $29 (but there are shipping charges).

    Dayton Audio B652 6-1/2" 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker Pair

    (By the way to add a link, I just copy and paste,(Ctrl C, then Ctrl V)).

    Myself, I like Polk Speakers at least the ones I've heard. I think they give you good value for the money. I have some vintage (SDA II's. and Monitor 7's) as well as some not too old (2 years ) Monitor 40's.

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    Quote Originally Posted by luvtolisten View Post
    Myself, I like Polk Speakers at least the ones I've heard. I think they give you good value for the money. I have some vintage (SDA II's. and Monitor 7's) as well as some not too old (2 years ) Monitor 40's.
    I was really close to buying the daytons until I found the Polk blowout on NewEgg. The Monitor 30 series II for $92 delivered was the more comfortable chance for me.

    They sounded great thru my main system and sound good in the gym driven with my old Hafler amp.

    I don't think their higher end LSi line is worth the money when compared with similar price range.

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    I think someone looking for a cheap speaker for background music in a room that they are not going to use for serious listening would do well with these for the price. the main part of the equation here is the price. if you were a DIY guy you could not hardly build a speaker for this price when you figure in your time building it and it they sound good at low volume then its a winner for background. Heck I am thinking about a pair for my living room which right now has no audio in it what so ever.

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    how would 4 of these sound for the the rear of a 7.1 sound with a denon reciever? and would these work for mounts? Smart 5-Speakers Ceiling Wall Mounting Bracket Mount | eBay

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    I wouldn't mount any speaker on a wall. Doesn't look so great, you have to drill holes in your walls and it won't sound as good as placing them on stands.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rightaway View Post
    how would 4 of these sound for the the rear of a 7.1 sound with a denon reciever? and would these work for mounts? Smart 5-Speakers Ceiling Wall Mounting Bracket Mount | eBay
    They would work fine for rear speakers for HT use.
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