The entire tweeter-midrange section of the speaker is angled toward the
listening area, and utilizes appropriate absorption on the protruding side so as
to avoid adverse reflections from the speaker cabinet. This angle simulates the
“toe-in” or rotation that you might apply to a freestanding speaker so that the
drivers project sound toward a center listening position. This helps improve the
system’s ability to image, or create phantom sound sources between the two
speakers, as well. Just make sure you don’t reverse the left and right speakers
during installation. If your center speaker is above or below your screen or TV,
you might use the angled section to direct sound up or down toward the listening
area. Otherwise, a flat version is available so you can install the speaker
directly behind the center of a projection screen.
 | Triad’s InRoom Gold LCR speakers are one of the company’s top-end home theater
models. They combine the subtle musicality of Triad’s Monitor series, with the
dynamic output capabilities required for bombastic home theater. |
Eight-inch woofers sit
above and below the tweeter-midrange module, providing adequate low-frequency
response as well as excellent output and dynamics. True to THX spec, the
speakers deliver effortlessly with each movie soundtrack, and even with Brent’s
pick, the industrial band Rammstein, on DVD. Though we would definitely
recommend that you use a subwoofer with these speakers, you’ll want to make sure
it’s a good subwoofer with excellent extension and plenty of output in order for
it to actually augment the low-frequency output of the in-walls.
The AMC
2000THXs are certainly my favorite compared with the freestanding Triad model,
but only because I prefer the Snell’s seemingly softer treble reproduction,
relatively speaking. They even give me doubts about my preference toward the
B&W 8NT speakers reviewed in the Spring issue. The Snell speakers are easy
to recommend to anyone, regardless of whether you’re looking for an in-wall
speaker or not.
RATING: EXCELLENT
Description: Snell AMC 2000THX, THX Ultra 2-certified front loudspeaker
High Points: Excellent dynamics. Soft treble response
Low Points: Treble may be slightly rolled-off for some; not cheap, but then they don’t sound like it, either
Contact: Snell Acoustics 978.538.6262,
www.snellacoustics.com
Price: $4,000 per pair
