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KEF Ci5160RL Ci3160RL Reference Series In-wall Speakers These are the new KEF Ci5160RL and Ci3160RL Reference Series in-wall speakers which are based on the blade series, as are a lot of KEF products.

Definitive Technology DI 6.5R Disappearing In-ceiling Speakers Review I don't get to review in-ceiling speakers that often, so I jumped at the chance to look at Definitive Technology's latest "DI" or Disappearing In-wall series which have paintable magnetic grills.

SpeakerCraft Profile In-ceiling Speakers Preview SpeakerCraft has some new members in their in-wall/ceiling Profile line, the A6 in ceiling speaker, the Cinema Sub10 in wall sub, and AIM8 DT Three in ceiling speaker. Read on to see what we think.

Triad InWall Bronze/4 SlimSub Preview At $1400 a pop, the Triad InWall Bronze/4 SlimSub is promising extension down to around the 25Hz mark from an enclosure that is only 4" deep.

B&W AM-1 Outdoor Loudspeaker Preview The B&W AM-1 loudspeakers feature a 1" tweeter, 5" bass driver with passive radiator, and an innovative mounting system. The B&W AM-1 will help you bring the party to the neighborhood in style.

Wisdom Audio Insight Series InWall Speakers Preview The Wisdom Audio Insight Series speakers are designed for the high end market using their planar magnetic driver technology. Their speakers typically require biampification and external crossovers.

Niles GeoRealistic Pro Series Rock and Planter Speakers Preview Niles has been a big name in custom installation so perhaps they don't feel the need to tell us much about their new GeoRealistic Pro Series Rock and Planter Speakers because they haven't.

Tannoy OCV 6 Architectural Pendant Speaker Review Tannoy's OCV Series of speakers are designed to look like a pendent that is suspended from the ceiling in order to cast sound down from above without requiring a flat or recessed installation.

Paradigm Designer Series In-Ceiling Speakers Preview Those of us that have not only a need for in-ceiling speakers, but a desire for great sound, the new Designer Series In-Ceiling speakers from Paradigm are enticing.

Niles CM4PR Compact In-Ceiling 4" Speakers Preview The CM4PR is Niles' first-ever compact ceiling mount loudspeaker and it comes with only a four-inch footprint. It's their first small, designer-friendly loudspeaker to deliver its signature sound.