Speaker positioning
As with any type of speaker, you need to position custom install speakers correctly to get the best results. In a stereo configuration, the listening position and speakers should form an equilateral triangle to provide a balanced, believable soundstage. In many setups, the ability of custom install speakers to disperse sound is limited, which results in a relatively small listening sweet spot. However, the wide-dispersion characteristics of every DALI speaker create a larger sweet spot and a more well-balanced sound throughout the listening area.
Wide dispersion custom install speakers are also great for passive listening. Whether you’re entertaining friends at the dinner table or relaxing in the bath, custom install speakers can fill any room with discreet, high-quality music for passive listening – even at low volumes.
In a multi-speaker home cinema setup, custom install speakers can perform every bit as well as cabinet speakers. And with features like rotatable hybrid tweeters for sideways and upside-down installation and directional tweeters, DALI custom install speakers can be fine-tuned to deliver immersive, well-balanced sound in virtually any room.
In-wall, on-wall or in-ceiling speakers?
Choosing between the different types of CI speakers hinges on your individual preferences, room layout and aesthetic considerations.
In-wall speakers
In-wall speakers offer a seamless, minimalist aesthetic as they are concealed within the surface of a wall, providing a clean and unobtrusive appearance. This is a good choice if your priority is to minimise visual clutter. In addition to their aesthetic appeal, in-wall speakers allow for precise placement, while optimising sound distribution and acoustics that are tailored to the room.
On-wall speakers
On-wall speakers provide versatility, as they can be easily mounted on the wall without the need to cut holes in your wall. This makes them a practical choice when in-wall installation might be challenging or impractical. On-wall speakers, while visible, can also serve as a design element in the room, adding a visual component that complements the overall aesthetic.
In-ceiling speakers
In-ceiling speakers can deliver better coverage than wall-mounted speakers in larger rooms. In a surround setup, in-ceiling speakers also deliver immersive height-channel sound in a compatible surround setup or surround-channel sound when wall-mounted speakers aren't practical, for example, if your couch is positioned against the back wall of your room.