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Wisdom Audio Sage Series In-Wall Speakers

Best In-Wall Speakers in the World

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The highest tier of in-wall speaker in this survey is (quite simply) a complete Wisdom Audio Sage System. Like any other 5.1 surround sound system (although you could go bigger), it features a pair of front channels (Left & Right), called an L75i, which contain a single 48-inch planar magnetic panel and 4 six-inch woofers, allowing each speaker to operate at a very very efficient sensitivity of 95 dB at one watt/meter ($8,000 each), meaning that you will be able to play them quite loudly. There is also a dedicated center channel called a C20 which utilizes a single two-inch planar magnetic tweeter and 2 six-inch custom bass drivers ($3,500 each), plus a pair of P48 freestanding surround speakers employing four proprietary bass drivers and a unique planar magnetic midrange / tweeter to balance out the system ($6,000 each). Frequency response for all three types of speakers begins at 40 Hz and extends well beyond 25,000 Hz while still being able to offer a nominal 4-ohm load to each of the five connected amplifier channels (excluding an optional subwoofer and its amplifier to cover the range below 40 Hz).
In addition to being very very efficient, each of the speakers can absorb well beyond 1,000 watts without being strained in the slightest, resulting in average listening levels well above 100 dB/SPL. The speakers are each either uniquely encased in a sturdy solid aluminum aerospace-grade cabinet (for in-wall installations), or each speaker can be contained in an elegant solid aluminum charcoal-colored non-resonate cabinet, suitable for free-standing or on-wall installation that includes just a hint of clear anodized trim around the bezel. The Sage Series System comes shipped in 15 boxes and weighs in at over 600 pounds!

The speakers must be connected to either a group of Wisdom Audio Dedicated ICE Amplifiers: a two channel SA-2 ($3,500) and a three-channel SA-3 ($4,000) are recommended, or you may use your own personal choice of amplification to suit your individual taste. A necessary system controller, the SC-1, contains the active digital speaker crossovers along with a unique 32-division Audyssey MultiEQ XT equalization system ($6,000), capable of outputting as many as 14.3 channels, when so hooked up. It is a prerequisite, therefore, that you purchase a complete system from a Factory Authorized Wisdom Audio dealer. They will guide you regarding the necessary components and create a perfect and relatively invisible high-end sonic complement to any room -- starting at $20,000 and extending well beyond $100,000. They are expensive, but (in this case) you get what you pay for, and then a lot more!

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Manufacturer Description: The Wisdom Audio Sage Series is a groundbreaking technical achievement that addresses the growing demand for high performance loudspeaker systems that can be integrated into a home to address contemporary entertainment lifestyles. Each Sage model provides the performance of an exotic audiophile loudspeaker while respecting architectural integrity and providing a pleasing visual aesthetic. This series offers unprecedented flexibility to address a range of installation options while exceeding the highest performance levels available among typical architectural designs. Wisdom Audio enjoys a proud heritage among esoteric loudspeaker companies, having produced some of the most highly regarded (and most costly) loudspeakers in history. After...Read More more than two years of development, the Sage Series brings this remarkable performance to market with in-wall, on-wall, and freestanding solutions. Tall and slim, these loudspeakers offer sophisticated, understated elegance that can either complement or virtually disappear from the room as needed. Minimize

Best In-Wall Speakers in the World
The highest tier of in-wall speaker in this survey is (quite simply) a complete Wisdom Audio Sage System. Like any other 5.1 surround sound system (although you could go bigger), it features a pair of front channels (Left & Right), called an L75i, which contain a single 48-inch planar magnetic panel and 4 six-inch woofers, allowing each speaker to operate at a very very efficient sensitivity of 95 dB at one watt/meter ($8,000 each), meaning that you will be able to play them quite loudly. There is also a dedicated center channel called a C20 which utilizes a single two-inch planar magnetic tweeter and 2 six-inch custom bass drivers ($3,500 each), plus a pair of P48 freestanding surround speakers employing four proprietary bass drivers and a unique planar magnetic midrange / tweeter to balance out the system ($6,000 each). Frequency response for all three types of speakers begins at 40 Hz and extends well beyond 25,000 Hz while still being able to offer a nominal 4-ohm load to each of the five connected amplifier channels (excluding an optional subwoofer and its amplifier to cover the range below 40 Hz).
In addition to being very very efficient, each of the speakers can absorb well beyond 1,000 watts without being strained in the slightest, resulting in average listening levels well above 100 dB/SPL. The speakers are each either uniquely encased in a sturdy solid aluminum aerospace-grade cabinet (for in-wall installations), or each speaker can be contained in an elegant solid aluminum charcoal-colored non-resonate cabinet, suitable for free-standing or on-wall installation that includes just a hint of clear anodized trim around the bezel. The Sage Series System comes shipped in 15 boxes and weighs in at over 600 pounds!

The speakers must be connected to either a group of Wisdom Audio Dedicated ICE Amplifiers: a two channel SA-2 ($3,500) and a three-channel SA-3 ($4,000) are recommended, or you may use your own personal choice of amplification to suit your individual taste. A necessary system controller, the SC-1, contains the active digital speaker crossovers along with a unique 32-division Audyssey MultiEQ XT equalization system ($6,000), capable of outputting as many as 14.3 channels, when so hooked up. It is a prerequisite, therefore, that you purchase a complete system from a Factory Authorized Wisdom Audio dealer. They will guide you regarding the necessary components and create a perfect and relatively invisible high-end sonic complement to any room -- starting at $20,000 and extending well beyond $100,000. They are expensive, but (in this case) you get what you pay for, and then a lot more!
The highest tier of in-wall speaker in this survey is (quite simply) a complete Wisdom Audio Sage System. Like any other 5.1 surround sound system (although you could go bigger), it features a pair of front channels (Left & Right), called an L75i, which contain a single 48-inch planar magnetic panel and 4 six-inch woofers, allowing each speaker to operate at a very very efficient sensitivity of 95 dB at one watt/meter ($8,000 each), meaning that you will be able to play them quite loudly. There is also a dedicated center channel called a C20 which utilizes a single two-inch planar magnetic tweeter and 2 six-inch custom bass drivers ($3,500 each), plus a pair of P48 freestanding surround speakers employing four proprietary bass drivers and a unique planar magnetic midrange / tweeter to balance out the system ($6,000 each). Frequency response for all three types of speakers begins at 40 Hz and extends well beyond 25,000 Hz while still being able to offer a nominal 4-ohm load to each of the five connected amplifier channels (excluding an optional subwoofer and its amplifier to cover the range below 40 Hz).
In addition to being very very efficient, each of the speakers can absorb well beyond 1,000 watts without being strained in the slightest, resulting in average listening levels well above 100 dB/SPL. The speakers are each either uniquely encased in a sturdy solid aluminum aerospace-grade cabinet (for in-wall installations), or each speaker can be contained in an elegant solid aluminum charcoal-colored non-resonate cabinet, suitable for free-standing or on-wall installation that includes just a hint of clear anodized trim around the bezel. The Sage Series System comes shipped in 15 boxes and weighs in at over 600 pounds!

The speakers must be connected to either a group of Wisdom Audio Dedicated ICE Amplifiers: a two channel SA-2 ($3,500) and a three-channel SA-3 ($4,000) are recommended, or you may use your own personal choice of amplification to suit your individual taste. A necessary system controller, the SC-1, contains the active digital speaker crossovers along with a unique 32-division Audyssey MultiEQ XT equalization system ($6,000), capable of outputting as many as 14.3 channels, when so hooked up. It is a prerequisite, therefore, that you purchase a complete system from a Factory Authorized Wisdom Audio dealer. They will guide you regarding the necessary components and create a perfect and relatively invisible high-end sonic complement to any room -- starting at $20,000 and extending well beyond $100,000. They are expensive, but (in this case) you get what you pay for, and then a lot more!
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