Customer Reviews

HiFi Works 30001 HFW5 5.25-Inch In-Wall Speakers, White (Pair)

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No need to clutter your walls with anything bigger! I've had no need to test them at volumes louder than a normal movie, and they sound just fine.

I researched quite a bit to find in-wall speakers that were not going to take up a huge chunk of wall. I installed these in our family room; perhaps if I had a dedicated theater room, I'd be ok to get larger speakers. As it is, these were about as cheap as I could find, and I couldn't find anything smaller that was this cheap. For the price, they're great. They came with helpful dry-wall cutout templates, so installation was as easy as it could be, considering I installed these in a finished house. If you've never run wire through drywall, you're in for a treat. Just make sure you have proper tools and it won't be too difficult (pvc/in-wall speaker cable, level, stud finder, fiberglass wire running kit or fish tape, drywall saw or oscillating multifunction tool, power drill/driver, etc). The speakers have 6 clamps for the install, and they work great: these won't budge at all once installed.

The only cons I can think of is the bevel plate is thicker than I think is necessary, but I suppose that could be a good thing for people who really rough up the drywall cutout. Also, the grills could be a finer mesh, so as to appear lighter in color (not show as much darkness behind the cover). And if you really want to get picky, the small sticker on the speaker plate can be seen through the grill if the lighting in the room is right. And they don't easily peel away without goo-gone.

But all-in-all, a fine product! Very satisfying once complete.

Used these on three different home theater projects now and are extremely happy with them. Best when used with new construction. My number one pick if you are finishing your basement.