In-Wall Speaker Reviews

Subwoofer: SW500
Connections: Speaker- and line-level inputs
Enclosure Type: Sealed
Woofer (size in inches, type): 10, paper cone
Power Rating (watts): 150
Crossover Bypass: Yes
Available Finishes: Beige, Silver, Black
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 17 x 14 x 14
Weight (pounds): 33
Price: $599

These listings are based on the manufacturer's stated specs; the HT Labs box below indicates the gear's performance on our test bench.

Speaker: Sonata 200
Type: Two-way, three-driver on-wall
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, soft dome
Woofer (size in inches, type): 5, poly cone (2)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 6
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 10–70
Available Finishes: Beige, Silver, Black
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 24 x 10 x 3
Weight (pounds): 9
Price: $499/pair

Speaker: Sonata 200C
Type: Two-way, three-driver on-wall
Tweeter (size in inches, type):1, soft dome
Woofer (size in inches, type): 5, poly cone (2)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 6
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 10–70
Available Finishes: White, Silver, Black
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 24 x 10 x 3
Weight (pounds): 9
Price: $249

Ratings: Angstrom Suono Sonata 200 On-Wall Speaker System

Build Quality: 88
• Two-plate mounting bracket a step up from the usual keyhole mount
•Full fabric covering

Value: 93
• A cut above the genre's usual take-the-money-and-run designs
• Good sound for price

Features: 91
• Dual woofers for greater power handling
• Vertical or horizontal placement options

Performance: 89
• Surprisingly communicative for an on-wall speaker design
• The audio shadings are all there

Ergonomics: 94
• Quiet, tasteful, nothing shiny to pick up room light
• Three color options make for a close match with most monitors

Overall Rating: 91
Angstrom's approaches to décor-friendly speakers include both on-walls and small satellites. The Suono Sonata 200 is a flat speaker that will harmonize with any flat-panel TV while calling as little attention to itself as possible. By on-wall standards, it's a sweet-sounding speaker.

General Information
Suono Sonata 200 Speaker, $499/pair
Suono Sonata 200C Center-Channel Speaker, $249
SW500 Subwoofer, $599
Angstrom Loudspeakers
(714) 648-0983
www.angstromloudspeakers.com
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