In-Wall Speaker Reviews

Subwoofer: CHS212
Connections: Line- and speaker-level ins and outs
Enclosure Type: Vented
Woofer (size in inches, type): 12, woven fiberglass (2)
Power Rating (watts): 500
Crossover Bypass: Yes
Available Finishes: Black
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 25.5 x 17.75 x 19.75
Weight (pounds): 110
Price: $2,249

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: CHS80
Type: Three-way, in-cabinet
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, aluminum
Midrange (size in inches, type): 4.5, woven fiberglass (2)
Woofer (size in inches, type): 8, woven fiberglass (2)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 4
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 100–400
Available Finishes: Black
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 24 x 17 12.75
Weight (pounds): 68
Price: $2,499

Speaker: CW383
Type: Three-way, in-wall
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, aluminum
Midrange (size in inches, type): 4, woven fiberglass
Woofer (size in inches, type): 8, woven fiberglass
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 4
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 40–200
Available Finishes: White
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 18.25 x 11 x 4
Weight (pounds): 6.8
Price: $899

Ratings

PSB CustomSound CHS80 Speaker System

Build Quality: 94
The speakers' cabinets are rock-solid
The speakers feature the same drivers used in PSB's flagship Platinum Series line

Value: 93
The system isn't inexpensive, but you can hear what the extra money gets you
Other custom solutions can cost a lot more—and sound nowhere near as good

Features: 93
Highly effective crossover adjustment on the CHS80 for in-cabinet installation
The CW383 has a rotatable midrange and tweeter plate

Performance: 95
The CHS80 is an excellent speaker by any criteria—custom-install or conventional
Strong, composed performance from the sub, and the in-walls actually like music

Ergonomics : 89
Not the easiest system you'll ever set up, but what in the custom world is?
In-walls are always worth some extra ergonomic points

Overall Rating: 93
You'll be hard-pressed to find this kind of potent performance from any other custom-install system, especially one at this price that ends up looking this good.

General information
CHS80 In-Cabinet Speaker, $2,499
CW383 In-Wall Speaker, $899
CHS212 Subwoofer, $2,249
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