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Krix have made available a front-ported
version of the very popular Neuphonix. We have received quite a few enquiries
from clients who would like to position their loudspeakers closer to the rear
wall in a smaller room, or alternatively build them in to custom joinery in the
living area or dedicated theatre. This has been a trend that I suspect
originated in the US
where they have specifically constructed home theatres, often with a specific
theme. Googling “themed home theatres” will provide a range of ideas that range
from interesting to weird.
There is one particular designer in the US that specialises
in upmarket installations and has an impressive portfolio, so if you are
interested in the high-end themed home theatre have a look at Theo Kalomirakis’
site http://www.tktheaters.com
What the weird and wonderful both share
however is the concealed loudspeaker system. Fitting a loudspeaker in to an
enclosure can and will result in detrimental effects unless there is some care
taken to get things just right. Sealed or front ported loudspeakers are a must
for this environment as they have less impact when being utilised for this type
of installation. This is where a competent specialist installer is invaluable.
Surprisingly few changes were required to
finalise this project and satisfy our requirements so you won’t notice a huge
difference between the two models under normal circumstances. If you have the space
and are looking for something quite tuneable then the standard, rear ported
version is still the one to take home. If you require a loudspeaker that will
be positioned close to a wall (and have limited positioning options) or are
planning on building another Star Trek themed theatre then the front ported
Neuphonix will fit the bill. Of course you could also consider the Xtreme range
if you want a real theatre at home…
The front ported Neuphonix will provide a
further solution to our clients that want a high performance speaker that can
integrate with their environment in a less obtrusive way.
