In-wall speakers – also called “architectural” speakers – have lots of advantages. And just about as many drawbacks. Balancing the two is an individual thing, but knowledge is power, so let’s dig into ...

Whether in a home theater or as part of a multi-room audio system, ceiling-mounted speakers, also known as architectural speakers, have been around for decades. But the amplifiers used to drive those ...

Jeanne Gang, FAIA, is the founding partner of Studio Gang, an international architecture and urban design practice with offices in Chicago, New York, San Francisco, and Paris. Known for an inquisitive ...

The conference’s closing speaker, John Patkau, co-founder of Vancouver-based Patkau Architects, is also a 2024 Record House recipient. (Like Canales, he’s also a past Record House honoree, including ...

Looking for more discreet in-wall or in-ceiling speakers? Check out the new James by Sonance SA68 Small Aperture architectural speaker. A speaker aperture refers to the opening in the cabinet through ...

Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a leading member of CNET's Reviews team since 2000. He covers the gamut of gadgets and is a notable reviewer of mobile accessories and portable audio products, ...