{"product_id":"psb-w-lcr-in-wall-speaker","title":"PSB W-LCR In-Wall Speaker","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePSB W-LCR In-Wall Speaker at Vinyl Sound Buffalo NY\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PSB W-LCR is an in-wall Left\/Center\/Right speaker built around dual 5¼-inch polypropylene cone woofers and a 1-inch titanium dome tweeter with ferrofluid cooling, housed in a self-contained acoustic enclosure that requires only 3¾ inches (95mm) of wall depth — significantly shallower than in-ceiling equivalents. Available at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, New York, the W-LCR delivers a frequency response of 70Hz to 23,000Hz (±3dB) with an LF cutoff of 62Hz at −10dB into a nominal 6-ohm load, accepting up to 150 watts of program power. Unlike in-ceiling LCR speakers that require an angled baffle to redirect sound from overhead toward ear level, the W-LCR installs directly in the wall at listening height and fires on-axis at the seated listener. It mounts in horizontal or vertical orientation, providing flexibility across left, center, right, and surround channel positions in 2.1, 5.1, 7.1, and Dolby Atmos home theater configurations. A magnetic frameless grille with paintable fabric disappears into the wall surface. Steel and ABS doglegs clamp the enclosure to the wall from the front without above-wall access, and integrated cable tracks manage speaker wire routing inside the enclosure. The W-LCR is part of Vinyl Sound Buffalo's full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinylsound.com\/collections\/speakers\"\u003espeaker collection\u003c\/a\u003e, which covers in-wall, in-ceiling, outdoor, powered, and floorstanding speakers from leading audio brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDual 5¼\" Woofers, Titanium Dome Tweeter, and Acoustic Enclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe W-LCR's dual 5¼-inch woofer array in a vertical MTM (midwoofer-tweeter-midwoofer) configuration places one woofer above and one below the center-mounted titanium dome tweeter, mirroring the driver arrangement used in high-performance stand-mount monitor speakers. This MTM layout narrows vertical dispersion — directing less sound energy toward the floor and ceiling — while maintaining wide horizontal dispersion toward the seating area, improving consistency across multiple listening positions in a row. The rigid speaker baffle and precisely tuned acoustic enclosure contain the woofer back-wave and prevent the speaker from coupling acoustically to the wall cavity, which would otherwise cause resonance coloration from whatever materials happen to occupy the stud bay. The ferrofluid-cooled titanium dome tweeter maintains consistent performance at the sustained output levels required for home theater LFE and action-scene dynamics, and extends the frequency response to 23,000Hz on-axis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Flexibility, Grille, and Mounting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe W-LCR's 3¾-inch (95mm) mounting depth fits within standard 2×4 stud wall construction without modification — the most common installation constraint for in-wall speakers. The rectangular 9³⁄₁₆\" × 14³⁄₈\" (233 × 365mm) cutout can be oriented with the longer dimension either vertically (for a portrait installation between studs) or horizontally (for a landscape installation, typically used for a center channel mounted above or below a display). The speaker's internal driver layout rotates with the enclosure, maintaining the MTM woofer-tweeter-woofer configuration in either orientation. The magnetic frameless grille covers the cutout with a surface-flush fabric panel with no visible mounting screws or grille frame border, and the fabric can be painted to match the wall color for complete visual integration. Steel and ABS doglegs expand outward against the wall surface interior once the speaker is pushed through the cutout, securing the enclosure without requiring access from inside the wall cavity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrequency Response (±3dB)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70Hz – 23,000Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrequency Response (±1.5dB)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75Hz – 20,000Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLF Cutoff (−10dB)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eImpedance Nominal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 Ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eImpedance Minimum\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 Ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended Power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–150 Watts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProgram Power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 Watts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTweeter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\" (25mm) Titanium Dome, Ferrofluid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWoofer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5¼\" (133mm) Polypropylene Cone, × 2 (MTM configuration)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDesign Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSealed Acoustic Enclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting Orientation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHorizontal or Vertical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrille\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnetic Frameless, Paintable Fabric (White)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel and ABS Doglegs; Cable Tracks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCutout Dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9³⁄₁₆\" × 14³⁄₈\" (233 × 365mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting Depth Required\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3¾\" (95mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrille Dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10¾\" × 16\" × ⅜\" (273 × 406 × 7mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.7 lb (5.3 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 lb (6.8 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite (Paintable Fabric Grille)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the PSB W-LCR and the C-LCR?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe W-LCR and C-LCR share the same dual 5¼-inch woofer and 1-inch titanium dome tweeter driver configuration, the same 6-ohm nominal impedance, and the same 150-watt program power handling. The W-LCR installs in a wall and fires directly on-axis at the listening position without requiring an angled baffle, while the C-LCR installs in a ceiling and uses an angled baffle to redirect sound from overhead toward the seated listener. The W-LCR has a shallower mounting depth (3¾\" vs 7¾\"), a rectangular cutout (9³⁄₁₆\" × 14³⁄₈\" vs 13³⁄₁₆\" × 13³⁄₁₆\" square), and a paintable fabric grille that blends into painted walls. The W-LCR extends bass 12Hz less deep (62Hz at −10dB vs 50Hz for the C-LCR). Choose the W-LCR for wall installations at ear level; choose the C-LCR for ceiling installations where directing sound downward toward the listener is the primary acoustic challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the PSB W-LCR be mounted horizontally or vertically?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The W-LCR's rectangular enclosure installs in portrait orientation (taller than wide, vertically) between standard studs, or in landscape orientation (wider than tall, horizontally) typically for a center channel mounted above or below a display screen. The internal driver array rotates with the enclosure in either case — the dual woofers remain above and below the center tweeter in portrait orientation, and to the left and right of the tweeter in landscape orientation. Landscape mounting is common for center channel installations where the speaker sits horizontally behind an acoustically transparent screen or just above or below a flat-panel display. Both orientations provide the same frequency response and power handling specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow shallow is the W-LCR wall depth requirement?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe W-LCR requires only 3¾ inches (95mm) of mounting depth from the wall surface to the nearest obstruction behind the drywall — electrical boxes, blocking, insulation, or structural members. This fits comfortably within standard North American 2×4 stud-framed interior walls, which provide approximately 3.5 inches of clear depth between the drywall face and the structural sheathing or blocking. For exterior walls with thicker insulation, or walls with existing electrical or plumbing runs in the stud bay, confirm available clearance before cutting the rough-in opening. The 9³⁄₁₆\" × 14³⁄₈\" rectangular cutout must fall between two studs on 16-inch or 24-inch stud centers to fit within a standard stud bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat amplifier or AV receiver does the W-LCR work with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe W-LCR's nominal 6-ohm impedance is compatible with any AV receiver or amplifier rated for 6-ohm or 4-ohm loads. Because the minimum impedance dips to 4 ohms at certain frequencies, confirm that the amplifier specifies stable operation at 4 ohms before connecting multiple W-LCR speakers to the same amplifier channel. Most current AV receivers rated at 80–150 watts per channel into 8 ohms will drive the W-LCR adequately for home theater use. For a full 5.1 or 7.1 LCR-plus-surround installation using multiple W-LCR speakers, verify the receiver's total channel output current capacity at 4-ohm minimum loads with multiple channels driven simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I paint the PSB W-LCR grille to match my wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The W-LCR's magnetic frameless grille uses a fabric panel that accepts standard latex wall paint, allowing the grille to be painted the same color as the surrounding wall for near-invisible integration. Apply paint lightly in thin coats to avoid saturating the fabric and reducing acoustic transparency. The magnetic attachment means the grille can be removed before painting the wall and reattached after painting without visible screw holes or grille frame marks on the wall surface. The grille cover removes and attaches with the speaker already installed — no tools required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the W-LCR be used as surround speakers in a home theater?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The W-LCR is designed for Left, Center, Right, and surround channel positions. For 5.1 surround, two W-LCR speakers positioned on the side walls at the listening row serve as left and right surround channels, ideally mounted at ear level or slightly above. For 7.1 configurations, additional W-LCR speakers can be mounted on the rear wall as back surround channels. The horizontal mount option positions the speaker in landscape orientation when wall height limits vertical installation or when a wider dispersion pattern suits the surround placement geometry. A matched set of W-LCR speakers across all positions provides consistent timbre throughout the room's full 5.1, 7.1, or Dolby Atmos speaker array.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to buy PSB W-LCR in-wall speakers in Buffalo NY?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PSB W-LCR is available from Vinyl Sound, an authorized PSB Speakers dealer in Buffalo, New York. Vinyl Sound also carries the C-LCR for ceiling installations and the CS500 and CS1000 outdoor speakers for covered outdoor areas. Free shipping is available across the continental United States. Contact Vinyl Sound Buffalo by phone or email to purchase the W-LCR or discuss amplifier pairing and speaker layout for your home theater installation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PSB Speakers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53575959576883,"sku":null,"price":1399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/0293\/0739\/files\/psb_w_lcr_no-grill-front.png?v=1782793849","url":"https:\/\/vinylsound.com\/products\/psb-w-lcr-in-wall-speaker","provider":"Vinyl Sound USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}