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The Max exhibits Hidden speakers at CEDIA 2004 (8/6/2004)

Speaker systems have come a long way in the last few years. Unsightly, over-sized black box systems, an unfortunate feature of many '80s interiors, have been replaced by perfectly proportioned, silver-cased miniature designs. Despite their minimal good looks, those in the know doubt their true capabilities. 'Big bass needs big speakers' is almost a mantra. But is there a way to get the sound AND the look right?

The Max thinks that there is. The company has just introduced a stylish, state of the art speaker system designed to recess directly into the wall. The Radia Series of in-wall ribbon speakers simply slot into a rectangular cutout in standard stud partitioning where they become 'virtually invisible'. The result is a flush-fitting speaker system that looks good, provides best use of space and, best of all gives excellent sound quality.

Ideal for home theatre applications, each Radia monopole speaker is a self-contained unit. Available in heights ranging from 1ft to more than 6ft, the speakers are available in six different designs: three multi-channel and three primary options to enhance and support both two-channel and home theatre applications. The unit incorporates front-mounted speakers to ensure top quality sound radiation while sound generated from the rear is absorbed and dissipated.

Having conquered the style issue, it is important to know that Radia in-wall speakers can not only match but also surpass similar systems in terms of sound. The units use wideband Planar Technology combined with the highest calibre conventional cone drivers to create the only hybrid in-wall system currently available. The result is beyond comparison: the speakers significantly improve stereo imaging throughout the listening venue and high frequency bounce and distortion is all but eliminated, even at incredibly high volumes.

Free-standing Radia monopole units are also available for situations where recessing into a wall is not possible.

Radia Series components are supplied with a manufacturer's warranty for 5 years against defects in materials and manufacture when used in properly designed systems and will be displayed on The Max's stand at CEDIA 2004.

www.the-max.co.uk