The Grimani Systems Rixos-L is rated 3.4/5 for sound quality, #20 of 28 In-Wall & In-Ceiling Speakers. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
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Brand: Grimani Systems
#20 Grimani Systems Rixos-L: $16,400 per pair Grimani Systems $8,200 eBay
Pros: An active in-wall speaker with its own rack amplifier, very high output and wide, even coverage for a home theater. Directivity is well controlled (SPDI deviation 1.77dB), with a rated 100 degree by 150 degree coverage pattern that keeps the sound even across a wide seating area. Two 8” woofers and a 1” compression driver on a waveguide are rated at 96dB sensitivity with output up to 117dB at 1 meter, and the supplied 600W rack DSP amplifier, which tri-amps each speaker, with room correction over Ethernet lets an installer tune it precisely. It mounts in the wall or on the wall, including behind an acoustically transparent screen, and is made in the USA with a 2 year warranty. Measured bass extension of 87.9Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Audio Science Review measured a preference score of only 2.16, or 5.53 with a perfect subwoofer, because on-axis response is uneven (0.64 smoothness, 0.55dB average deviation). Bass measured -3dB at 87.9Hz, so a subwoofer is required. ASR also heard tweeter hiss at 2 to 3 feet, which matters for close listening. At $8200 each a stereo pair costs twice that, it needs the supplied rack amplifier and network setup, and it is sold through custom installation dealers.
Is the Grimani Systems Rixos-L right for you?
Buy it if
- you have a modest amplifier (96 dB sensitivity is easy to drive).
Skip it if
- you want the best value: the higher-rated Revel W553L costs about $15,310 less.
| Released | Sep 2021 (5 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 600W recommended (supplied 4-channel DSP amplifier) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 70.3Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 87.9Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Country | United States |
| Crossover Frequency | 350Hz, 1,000Hz |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 36”H x 13”W x 6”D (914 x 330 x 152 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 8” mid-bass woofers, 1” compression driver on a Conic Section Array waveguide (2.5-way) |
| Enclosure | In-wall or on-wall, active (tri-amplified by the supplied external rack DSP amplifier) |
| Frequency Response | 80Hz-20kHz (-6dB, manufacturer) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms (tweeter), 4 ohms (woofers) |
| Maximum SPL | 113dB continuous, 117dB peak at 1m (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 96dB |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.16 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.53 |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Weight | 32 lbs (14.5 kg) |
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