Wall Speakers

Wall speakers are slim speakers that mount directly on the wall – as a visible on-wall box in the living room or as surround speakers in a home cinema.

They're the answer to a very honest question: where do you put a speaker when there's no room for a floorstander? At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil you'll find wall speakers from Canton, DALI, Focal, Argon Audio and Sonox – from the discreet surround satellite to the full-fledged on-wall box with genuine stereo ambitions.

Why wall speakers?

Because they deliver sound exactly where the floor is already taken. They sit flat against the wall, need no floor space, and can be placed close to the TV, seating position or screen. That makes them ideal for living rooms with little floor space, for a tidy home cinema setup, or anywhere the gear should elegantly fade into the background.

On-wall, surround or centre?

On-wall speakers like the Canton GLE or Townus series carry the main sound – stereo or front channels in a home cinema. Surround models like the Canton AR 4 S2 or the Focal Aria SR900 provide the ambient sound all around. And a wall-mounted centre speaker like the DALI Opticon LCR MK2 keeps dialogue in films clear and intelligible. What role your speaker needs to play decides which model fits.

What to look for when buying

Pay attention to the wall condition (can it bear the weight?), the right mount and the alignment to the listening position. A speaker mounted close to the wall sounds different from a freestanding box – usually a bit more direct, sometimes with more bass. That's not a drawback, you just need to know it. Honestly: most bad purchases don't come from the speaker itself, but from the wrong expectation. That's exactly where our advice comes in.

Still unsure whether wall or ceiling? Take a look at our In-Wall/In-Ceiling Speakers, for surround sound the Home Cinema Speakers – or the full overview under Speakers.

Frequently asked questions about wall speakers

What's the difference between wall speakers and in-wall/in-ceiling speakers?
Wall speakers mount flat on the wall and remain visible, in-wall/in-ceiling speakers disappear flush into the wall or ceiling. Wall speakers can be placed more flexibly and are easier to retrofit, while in-wall/in-ceiling speakers are completely unobtrusive. Both can easily be combined in the same system.

Are wall speakers suitable for surround and home cinema?
Yes, many wall speakers are made exactly for that – for example the Canton AR 4 S2 or the Focal Aria SR900 as surround speakers. They project ambient sound in a targeted way and can be mounted space-savingly next to or behind the seating position, where a floorstander would just be in the way.

How are wall speakers mounted?
Via a wall bracket or integrated mounting points on the back of the cabinet. What matters is a load-bearing wall and the right mounting hardware for the speaker's weight. With plasterboard or heavier models, professional mounting is worth it – we're happy to help with selection and installation.

Why buy wall speakers from HD Zürisee?
Because we tell you which speaker really suits your wall and your room. HD Zürisee in Wädenswil carries brands like Canton, DALI, Focal and Argon, gives you honest advice on placement and alignment, and on request takes care of installation on site.