FAQ about loudspeakers

The size and shape of your room play a big role in how speakers perform. For smaller rooms or close listening positions, more compact speakers (e.g. bookshelf or slim on-wall) are often ideal. For larger rooms or if you sit farther away, you may benefit from larger enclosures or line-array models that can move more air and deliver fuller dynamic range. We recommend using our free-of-charge Audio Analysis Service to ensure your system is neither under- nor over-specified.

It depends on your listening preferences. If you mostly listen to vocals, acoustic music, or casual listening, a well-built speaker can be enough. But if you want deep bass for movies, orchestral music or more powerful dynamic range, a subwoofer will noticeably improve the experience — especially in larger rooms. Many high-end setups split bass duties to a dedicated subwoofer to let the main speakers focus on clarity and mid/high fidelity.

Passive speakers need an external amplifier or receiver, giving you flexibility to choose amplification based on your preferences. Active (powered) speakers have built-in amplification and are often easier to set up — good for simpler or space-constrained installations. The right choice depends on whether you prioritize flexibility (passive) or convenience (active).

Quite a lot. The position of the speakers relative to walls, floor, ceiling — and your listening position — can change how bass, treble and stereo imaging feel. Also, room materials (hard floors, tiles, glass, furniture) influence reflections and frequency response. It’s often worth experimenting with placement (or using rugs / curtains / panels) to get the best sound.

Yes. Because all our speakers share the same driver materials and crossover architecture, their tonal balance is matched. That means combining models (e.g. main speakers, subwoofers, rear channels) preserves coherence in sound, giving a consistent character across different configurations.

Yes. Thanks to the consistent timbre across all models, you can mix series or types (on-wall, in-ceiling, subwoofer, line-array) and still get a coherent overall sound. This flexibility makes it easier to tailor a system to your room and use — whether stereo music, movies or a full home cinema.

Absolutely. Our speakers don’t just sound great — they’re designed to fit into real homes. You can choose from standard finishes (e.g. black or white), or specify custom colours (e.g. via NCS or RAL). Front grilles are removable and can be replaced with different fabric colours — or even custom artwork — so speakers blend seamlessly into your interior.

That depends on the room size, listening level and whether you add a subwoofer. Because our speakers have high sensitivity / SPL-per-watt, you often don’t need a very powerful amplifier to reach cinematic-level volumes. That said, always match amplifier power and impedance to the speaker’s specification to avoid distortion or damage — and ask your dealer if unsure.

Yes. Many of our models are designed for easy installation: on-wall, in-wall or behind-screen mounting is possible. This makes them ideal for home cinemas and discreet installations while maintaining full performance.

Artcoustic loudspeakers are built to deliver true cinema-grade performance, handcrafted quality and long-term reliability — yet most customers are surprised by how accessible our systems actually are.

Your local Artcoustic partner can show you the different options and help you match the right solution to your room, budget and needs.

The best way to understand the value is to experience the sound in person — once you hear them, the performance speaks for itself.

Most soundbars today are active and serve more as a TV extension, improving the otherwise very poor TV sound. The Artcoustic soundbars have been designed with a completely different purpose.

The Artcoustic soundbar is an audiophile-grade speaker design, and as with other Artcoustic speakers, it is made up of only the best speaker components produced. The Artcoustic soundbar has specifically been designed for high-end 2.1 and Dolby Atmos systems, where the combination of audiophile sound quality with a high sound pressure level is required. The Artcoustic soundbar is one of the only soundbars around, with the unique feature of serving as a 2-channel speaker, 3-channel LCR speaker, or high power, high SPL mono speaker configured as a centre channel, making it one of the most versatile LED screen speaker solutions available.