PSB Imagine W-LCR In-Wall Speaker at Vinyl Sound Toronto Canada

The Imagine W-LCR is a premium enclosed two-way in-wall speaker from PSB Speakers (Pickering, Ontario, Canada), available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada. Built on PSB's True-to-Nature acoustic philosophy, the W-LCR shares the same 1-inch titanium dome tweeter as the acclaimed PSB Imagine Series freestanding range and delivers the performance of a freestanding tower with zero visual footprint. A fully sealed enclosure, dual 5.25-inch polypropylene cone woofers, and a 1,700 Hz LR4 Linkwitz-Riley crossover combine to produce a frequency response of 70 Hz to 23,000 Hz (±3 dB) at 6 ohms nominal. Sold individually, the W-LCR serves as a centre channel, front left and right pair, or as part of a complete multi-channel surround system in any new construction or retrofit installation.

Fully Sealed Enclosure: No Wall-Cavity Compromise

Unlike the vast majority of in-wall speakers, which rely on the open wall cavity as a makeshift enclosure, the Imagine W-LCR features a fully sealed internal enclosure with a volume of 0.12 cubic feet (3.48 litres). This is the same sealed acoustic principle used in PSB's freestanding Imagine Series, and it produces the same key benefits in an in-wall form factor: predictable, controlled bass response that remains consistent regardless of wall construction type or cavity depth, reduced sound transmission into adjacent rooms, and elimination of the coloured resonances that open-back in-wall designs inherit from whatever void happens to exist behind the drywall. The W-LCR performs as engineered, in any installation, every time.

LCR Versatility and Shared Imagine Series Drivers

The LCR designation means a single W-LCR model covers all three front-stage roles in a home theatre installation. Oriented horizontally beneath a wall-mounted display, it serves as a centre channel; oriented vertically on either side, it becomes the left and right front channels. Because all three positions use the identical driver complement — the same 1-inch titanium dome tweeter found in PSB's Imagine Series freestanding speakers, paired with dual 5.25-inch polypropylene cone woofers crossed over at 1,700 Hz via an LR4 Linkwitz-Riley filter — the tonal match across the front soundstage is seamless. This shared driver heritage also makes the W-LCR a natural integration partner for hybrid systems that combine in-wall W-LCRs with Imagine Series bookshelf or tower speakers at the surround positions.

Key Features

• Fully Sealed Enclosure: A self-contained sealed cabinet eliminates wall-cavity resonance and delivers consistent, accurate bass regardless of installation environment or wall construction type.
• Dual 5.25-Inch Polypropylene Cone Woofers: Two 133mm woofers with rubber surrounds provide even bass loading and smooth midrange reproduction across both horizontal and vertical orientations.
• 1-Inch Titanium Dome Tweeter (Ferrofluid-Cooled): The same tweeter used in the PSB Imagine Series freestanding range ensures tonal continuity when combining W-LCR units with Imagine Series speakers in a hybrid system.
• LR4 Linkwitz-Riley Crossover at 1,700 Hz: A fourth-order Linkwitz-Riley crossover provides seamless, phase-coherent driver integration with minimal lobing at the crossover frequency.
• Frequency Response 70 Hz to 23,000 Hz (±3 dB): Full-range in-wall performance with LF cutoff at 62 Hz (-10 dB) for both home theatre and two-channel music applications.
• Sensitivity 89 dB Anechoic / 91 dB In-Room: High sensitivity allows the W-LCR to reach satisfying output levels with mid-power receivers and amplifiers from 20 to 150 watts.
• 6 Ohm Nominal Impedance: Compatible with any AV receiver or stereo amplifier rated for 6 or 8 ohm loads, with a minimum impedance of 4 ohms.
• LCR Orientation Flexibility: A single model serves as centre channel (horizontal) or left and right channels (vertical), with identical tonal character in all three positions.
• Paintable Magnetic Frameless Grille: The white fabric-scrim grille attaches magnetically with no visible frame and accepts paint for colour-matching to any wall finish, making the speaker fully invisible once installed.
• Heavy-Duty Steel and ABS Dogleg Mounting System: Secure installation without additional mounting hardware; built-in cable tracks provide clean, efficient wire management behind the wall.
• Sold Individually: Allows precise quantity specification for 2-channel, 3-channel LCR, or full multi-channel surround configurations.
• PSB True-to-Nature Philosophy: Designed and voiced by PSB Speakers drawing on over 50 years of acoustic research and National Research Council collaboration for natural, non-fatiguing sound.

Technical Specifications

Installation at a Glance

• Wall cutout required: 9-3/16 x 14-3/8 inches (233 x 365 mm)
• Minimum mounting depth: 3-3/4 inches (95 mm)
• Grille footprint: 10-3/4 x 16 inches (273 x 406 mm)
• Heavy-duty steel and ABS dogleg mounting system included
• Built-in cable tracks for clean wire management
• Magnetic frameless grille attaches without tools
• Grille is paintable to match any wall finish
• Compatible with 6 or 8 ohm rated AV receivers and amplifiers
• Sold individually: specify quantity for LCR, stereo, or full surround configurations

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the PSB Imagine W-LCR?

The PSB Imagine W-LCR is a premium two-way in-wall speaker from PSB Speakers, built in Pickering, Ontario, Canada. It features dual 5.25-inch polypropylene cone woofers, a 1-inch titanium dome tweeter shared with the PSB Imagine Series freestanding range, and a fully sealed enclosure with an internal volume of 0.12 cubic feet. The W-LCR delivers a frequency response of 70 Hz to 23,000 Hz (±3 dB) at 6 ohms nominal and is designed to serve as a left, centre, or right channel speaker in home theatre and two-channel music installations.

How does the PSB Imagine W-LCR compare to the Klipsch R-5800-W II and Polk Audio 80F/X-LS in-wall speakers?

The PSB Imagine W-LCR, Klipsch R-5800-W II, and Polk Audio 80F/X-LS are all in-wall speakers targeting home theatre and high-performance audio installations. The Klipsch R-5800-W II uses a dual 5.25-inch woofer configuration and Klipsch's proprietary Tractrix horn tweeter loading, prioritising high sensitivity and dynamics. The Polk 80F/X-LS is an open-back design targeting retrofit value installations. The W-LCR differentiates through its fully sealed self-contained enclosure, which eliminates the wall-cavity resonance that affects open-back designs including the Polk, and through its shared Imagine Series titanium dome tweeter, which ensures tonal continuity with PSB's freestanding loudspeaker range. For installers combining in-wall speakers with freestanding PSB models, the W-LCR provides a level of driver-level consistency that no competitor with different tweeter technology can match.

What does LCR mean and how does it apply to the W-LCR?

LCR stands for Left, Centre, Right. A single W-LCR unit is designed to function identically in all three front-stage channel roles. Mounted horizontally beneath a wall-mounted display, it serves as the centre channel. Mounted vertically on either side of the display, it becomes the left and right front channels. Because all three positions use the same driver complement and sealed enclosure, the tonal character is identical across the entire front soundstage, which is critical for convincing dialogue and music reproduction in both home theatre and stereo configurations.

Why does the sealed enclosure matter on an in-wall speaker?

Most in-wall speakers have open backs that rely on whatever wall cavity exists behind the drywall to act as an enclosure. The size, shape, and contents of that cavity vary enormously from installation to installation, and the result is unpredictable and often coloured bass response that the speaker's designer had no ability to control. The W-LCR's fully sealed self-contained enclosure removes this variable entirely. Its 0.12 cubic foot internal volume is fixed and acoustically controlled, so the speaker performs exactly as PSB designed it regardless of what lies behind the wall, whether that is fibreglass insulation, an open cavity, or proximity to joists.

What amplifier power does the PSB Imagine W-LCR require?

The W-LCR is rated for 20 to 150 watts into its nominal 6-ohm impedance. Its 89 dB anechoic sensitivity (91 dB in-room) means it reaches satisfying volume levels with mid-power AV receivers and integrated amplifiers. High-powered amplification is not required for most residential rooms. The minimum impedance of 4 ohms is within the stable operating range of virtually all modern AV receivers rated for 6 or 8 ohm loads.

Can the PSB Imagine W-LCR grille be painted to match the wall?

Yes. The W-LCR includes a white magnetic frameless grille with a fabric scrim that accepts standard interior paint. Once painted to match the wall colour, the grille is essentially invisible from normal listening distances, with no frame or visible border to reveal its presence. The magnetic attachment means the grille can be removed and reattached without tools for driver access or repainting as needed.

Where can I buy the PSB Imagine W-LCR in Toronto or Canada?

The PSB Imagine W-LCR is available individually in Toronto, Canada at Vinyl Sound, an authorised PSB Speakers dealer. Vinyl Sound stocks the W-LCR and can advise on quantities required for specific room configurations, from a single centre channel to a complete multi-channel surround installation. Customers across Canada are welcome to contact Vinyl Sound for purchasing, system design advice, and shipping inquiries.