Canton Atelier InWall 5 white

A speaker that disappears into the wall while delivering genuine hi-fi reproduction. The Atelier InWall range from Canton uses the ATB (Aluminium Titanium Black) drivers developed for the German manufacturer’s hi-fi series and integrates them into a format designed exclusively for architectural installation, with an installation depth of just 75 mm.

A 2-way frame with passive radiator to compensate for the lack of volume

The ultra-slim format imposes obvious physical constraints on the enclosure volume. Canton addresses this with a bass-reflex configuration assisted by a 128 mm passive radiator, identical in diameter to the active driver. This radiator shares the same ATB cone and the same multi-fold Wave surround as the woofer, allowing it to reinforce low-frequency energy without requiring a port and without introducing air turbulence. The response extends down to 40 Hz, a solid figure for a speaker of this size.

The midbass driver uses a composite aluminum-titanium (ATB) cone that increases rigidity without adding weight to the moving assembly. This technology, inherited from the GLE S2 series, provides better power handling and reduces coloration in the midrange. The 25 mm AB tweeter features an aluminum dome coupled to a waveguide lens integrated directly into the front plate. This waveguide improves dispersion and widens the listening area, a real advantage in rooms where listeners are not always facing the speakers.

Installation designed for total integration

The InWall 5 breaks with the hybrid OnWall/InWall approach of previous Atelier models (300, 500, 700). Here, the speaker is not intended to be hung on a wall: it is for flush mounting only. The mounting system uses spring clips integrated into the frame. You cut the opening (170 × 520 mm), insert the speaker, and the clamps grip the partition from behind. The supplied mounting kit includes the necessary screws and templates.

The acoustically neutral fabric grille is worth a closer look. Canton has deliberately oversized it (220 × 570 mm) so that it extends well beyond the edges of the opening. The result: any cutting imperfections, fixings, and transitions between the speaker and the wall are completely hidden. Only a stretched fabric rectangle remains visible, with no apparent frame, held in place by magnets. You can remove and replace this grille without tools.

The speaker is suitable for drywall (plasterboard) as well as solid walls, provided a sufficient rear volume is planned. The total depth excluding the grille is 75 mm; with the grille, it increases to 81 mm.

A balanced sound rather than a showy one

With a sensitivity of 89 dB (2.83 V / 1 m), the InWall 5 does not require huge power reserves. An amplifier capable of delivering 50 to 100 W into 4–8 ohms will be sufficient in most setups. Canton specifically recommends the Smart Amp 5.1, its compact multichannel amplifier that can drive up to six passive speakers in a 5.1 configuration.

The specified frequency response (40 Hz – 40 kHz) and 3000 Hz crossover frequency give the tweeter a large share of the musical spectrum. This distribution leaves the woofer in charge of transients in the lower midrange, a critical area for the clarity of voices and instruments. The built-in crossover is not adjustable.

Possible uses and configurations

The InWall 5 can serve several roles. As a stereo pair, it is suitable for rooms where space must be kept to a minimum. As rear or side surrounds in a home cinema system, its visual discretion preserves the room’s aesthetics. It can also be integrated into media furniture or service partitions.

For multichannel installations, Canton offers the InWall 5 C, a horizontally oriented center version with two ATB drivers instead of one, and the InWall 11, a larger model with two 128 mm woofers for front channels that require more energy. All three models share the same aesthetic and driver technologies.

One limitation to note: the InWall 5 has no level or tone controls. All adjustment is done at the amplifier or processor level. In acoustically challenging rooms, treatment or external EQ may be necessary.

Technical specifications

Acoustic and electrical characteristics

• Type: in-wall speaker
• Design: 2-way, bass-reflex
• Nominal / music power: 70 / 140 W
• Frequency response: 40…40000 Hz
• Crossover frequency: 3000 Hz
• Impedance: 4…8 Ω
• Sensitivity (2.83 V / 1 m): 89 dB

Drivers

• 1 × 128 mm ATB mid-bass (black aluminum-titanium), Wave surround
• 1 × 128 mm ATB passive diaphragm (black aluminum-titanium), Wave surround
• 1 × 25 mm AB tweeter (black aluminum)

Dimensions and weight

• Dimensions (W × H × D) without grille: 170 × 520 × 75 mm
• Dimensions (W × H × D) with grille: 220 × 570 × 81 mm
• Weight: 4 kg

General information

The Atelier InWall 5 can be easily integrated into the wall using the supplied mounting kit. It protrudes only a few centimeters from the wall surface, delivering an almost invisible sound experience, with only the frameless fabric grille remaining visible. Despite its discreet appearance, the Atelier InWall 5 is a fully-fledged hi-fi speaker and offers a powerful soundstage.