OWX-50 / OWX-55
Krix OWX Series Compact On-Wall Cinema Speakers
Krix OWX Series compact on-wall speakers for surround, height, and Atmos channel duties. The OWX-50 and OWX-55 feature Constant Directivity horn technology in a slim on-wall form factor.
Overview
The Krix OWX Series — comprising the OWX-50 and OWX-55 — are compact on-wall cinema speakers designed for surround, height, and overhead channel positions in dedicated home theater systems. Both models employ Krix's Constant Directivity (CD) horn technology in a slim, low-profile on-wall enclosure, providing even dispersion across the listening area without the bulk of larger horn-loaded designs. The OWX-50 is the standard two-way model, while the OWX-55 offers an extended specification for installations requiring greater output or improved low-frequency extension in the surround and height positions. Their slim profile makes them straightforward to install on walls and ceilings with minimal visual intrusion, and their Cinema Black finish ensures they integrate cleanly with dedicated cinema room aesthetics. Both OWX models are passive speakers requiring external amplification and are designed to deliver consistent tonal characteristics that match the broader Krix dedicated cinema speaker ecosystem when used alongside MX Series, Phonix, or Megaphonix front channel speakers.
Pros & Cons
Strengths
- Slim on-wall profile minimises visual impact in the cinema room
- Constant Directivity horn ensures consistent coverage across listener positions
- Tonal consistency with other Krix cinema speakers aids system cohesion
- Two models provide flexibility between output tiers
- Australian manufacture with strong local support
Limitations
- Compact enclosure limits low-frequency extension compared to larger Phonix
- Passive design requires external amplifier channels for each speaker
- Not intended for main LCR roles in large rooms
Full Specifications
Design
Installation
Integrating the Krix OWX Series in a Dedicated Cinema
At Kolosseum, the OWX Series is the natural choice for surround and height channel positions in Krix-based cinema systems. Their slim profile allows them to be placed on side walls, rear walls, and ceiling soffits with minimal intrusion into the room's aesthetic, while the CD horn technology ensures the surround and height layers remain tonally coherent with the main channels.
Room Requirements
OWX speakers can be positioned on walls or ceiling-mounted brackets. Height channel and Atmos overhead placement benefits from ceiling or soffit mounting to project sound downward. Kolosseum specifies exact positions based on room dimensions and immersive audio layout targets.
Recommended Screen Pairing
The OWX Series is not a screen channel speaker; it is designed for the surround, height, and overhead layers of an immersive audio system. Front channel duties are handled by MX Series, Phonix, Megaphonix, or other Krix primary speakers.
Acoustic Considerations
Surround and height speakers benefit from controlled directivity to avoid excessive room reflection in the rear half of the room. The OWX CD horn provides this inherently, reducing the treatment burden on side and rear walls.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Krix OWX Series Compact On-Wall Cinema Speakers.
The OWX-55 offers an extended specification compared to the OWX-50, providing greater output capability and improved low-frequency extension. The OWX-50 is the standard model suitable for most surround and height positions, while the OWX-55 is chosen when more output is needed — for example in larger rooms or in side surround positions where the speaker is further from the listening area.
Yes. The OWX Series is well suited to Atmos height channel positions. They can be ceiling-mounted or mounted high on walls to project sound downward to the listening area. Kolosseum specifies the exact placement geometry based on Dolby Atmos speaker layout guidelines and room dimensions.
All Krix dedicated cinema speakers are designed with tonal consistency as a priority. The CD horn technology in the OWX Series shares the same controlled dispersion characteristics as the larger Krix models, helping to create a seamless surround sound envelope without obvious tonal shifts between channels.
The OWX Series is designed for indoor dedicated cinema room use. For outdoor or weather-exposed applications, Krix offers separate outdoor speaker products in their home entertainment range.
Compare Alternative Speakers.
Phonix / Phonix 45 / Phonix Flat
Krix Phonix on-wall speaker family for screen channels and surrounds. Available in standard, angled 45°, and flat wall-mount variants.
View Details →Megaphonix
Krix flagship horn-loaded on-wall cinema speaker. Available in flat, 45°, and in-wall formats with proprietary Oblate Spheroid waveguide technology.
View Details →MX Series (MX-5 / MX-10 / MX-20 / MX-30 / MX-40)
Australian-engineered modular behind-screen cinema speaker range. The MX Series delivers commercial cinema SPL and clarity with patented Constant Directivity horn technology.
View Details →Hyperphonix 45
Premium large-format Krix on-wall cinema speaker with 45° angled baffle for optimal screen channel placement in dedicated home theaters.
View Details →Cyclonix Series (11 / 12 / 15 / 18 / Megacyclonix)
Krix Cyclonix dedicated cinema subwoofer family. Available in 11", 12", 15", 18", and flagship Megacyclonix dual-driver configurations. Australian-engineered for musical accuracy and cinema dynamics.
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