Installing In Wall Speakers New Construction

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Installing in wall speakers new construction.

The wiring of speakers is straightforward. Designed specifically for our hdx and sdx in ceiling and in wall speaker lines but may work with other brands. It s time for the theater build. In the example shown here you cut two holes in the wall one for a wall plate and another for an in wall speaker.

To be honest in wall and ceiling speaker installation during the time of construction is literally the easiest way to install speakers and with a little bit of cleverness anybody can do it. Both types work well when properly installed. Some in wall speakers are installed in two pieces. Use an on wall in wall product such as the axiom w series which incidentally have their own back boxes or an on wall product such as the emp ew30 flat panel speaker.

Collect all the things first. Then let the drywall installers cut the speaker hole for you. Next drill two holes in your wall s bottom plate which is accessible from the unfinished basement ceiling. We commonly see the mistake of installers installing a single cable for a single speaker and this is unfortunately not correct.

In wall speakers require cl 2 or cl 3 wires approved for in wall use. In order to install ceiling speakers in new construction you gotta proceed step by step. To view the previous video in this series click. Use free air in wall products and create your own back box or install a retro fit back box that some manufacturers offer for their products.

Optional and only for new construction screw in these custom designed abs brackets between studs or joists before the drywall goes up. Run the wires in new construction speaker cables are usually run after the high voltage wires so you can avoid them and just before the drywall goes up. Don t use any other type of wire. Consider installing some insulation r 13 in the wall cavity behind the speakers to improve sound quality.

To wire a single stereo speaker you should wire 2 cables to it not 1 unless you are using 4 core speaker cable more details below. A diagram can be seen below for how to wire your ceiling speakers. Plan the location you would want to place the in ceiling speakers. The frame is secured to the wall and the speaker is then inserted into the frame.

One hole goes below the wall plate and the other goes below the in wall speaker.