Installing In Wall Speakers New Construction

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Installing in wall speakers new construction.

Both types work well when properly installed. In order to install ceiling speakers in new construction you gotta proceed step by step. In wall speakers require cl 2 or cl 3 wires approved for in wall use. In this video i plan out where the speakers will go in the wall and start cutting out holes.

To view the previous video in this series click. Some in wall speakers are installed in two pieces. Next drill two holes in your wall s bottom plate which is accessible from the unfinished basement ceiling. One hole goes below the wall plate and the other goes below the in wall speaker.

Optional and only for new construction screw in these custom designed abs brackets between studs or joists before the drywall goes up. In the example shown here you cut two holes in the wall one for a wall plate and another for an in wall speaker. Designed specifically for our hdx and sdx in ceiling and in wall speaker lines but may work with other brands. 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.

Parts are in the description. 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. Run in wall rated speaker wire from each in ceiling speaker location to a closet cabinet rack with a power outlet. Then let the drywall installers cut the speaker hole for you.

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. Consider installing some insulation r 13 in the wall cavity behind the speakers to improve sound quality. Plan the location you would want to place the in ceiling speakers. 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.

A diagram can be seen below for how to wire your ceiling speakers. 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. We commonly see the mistake of installers installing a single cable for a single speaker and this is unfortunately not correct. The frame is secured to the wall and the speaker is then inserted into the frame.

Don t use any other type of wire.