How To Wire Wall Mounted Speakers

Look for speaker wire with a cl2 or cl3 rating.

How to wire wall mounted speakers.

Wire rated cl2p or cl3p is for placement in a plenum rated airspace above a drop ceiling in a commercial building. Check out part one where we cut a hole mount the speaker on the wall. It also makes the addition and removal of cables easier but limits you to 4 5 cables. The standard method install omits the raceway and lets the cables be installed freely within the wall.

All speakers in the cubycon complete system including the flat subwoofer for instance can be wall easily mounted. But since you are here we are going to take you through the step by step details of how to install in wall speakers perfectly. How to install in wall speakers ht staff dec 8 2011 you ll need to assemble the basic tools including a drywall saw a stud finder an electrical snake or fiberglass push rods to run the wires a tape measure a drill with a long bit wide enough to pass your speaker wire and a screwdriver most typically a no. Even if the wire enters the wall at the mount and exits a few feet below make sure you use cables rated for in wall use.

Most people consider the in wall speaker installation a daunting prospect on a diy approach. Blue jean cable s 12 gauge belden 5000 series speaker wire is a good. Speaker wire gauge and. Always use wire that s rated for in wall installation.

If yes then you might need to install the in wall speakers. So you won t have to call on a professional for help. The key determination with wall mount speakers is the size of the speakers and whether they include keyhole brackets or other elements that allow them to be easily attached to a surface.