Installing In Wall Speakers New Construction

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.

Installing in wall speakers new construction.

Collect all the things first. Optional and only for new construction screw in these custom designed abs brackets between studs or joists before the drywall goes up. In order to install ceiling speakers in new construction you gotta proceed step by step. Wiring a new construction with in ceiling speakers and using a sonos system to power the speakers is highly recommended.

Next drill two holes in your wall s bottom plate which is accessible from the unfinished basement ceiling. Plan the location you would want to place the in ceiling speakers. Run in wall rated speaker wire from each in ceiling speaker location to a closet cabinet rack with a power outlet. 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. In the example shown here you cut two holes in the wall one for a wall plate and another for an in wall speaker. We commonly see the mistake of installers installing a single cable for a single speaker and this is unfortunately not correct. One hole goes below the wall plate and the other goes below the in wall speaker.

Then let the drywall installers cut the speaker hole for you. The frame is secured to the wall and the speaker is then inserted into the frame. 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. Some in wall speakers are installed in two pieces.

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. Consider installing some insulation r 13 in the wall cavity behind the speakers to improve sound quality. 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. In this video i plan out where the speakers will go in the wall and start cutting out holes.

Both types work well when properly installed. Parts are in the description. In wall speakers require cl 2 or cl 3 wires approved for in wall use. A diagram can be seen below for how to wire your ceiling speakers.

Don t use any other type of wire.