Installing In Wall Speakers New Construction

In order to install ceiling speakers in new construction you gotta proceed step by step.

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. Optional and only for new construction screw in these custom designed abs brackets between studs or joists before the drywall goes up. One hole goes below the wall plate and the other goes below the in wall speaker. Don t use any other type of wire.

Plan the location you would want to place the in ceiling speakers. In this video i plan out where the speakers will go in the wall and start cutting out holes. Next drill two holes in your wall s bottom plate which is accessible from the unfinished basement ceiling. Collect all the things first.

In wall speakers require cl 2 or cl 3 wires approved for in wall use. Run in wall rated speaker wire from each in ceiling speaker location to a closet cabinet rack with a power outlet. Wiring a new construction with in ceiling speakers and using a sonos system to power the speakers is highly recommended. A diagram can be seen below for how to wire your ceiling speakers.

Both types work well when properly installed. The frame is secured to the wall and the speaker is then inserted into the frame. 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 the example shown here you cut two holes in the wall one for a wall plate and another for an in wall speaker.

Consider installing some insulation r 13 in the wall cavity behind the speakers to improve sound quality. It s time for the theater build. The wiring of speakers is straightforward. To view the previous video in this series click.

Designed specifically for our hdx and sdx in ceiling and in wall speaker lines but may work with other brands. Parts are in the description. We commonly see the mistake of installers installing a single cable for a single speaker and this is unfortunately not correct. Then let the drywall installers cut the speaker hole for you.

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.