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Installing In Wall Speakers


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DIY Home Projects
BLACK+DECKER B+D Contributor 187 Projects
Determine exactly where you want to locate the speaker and use a studfinder to check for studs or other obstructions behind the wall surface. Adjust the location as necessary, then drill a small hole in the center of the location, and probe inside the wall cavity with a bent coat hanger to check for wires or other obstructions the studfinder may have missed.
Check the supplied template for level and plumb, and then trace around it with a pencil. Drill a 1⁄2” hole in one corner, and use a keyhole saw to cut out the speaker opening.
Run wiring to the speaker opening as necessary (it’s generally easiest to run up from behind the baseboard). Add insulation batting in back of the speaker opening for a richer sound. However, add exactly the same type and density of insulation behind every wall speaker you install.
Install the speaker frame by opening the locking arms (inset) that hold the frame to the drywall. Attach the speaker wires to the speaker. Screw the speaker to the frame being careful not to overtighten the screw, which can distort the frame. Clip the speaker cover into place, and test the speaker.