How to Install Wall Speakers
Many people would like to have the benefit of a surround sound system without the unsightly wires and cables from speakers hanging throughout the room. Fortunately, speakers can be purchased that sit directly inside the wall and out-of-sight while still delivering great quality sound.
Things you will need:
- Pencil
- Drywall saw
- Phillips screwdriver
- Small level
- Coat hanger
- Wire strippers
- Gloves
- Safety goggles
- Drill
- 1" flat bit
- Speaker cable
- Choose the location for the speakers. A general rule of thumb is that the wall speakers should be situated about 4 to 6 feet apart in order to deliver proper imaging.
- Use a stud finder to locate the studs. Position the speakers between the wall studs to determine placement.
- Mark the speaker placement. Use a pencil to trace an outline around the cardboard template for the speaker placement. Take a step back and make sure that the speakers are even with each other.
- Use the drill. Drill a tiny hole in the middle of the traced outline.
- Check for obstructions. Take a piece of wire coat hanger and bend it. Stick it into the hole and turn it clockwise and counterclockwise to make sure that there are no obstructions.
- Repair the hole. Patch the hole that was created and relocate the speaker.
- Cut out the outline. Use a saw to cut the outline and remove the cut out.
- Run the cables. The cables should go from the speaker outputs to the speaker itself. If there is a long area to cover, then the cables can be spliced. Make sure to leave enough slack in the cables in order to strip the conductors.
- Insulate the cavity. Using fiberglass insulation will enhance the sound quality.
- Strip the insulation. Strip about 1/4 of insulation off the ends of the wires. Connect the positive wire from the amplifier to the speaker terminal.
- Place the speaker into the cutout. Tighten the screws until the speaker is flat against the wall.