Wall Speakers

My floor/bookshelf speakers take up SO much room. I thought of IN-WALL speakers (landlords), so Just want to wall mount them. Are there decently priced ones that aren't too big, that really pack a punch?

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2007-01-19 08:30:23 by wardbrianl

HTSA and HiFi House put together this video explaining how-to install SpeakerCraft in-wall speakers. This footage was taken during the ...

I'm building a house and am wiring for surround sound. I would like to place speakers in the walls and in the ceiling. How should the speaker wire be placed so I can add speakers after drywall is up and the speaker wire is hidden so it is easy to access and not impacted when they put up the drywall.

There are some rules to fallow when you are running low voltage inside walls or anywhere.

First you need to make sure that the line is not running parallel alongside any high voltage power (eg outlets, lights). I would put it on the mirrored side from the power. A little bit of paralleling is ok but don't exceed 2ft.

Second if you are in an open space like an attic or drop ceiling the cable cannot lay on any lights and in a drop ceiling it cannot lay on the tiles.

If the walls are open you can use the proper staples found in the electric section of your home depot generally found near the low voltage supplies. However, you don't necessarily need to use staples. You can use pretty much anything that will keep it away from the drywall install.

If you are using metal studs, which are common now, I would look for Tie Wrap mounts. They have a sticky back but I would get some small self tapping screw because the sticky foam doesn't last long especially with temperature change, and handling abuse. You will also need plenty of zip ties. The sell the mounts at the Depot in the electrician section near the Zip Ties.

When using a box for a wall plate, make sure you use a low voltage type. There are several types to choose from. If the walls are open you can get one that mounts to the stud, but a cheaper and easier option is using a Charlton. They are orange and are also sold at the depot. These are nice because you don't need a stud to mount it to so you can place it pretty much anywhere just as long as the latches can swivel and catch the drywall.

Make sure that you pull enough cable! I always pull 6-12 feet more than what I think i'll need on each end. Because things change and it is always better to look at it than for it. Also you can stuff the excess back in the hole, as long as the insulation allows it.

At the speaker end I would suggest to leave enough cable loosely coiled above the speaker so that it can be taken down and rest on the top of a ladder. Plus it is always easier to terminate the speaker the closer to the ground it is. This also allows for servicing later.

2008-04-08 18:08:31 by justme73

Price: $449.95

Pair of 2-way in-wall speakers timbre-matched to the Polk Audio RTi Series for seamless imaging
Frequency response: 30Hz - 20kHz
Equipped with one 8-inch dynamic-balance, mineral filled polymer-composite cone
Equipped with one 1-inch dynamic-balance, metalized soft dome tweeter with 15-degree-swivel mount
Constructed of durable, moisture-resistant materials for use in bathrooms, saunas, or under outdoor eaves

I have a 7.1 surround sound receiver. I bought a 5.1 speaker set and am buying 2 additional speakers for the middle satellite speakers. I need in-wall speakers for logistic reasons. Most of the in-wall speakers are too big for the location I need but the round shape of the in-ceiling speakers would work.

Are there any issues with using in-ceiling speakers in a side-wall?

I did the same thing using a 9.1 system. Basically make sure of the depth of the wall. Some inner walls are not deep enough to accommodate the speaker. I used Polk, a little more expensive but the end result was satisfying considering that you don't want to be cutting into your drywall and running cable more than once.

2007-12-04 11:13:14 by mark

Price: $93.99

In-Wall 2-Way Speaker System - Frequency Response: 80Hz-20K Hz
150 Watts Rated Peak Power - Sold as a Pair
Directable 1/2'' Polymer Dome Tweeter - Overall Dimensions: 7 5/8''W x 11 1/4''H x 2 3/4''D
5-1/4'' Midbass Speaker - 4-8 Ohm Impedance
1'' High Temperature Voice Coil - Cut-out Dimensions: 6 5/8''W x 10 1/8''H x 2 3/4''D

I was wondering how do i add the in wall speakers to my existing surround sound? Do I have to run wires to the receiver or how can I set it up easily? Just wondering? I would like to add a few on the wall and a few on the ceiling.

If you want to add additional speakers you'll have to get a speaker switch box to accommodate all the speakers you want to hook up without overloading your receiver. Yes you'll have to run wires to the speaker from your receiver. Hiding the wires might be more trouble for you if you don't know how.

2009-06-06 07:14:40 by icemaster316_2001

it is not that i am cheap, but that i already have some bookshelf speakers and my wife think home theater systems look tacky but would be ok with them recessed into the wall.

Speaker boxes are designed specifically for the drivers which are installed in them. If you change the size of the front of a speaker or embed them in a recessed cabinet that closely and entirely surrounds the speaker, you will drastically change the sound the speaker produces...and probably for the worse. By making the front of a speaker effectively "bigger" by installing them in wall you will likely amplify the lower frequencies the speakers can produce.

Not to mention there is more than just drivers in speakers...there are crossover components which are also designed to match the box they are installed in.

2008-07-25 20:06:57 by Ricky R