How to Install In-Ceiling & In-Wall Speakers for Your Home Theater

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How to Install In-Ceiling & In-Wall Speakers for Your Home Theater | DIY Home Theater

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In this video, we walk you through how to install in-wall and in-ceiling speakers for your own home theater. If you’re reasonably handy and not afraid to cut drywall, a do-it-yourself in-wall & in-ceiling speaker installation should be pretty straightforward.
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@dillonepowell 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Love the “how to…” series. You guys should do more. Short and sweet and packed with info

@AudioAdvice 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dillon, glad you like it. We have many more in the works!

@swarren925 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to see an install where you have to actually run the wires in the ceiling of say a basement or area where you can’t get above to run wired

@AudioAdvice 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comments. We typically remove the recessed cans to gain access to the ceiling of areas like that.

@CmJr328 3 жыл бұрын

wow I feel like I just learned a lot here. Very educational. Thank you!

@AudioAdvice 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@martybrazill7935 3 жыл бұрын

In-wall and in-ceiling systems have become so popular. This is very helpful.

@AudioAdvice 3 жыл бұрын

We agree! Thanks for watching Marty.

@chrisgargiulo304 3 жыл бұрын

I love these DIY videos!

@AudioAdvice 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Chris!

@aj12271 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you for the instruction.

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you found it helpful

@kissandmakeup7439 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video!

@AudioAdvice 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@JasonsLabVideos 2 ай бұрын

Good video, well explained !

@AudioAdvice 2 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@pf5658 3 жыл бұрын

Love this new design. Can’t tell you how much I’ve struggled over the years with in-walls, in-ceilings doglegs getting stuck and very annoying to remove.

@AudioAdvice 3 жыл бұрын

It can be a challenging process, but glad to hear our content demystified the procedure for you. Thanks for watching!

@SuperDaveJones 4 ай бұрын

Super Helpful! thank you!

@AudioAdvice 4 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for watching

@iishyxvietxboyii1 Жыл бұрын

Speaker cable magically appeared behind the wall…

@waynehamrick1475 Жыл бұрын

I cut my wall open and didn't find the wire. 0 for 3 so far. Guess I'll just keep cutting.

@user-ch7kb7pe5r 8 ай бұрын

Right! I’ve noticed all these home theater how-to videos skip right past running wire through the walls.

@_DST0NE_ 5 ай бұрын

And this is the most important step 😂🤦‍♂️

@arunrb8804 3 жыл бұрын

its vibration will affect the ceiling ? after long time use

@camwangs 2 ай бұрын

The installer really knows what he's doing. Saw a perfect circle just by hand.

@AudioAdvice 2 ай бұрын

Thanks, that comes with doing it many times!

@maurizio7626 3 жыл бұрын

Love the B&W in walls I have them in 2 layers of 5/8 drywall. Only issue I have with them is they grills rattle once in a while. Any suggestions on how to stop the grills from rattling?

@AudioAdvice 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Merts. Come have a chat with one of our home theater install experts at audioadvice.com so we can better understand your setup. With enough info about your setup, we certainly have recommendations specific for your room. Thanks for watching!

@ivanhalbach4076 3 жыл бұрын

I could have used this instruction video when I installed my Atmos speakers. Considering it took three weekends, for a job that should have taken 4 hours, having this would have save me an amazing amount of time to PLAY with the system, rather than installing it.

@AudioAdvice 3 жыл бұрын

We're so glad it helped, Ivan! Thanks for watching.

@williamguillen3 3 жыл бұрын

I love my B&W speakers

@AudioAdvice 3 жыл бұрын

You have great taste, William. We agree with you! Thanks for watching.

@kyngsley1 Жыл бұрын

Great video and instructions. Do you need to install insulation behind the speaker in the wall and the ceiling. Also what gauge speaker wire do you recommend. 12/2 or 14/2. Is it ok to use copper clad aluminum

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

Thank you! The longer the run is, the more the need increases for a heavier gauge wire. We typically use 14/2 in most residential applications but 12/2 will not hurt. We would not recommend cooper clad, just get all copper with a high strand count. Yes, on the insulation. Thanks for watching

@declanfarber 2 жыл бұрын

It’s nice to see that you didn’t have to make any electrical connections.

@mikehayes1404 3 жыл бұрын

I mean come on.... where else are you planning to purchase in NC and beyond that shows you how to do it yourself like this? NOWHERE!! Great video!!

@AudioAdvice 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Mike!

@jameserickson1330 2 жыл бұрын

What product do you guys recommend for speaker back boxes prior to blown in insulation?

@AudioAdvice 2 жыл бұрын

Most brands of in wall and in ceiling speakers sell a back box made for each model. Thanks for watching

@meg-k-waldren 3 жыл бұрын

I now have a dilemma. For my front speakers i love my standing Klipsch. But now for my rear and surround outer Klipschs, it seems I have to replace them with in-wall Klipschs? Thats gonna cost me. Are outer bookshelf Klipschs from 8 years ago better than current in-wall Klipschs? And, if yes, does Klipsch do trade ins?

@AudioAdvice 3 жыл бұрын

If you have in room surrounds and rears, there is nothing wrong with that at all. That is how every professional mixing room is set up. The perfect system would be the exact same floor standing speaker for all of the lower surround ones. You do not need to upgrade unless you just wanted to get better mains and match them up to newer in room models. Thank you for watching!

@Inboundbogie 8 ай бұрын

Please advise on weather the atmos ceiling speakers require a BACK BOX or just vented in into the roof?..

@AudioAdvice 8 ай бұрын

That will depend on the specific speaker. Some are designed to work with one and others are designed for an open baffle. Thanks for watching

@dangr123 Жыл бұрын

OK, this stuff is actually pretty obvious. My question is how do we deal with the other end of the wiring? There's gotta be some sort of box/junction for getting the wiring out of the wall to connect to the source. What does that look like?

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

A junction box looks neater, or you can just pass all the speaker wires though a plate with a round hole in it and fibers to close it off. Thanks for watching

@peat381low8 4 ай бұрын

Gonna have someone help install 4-6 in-ceiling speakers for a living room space. Maybe you all can provide services in central Washington state.

@AudioAdvice 4 ай бұрын

Sorry, we do not currently, just in the Southeast. Thanks for watching

@ciello77 6 ай бұрын

Do you have to cover the speaker on the attic side so that the sound is directed down?

@AudioAdvice 6 ай бұрын

That depends on the design of the speaker. Some do have a back box, others are designed for an open baffle. Thanks for watching

@flyers10az Жыл бұрын

Do you usually paint ceiling first then cut holes for Atmos?

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

Typically it is best to cut before you paint your final color. That way you can ensure full coverage. If you can't do that, be sure to keep some paint to touch up the wall if needed after cutting.

@hikarychan3997 Жыл бұрын

soooo in a random house how do you find the cable... also what's that cable called?

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

Reach out to our experts at audioadvice.com and they can help you out!

@sawyerramos3113 2 ай бұрын

get this, to save money I am going to install satilite speakers in the ceiling and use them as atmos. any reason why that wouldnt work?

@AudioAdvice 2 ай бұрын

What do you mean by satellite speakers? Brand/model? You might be fine it they can do the job. Thanks for watching

@sawyerramos3113 2 ай бұрын

@@AudioAdvice the little ones for example from klipsch that are sold in a package.

@AudioAdvice 2 ай бұрын

@@sawyerramos3113 Those should be ok, just cross them over pretty high or let your AVR figure it out

@gina4008 25 күн бұрын

Where's video showing how to feed the wire from wall through the CEILING?

@AudioAdvice 25 күн бұрын

We hope to make one some day. It is not easy in most cases. However we did this since so many homes come "prewired" with wires already there but no speakers installed. Thanks for watching

@davidbracetty 4 ай бұрын

Do you recomend building boxes in wall for room soundproofing?

@AudioAdvice 4 ай бұрын

If the speaker is designed for a back box yes, the mfg back box would be your best bet. Some speakers are designed to be infinite baffle and you will reduce the bass response if you do. Hope this helps

@davidbracetty 4 ай бұрын

@@AudioAdvice Does the hole in the wall, ceiling compromise sound transfer into room upstairs? If speaker requires infitnie baffle (atmos) is there a compromise to still make it work?

@AudioAdvice 4 ай бұрын

@@davidbracetty It does, that is the most common situation where you might want a back box. If your speaker did not come with one, look up Dynamat. They specialize in making flexible, easy to install back boxes that do a great job at damping sound. Audio Advice is not a dealer, but we have used them many times.

@davidbracetty 4 ай бұрын

Wow thanks so much!@@AudioAdvice

@AudioAdvice 4 ай бұрын

@@davidbracetty You are welcome. Please consider supporting our small busines for your future home theater and stereo needs.

@zlobniy2k 5 ай бұрын

hello, and if i broke a ring, where can i buy a new one?

@AudioAdvice 5 ай бұрын

Chat or call our team at audioadvice.com and they can look into that for you.

@treydavis6545 5 ай бұрын

What type of wiring ?

@AudioAdvice 5 ай бұрын

Regular speaker wire. Something like this: www.audioadvice.com/audioquest-g-2-bulk-speaker-cable-16-awg-30-spool-gray-jacket-2

@skipsaunders5974 Жыл бұрын

Major problem: Walls are double layer 5/8 sheetrock with Green Glue between the sheets. The speaker only allows for 1 1/4" wall thickness!!!....

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

Chat with one of our home theater experts at audioadvice.com and they may be able to come up with a solution for you!

@Miranda3730 Жыл бұрын

I want smaller speakers...I would hate those holes on my family room ceiling.

@AudioAdvice Жыл бұрын

There are smaller options, please reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com to go over the options. Thanks for watching

@Inboundbogie 7 ай бұрын

Don't the ceiling speakers require a back box?...

@AudioAdvice 7 ай бұрын

No, not all of them.

@Inboundbogie 7 ай бұрын

Reason?.. speakers sound tinny without an enclosure.

@marilustone4823 2 жыл бұрын

Uh, so you cut hole in the wall and magically the wire appears?

@AudioAdvice 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, you need those magic wire pulling squirrels that run around inside the walls. In all seriousness, we do plan to shoot a video one day on the various ways to retro speaker wires. Thanks for watching

@kadariusbryant3271 6 ай бұрын

He is “going to do/show me a lot of ish”.

@AudioAdvice 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@HBGoneGlobal 5 ай бұрын

Why does anyone show how you run the wires. Its always showing the speaker install. That's not hard to do. WE don't care

@AudioAdvice 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. We don't currently have a video on how to run the wires but you can call or chat with our team at audioadvice.com for more tips.

@onlypinkytube 3 жыл бұрын

Eh this video violates so many OSHA requirements!

@andysummers485 3 жыл бұрын

Bad audio advise for rubbish 4k atmos Near Field mixes I do hope some don't like being ripped off with these crocked hollywood re-recording mixes for their garbage trash Near Field upmix atmos trash, cos I don't buy garbage in garbage out 4k no more.