Step 3. Plan Your Wire Run
Running the wires from your electronics to the speaker locations may be the most
difficult step of all — some thoughtful planning now could save some headaches later.
a.
Start by visualizing where the wire will need to run and consider various wiring strategies:
Attic:
With in-ceiling speakers, this approach is the most popular and usually the easiest to
install. It will probably involve drilling through the header, a stud that caps the top of the wall,
with a 3/8” to 1” “spade” bit above the receiver. If you choose in-wall placement rather than
in-ceiling, a similar hole will probably be needed above the speaker locations as well.
To Receiver/
Amplifier
Studs
Studs
Cable
To Left
Speaker
1’ hole
in header
To
Speaker
Fig. B
Fig. A
Dry Wa
ll
Right
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