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discover your speakers "buzz" or "hum" constantly. The wire you use is as important as the speaker
and amplifier themselves. The type of copper and how thick it is, the jacket protecting the copper, the
distance it's run

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all of these impact how your system will perform. Make sure you're choosing wire

that is the proper material and has a thick enough gauge for the location and distance it will be
run.There are also different wire ratings that dictate what kind of wires are run within different areas of a
house. For example, certain wires are "in-wall" rated, while others are rated for what can be run outside,
underground, in HVAC ducts, etc. Since this is spelled out by the NEC and in any local restrictions
codes, it is strongly recommended that you make use of a professional installer if you're unsure of local
ordinances.

Wire Running Technique

Carpet fish

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This technique uses a specially designed flat wire to run between the carpet

and the pad. This should usually be routed through low-traffic areas to avoid wear on the wire.
Start by pulling up a section of carpet, usually near where your wire will be run to or from. Feed
carpet tape or another suitably long device from the start to the finish of your run, and tape the
wire securely.

TECHTIP:

When taping wire, make sure to "taper" the wire in a wedge or cone shape

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any corners or edges on your tape job can catch and hamper your efforts. This works

best with two people

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one to feed the wire, and one to pull from the other end.

Wall fish

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This technique uses access from a basement or attic to run wires up or down a wall.

Interior walls are usually empty, but exterior walls will often be blocked with insulation.

TECHTIP:

If you have access to a wall where you need a wire fished, drill up from the

lower level or down from an upper level into the center of the wall. Once you have an

access hole drilled, run your wire fish tool, such as a flex rod, down to where you need the wire

run. Tape your wire and feed it through the wall to your desired location.

Track molding

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This concealment option is an adhesive-backed, hollow, plastic trim that can

hold wiring on the inside. When the wires are run inside the trim, the adhesive sticks it into place
against baseboards, in corners, etc. The trim can also be painted, so it blends better with the
background.

Mounting an On-Wall Speaker

Beginner Skill Level

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30 to 60 minutes1.

Most on-wall speakers will

have a very straightforward mounting process. If they can be wall mounted, they will have a small hole
on the back or an insert for attaching a mount. Measure where this hole is on the speaker and pick your
desired height.

When you have located the height for your speaker, use your stud finder to locate a

stud to hang your speaker from.

TECHTIP:

Most stud finders work the same

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simply hold the stud finder still against

the surface and then hold down the button. It will then beep. Now move it slowly straight

up and down, or to the left and right until it indicates it senses something

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usually by blinking

or beeping in a different manner..

Mark the location and attach your screw or mount.