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...and they look and sound great too. DIY CI Tutorial 2 Sheet rock or dry wall is by step. Installing your new Polk speakers can be sure to any of these and are familiar with the tools listed, we're confident that are capable of these ...retardant material (available in small quantities at least have a working knowledge of installing Polk speakers. Section 1: Introduction To Installing In-Wall or In-Ceiling Polk Audio Speakers Installing your new Polk Audio in-ceiling or in-wall speakers is relatively easy to gain confidence. At first, many are intimidated thinking about ...
...and they look and sound great too. DIY CI Tutorial 2 Sheet rock or dry wall is by step. Installing your new Polk speakers can be sure to any of these and are familiar with the tools listed, we're confident that are capable of these ...retardant material (available in small quantities at least have a working knowledge of installing Polk speakers. Section 1: Introduction To Installing In-Wall or In-Ceiling Polk Audio Speakers Installing your new Polk Audio in-ceiling or in-wall speakers is relatively easy to gain confidence. At first, many are intimidated thinking about ...
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...you want to run will determine the gauge of wire needed to complete the project. DIY CI Tutorial 4 Section 2: Polk Audio In-Wall and In-Ceiling Speaker Installation Guide Materials and Preparation Before cutting into your walls to install your retailer will need to know and options to think...home theater or for your bathroom?) c. Runs over 100' use 14 or 16 gauge cable. Planning Where to the speakers. Some things your new Polk Audio speakers, gather up all basic speaker applications you cable route will need a minimum of 2 conductors, thus the term cable is used here instead of your...
...you want to run will determine the gauge of wire needed to complete the project. DIY CI Tutorial 4 Section 2: Polk Audio In-Wall and In-Ceiling Speaker Installation Guide Materials and Preparation Before cutting into your walls to install your retailer will need to know and options to think...home theater or for your bathroom?) c. Runs over 100' use 14 or 16 gauge cable. Planning Where to the speakers. Some things your new Polk Audio speakers, gather up all basic speaker applications you cable route will need a minimum of 2 conductors, thus the term cable is used here instead of your...
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... be installed in the ceiling for Front Left, Center and Right channels should be about where you want to install your new Polk speakers, we suggest you have a good idea about the same to avoid volume or time shifts from channel to channel. In home theater installations the ... run from amplifier DIY CI Tutorial 5 In this room there are : Note the location of a typical volume control: Use a stud finder to the rear speakers will be longer than walls. The cable lengths to locate structural members inside the walls and ceiling. Volume control with face plate: Rear view of...
... be installed in the ceiling for Front Left, Center and Right channels should be about where you want to install your new Polk speakers, we suggest you have a good idea about the same to avoid volume or time shifts from channel to channel. In home theater installations the ... run from amplifier DIY CI Tutorial 5 In this room there are : Note the location of a typical volume control: Use a stud finder to the rear speakers will be longer than walls. The cable lengths to locate structural members inside the walls and ceiling. Volume control with face plate: Rear view of...
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... you can cut the opening for wires, pipes and obstructions in the sheet rock then using a stiff wire or bent coat hanger "feel" for your Polk speakers tape the supplied templates to the wall or ceiling. The use a pencil and trace the edge of the template: Drill a small exploratory hole Bend a ...stiff wire at a right angle Use the wire to "feel" for the speaker. Once you have to go to an alternate location that may affect where you want to place the others. Then: Drill a small 1/2" hole in the...
... you can cut the opening for wires, pipes and obstructions in the sheet rock then using a stiff wire or bent coat hanger "feel" for your Polk speakers tape the supplied templates to the wall or ceiling. The use a pencil and trace the edge of the template: Drill a small exploratory hole Bend a ...stiff wire at a right angle Use the wire to "feel" for the speaker. Once you have to go to an alternate location that may affect where you want to place the others. Then: Drill a small 1/2" hole in the...
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...: When working with studs: studs support your supplies: 1) Speakers 2) Speaker cable 3) Cleaning material 4) Tools 5) Wall plates 6) Connectors Cutting Sheet Rock Cutting sheetrock is not that make the decision to bring in the home. Polk Audio can recommend a professional installation company, call (800) 377-... tools on how large of a hole you drill in speakers even more "feel" making it easy to punch into the walls and installing the cables. Section 4: Installing Polk Speakers: Cutting Drywall and Running Speaker Cables This section covers cutting into the sheetrock to start the...
...: When working with studs: studs support your supplies: 1) Speakers 2) Speaker cable 3) Cleaning material 4) Tools 5) Wall plates 6) Connectors Cutting Sheet Rock Cutting sheetrock is not that make the decision to bring in the home. Polk Audio can recommend a professional installation company, call (800) 377-... tools on how large of a hole you drill in speakers even more "feel" making it easy to punch into the walls and installing the cables. Section 4: Installing Polk Speakers: Cutting Drywall and Running Speaker Cables This section covers cutting into the sheetrock to start the...
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...-load bearing". DIY CI Tutorial 8 Also for performance reasons try to less then 40% the width of the stud speaker cables WRONG! The above photos show the wrong way to run your speaker cabling from the AC lines with alternating current or AC lines: The national code restricts the use of common... holes for both. Running speaker cable with as much distance as practical: National Electric Code does not allow low voltage cable to the right show the correct way. Standard cross ...
...-load bearing". DIY CI Tutorial 8 Also for performance reasons try to less then 40% the width of the stud speaker cables WRONG! The above photos show the wrong way to run your speaker cabling from the AC lines with alternating current or AC lines: The national code restricts the use of common... holes for both. Running speaker cable with as much distance as practical: National Electric Code does not allow low voltage cable to the right show the correct way. Standard cross ...
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When running speaker cables separate them from AC wiring and when When bending the speaker cables use a gentle or gradual arch: crossing the AC wires cross them at 90 degrees: Wrong speaker cables AC wiring RIGHT speaker cables AC wiring Correct DIY CI Tutorial 9
When running speaker cables separate them from AC wiring and when When bending the speaker cables use a gentle or gradual arch: crossing the AC wires cross them at 90 degrees: Wrong speaker cables AC wiring RIGHT speaker cables AC wiring Correct DIY CI Tutorial 9
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... . proposed cable run Using your stud finder determine which way the joists or structural members above your ceiling run cabling between floors to some ceiling speakers: Wrong ceiling joist And when using tie wraps or staples be careful to not "over tighten" or "over fasten" the cables: These cables so mashed...
... . proposed cable run Using your stud finder determine which way the joists or structural members above your ceiling run cabling between floors to some ceiling speakers: Wrong ceiling joist And when using tie wraps or staples be careful to not "over tighten" or "over fasten" the cables: These cables so mashed...
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... top plate wall stud Thread the cable through the wall/ceiling notch,attach the cable and pull over to the speaker opening. ceiling joist top plate wall stud wall stud When attaching speaker cabling to the opening back through the top plate (use the fish-tape if needed). D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 11 ...the whole connection with at least two layers of electrical tape as shown to create a cable channel: Thread the pull tape from your speaker opening , attach the speaker wire and pull (gently) up through the "paper-clip" on the end of the fish tape. Fish the tape from the top...
... top plate wall stud Thread the cable through the wall/ceiling notch,attach the cable and pull over to the speaker opening. ceiling joist top plate wall stud wall stud When attaching speaker cabling to the opening back through the top plate (use the fish-tape if needed). D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 11 ...the whole connection with at least two layers of electrical tape as shown to create a cable channel: Thread the pull tape from your speaker opening , attach the speaker wire and pull (gently) up through the "paper-clip" on the end of the fish tape. Fish the tape from the top...
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First use a utility knife and score the top edge of the base molding to separate the paint on the dry wall and the paint on the molding then using the speaker hole to utilize the base board molding. Horizontal runs Running speaker cabling across a room may seem difficult-one good idea is possible to drill through using a stiff putty blade gently pry the molding outward as shown: When you find a fire-block in between the studs it is to get your drill into the wall: D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 12
First use a utility knife and score the top edge of the base molding to separate the paint on the dry wall and the paint on the molding then using the speaker hole to utilize the base board molding. Horizontal runs Running speaker cabling across a room may seem difficult-one good idea is possible to drill through using a stiff putty blade gently pry the molding outward as shown: When you find a fire-block in between the studs it is to get your drill into the wall: D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 12
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...the cable: Replace the molding, and touch up with approximately 1/8" wiggle room-this leaves enough space to "straighten" the speaker to install your new Polk speakers! The image below is to utilize the space behind the base molding for our horizontal cable runs, if needed notch the ...studs: Now you have the speaker cables in the walls and the holes cut for easy installation from the front of the speaker baffle plate D I Y C I T u t o ...
...the cable: Replace the molding, and touch up with approximately 1/8" wiggle room-this leaves enough space to "straighten" the speaker to install your new Polk speakers! The image below is to utilize the space behind the base molding for our horizontal cable runs, if needed notch the ...studs: Now you have the speaker cables in the walls and the holes cut for easy installation from the front of the speaker baffle plate D I Y C I T u t o ...
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...the dog-clamps with ). This is most likely to happen if you leave a generous cable lead to place the same amount behind each speaker). Strip your speaker cables back about 3/4", and insert the pair into the wall cavity (be sure to work with your power driver's torque setting to ..."1" to over -tightening screws. View of the speaker: (note* Reminder-for an easier installation if you are using a power driver. D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 14 Set your screwdriver. Be careful not to ...
...the dog-clamps with ). This is most likely to happen if you leave a generous cable lead to place the same amount behind each speaker). Strip your speaker cables back about 3/4", and insert the pair into the wall cavity (be sure to work with your power driver's torque setting to ..."1" to over -tightening screws. View of the speaker: (note* Reminder-for an easier installation if you are using a power driver. D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 14 Set your screwdriver. Be careful not to ...
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Finally install the grill: Terminate the speaker cable to the binding post inserts and install like this: For a professional look we recommend terminating the cables near the receiver or amplifier with a wall plate, this : Install a single gang retrofit box: These are available at all home centers, cost about $3.00 and are installed just like this allows a very clean finish, without any gaps or holes in the wall. Your friends will think a professional did the install! The simple install goes like your speakers: D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 15
Finally install the grill: Terminate the speaker cable to the binding post inserts and install like this: For a professional look we recommend terminating the cables near the receiver or amplifier with a wall plate, this : Install a single gang retrofit box: These are available at all home centers, cost about $3.00 and are installed just like this allows a very clean finish, without any gaps or holes in the wall. Your friends will think a professional did the install! The simple install goes like your speakers: D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 15
SC50 Mounting Template
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... LES VIS! 7) Installez la grille. Use RED for the positive (+) wire and BLACK for the negative (-) wire. 6) Position the speakers and tighten the four screws until snug. Assurez le degagement adequat des montants/solives. 2) Tenez ou fixez le gabarit sur ('emplacement determine.... than the shape you traced. 5) Attach the speaker wires to the terminals on the back of the speaker. Assurez- CAUTION: DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN SCREWS! 7) Install grilles. 1) Determinez ('emplacement du S050. polkaudio® SC50 Mounting Template and Instructions Gabarit d'installation et Consignes ...
... LES VIS! 7) Installez la grille. Use RED for the positive (+) wire and BLACK for the negative (-) wire. 6) Position the speakers and tighten the four screws until snug. Assurez le degagement adequat des montants/solives. 2) Tenez ou fixez le gabarit sur ('emplacement determine.... than the shape you traced. 5) Attach the speaker wires to the terminals on the back of the speaker. Assurez- CAUTION: DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN SCREWS! 7) Install grilles. 1) Determinez ('emplacement du S050. polkaudio® SC50 Mounting Template and Instructions Gabarit d'installation et Consignes ...