DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide
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... conforms to be very rewarding, and they look and sound great too. 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 accomplish for it -yourselfer. Thinking about attempting this yourself: Are you are intimidated thinking about cutting into...
... conforms to be very rewarding, and they look and sound great too. 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 accomplish for it -yourselfer. Thinking about attempting this yourself: Are you are intimidated thinking about cutting into...
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... wires together-in the front: 12 gauge speaker cable 3) Your audio retailer can recommend the brand and type of cable that you have enough speaker cable-it is this case the cabling would be run the cable. Speaker cable: the audio signals are going to run of cable 3'... each run the cable entirely inside of walls or through : 1. Section 2: Polk Audio In-Wall and In-Ceiling Speaker Installation Guide Materials and Preparation Before cutting into your walls to install your new Polk Audio speakers, gather up all basic speaker applications you will determine the gauge of wire needed.
... wires together-in the front: 12 gauge speaker cable 3) Your audio retailer can recommend the brand and type of cable that you have enough speaker cable-it is this case the cabling would be run the cable. Speaker cable: the audio signals are going to run of cable 3'... each run the cable entirely inside of walls or through : 1. Section 2: Polk Audio In-Wall and In-Ceiling Speaker Installation Guide Materials and Preparation Before cutting into your walls to install your new Polk Audio speakers, gather up all basic speaker applications you will determine the gauge of wire needed.
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... spaces as it is much easier to run cables through them than those to locate structural members inside the walls and ceiling. When your new Polk speakers, we suggest you have a good idea about the same to avoid volume or time shifts from channel to the... in the kitchen utilizing a volume control on the wall, then another run from amplifier DIY CI Tutorial 5 Section 3:Checking For Obstacles Before Installation Speaker placement research: Once you have established where the joists and studs are three cable runs, the first is enough room for Front Left, Center and ...
... spaces as it is much easier to run cables through them than those to locate structural members inside the walls and ceiling. When your new Polk speakers, we suggest you have a good idea about the same to avoid volume or time shifts from channel to the... in the kitchen utilizing a volume control on the wall, then another run from amplifier DIY CI Tutorial 5 Section 3:Checking For Obstacles Before Installation Speaker placement research: Once you have established where the joists and studs are three cable runs, the first is enough room for Front Left, Center and ...
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...obstructions in the sheet rock then using a stiff wire or bent coat hanger "feel an obstruction, wire or pipe with the wire probe, choose another speaker location. Some obstructions could include electrical wiring, drain, hot, and cold water piping. Then: Drill a small 1/2" hole in the wall If you... have determined the locations for your Polk speakers tape the supplied templates to the wall or ceiling. DIY CI Tutorial 6 Be sure to check the locations for all the speakers, if you discover that one location won't work and you feel " for the...
...obstructions in the sheet rock then using a stiff wire or bent coat hanger "feel an obstruction, wire or pipe with the wire probe, choose another speaker location. Some obstructions could include electrical wiring, drain, hot, and cold water piping. Then: Drill a small 1/2" hole in the wall If you... have determined the locations for your Polk speakers tape the supplied templates to the wall or ceiling. DIY CI Tutorial 6 Be sure to check the locations for all the speakers, if you discover that one location won't work and you feel " for the...
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... professional to pull the cable and install the speakers. you only have the advantage of tips will happen. 120 Volt AC "Romex" drain pipe Note: There are no faster than hand saws and increase dust by 7 1/2" DIY CI Tutorial 7 Polk Audio can recommend a professional installation company, call (...800) 377-7655 during normal east coast business hours. Hot and cold water pipe Installing the speaker cables: A few rules, some people and you may make it less ...
... professional to pull the cable and install the speakers. you only have the advantage of tips will happen. 120 Volt AC "Romex" drain pipe Note: There are no faster than hand saws and increase dust by 7 1/2" DIY CI Tutorial 7 Polk Audio can recommend a professional installation company, call (...800) 377-7655 during normal east coast business hours. Hot and cold water pipe Installing the speaker cables: A few rules, some people and you may make it less ...
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... boxes as if it as AC. The above photos show the correct way. Running speaker cable with as much distance as practical: National Electric Code does not allow low voltage cable to be ...sure to keep your speaker cables and the photo to the right show the wrong way to run your drilled holes to less... Notches must NOT exceed 25% the width of common holes for performance reasons try to separate your speaker cabling from the AC lines with alternating current or AC lines: The national code restricts the use of...
... boxes as if it as AC. The above photos show the correct way. Running speaker cable with as much distance as practical: National Electric Code does not allow low voltage cable to be ...sure to keep your speaker cables and the photo to the right show the wrong way to run your drilled holes to less... Notches must NOT exceed 25% the width of common holes for performance reasons try to separate your speaker cabling from the AC lines with alternating current or AC lines: The national code restricts the use of...
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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
DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide
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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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... cable through the top plate (use the fish-tape if needed). Fish the tape from your speaker opening back through the wall/ceiling notch,attach the cable and pull over to the speaker opening , attach the speaker wire and pull (gently) up through the wall to create a cable channel: Thread the pull ...tape from the top notch through the wall. ceiling joist top plate wall stud wall stud When attaching speaker cabling to the pull or fish tap-overlap the cable through the "paper-clip" on the end of electrical tape as shown to the opening .
... cable through the top plate (use the fish-tape if needed). Fish the tape from your speaker opening back through the wall/ceiling notch,attach the cable and pull over to the speaker opening , attach the speaker wire and pull (gently) up through the wall to create a cable channel: Thread the pull ...tape from the top notch through the wall. ceiling joist top plate wall stud wall stud When attaching speaker cabling to the pull or fish tap-overlap the cable through the "paper-clip" on the end of electrical tape as shown to the opening .
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Horizontal runs Running speaker cabling across a room may seem difficult-one good idea is possible to drill through using the speaker hole to utilize the base board molding. 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 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
Horizontal runs Running speaker cabling across a room may seem difficult-one good idea is possible to drill through using the speaker hole to utilize the base board molding. 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 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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...By now you have the speaker cables in the walls and the holes cut for easy installation from the front of the speaker. Start by dry-fitting your speakers into the hole with paint, now you are not exactly "true" or squared to install your new Polk speakers. Phillips head screw, ...accessed from the front side of the speaker baffle plate D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 13 The image below is to utilize the space behind the base molding for our horizontal cable runs, ...
...By now you have the speaker cables in the walls and the holes cut for easy installation from the front of the speaker. Start by dry-fitting your speakers into the hole with paint, now you are not exactly "true" or squared to install your new Polk speakers. Phillips head screw, ...accessed from the front side of the speaker baffle plate D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 13 The image below is to utilize the space behind the base molding for our horizontal cable runs, ...
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... a generous cable lead to over -tightening screws. Set your screwdriver. Now install the speaker into the input on the back of rotating cam after installation from inside the wall. View of the speaker: (note* Reminder-for an easier installation if you are using a power driver. This... is most likely to place the same amount behind each speaker). D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 14 Strip your speaker cables back about 3/4", and insert the pair into the wall and tighten up the dog-clamps with ). Be careful not to...
... a generous cable lead to over -tightening screws. Set your screwdriver. Now install the speaker into the input on the back of rotating cam after installation from inside the wall. View of the speaker: (note* Reminder-for an easier installation if you are using a power driver. This... is most likely to place the same amount behind each speaker). D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 14 Strip your speaker cables back about 3/4", and insert the pair into the wall and tighten up the dog-clamps with ). Be careful not to...
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Finally install the grill: Terminate the speaker cable to the binding post inserts and install like your speakers: D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 15 The simple install goes like this: Install a single gang retrofit box: These are available at all home centers, cost about $3.00 and are installed just like this: For a professional look we recommend terminating the cables near the receiver or amplifier with a wall plate, this allows a very clean finish, without any gaps or holes in the wall. Your friends will think a professional did the install!
Finally install the grill: Terminate the speaker cable to the binding post inserts and install like your speakers: D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 15 The simple install goes like this: Install a single gang retrofit box: These are available at all home centers, cost about $3.00 and are installed just like this: For a professional look we recommend terminating the cables near the receiver or amplifier with a wall plate, this allows a very clean finish, without any gaps or holes in the wall. Your friends will think a professional did the install!
SC6s Mounting Template
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... positive (+) wires and BLACK for the negative (-) wires. 6) Position the speakers and tighten the four screws until snug. polkaudicy SC6s Mounting Template and Instructions Gabarit d'installation et Consignes Follow these steps while installing the SC6s Etapes a suivre pour installer le SC6s t 7 1/2 in. 1) Determine speaker location. aux bornes situees a l'arriere du haut-parleur. Assurez le degagement...
... positive (+) wires and BLACK for the negative (-) wires. 6) Position the speakers and tighten the four screws until snug. polkaudicy SC6s Mounting Template and Instructions Gabarit d'installation et Consignes Follow these steps while installing the SC6s Etapes a suivre pour installer le SC6s t 7 1/2 in. 1) Determine speaker location. aux bornes situees a l'arriere du haut-parleur. Assurez le degagement...