Monday, November 22, 2010

How to save money installing Speakers, you know where to get the wire. He he he.

Installing recessed speakers is a lot easier than one might think — especially if your home was pre-wired with speaker cable during construction. It also gives you a cleaner, more finished look than running surface speakers and visible cord. If your home isn't pre-wired, no problem: speaker cable can be retrofitted through walls with a little patience. The video below is one of the better speaker-install walkthroughs we've seen. The only addition we'd make: use caution when cutting drywall so you don't nick any electrical wires hidden behind it. An insulated drywall cutter is cheap insurance against accidental contact with live circuits. A quick gauge guide: 16 AWG handles most runs under 50 feet, 14 AWG is the safer choice over 50 feet, and 12 AWG is the standard for long runs (100+ feet) or high-power systems. If you need help picking the right gauge, email sales@ramcorpwire.com or browse Ramcorp's audio cable selection.

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