How To Wire Your New In Ceiling Speakers

Having a quality sound system adds up to the surreal audio experience at home or even in your workplace.  An in ceiling radio or an in ceiling speaker’s elegant and stylish look changes the aesthetic feel of your environment.  And as you upgrade your audio system at work or your home theater system inside your living room, it would require hooking it up to your in ceiling speakers.

Wiring your speakers is not too easy but with the proper guidelines, it becomes simple.  Follow these step-by-step guide on how to wire your in ceiling speakers:

1.     Read the instructions manual that comes with the box.  Make sure that you go through the directions and specifications before installation.  This will prevent you from distorting the quality of sound. 

2.     Prepare a ladder.  Make sure that the ground where you’re ladder is standing is secured or flat to avoid any accident.

3.     Check the ceiling and the exact spot where you will install your speakers.  Make sure that you scan it before creating the hole.  Avoid and joists during the installation.  You can mount your speakers in between the joists.  You can also use a wire and a pipe scanner just to make sure that your running your wires in the right place.

4.     Prepare the template.  Your speakers should have a template or a sketch inside the box.  If there is none, create your own template.  Use it in tracing out the outline of the speakers.  Ideally, the speaker hole must be about two inches from adjacent walls, internal studs and pipes.  To minimize wires, make sure that you strategically choose the best spot for your speakers.

5.     Cut out the sketch with a saw.  Make sure that you are wearing protective gloves and eye goggles to avoid any injuries on your end.

6.     Run your wires from the TV and from your amplifier to your in ceiling speakers.  You can use wire channels which you can purchase online or at any home improvement or audio supply store.  To make your life easier, you can buy a wire channel with self-adhesive backing for easier installation.

7.     Hook up the in ceiling speaker to our home theater or sound system. Plug in the wires into the jacks at the back of the speaker and the system or amplifier.  Connect the positive speaker wire to the red terminal on the speaker and the other end of the wire to the red terminal on the system.  Hook up the negative wire to the black terminal on both the speaker and your home system or amplifier.  Make sure that you have this accurately to avoid any problems with the quality of sound and the lifespan of the system.

8.    Test the audio and make sure you pack away all tools you’ve used.

Listen to your favorite music and enjoy watching your movies with your family and friends with your new in ceiling speakers.  You can also purchase an in ceiling radio for your kitchen and your bathroom for additional surround sound experience.