DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide
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...and that hole will need to cut or slice in a motion away from your body. If you answered yes to any of installing Polk speakers. But if you consider yourself to be a wiz at wallpaper and/or paint repair, go for any frequency scatter between 5 and ... building material. 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 doing this on their own. Installing your new Polk speakers can be difficult. Since, in some wall papers, and harmonizing a ...
...and that hole will need to cut or slice in a motion away from your body. If you answered yes to any of installing Polk speakers. But if you consider yourself to be a wiz at wallpaper and/or paint repair, go for any frequency scatter between 5 and ... building material. 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 doing this on their own. Installing your new Polk speakers can be difficult. Since, in some wall papers, and harmonizing a ...
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... Runs under a carpet or on the cables you install. 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 need a minimum of 2 conductors, thus the term ...cable is used here instead of "wire". 2) Be certain that you have enough speaker cable-it is always a good idea to...
... Runs under a carpet or on the cables you install. 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 need a minimum of 2 conductors, thus the term ...cable is used here instead of "wire". 2) Be certain that you have enough speaker cable-it is always a good idea to...
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... cables. In home theater installations the cable lengths for Front Left, Center and Right channels should be about where you want to install your new Polk speakers, we suggest you have established where the joists and studs are three cable runs, the first is two sets of... speaker cables that 's OK. The cable lengths to the rear speakers will in the kitchen utilizing a volume control on the wall, then another run from the amplifier or receiver to the volume control...
... cables. In home theater installations the cable lengths for Front Left, Center and Right channels should be about where you want to install your new Polk speakers, we suggest you have established where the joists and studs are three cable runs, the first is two sets of... speaker cables that 's OK. The cable lengths to the rear speakers will in the kitchen utilizing a volume control on the wall, then another run from the amplifier or receiver to the volume control...
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... a small exploratory hole Bend a stiff wire at a right angle Use the wire to "feel an obstruction, wire or pipe with the wire probe, choose another speaker location. Once you feel " for wires, pipes and obstructions in the sheet rock then using a stiff wire or bent coat hanger "feel no obstructions, now... you want to an alternate location that one location won't work and 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...
... a small exploratory hole Bend a stiff wire at a right angle Use the wire to "feel an obstruction, wire or pipe with the wire probe, choose another speaker location. Once you feel " for wires, pipes and obstructions in the sheet rock then using a stiff wire or bent coat hanger "feel no obstructions, now... you want to an alternate location that one location won't work and 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...
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Polk Audio can recommend a professional installation company, call (800) 377-... home. At this process go smoothly. Section 4: Installing Polk Speakers: Cutting Drywall and Running Speaker Cables This section covers cutting into the sheetrock to impress your built-in speakers even more "feel" making it less likely that you... easy to punch into the walls and installing the cables. Supplies Now is the time to gather 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 difficult, and...
Polk Audio can recommend a professional installation company, call (800) 377-... home. At this process go smoothly. Section 4: Installing Polk Speakers: Cutting Drywall and Running Speaker Cables This section covers cutting into the sheetrock to impress your built-in speakers even more "feel" making it less likely that you... easy to punch into the walls and installing the cables. Supplies Now is the time to gather 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 difficult, and...
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... with alternating current or AC lines: The national code restricts the use of common holes for performance reasons try to separate your speaker cabling from the AC lines with as much distance as practical: National Electric Code does not allow low voltage cable to the right show the ... must be LESS then 40% the width of the stud Notches must NOT exceed 25% the width of the stud speaker cables WRONG! In load bearing walls be sure to keep your speaker cables and the photo to be installed in the same holes or boxes as if it were "Load Bearing".
... with alternating current or AC lines: The national code restricts the use of common holes for performance reasons try to separate your speaker cabling from the AC lines with as much distance as practical: National Electric Code does not allow low voltage cable to the right show the ... must be LESS then 40% the width of the stud Notches must NOT exceed 25% the width of the stud speaker cables WRONG! In load bearing walls be sure to keep your speaker cables and the photo to be installed in the same holes or boxes as if it were "Load Bearing".
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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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... the cable through the "paper-clip" on the end of electrical tape as shown to create a cable channel: Thread the pull tape from your speaker opening back through the wall/ceiling notch,attach the cable and pull over to the opening . Start with the fishtape end and cover the whole... with at least two layers of the fish tape. D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 11 Fish the tape from the top notch through the wall to the speaker opening , attach the speaker wire and pull (gently) up through the wall. Carefully drill through the top plate as shown: ceiling joist top plate wall stud Thread the...
... the cable through the "paper-clip" on the end of electrical tape as shown to create a cable channel: Thread the pull tape from your speaker opening back through the wall/ceiling notch,attach the cable and pull over to the opening . Start with the fishtape end and cover the whole... with at least two layers of the fish tape. D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 11 Fish the tape from the top notch through the wall to the speaker opening , attach the speaker wire and pull (gently) up through the wall. Carefully drill through the top plate as shown: ceiling joist top plate wall stud Thread the...
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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 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 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.
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... openings. In most cases walls are ready to the wall and allows for your new Polk speakers. rotating cam clamps Our speakers utilize a unique "rotating cam" that presses the front baffle casing to install your new Polk speakers! sheet rock or dry wall carpet & pad sub floor The idea here is a ...photo of a cross section of a typical wall: wall stud base molding Section 5: Speaker Installation and Hook Up By now you are not exactly "...
... openings. In most cases walls are ready to the wall and allows for your new Polk speakers. rotating cam clamps Our speakers utilize a unique "rotating cam" that presses the front baffle casing to install your new Polk speakers! sheet rock or dry wall carpet & pad sub floor The idea here is a ...photo of a cross section of a typical wall: wall stud base molding Section 5: Speaker Installation and Hook Up By now you are not exactly "...
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...leave a generous cable lead to work with your power driver's torque setting to "1" to place the same amount behind each speaker). Set your screwdriver. Strip your speaker cables back about 3/4", and insert the pair into the wall and tighten up the dog-clamps with ). For additional acoustic... performance install some insulation into the wall cavity (be sure to help avoid over tighten the speaker-the dry wall or sheet rock could dimple, or break. View of the speaker: (note* Reminder-for an easier installation if you are using a power driver.
...leave a generous cable lead to work with your power driver's torque setting to "1" to place the same amount behind each speaker). Set your screwdriver. Strip your speaker cables back about 3/4", and insert the pair into the wall and tighten up the dog-clamps with ). For additional acoustic... performance install some insulation into the wall cavity (be sure to help avoid over tighten the speaker-the dry wall or sheet rock could dimple, or break. View of the speaker: (note* Reminder-for an easier installation if you are using a power driver.
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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 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.
SC60 Mounting Template
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... Carefully cut a hole ensuring that it is no larger than the shape you traced. 5) Attach the speaker wires to the terminals on the back of the speaker. Mounting Template and Instructions Gabarit d'installation et Consignes Follow these steps while installing the SC 0 Etapes ...a suivre pour installer le SC6 1) Determine speaker location. snug. CAUTION: DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN SCREWS! 7) Install grilles. 1) Determinez ('emplacement du SC60. ROUGE = fil positif (+) / NOIR = fil negatif (-). 6) Installer le haut-parleur et ...
... Carefully cut a hole ensuring that it is no larger than the shape you traced. 5) Attach the speaker wires to the terminals on the back of the speaker. Mounting Template and Instructions Gabarit d'installation et Consignes Follow these steps while installing the SC 0 Etapes ...a suivre pour installer le SC6 1) Determine speaker location. snug. CAUTION: DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN SCREWS! 7) Install grilles. 1) Determinez ('emplacement du SC60. ROUGE = fil positif (+) / NOIR = fil negatif (-). 6) Installer le haut-parleur et ...