Outdoor speakers let you take your music to your favorite outdoor spaces, including patios, decks, gazebos and yards. It's important when installing outdoor speakers to mount them properly so that you can count on them to stay put through the seasons and ensure good sound reproduction when you're outdoors.
Instructions
1. Choose a location for your speakers. Space the speakers out so that you'll get full coverage of the area. Most outdoor speakers come with mounts that swivel, so it's possible to make some adjustments in coverage after you've mounted them.
2. Place your mount against the wall you'll be putting the speakers on and mark the locations of the screw holes with a pencil or marker. Take your drill, and with a very small bit, sink a hole into those spots to test the wall.
3. Place the mount onto the wall with the appropriate mounting hardware. If the mount lines up with a stud or solid wood, a wood screw is appropriate. If the wall is hollow, use hollow-wall mounting hardware, which is available at your hardware store. Check the ratings of the hardware to ensure that it will hold the weight of your speaker. Mounting into cement or other surfaces also requires specialized mounting hardware--consult your hardware store for the correct screws or anchors.
4. Screw the mounts into the wall using your mounting hardware. Test that it's securely fastened by pulling on it firmly.
5. Place the speakers on the mounts. Consult the manual for your outdoor speakers for the exact method to be employed--the specific hardware and method will vary from speaker to speaker and from brand to brand.
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