Speakers can be mounted in walls or ceilings to create sound from more angles.
Speaker systems are sometimes mounted on walls and ceilings to create variations in sound. Mounting speakers on the ceiling requires a solid mounting foundation, some basic tools and a bit of DIY skill. Speakers intended for wall or ceiling use will come equipped with special brackets. These brackets have simple plastic or metal extensions that spread outward behind the ceiling once installed. They hold the speaker in place so that screws do not have to be mounted directly into the ceiling material.
Instructions
1. Use your stud finder to locate the joists above your ceiling, so that they may be avoided during the speaker installation process. Ceiling joists that sit too close to each other may not allow enough space for the speakers to fit. The idea is to find an unobstructed location between two joists where the speaker will fit without issue. Use your pencil to mark the location of each joist and select a mounting position which is well clear.
2. Use the paper cutout template provided by manufacturer as an outline for cutting speaker holes in your ceiling. The stencil will frame the shape of your ceiling mounting brackets, or direct ceiling-mount speaker frame, depending on the type of speaker you are installing. Place the stencil onto your ceiling and trace around the outside with your pencil.
3. Drill a hole at the center point of the outline. Use a wire coat hanger to check for pipes or electrical wires behind the ceiling. Slide the hanger through the center hole and wiggle it back and forth to see if it comes into contact with anything. If it does, relocate your speaker. If it does not, continue on.
4. Insert your drywall saw into the center hole and cut outward and around the pencil guide line. Remove the scrap ceiling material and run your wires.
5. Run your wires from the audio output of your amp or tuner, to the speaker location. If your wires cross any part of your wall framework, you will have to create a clear path. Use your power drill and bit to bore holes in each obstruction and slide the speaker wires through. Use Class-2 or higher quality speaker wire to do the job.
6. Insert a piece of unfaced fiberglass insulation into the void where your speaker will sit. The idea is to create a closed bubble around the back of your speaker that will seal in sound and vibrations and improve sound quality. Allow the speaker wires to pass along the side of the insulation so they can reach the speaker.
7. Feed your speaker wires through the speaker mounting bracket or speaker backing. If you are installing a direct ceiling-mount speaker, connect the wires now. Insert the speaker mounting bracket or speaker into the hole. Use your screwdriver to turn each of the plastic or metal extensions outward, until the bracket or speaker are firmly in place. If you are installing a bracket-mounted speaker, connect the wires now and then use your screwdriver to fasten the speaker into position within the ceiling mount bracket.
8. Press your speaker grills into position over each speaker. Connect the other end of your speaker wires to your audio output and test the speakers.
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