How Do You Install Speaker Wires In New Construction?
Running speaker wires while a structure is being built has been proven over time to be the most cost-effective method of getting distributed sound in a space. Without having to “retro” a space, which typically entails invasive wall-cutting and/or removal, the overall cost of having wires concealed for distributed audio or home theater can be rolled into the cost of the construction. In addition, it is easier to ensure the right wires go to the right places. Cut a length of PVC pipe to lead from the audio distribution area to each room where speaker wires are needed, using the hacksaw. The pipe should extend approximately eight inches up the wall in each pre-wired space. Four-inch pipe is ideal for this, to accommodate other types of cabling in the future. Secure the pipe to an adjacent free stud with the pipe strapping; secure the strap with two wood screws and the drill. Cut a cross-section of two-by-four with a hacksaw to span the studs, nailing the small two-by-four piece in front o
