Do you need a speaker box in the ceiling to mount these or do you just cut a hole in the drywall and install them?
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I just cut a hole and mounted them with no speaker box. They sound fine to me. some people and installers have recommended adding insulation material to help these speakers sound better.
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No box needed. Very easy to install. A template is included to cut the drywall. However, you can put a box over the back of the speaker once installed in your ceiling to prevent anything from hitting the speaker if there is a possibility of it (speaker) being hit, stepped on or something being laid on it in your attic.
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Although a box is not required, it helps to keep debris (insulation, dust, etc.) from getting on the back of the speaker and will also give a little more bass to your sound. I use plastic planters from Home Depot along with some weather striping and 12" bungie cords for a simple, but effective, enclosure. As long as the speaker is not mounted too close to the joist, the planter will fit right on top of it. First, put some adhesive weather stripping all along the top of the planter -- clear all insulation from around the speaker and place the planter upside-down on top of it -- put a nail on the joinst at each side -- then pull a bungie cord across the top of the box between the two nails -- finally, rake the insulation back over the planter. If needed, the enclosure can easily be removed by releasing the bungie cord and lifting it up. You can drill a hole for the speaker wire, but I just chose to leave a small space in the weather stripping and run it out the edge between the drywall and the planter -- it seals up good enough for the purpose. This is the planter I use: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-12-in-Plastic-Torino-Square-Silver-Planter-SD333H-SI/203621285 I picked this one since it was relatively cheap ($5.98), fit over the top of the 8" speaker, and had no drainage holes. If you chose one that has holes, be sure to seal them all up with silicone (or similar material). Believe it or not, it makes a difference in sound the speaker puts out and also protects it from dust. As an added bonus, if you ever need to service the speaker from below, you can remove it without having to worry about insulation dropping in from above.
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I hung mine from the ceiling using omni mount 10.0's. Sturdy mount and easy to adjust the aim or position of the speakers and lock them in place. If you want speaker stands, anything with a platform large enough for the speakers to fit on should be just fine.
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You should make a hole in the ceiling. The speakers material should be inside the ceiling as to being exposed
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The system does come with color coded speaker wire to aid in installation. No mounting hardware. The speaker have hole in back to hand on a screw. The included wires for the rear speaker were not long enough for me so I did need my own wire for that. I simply mounted my speakers on a screw in the drywall. No problems, they are very light.Hope this helps.
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I was also frustrated that mounting the speakers were not straight forward. I solved the problem by ordering the following mounts from Amazon: VideoSecu 2 Black Universal Satellite Speaker Mounts / Brackets for Walls and Ceilings 1EH.VideoSecu 2 Black Universal Satellite Speaker Mounts / Brackets for Walls and Ceilings 1EH (Black, 2 Pack)Good luck
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these speakers mount with no hardware into drywall. They have ears that anchor behind the drywall.
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Yes. We mounted ours in the ceiling. Be sure you have them hooked up correctly (run a speaker test) before you finish installation. They are a pain to take back down if you have to make a fix.
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They need to be mounted in a standard electrical box. Same as an outlet or light switch.
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They are exposed and need to be mounted in wall or a box. They are not very good speakers and greatly lack bass
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Yes, there are two mounting holes. I suggest using wall anchors with the screws you plan to hang the speakers from.
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It does not include any hardware to mount the speakers. There are keyholes that can be used with whatever screw/wall mount you prefer, similar to what you will find on the back of a surge protector.
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Yes, the mounting procedure would be the same (assuming the wall is drywall). Use the provided template to cut the proper size hole, insert speaker and turn the mounting screws to engage the tabs. Once the tabs are engaged, tightening the screws will clamp the speaker assembly to the drywall. Same whether ceiling or wall.
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Yes. Each speaker comes with a metal strap that you mount to the wall. The strap has two protrusions that match the mounting holes on the back of the speaker. You simply line up the holes on the back of the speakers with the fasteners on the strap, and and pull down gently. The speakers will snap into place, and you're done. Just run your wires, and you're good to go. These are working great in our basement surround sound system.
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I'm using professional PA speaker stands from Pyle. If you want to permanently mount them to the ceiling, you'll need to create a custom rig. These are designed to be portable. Even out putting them on the ground is an effective solution.
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There are small brackets included which worked pretty well. I put a drywall screw in the wall and hung each speaker like a picture.
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You have to drill your own holes then use the hardware that came with your speakers to mount it. It's kind of a pain.
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There are little holes that on the backs of the speakers that are meant for a screw head. Just screw a screw (or hammer a nail) into the wall and hang the speakers. Super easy-- Just like a picture frame.