In-Wall & In-Ceiling Speaker Wiring

If you're attempting to install in-wall or in-ceiling speakers yourself, here are a few things to keep in mind about speaker wire.

1. You will need a special wire to run inside walls that complies with your local building code. Usually UL rated wire labeled CL2 or CL3.
2. Speaker wire gauge will differ depending on how far your running from your receiver or amp. Less than 75 feet 16 gauge, 75 to 175 14 gauge, more than 175 feet consider 12 gauge.

Little black sticky things

Some of you have asked what the "little black sticky things" are that come with the IC & IW speakers. They are for used in the very rare (and we mean very) occasion where the grille is not tight against the bezel and develops a rattle. By placing a small amount of the black sticky stuff against the side of the grille that is rattling you can stop the friction and the noise. If you lost this with the packaging and you develop a rattle not to worry, most mailable putty's found at Home Depot used for insulation will also do the trick.