DIY - How To Construct In Wall Speaker Enclosures

When deciding to use in wall speakers, there are several things that you are going to want to look at. Here you will find tips on how to construct speaker enclosures on your own!

First, you are going to want to make sure that you have the correct tools available for the job. You will need Sheetrock or wood screws, a saw – both a hand-held saw and power saw – and a screw driver of some sort, though most people prefer to have a power drill for ease of use. Of course, you will also need to have the speakers easily available that you are going to use for all measuring purposes throughout the entire process. The process is rather simple and easy for just about anyone to do as long as you can work with the tools easily and follow basic instructions.

Before you go about cutting any holes in your walls, you are going to want to build the enclosures so that the holes in the wall are cut to size. It is best to use Sheetrock to construct the enclosure for the best sound, but you can also use wood.

What you need to do is build a box on three sides just big enough for your actual speaker to fit in. To do this, I would suggest measuring the speaker and wires and rounding up to the nearest inch – for depth – to ensure that you will have the space that you need. You will want to ensure that the speaker will fit securely into its enclosure so you may want to build one side at a time, fitting the speaker into the box with each new addition to guarantee the fit. After the speaker is fully enclosed on all the sides, you are going to want to make sure that you include a back plate on your enclosure as well. This helps to make sure that the sound is at its best without it vibrating the walls more than it should.

When the enclosure is constructed, it is then time to mount your in wall speakers into your wall. Before you begin to cut holes in your wall, be sure that you know exactly where you want your speakers to be placed. The best way to choose the places in your walls is to measure the outside of your box and then make those same measurements on your wall. Then, very slowly and carefully, cut them out. Be sure that when you are cutting your holes out you do not cut through any wiring that is currently in place in the house, or it could end up costing you a lot of money to have it redone. When all the holes are in place, simply mount your speakers and attach their face plates – if they are not already attached. Wire everything together as you work!

When you have your speakers constructed and mounted, you are sure to be pleased with the work you have done and will enjoy great-sounding speakers!

List of Cell Phones That Use Micro USB Chargers

Today's cell phones tend to use one proprietary type of charger. That device is the micro USB. Essentially, all of the major wireless carriers in the United States — Verizon Wireless, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint — as well as prepaid networks offer this type of charger with their smartphones. The only exception is the iPhone as Apple had its own 30-pin connection from the original generation up until the iPhone 4S in 2011. The iPhone 5 has a redesigned much smaller 9-pin connector. You can expect generally all other types of phones to accept the proprietary USB charger.

The popularity of this type of charger is obvious as every type of smartphone and many feature phones and flip phones utilize it as a quick and easy way to charge the battery in a hurry. One of the reasons why this type of charger is so popular and widely used is due to the fact that it is compatible with many additional devices and can simply plug right into your computer for not only charging but syncing.

In terms of a list of cell phones that utilize this type of charger, it is easy to distinguish them. Android powered phones; BlackBerry and Windows Phones use it. A great example of an Android smartphone that uses this type of USB charger is the HTC One. It runs on the 4.2 Jelly Bean operating system and has a very slim form factor with its aluminum unibody, making it the perfect smartphone for micro USB charging. It includes a 4.7-inch HD screen with a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels and includes a slew of great features that can enhance your photos and videos.

The BlackBerry Z10 is another great example of a cell phone that takes the charger in question. It runs on the newest BlackBerry 10 operating system and is generally all about moving forward. The Z10 is a departure from all previous BlackBerry smartphones as it lacks the physical QWERTY keyboard that has long been associated with the brand. Instead, it sports a 4.2-inch touchscreen. The device has 16GB of internal storage and a micro SD slot for expansion of up to 64GB.

Windows Phone 8 is one of the latest platforms, and it has gained great popularity as it recently overtook BlackBerry as the third most popular smartphone group. There are multiple manufacturers that produce these phones, from Nokia to HTC to Samsung to Huawei. Windows Phones are known not only for being colorful, sporting live tiles and great social integration but for their universal mini USB chargers as well.