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!
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