In wall speaker wire is useful, as it hides the wires from sight. When a surround sound system is installed, it can lead to a number of unsightly wires appearing around the room. In wall wires hide this problem.
To effectively run speaker wire through walls, you can follow these steps: Plan the route of the wire and locate any obstacles in the wall. Use a stud finder to locate the studs in the wall. Cut a small hole in the wall near the floor and ceiling where you want the wire to run. Use a fish tape or wire snake to guide the wire through the wall cavity. Secure the wire to the studs using cable staples or clips. Patch up the holes in the wall once the wire is in place.
To safely and effectively install speaker wires in walls, follow these steps: Turn off power to the area where you will be working. Use a stud finder to locate the studs in the wall. Use a fish tape or wire snake to run the speaker wire through the wall cavity. Use wall plates and brackets to secure the wire and provide a clean finish. Connect the speaker wire to your speakers and audio source. Test the speakers to ensure they are working properly.
The positive speaker wire is a solid color, your negative wire should have a stripe on it.
The cost of a wall speaker will depend on the type of wall speaker you purchase. As of 2013, you can purchase a wall speaker for anywhere between $30 and $200.
To safely and effectively run speaker wire through walls, follow these steps: Turn off power to the area where you will be working. Use a stud finder to locate studs and avoid drilling into them. Use a fish tape or wire snake to guide the wire through the wall. Use wall plates or conduit to protect the wire and make it easier to access in the future. Seal any holes made in the wall to prevent drafts and maintain fire safety.
2006 Mazda 6 Car Stereo Radio Wiring Diagram Radio Constant 12V+ Wire: Blue/RedRadio Switched Ignition 12V+ Wire: OrangeRadio Ground Wire: BlackRadio Illumination Dimmer Wire: Light Green/RedRadio Antenna Trigger Wire: N/ARadio Amplifier Turn On Wire: Blue/BlackFront Speaker Size: N/AFront Speaker Location: N/ALeft Front Speaker Wire (+): RedLeft Front Speaker Wire (-): WhiteRight Front Speaker Wire (+): BlueRight Front Speaker Wire (-): YellowRear Speaker Size: N/ARear Speaker Location: N/ALeft Rear Speaker Wire (+): PurpleLeft Rear Speaker Wire (-): PinkRight Rear Speaker Wire (+): White/BlueRight Rear Speaker Wire (-): Black/Blue
The speaker wire with a red stripe or marking is typically the positive wire.
Battery Constant 12v+ Wire: WhiteAccessory Switched 12v+ Wire: White/BlackGround Wire: BlackIllumination Wire: Red/YellowDimmer Wire: Red/GreenAntenna Trigger Wire: PinkLeft Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): WhiteLeft Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Black/BlueRight Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): BlueRight Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): White/RedLeft Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Light GreenLeft Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Light Green/BlackRight Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): GrayRight Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Gray/Black
In a 1994 Corolla, the radio battery constant 12v+ wire is blue/yellow, the radio accessory switched 12v+ wire is gray, the ground wire is brown, and the illumination wire is green. For the front speakers, the left front speaker wire (+) is pink, the left front speaker wire (-) is violet, the right front speaker wire (+) is light green, and the right front speaker wire (-) is blue. For the rear speakers, the left rear speaker wire (+) is black, the left rear speaker wire (-) is yellow, the right rear speaker wire (+) is red, and the right rear speaker wire (-) is white.
1998 Toyota Tacoma Stereo Wiring InformationRadio Battery Constant 12v+ Wire: Blue/YellowRadio Accessory Switched 12v+ Wire: GrayRadio Ground Wire: BrownRadio Illumination Wire: GreenLeft Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): PinkLeft Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): PurpleRight Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): GreenRight Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): BlueLeft Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): BlackLeft Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): YellowRight Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): RedRight Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): White
For the front speakers in a 1993 Ford Ranger pickup truck, the left front speaker wire (+) is orange/green, the left front speaker wire (-) is black/white, the right front speaker wire (+) is white/green, and the right front speaker wire (-) is black/white. For the rear speakers, the left rear speaker wire (+) is pink/green, the left front speaker wire (-) is pink/blue, the right rear speaker wire (+) is pink/blue, and the rear right speaker wire (-) is green/orange.
Constant 12V+ Wire: Light Green Ignition Switched 12V+ Wire: Black/Yellow Ground Wire: Black Illumination Wire: Blue/Yellow Dimmer Wire: N/A Left Front Speaker Wire (+): Green Left Front Speaker Wire (-): Blue/Red Right Front Speaker Wire (+): Light Green/Yellow Right Front Speaker Wire (-): Black/Green Left Rear Speaker Wire (+): Green/Yellow Left Rear Speaker Wire (-): Blue/Orange Right Rear Speaker Wire (+): Green/White Right Rear Speaker Wire (-): Green/Blue