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Installation
SPEAKER WIRE
Pull one run of 16AWG stranded speaker wire from the amplifier location
to each speaker location. If in pre-wire, while the walls are open and it's
easy, pull extra wire to any location that may be desirable to add speakers
at a later date. Leave extra length of wire on each end to allow making
connections and installing/removing speakers.
Use the chart below to determine the proper gauge of wire, based upon
wire length from the amp to the speakers. If using volume controls, include
the total length from the amp to the volume control and then to the
speakers.
SPEAKER WIRE LENGTH
150' (46m)
400' (122m)
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Beale Street Audio speaker installation can be simplified by using an Beale
Street Audio new construction EZBracket®, (sold separately; visit www.
getbeale.com for additional information). This is installed prior to drywall
installation and allows for precise speaker placement and simplifies the
final installation of the speaker.
EXISTING CONSTRUCTION
Speaker wire must be run from the equipment or volume control location to
each potential speaker location.
• Choose a location for each speaker that is free of obstructions created
by joists, HVAC duct-work, electrical wire runs, plumbing or anything
else that might not allow for the depth of the speaker or create
interference or noise.
SPEAKER WIRE GAUGE TABLE
SPEAKER WIRE GAUGE
16AWG
14AWG
5
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