How to Install a Ceiling Speaker in a Tile Ceiling

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Take the tile you wish to place the ceiling speaker in out of the ceiling.

   (Keep in mind, some speakers have transformers which will require a larger hole.
   
   WARNING: make sure your hole is not to big that the flange of the speaker grill will not cover your hole. ,,( Much sound quality is lost if a back box is not used.) ,, Attach the tile bridge clips to the ceiling grid.
   
   This will keep the ceiling tile from sagging with the weight of the speaker. , (Be sure to check the tap settings on 70v systems) ,,,,
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   Step 2: Find the center of the tile and make a circle just big enough for the back of the speaker to fit.

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   Step 3: With a spiral saw (Rotozip) or drywall saw cut out the circle you just made in the ceiling tile.

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   Step 4: Install the speaker back box to the tile bridge and secure the assembly to the ceiling tile.

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   Step 5: Screw the ceiling speaker's mounting bracket onto the ceiling tile with the included screws.

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   Step 6: Place the ceiling tile back into the ceiling.

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   Step 7: Wire the ceiling speaker to the speaker wire and secure them with wire caps.

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   Step 8: Put the speaker up onto the mounting bracket and secure it with the included screws.

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   Step 9: Place the speaker grille onto the ceiling speaker and secure it with screws if needed

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    Step 10: usually included.

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    Step 11: Run the speaker wires to the receiver or amplifier.

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    Step 12: Repeat the process for more ceiling speakers.

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