Speaker connection on wall? (1 Viewer)

[Kyle C]

I am not sure how to word this, but I am looking for a plate similar to an outlet cover that creates a finished look for wiring surrounds. It connects wire on the inside of the wall to a short wire that would run to the speaker, similar to what is used for cable tv. I just don't want a hole with speaker wire running out it! And any suggestions for a ring on the ceiling that projector connections pass through? Thanks.

 

[Hank Frankenberg]

Well, here's a P.E. wall plate with bannana connectors:
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=261-352
And, here's an MCM "Decora" insert:
http://mcm.newark.com/NewarkWebComme...jsp?id=50-2965

 

[Steve::Weaver]

They also sell modular plates with matching speaker wire connectors at the local Menards / Home Depot. I've got a 6 jack one with R/L surround +/-, cable, and ethernet. Works great and looks better.

 

[John Prator]

Radio Shack also sells some nice wall plates. They are 14K gold plated and use Bananna plugs. I used these in my last HT and they were wonderful.
John

 

[Randy Laporte]

I got my connectors at Home Depot also, If you look at photo 11, you can see my connectors to the right of my Scarface poster, I wired my HT for the new 7.1, I'm only using 6.1 ,but I'm ready, just need speakers and 7.1 receiver when they start releaseing 7.1 dvd's.
My HT

 

[Wayne A. Pflughaupt]

Keep in mind that each wall plate you use triples the amount of termination points - on each end!

You could use a wall plate with a hole in the center for the wire to pass through. That way you could use straight-through connections from receiver to speaker. Plus you’re looking at only 50c per plate instead of $5.00.

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

 

[Chris Hovanic]

Here are some pics of my speakers/wall plates. To dress it up a bit I covered the speaker wire in some Tech Flex

Speaker/Wall Plates

I debated over using the fancy wall plates but after adding up the cost and the fact that I dont move my speakers around the bennifit was not very high for me. The tech flex was a cheep way to dress up the connection.

Most people wont even notice your wall plates anyway :frowning:

Good luck in your choice.