Things You'll Need:
- Pencil
- Drill
- Hacksaw Blade
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Step 1
Decide on the type of home theater receiver to use to power the speakers for surround sound. Look online, and compare prices at sites like BizRate (see Resources) or at a retailer such as Best Buy.
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Step 2
Find the best location for the speakers to be installed on each wall. A speaker can be mounted directly on a wall as well as concealed within it. Place the surround speakers toward the front of the wall and the rear speakers toward the back.
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Step 3
Use a pencil to mark the wall where the speakers are going. Cut a pattern the size of the opening that is needed out of cardboard and trace that on the wall. Use a drill to make a small hole in the ceiling for the hacksaw blade. Cut an opening in the wall by following the pencil outline.
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Step 4
Wire the speakers from each wall to the home theater receiver. Speaker wire can be wired through a wall, along the floor as well as through the ceiling. Use a drill to create a hole in which to run the speaker wire through.
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Step 5
Connect the wire to the speaker and then mount it to the wall. Use a drill to start a pilot hole in the wall for a screw. Put a screw through the provided mounting hole in the speaker or bracket and then tighten with a screwdriver.
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Step 6
Connect the speaker wire to the proper terminals on the receiver, and then turn it on to see if the surround sound is working properly.
