“Do you need bracket for the speaker in the ceiling? And what wire should I use?”
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The speaker mounting will be very straight forward... If you're installing in standard drywall or other ridged ceiling type then no, brackets will not be necessary. Once you cut the hole using the provided template, its as simple as placing the speaker in the opening and then tightening the (4) anchor screws. Each screw has an anchor 'foot' that swings out to catch the inside of the drywall. Prior to install, the included instructions recommend loosening each screw just slightly (reverse turn) to allow the anchor foot to easily swing outward once the speaker is in position. Be sure to support the speaker in your hand, flush with the ceiling until you feel all (4) feet holding it there for you... once all feet have made that initial contact with the inside of the drywall, be sure to torque the screws down evenly in the recommended cross-pattern. Do not over tighten. The instructions go over this pretty well and if you follow them (and have some base mechanical aptitude) it'll result in a clean installation. For the real work (running the wire) 16 gauge would be the minimum as it's sufficient for this size/watt/ category of speaker. If you're running wire under the house, in the walls and ceiling as I did, 16 gauge will also be easier to pull. I used "Mediabridge 16AWG 2-Conductor Speaker Wire (100 Feet, White) - 99.9% Oxygen Free Copper - ETL Listed & CL2 Rated for In-Wall Use" and a 16" long 3/8" installers drill bit. Best Buy has wire available, but didn't immediately have what I required on hand. Side note... The speaker binding terminals for these units are excellent (strong springs) and can easily accommodate larger wires so if it was me, and if I didn't have to run my wires though as many wall/ceilings/floors I'd use 14 gauge if it's available. You've got this.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.We didn’t hook up yet but we have brackets in our ceiling. Will update you as we plan on opening this weekend. Sorry. I will take pictures to helps .
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.No bracket is needed it should be ready to install. And 14ga or 16 works fine
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You do not need a bracket. The speakers come with mounting tabs that swing out and hold the speakers in place above the drywall. Any decent speaker wire is fine to use.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.No, the speaker clamps to the sheetrock in your ceiling similar to the old-work electrical boxes. You cut the hole in the ceiling, connect the wire, put the speaker in and turn the four screws that tighten the clamps, put on the cover and you're done. You should use a quality speaker wire that can handle the wattage of the amplifier and speaker, and the distance to the speaker.
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