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Hi, guys:

I am thinking to buy a pair of QS8s. Could anyone provide some information about the tools and tips to wire the living room?

Thanks,

Han

A bit more information would be helpful. do you have a wood framed floor or a concrete slab, what type of access to you have to the location of the speakers.

I ran all my wire in the walls... but I did that before I put drywall up. If you are trying to wire an existing room it can be very difficult if not impossible. In those cases I would see if going thru the attic or basement are a possibility.

Could always tuck it behind the trim, if you have trim.

If you have drywall, running cables (12 ga in my case) *after* the drywall is up was a major maneuvre for me. Since my HT room in on second floor, all cables went thru the front and back wall as well as the attic. From the experience I found out that:
- fluffy insulations itch!
- drywall does not hold one's weight well...

Anyways, I used the wire-snake thingy from Home Depot and it worked pretty well.

Take your time and do it right, I had to run my sides in attic and back in basement. It was about a 6 hour job.

The living room has wood floor on concrete slab. The only access for the speaker wires are through the wall and attic. I have never do this kind of thing before, and am afraid of damaging my new house.

Han

I think you could call your wiring project controlled damage and repair.

Han - most of the guys here are pretty handy when it comes to home improvement-type stuff (search for pics of Tharkun's house - guy's done a hell of a job)... so they may be pushing you into something that's beyond your ability. Have you thought of having an audio contractor handle the installation?

Bren R.

Hi, BrenR:

You are right. To hire is audio contractor is a safer bet for me. Sometimes I am thinking about doing it by myself for the joy of DIY.

Thanks,

Han