andreas haraldstad Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Hello everyone. After hours of research of what to build for my speaker setup I landed on buying these speakers and subs. 2x Klipsch PRO-250RPW LCR and 2x Klipsch PRO-1000SW So because of delayed delivery on the subs, I have after 8 weeks started building the wall, making everything ready. I read the cut out measurements and they are correct. I wanted to have firm drywall around the speakers and subs, so I build cases in 2x4" WITH THE SAME MEASUREMENTS AS THE CUT OUT HOLE! I then mounted the cases on the studs (with millimeter precision) and started dry'walling. After reading up on the dog legs, i'm afraid they will collide with the 2x4" cases I built so they won't lock up behind the drywall? Here is a picture of my wall as it is now. Is there any hope of being able to mount the speakers without issues, given my measurements are correct. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Are your openings trimmed out in 2x4s completely, all the way around? Maybe you can notch the 2x4s with a sawzall or jigsaw to accept the dog legs? Or cut the doglegs off and surface mount? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Welcome @andreas haraldstadharaldstad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 If not a sawzall perhaps an oscillating tool could also work... Do those need more of the wall cavity to work properly? I just looked at the drawings and the subs are sealed boxes. They do, however have a front flange all the way around them, though. The Klipsch PRO-250RPW are open on the back, and MAY require the full height of the wall between the studs. I can't find enough info on the Klipsch site to tell if they require that or not. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreas haraldstad Posted October 26, 2023 Author Share Posted October 26, 2023 13 hours ago, Ceptorman said: Are your openings trimmed out in 2x4s completely, all the way around? Maybe you can notch the 2x4s with a sawzall or jigsaw to accept the dog legs? Or cut the doglegs off and surface mount? Yes they are trimmed out completely. A sawzall might be the best option, takes an hour and no modification to the speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreas haraldstad Posted October 26, 2023 Author Share Posted October 26, 2023 10 hours ago, Marvel said: If not a sawzall perhaps an oscillating tool could also work... Do those need more of the wall cavity to work properly? I just looked at the drawings and the subs are sealed boxes. They do, however have a front flange all the way around them, though. The Klipsch PRO-250RPW are open on the back, and MAY require the full height of the wall between the studs. I can't find enough info on the Klipsch site to tell if they require that or not. Yes, oscillating tool might work even better! You are right, speakers might need more room. the store I bought them in said 25 litres of space would be the optmial. I will test as is for now, thank you so much for your answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreas haraldstad Posted October 26, 2023 Author Share Posted October 26, 2023 16 hours ago, billybob said: Welcome @andreas haraldstadharaldstad Thank you very much 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 I just love playing with my sawzall, I'm surgical with that thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreas haraldstad Posted October 26, 2023 Author Share Posted October 26, 2023 Haha, i believe you are. Its also a very good opportunity to upgrade my chiseled iron's. To the workshop!!* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 One thing is certain, vibration has to be very minimal. Also being secure helps transfer the energy of the sound, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreas haraldstad Posted October 26, 2023 Author Share Posted October 26, 2023 Would you fill the left over space with polyfill? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 Maybe fun to fill one some just to check sound. Is there an adjacent room behind your subwoofer locations? Would try without first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreas haraldstad Posted October 26, 2023 Author Share Posted October 26, 2023 Yes there is alot of space, but have taped it (for now) so its separated from dust and other stygg i dont want on the elements 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 Had an RW-5802 sealed inwall Klipsch. Worked well. Yes, minimal dust a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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