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Test fit of the in-wall speaker terminals


The optional cover slides over


The look with a speaker wire connected. I'll probably make/paint the cover and optionally the connector to match the wall.

Ninja terminal block. Or a sniper.

Like a ghillie suit for speaker connection.

Most impressive!!

Looking at the final positions for my new surrounds i was thinking about fixing up one wall socket with a banana plug setup such as this but since the other 3 probable locations place the surround speaker overtop the main line outlet junction, i thought screw it; it isn't worth my time to get that fancy. The wire will come out of a capped junction box without a banana jack.

Yours look good. That's a nice printed unit.

Floor and platform are starting to come together ...

Beautiful work Mr. rrlev. Are you doing all the work yourself? How about some nice bronze floor electrical outlets?

Best regards and good luck with your impressive project!!

2x ... I have help. My first design had those (bronze floor outlets) but as things progressed I found I didn't need them.
I have outlets in the baseboard and in the platform riser (right behind the main seating).

I've always thought that bare wire or spades make a better connection than bananas. Bananas are, of course, more convenient.

2x, Very random.

There is alway a bit of resistance at every connection.
2 connections if you use banana plugs: Bare wire to banana plug + banana plug to 5 way post ...
v.s. bare wire to directly to 5 way post

How much resistance depends on a lot of factors but in most cases it's not a worry.

@rrlev, What speaker are you using for center channel ?

Is that the second row seating riser? If so, are you utilizing it as a bass trap? I was wondering about the gap at the bottom front left, is there a purpose for that space? Also what is that red material on the floor, is it for squeaks/rattles or moisture barrier?