Running cables under carpet. Any great methods?


I need to run a subwoofer cable under the carpet. I managed to do a 4-5 foot run, but now I am being asked to move it to the other side of the room. Anyone have any brilliant ideas without pulling up the floor covering?
Thanks, John
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If you can lift the two locations of entry and exit of the carpet without causing damage. Rent or borrow an electricians fish tape or better yet the fiberglass stiff fish rods to push a string through the pull the cable back through. But make sure it is not in a traffic area as repeated crushing from foot steps will eventually damage the cable and cause a short. If the new location is not crossing a traffic area, e.g. hallway, adjacent room etc., you may consider tucking the cable under the baseboard trim, I have found that a coax can usually fit in that space.