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Running Speaker Wire through Drywall

Hi all!

Does anyone have experience of running speaker wire or cable through drywall? I wanted to put 2 surround speakers but don't know how to run speaker wire down the drywall into the basement. I already have the electronic hand held stud finder and know how to use it. In my mind, I am thinking of drilling a hole big enough to stick the cable though. Since there are the foamy material (not sure the correct name?) to keep the house warm, how do I run the speaker wire down to the basement.

Does anyone know a good website link that explains how to run speaker cable through the drywall and straight down to the basement?

I have taken few pictures but I can not attach to this forum. I would have to email them to you. My basement is not finish.

Thanks!!
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gmood1
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Hi is this an inside wall or exterior wall your trying to run the wire through down to the basement? Are you planning to bring the wire back up through an opposite wall on the same floor?
Yes your exterior walls have insulation inside them. Your interior wall should be open between the studs.

If your doing what I think you trying to do. You need a flex drill bit.

You can trace and cut your holes for the wall plates. Use those holes in the walls to drill down into the basement. Email me the pics and I'll try to help you the best I can.
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