Fishing Wire

[bluejays]

I bought my 7.1 system about a month back and now after trying it out in one area of my basement, found it too wide open for optimal sound, so I'm wanting to move it to a smaller area within my basement. Problem is, the basement is finished and we never put a rough in for speaker cable at the time. So basically, I'd like to put in-wall cabling, through fishing cable between the wall. I know you pretty much have to use fishtape, and that's typically used from fishing cables/wire between different levels within your house (vertically), but has anyone tried to fish wire/cable horizontally? Seeing loose 12 gauge wire is getting on my nerves (especially since I would like to BiAmp this thing eventually). Any ideas on how to do it or tips on other tools to use?

[OBCT]

Never done this before, but I've read people who have. The idea you propose shouldn't be a problem. Here's what I remember...

1. Good quality fishing wire is key, especially if you're battling insulation. Make sure what you buy is long enough for your needs. I'd look for this at a place like Home Depot (not sure where would be best in Toronto), or online retailers such as www.partsexpress.com or www.monoprice.com or www.techtoolsupply.com.

2. Triple-check your drills/pulls... avoid studs and wires!

3. Don't run audio cables along the same path as other electrical cables. This can cause interference, and is usually not to code. (Basic rule of thumb -- high-current w/ high-current, low-current w/ low-current). Obviously shielded, in-wall rated wiring helps here as well.

This might also prove helpful.