Keep your home and family safe with in-wall rated speaker wire

When you're installing in-wall or in-ceiling speakers, it's important that you use speaker cable that's approved for in-wall runs. Be sure to check your local building and fire code and buy wire accordingly. If you're going to run cable inside your walls, you'll need UL-rated speaker wire labeled CL2 or CL3.

The Underwriters Laboratory (UL) looks at heat generated from current flowing through wire, how quickly the cable will catch and spread fire when exposed to flame, and the wire's susceptibility to damage from external stresses.

When you order in-wall or in-ceiling speakers from Crutchfield, you'll receive a copy of our step-by-step speaker installation guides for both new and finished construction, free of charge.

Before you buy: about installation

To get a good idea of what's involved in installing in-wall or in-ceiling speakers, check out our free, step-by-step installation guides for in-wall wire and in-wall, in-ceiling, and on-wall speakers. If you're planning on installing your wire and speakers yourself, make sure you're comfortable with all the tasks described.

If you'd prefer not to install your own in-wall or in-ceiling speakers, we can set you up with a certified professional installer in your area. For more information, call our A/V Design Group at 1-800-555-9407.