Infinity ERS 110RIF Rough-in frame kit for ERS 110 in-wall/in-ceiling speakers

by Infinity

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• ASIN: B00022WG7Q
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #371,579 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Hole in the Wall, November 30, 2008

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beesquare (FALLS CHURCH, VA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Infinity ERS 110RIF Rough-in frame kit for ERS 110 in-wall/in-ceiling speakers (Electronics)

I used four of these frames in the course of finishing my unfinished basement. I found this to be a decently designed and manufactured product, though just a bit pricey in my opinion.

Use these rough-in kits to pre-measure and establish the exact speaker locations in any new wall or ceiling as soon as it is framed by the carpenter and before the electrician and plumber put wires or pipes where you want your speakers to be. Then your electrician can run the in-wall speaker wires for you, and the drywall installer can cut the holes, making installation a lot easier. Even if you are doing everything yourself, having these frames in place in the exact locations is helpful and labor saving.

Each frame consists of a rigid white circular frame sized to fit the speaker and two black snap-in wings for mounting the frames between wall studs or ceiling joists. Overall the assembled speaker frame measures 40 inches wingtip-to-wingtip. This is plenty to span the opening between studs or joints spaced at 24" with extra to mount the frame off center if desired. The inside diameter of the ring is 7-7/8 inches, just right for the speaker. The outside diameter is 9-1/2 inches, however there are two integral brackets for attaching the wings. Including both brackets, the ring at its widest is 11 inches. If space is tight, the frame can be mounted at an angle (as shown in one of the customer photos I uploaded) to squeeze the frame into a space somewhat narrower than the 11-inch max width of the ring. The back of the ring has a hook on each side that can secure the speaker in place to take the strain of the cable weight off the speaker connection.

I took the trouble to notch out the studs for the wings to attach flush, but this really isn't necessary. The wings are only about 1/16 inch thick, and this is not going to make a visible ripple in your drywall when you nail them in place to the studs or joists. The excess area of the wings can be cut off with heavy-duty scissors or a case knife, but this really isn't necessary either... this is all behind the drywall and does not show.