Installing ceiling speakers with blown in insulation in the attic

[C4 User]

I used a ceiling hole saw to cut in about 50 ceiling speakers. The type with cover to catch the dust. My insulation was blown in type.

the builder had already prewired for each speaker back to the av closet.

When cutting holes, have a 16”x16” x 1” thick bare insulation (no paper backing) for each hole ready. After cutting hole, hold the cut drywall in place, position insulation up against ceiling, let cut drywall circle drop into insulation so you can carefully pull it out, then push the 16x16x1 square insulation gently thru cut hole. This will prevent the blown insulation from falling into room.

you can then pull wire and connect to speaker and install speaker up against the insulation as long as speaker manufacturer is good with direct insulation contact which most ceiling speakers are.

[Elvis]

Using a drywall saw is fine for a couple. But even as little as 4, I'm using a hole saw. But then again, I'm 61. Sawing over my head while standing on a tall step ladder completely sucks. I'd write a check instead if the workers would show up. 

[lippavisual]

Those covered hole saws also leave nasty marks on finished ceilings.  I'd only use it if it was unfinished sheetrock.

[Cyknight]

15 hours ago, cshepard said:

we called it the salad shooter

You know, that might not be a bad use for them, add a heavy lid and use them as a salad tosser.