How to Cut Speaker Wire

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Unplug and turn off the device the wires are connected to, if necessary.. Measure the distance you want your wire to travel.. Cut the wire a little longer than your desired length with wire cutters.

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1

Unplug and turn off the device the wires are connected to, if necessary.

Step 1

Unplug and turn off the device the wires are connected to, if necessary.

2

Measure the distance you want your wire to travel.

Step 2

Measure the distance you want your wire to travel.

3

Cut the wire a little longer than your desired length with wire cutters.

Step 3

Cut the wire a little longer than your desired length with wire cutters.

4

Measure the wire again and cut it down to size.

Step 4

Measure the wire again and cut it down to size.

5

Pull apart the positive and negative wires gently.

Step 5

Pull apart the positive and negative wires gently.

6

Insert one wire into the wire stripper so the plastic casing touches the blade.

Step 6

Insert one wire into the wire stripper so the plastic casing touches the blade.

7

Pull the wire through the wire strippers to remove the casing.

Step 7

Pull the wire through the wire strippers to remove the casing.

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