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Installation Guide

Matrix In-Ceiling Speakers

Overview

Matrix in-ceiling speakers provide exceptional acoustical performance using 
superior components and crossover design. Matrix speaker enclosures 
incorporate a floating bridge, which houses a unique pivoting tweeter assembly 
that creates directionality for the user. FIG. 1 shows the three main types of 
Matrix speakers (C Series, C-DT Series and EL Series): 

Specifications:

C Series 

C-DT Series 

EL Series 

Non-SWT Speakers

Each speaker has a Red (positive) terminal and a Black (negative) terminal. 
Connect the appropriate wire from the keypad to Red and Black terminals 
on the Left and Right speakers, as with any standard speaker installation.

SWT Speakers

Matrix Audio SWT Speakers are different from any other speaker available 
on the market. They allow you to control a single zone of audio without a 
keypad being installed. Therefore, some different wiring practices must be 
considered for proper operation and control.

This is achieved by “daisy-chaining” from the first speaker to the second 
speaker. The main run of 16/4 from the controller will go directly to the first 
speaker in the zone. At the controller end, the wiring is left-to-right:
L D G R with the screws of the connector facing up.

At the speaker end, using the connector that is shipped with the speaker, 
the wiring is: R G D L with the screws facing up, left-to-right. The labelling at 
both ends must match or the IR control will not work (i.e.: if you used the 
RED wire for the Left Audio labelled “L” at the zone output, you must use 
the RED wire for the pin labelled “L” on the speaker connector).

Be sure to screw the connector down to the speaker crossover board 
before installing and securing in the ceiling. This will ensure that the 
connector will not disconnect after installation.

A single run of 16/2 must be run from the first speaker to the second 
speaker.

SWT Speakers - Cutout Dimensions

The following table indicates the diameters of the circular cutout dimensions for 
the 6.5” and 8” SWT Series Speakers: 

Refer to the illustrations on the next page for detailed speaker dimensions 
and wiring diagram.

FIG. 1  

Matrix In-Ceiling Speakers

C Series Speakers

Models Available:

SPK-C6.5 

(FG1130-01): 6.5" Speaker Pair, 125W

SPK-C6.5-SWT

 (FG1130-02): 6.5" Speaker Pair with 

Speaker Wire Technology, 125W

SPK-C8 

(FG1130-03): 8" Speaker Pair, 150W

SPK-C8-SWT

 (FG1130-04): 8" Speaker Pair with Speaker 

Wire Technology, 150W

Specifications:

Woofer

: Constructed of mineral-filled anodized injection 

molded polypropylene; diameter = 

C6.5s:

 6.5", 

C8s:

 8”

Tweeter

: Pivoting Silk Dome; diameter = 25mm

Crossover

: 24dB/Octave acoustical slopes

Sensitivity

 (at 2.83v): 

C6.5s:

 89dB, 

C8s:

 90dB

Frequency Response (+/-3dB)

C6.5s:

 50Hz - 20kHz, 

C8s:

 45Hz - 20kHz

Nominal Impedance

: 8 Ohms

Recommended Power

C6.5s:

 5 - 125W, 

C8s:

 10 - 150W

Weight

C6.5s:

 4.0 lbs. (1.814 kg), 

C8s:

 5.1 lbs. (2.313 kg)

Drive Magnet

: 15oz

C-DT Series Speakers

Models Available:

SPK-C-DT6.5 

(FG1130-11): 6.5" Speaker (one), 100W

SPK-C-DT6.5-SWT 

(FG1130-12): 6.5" Speaker (one) with 

Speaker Wire Technology, 100W

SPK-C-DT8

 (FG1130-13): 8" Speaker (one), 100W

SPK-C-DT8-SWT

 (FG1130-14):8" Speaker (one) with 

Speaker Wire Technology, 100W

Specifications:

Woofer

: Constructed of mineral-filled anodized injection 

molded polypropylene; diameter = 

C-DT6.5s:

 6.5", 

C-DT8s:

 8”

Tweeter

: Pivoting Silk Dome; diameter = 20mm (dual)

Crossover

: 24dB/Octave acoustical slopes

Sensitivity

 (at 2.83v): 

C-DT6.5s:

 89dB, 

C8s:

 90dB

• Frequency Response (+/-3dB)

C6.5s:

 50Hz - 20kHz, 

C-DT8s:

 45Hz - 20kHz

Nominal Impedance: 

8 Ohms

• Recommended Power

:

 C-DT6.5s

: 5 - 100W, 

C-DT8s:

 10 - 100W

Weight

C-DT6.5s:

 4.05 lbs. (1.837 kg), 

C-DT8s:

 5.35 lbs. (2.427 kg)

Drive Magnet

C-DT6.5s: 

15oz, 

C-DT8s:

 20oz

EL Series

C Series

C-DT Series

EL Series Speakers

Models Available:

SPK-EL6.5 

(FG1130-21): 6.5" Speaker Pair, 80W

SPK-EL6.5-SWT 

(FG1130-22): 6.5" Speaker Pair with 

Speaker Wire Technology, 80W

SPK-EL8

 (FG1130-23): 8" Speaker Pair, 80W

SPK-EL8-SWT

 (FG1130-24): 8" Speaker Pair with Speaker 

Wire Technology, 80W

Specifications:

Woofer

: Constructed of molded polypropylene; diameter = 

EL6.5s:

 6.5", 

EL8s:

 8”

Tweeter

: Pivoting Silk Dome; diameter = 25mm

Crossover

: 24dB/Octave acoustical slopes

Sensitivity

 (at 2.83v): 87dB

Frequency Response

 (+/-3dB): 

EL6.5s:

 60Hz - 20kHz, 

EL8s:

 50Hz - 20kHz

Nominal Impedance

: 8 Ohms

Recommended Power

: 5 - 80W

Weight

EL6.5s:

 4.0 lbs. (1.814 kg), 

EL8s:

 5.1 lbs. (2.313 kg)

Drive Magnet

EL6.5s:

 15oz, 

EL8s:

 20oz

SWT Speakers - Cutout Dimensions (Diameters)

6.5” Speakers

• SPK-C6.5

• SPK-C-DT6.5

• SPK-EL6.5

7 1/4” (7.25”) / 18.415 cm

8” Speakers

• SPK-C8

• SPK-C-DT8

• SPK-EL8

8 5/8” (8.625”) / 21.907 cm

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