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6. Installation
Tools needed for installation
Quick installation guide
STEP 1
STEP 2
Speaker wire
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Pencil
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Drill
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Tape Measure
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Where is the best place to install the speakers
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Where do the speakers sound the best?
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Try to separate the speakers 6- 10 feet apart.
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When placing the speakers in the ceiling, try to install
themso that the fxed 150 angle woofer is pointed towards
the main listening area. (For LCR model only)
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Ifyou intend to paint the gills, try to do so before
installation.
Trace along the inclusive template. Cut along the
traced line using a drywall saw or rotary drill. A simple,
inexpensive drywall saw (about $10 at your local hardware
store) is the best choice for beginners. Caution: This is the
most important part ofthe entire installation. If you are not
certain whether any obstructions exist behind the desired
mounting area, you should start by cutting a small hole in
the center of your penciled mounting hole with a drywall
saw. Use a piece of sandpaper to sand down the cut out
edge for a smoother contour. (See Diagram 1 and Diagram 2)
Run the cable into the cut out location while leaving an
extra two feet to make the connection to the speaker
easier. Strip back approximately /2 inch of the speaker
cable insulation and twist the copper wires tightly for easy
insertion. On the back of the speaker, press down on
the gold-plated compression terminal to reveal the "eye"
and insert the speaker cable through the eye for secure
connection. Release the compres-sion terminal to lock
each cable securely.
Diagram 1:
Cutout tracing
Diagram 2:
Cut Out
To determine the length and the gauge of speaker wire,
you will need to - Measure the distance from the receiver/
amplifier to the speakers.
● Measure the distance from the receiver/amplifier to the
speakers.
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Always buy more than you think you would need.
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Equal wire lengths should always be used to maintain an
equal balance in sound volume.
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Sound quality is lost when using thin wire gauge over a
long distance.
18AWG minimum - for distances up to ........................ 10 ft
16AWG - from ...................................................... 10 to 50ft
14AWG - from .................................................... 50 to 100ft
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Wire cutter
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Philips-head
screwdriver
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Sandpaper
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Utility knife
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Safety eyewear
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Gloves
