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AW-5 Indoor/Outdoor Speaker
Painting
Care of Your Speakers
Clean your cabinets using a soft, lint-free cloth. If you wish, you can slightly
moisten the cloth with plain water. Do not use any other cleaning agents
or chemicals.
IMPORTANT: SAVE YOUR BOXES!
Remember to save all packing
materials until you are certain that the speakers have suffered no
damage in shipment. If you find such damage, either visible or inter-
nal, contact your dealer immediately.
If you can do so, save the carton, packing pieces, and plastic bags
that came with your speakers. They will be useful in case you move or
have to ship your speakers for any reason.
Specifications
Model AW-5
Type
2-way Sealed Indoor/Outdoor Speaker
Drivers
Woofer
(1) 5 ¼" (134mm) MLH
Tweeter
(1) 1" (25mm) titanium
Frequency Response
60Hz – 20kHz ±3dB
Nominal Impedance
6 ohms
Crossover Frequency
3.5kHz, 2nd order
Sensitivity
88dB
Recommended Amplifier Power
10 – 150 Watts RMS
Dimensions
w/grille (W x H x D)
7 ¼" x 10" x 7 ½" (185 x 254 x 191 mm)
Weight
(ea)
5.3 lbs (2.4 kg)
Threaded Inserts
bracket knob 1/4" x 20,
rear insert 6mm
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The power recommendation for these speakers assumes that you will not
operate your amplifier/receiver in a way that produces distortion. Even rugged speakers like ours
can be damaged by an amplifier driven into audible distortion. The harsh amplifier distortion
(“clipping”) that occurs in this situation will eventually cause damage to the speakers. This type
of damage may be cumulative and can build up over time, as the amplifier is driven into over-
load again and again. Such damage is easily identifiable through examination of the damaged
speaker’s voice coil and is not covered by the warranty.
Specifications are those in effect at the time of printing. As part of our ongoing program of con-
tinuous product improvement, Atlantic Technology reserves the right to change specifications or
appearance at any time without notice or obligation to modify existing product..
Painting Your Speakers
If desired, you can paint the exterior of the speaker enclosure and grille to
better match the speaker’s surroundings.
You will need:
• A fast-drying spray paint specifically formulated for plastic
(such as Krylon ® Fusion)
•The included grille removal tool, a paper clip or curved-tip
awl
• Masking tape and heavy paper or cardboard for masking
• A clean, dry cloth
To prepare for painting:
• Remove the bracket.
• Use the included grille removal tool, a paper clip or curved-
tip awl to remove the grille.
• Cut the paper or cardboard to the size of the baffle (the
surface that contains the speaker elements) and the terminal
area on the rear panel. Mask these areas off.
• Wrap masking tape around the threaded posts of the
knobs.
• Use a small piece of masking tape to cover the threaded
insert.
• Use the clean, dry cloth to wipe any dust or dirt off the
cabinet.
Painting the cabinet and knobs:
• Apply two thin coats of plastic-compatible paint, following
the paint manufacturer’s directions. Be careful not to fill the
threaded inserts with excessive paint.
• Paint only the upper surface of the knobs. Do not
contaminate the threaded posts with paint.
• Let dry thoroughly, then carefully remove the masks and
tape from the cabinet.
Painting the grilles and bracket:
• Apply one or two coats of paint, being careful not to “fill in”
the holes in the metal grille with paint, as this will seriously
degrade the sound.
• If necessary, you may apply a second coat to the bracket.
