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Storm Series LCR Theater Speakers

1. Introduction

Thank you for choosing ATON Storm Series LCR Theater Speakers. Available in ceiling-mount 
and in-wall confi gurations, each model was voiced in our sound labs by musicians with years of 
critical listening experience and crafted for your listening enjoyment. To see the complete line of 
ATON products, visit us online at 

www.atonhome.com

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Storm Series 

LCR Theater Speakers are timbre-matched and designed to work together in any 

combination of left, right, center or rear surround in order to create the perfect home theater 
environment regardless of a room’s size or shape.

  

Storm Series

 LCR Theater Speakers also make excellent whole-house audio solutions that are 

ideal for areas with defi ned listening areas. Designed to blend with any home environment, both 
models feature fl at, unobtrusive profi les, paintable mesh grilles and sleek perimeter trims.

All Storm Series speakers are designed for indoor and outdoor use and carry a limited lifetime 
warranty. Pre-construction brackets are available for easy, reliable installation.
 

 

Figure 1.1: A83C & A53W Front View

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Figure 1.2: Speaker Terminals

Summary of Contents for Storm A53W

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Page 3: ... to work together in any combination of left right center or rear surround in order to create the perfect home theater environment regardless of a room s size or shape Storm Series LCR Theater Speakers also make excellent whole house audio solutions that are ideal for areas with defined listening areas Designed to blend with any home environment both models feature flat unobtrusive profiles paintable...

Page 4: ...ome theater sound when installed in the correct locations It is critical to identify the primary listening position before installation See Figure 2 1 for a system design utilizing all A83C ceiling speakers Figure 2 2 for a system design using all A53W in wall speakers and Figure 2 3 for a system design utilizing ceiling and in wall speakers Note Digital Surround Sound 5 1 6 1 DTS etc requires the...

Page 5: ... X O V E R 80 80 120 120 180 180 A82SW In Wall Subwoofer A53W A53W A53W A53W A53W Figure 2 2 Home Theater All In Wall Application TV X O V E R X O V E R 80 80 120 120 180 180 A82SW In Wall Subwoofer A53W A53W A53W A83C A83C Figure 2 3 Home Theater Ceiling In Wall Application ...

Page 6: ...nected to their own channel of a stereo receiver or amplifier This application provides the best sound quality staging and depth possible in areas with a defined listening position Figure 2 4 shows an example of a stereo listening area utilizing A83C Ceiling Speakers X A83C A83C Figure 2 4 Stereo Application A83C Ceiling Speakers Figure 2 5 shows A53W In Wall Speakers in a critical listening applica...

Page 7: ...and plan your wire paths for maximum efficiency Look for routes through uncluttered parts of the stud wall or ceiling that allow you to group all low voltage video speaker wires Cat 5 telephone etc wires wherever possible It is a good practice to label both ends of all cables and to protect wires by tying a plastic bag over the ends LEFT SPK Plastic Bag Label Figure 3 1 Wiring Label Plastic Bag Wir...

Page 8: ... 1 Low voltage wiring must be run in accordance with the National Electrical Code as well as any other applicable provi sions of the local building codes in your area In some cases such as commercial installations running the wire in conduit may be required If you have any questions concerning the wiring of speakers in your home contact your local building and inspection department Note 2 It is re...

Page 9: ... not using speaker rough in brackets staple speaker wire runs in a loose zigzag between the studs where the speaker is to be mounted to make it easier to find the cable after the drywall is installed Zig zagging the cable also allows flexibility in the placement of the speaker Note Do not run speaker wires closer than 12 from high voltage wires Speaker Wire Min 12 High Voltage Wiring Figure 3 6 Pre ...

Page 10: ...ocess is quite different Pre Construction In a pre construction installation walls and ceilings are open with no drywall installed This is desirable and allows the installer greater access than in retro fit applications ATON model BK82C Rough In Brackets are specifically designed to work with A83C speakers while model BK52W Rough In Brackets are designed to work with A53W speakers Rough in Brackets ...

Page 11: ...uctions Cutting Speaker Openings in Ceiling or Wall No Rough in Brackets 1 Use a stud finder to locate the studs around the intended speaker location Note A stud finding device may not detect pipes wiring or other obstructions located behind the drywall 2 Use the inside portion of the speaker cutout template to confirm speaker placement 3 Remove templates and drill or carefully punch a pilot hole in ...

Page 12: ...into the opening in the ceiling or Rough in Bracket opening and care fully tighten each of the four clamping screws alternating diagonally between each screw position to ensure proper fit 5 Once the speaker is mounted in the ceiling twist the baffle to aim the mid range driver at the listening area See Pointing the Mid Range for details 6 Aim the pivoting tweeter at the listening area 7 Set the Treb...

Page 13: ...a 1 Ensure that the LOCK screw located on the speaker baffle is loosened by turning it counter clockwise See Figure 3 12 LOCK Screw Figure 3 12 LOCK Screw 2 Twist the speaker baffle so that the angled mid range driver is pointing in the desired direction It may be easiest to utilize the bridge on which the mid range and tweeter are mounted to physically turn the speaker 3 Turn the LOCK screw clockwi...

Page 14: ...ting diagonally between each screw position to ensure proper fit 5 Aim the pivoting tweeter at the listening area 7 Set the Treble and Bass switches See Setting Switches for details 8 Replace the speaker grille Figure 3 13 Mounting Speaker In Wall Setting Switches Once the speakers are wired mounted and positioned correctly use the Bass and Treble switches to fine tune the speakers based on local en...

Page 15: ...ions 12 1 8 308mm Mounting Depth 6 1 16 178mm Pre Construction Bracket BK82C A83C requires a minimum ceiling joist height of 6 inches A53W System Type 2 Way MTM Design In Wall Woofer Dual 5 1 4 Woven Kevlar Tweeter 1 Pivoting Titanium Crossover 2nd Order Custom Q Slope 2 4kHz Switches Treble Bass Impedance 6 Ohms Sensitivity 88dB Frequency Response 40Hz to 20kHz Power Handling 150 Watts Cutout Dim...

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Page 20: ... exclusive remedies for any breach of warranty Further the forego ing warranty does not extend to equipment sold but not manufactured by ATON Third Party Products With respect to any Third Party Products the warranty for such product shall be as provided by the manufacturer of such product who will also be responsible for warranty service and ATON will pass through to you any transferable warranty...

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