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CONGRATULATIONS

– on selecting this B.I.C America In-Wall Speaker. Like all B.I.C speakers, they combine advanced

acoustic technology with durability and will provide years of musical enjoyment.

This manual is designed to make your in-wall speaker as easy to install as it is to listen to. If you’ve had any

home “do-it-yourself ” experience, you should find installation of your new speaker a simple job.

However, we suggest you read through this manual before starting out. If you then decide that installing 

your B.I.C in-wall speaker is a bit beyond your skills, we’ve included suggestions for locating sources of
affordable outside help.

What you need to do the job

Speaker system parts inventory.......................................................................2
Tools for installation .......................................................................................2
Speaker wire...................................................................................................3
Amplifier considerations.................................................................................3

Where to put your speakers

Various uses....................................................................................................3
Stereo imaging................................................................................................3
Other acoustic considerations ........................................................................3
Wall & ceiling surfaces ...................................................................................4
Speaker wire paths .........................................................................................5

Cloth décor & paintable metal grilles .....................................................................5

Cutting holes for the speakers................................................................................5

Running connecting wires......................................................................................6

Hooking up your speakers

At the speaker end..........................................................................................9
At the amplifier end ........................................................................................9

Final assembly......................................................................................................10

A short “test drive” ..............................................................................................10

A quick troubleshooting guide......................................................................11

Further reading

Taking care of your new in-wall speakers.....................................................11
More on amplifiers and impedances.............................................................11
Installing B.I.C speakers during new construction ........................................12
Outside help .................................................................................................12
Limited Warranty ..........................................................................................12
B.I.C FH8-W description and specifications ..................................................12

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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WHAT YOU NEED
TO DO THE JOB

SPEAKER PARTS INVENTORY

Before you get involved in the actual installation

process, it’s a good idea to check for possible
shipping damage and identify parts and hardware.

You should have the parts shown in Drawing 1:

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Two (2) B.I.C in-wall loudspeakers 
with (2) pairs of cloth décor and metal grilles

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Black grille adhesive

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Two (2) white cardboard mounting templates
(outer perforation)

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Two (2) white cardboard masking templates 
for painting (inner perforation)

If anything is missing after a thorough search

of the box and packing materials, contact the 
dealer where you bought your speakers.

Although B.I.C Speaker Systems are extremely

well packed to withstand the rigors of shipping, 
you should still inspect them closely, especially 
if there is any damage to the outside carton. 
If you find anything wrong, contact your dealer 
or the shipper who delivered the speaker.

TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION
IN EXISTING WALLS

It doesn’t take a whole workshop to install

your new speaker, just a few simple tools:

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A pencil

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A drill with a 1-inch flat bit

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A retractable utility knife or keyhole saw

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A length of stiff wire about 3 feet long (a
straightened wire coat hanger works fine)

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A Phillips-head screw driver

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A pair of diagonal pliers or wire strippers

Some of the following may also be needed,

depending on the application.

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A stud finder

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Drill bit just slightly larger than the diameter
of one speaker wire

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Plumb bob or small weight on a string

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Insulated staples for securing speaker wire

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Masking tape or foam “double-stick” tape

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Paint and applicator for changing grille and
outer frame finish

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A bubble level

Black damping/grille 

adhesive in polybag

DRAWING 1

Summary of Contents for FH8-W

Page 1: ...Model FH8 W In Wall Speakers Installation and Owner s Manual a Company ...

Page 2: ...ED TO DO THE JOB SPEAKER PARTS INVENTORY Before you get involved in the actual installation process it s a good idea to check for possible shipping damage and identify parts and hardware You should have the parts shown in Drawing 1 m Two 2 B I C in wall loudspeakers with 2 pairs of cloth décor and metal grilles m Black grille adhesive m Two 2 white cardboard mounting templates outer perforation m ...

Page 3: ...r if you take some simple precautions which we cover on page 11 Taking Care of Your New B I C Speakers A more serious consideration is whether or not you intend to power more than one set of speakers with the same amplifier or receiver If you intend to hook speakers to both A and B receiver outputs and then play both sets of speakers at the same time you should read the section starting on page 11...

Page 4: ... Stud walls covered only with thin veneer paneling the surface isn t rigid enough and can cause annoying vibrations and buzzing T bar drop ceilings with very thin fiberboard panels which can buzz and vibrate If you suspect this will happen reinforce the drop in panel with wood or particle board Any wall which can t provide proper depth clearance for the back of the FH8 W speaker to protrude This i...

Page 5: ...he room Once you thin the paint it may take several coats to get good consistent color coverage without plugging the holes in the grille One trick to use is to blow air through the grille holes as you are in the painting process to keep the holes open Paint the outer speaker frame and grille separately A medium nap roller or fine brush will work OK if you take your time and are careful If you re u...

Page 6: ... include a cutting surface Length of stiff wire such as coat hanger at least 3 feet long Plumb bob or string with a small weight such as a metal nut on the end Tape any kind will do It s also convenient to have another person upstairs helping you The person s job will be to grab the cables as you push them up from below m2 Enter the basement or crawl space and proceed to a spot directly below wher...

Page 7: ...ring to make sure you re in the right place drill a hole through the horizontal 2x4 directly ABOVE the SPEAKER Then drill a hole for the other speaker m4 Time to use that roll of cable Push the cable end through one of the holes you just drilled until it extends at least 8 feet If you encounter insulation such as an outside wall tape the speaker cable to a stiff wire and poke it down until it can ...

Page 8: ...mark the spot with a pencil dot m2 Drill a small hole just large enough to admit one speaker cable m3 Insert one end of your speaker wire through the small drilled hole and make sure to push extra wire to reach and go through the speaker hole Then use a stiff hooked wire to fish out the speaker cable from above Repeat for both speakers m4 When a room is carpeted the baseboard moldings are elevated...

Page 9: ...nal pliers or a knife remove 1 2 inch of insulation from each conductor m4 Twist the tiny strands in each conductor into tight spirals as shown in Drawing 9 m5 Attach the speaker wires to the red and black speaker terminals Press down on the protruding levers while inserting the wire into the hole Connect the POSITIVE conductor to the RED terminal and the NEGATIVE conductor to the BLACK speaker te...

Page 10: ...ol is turned to the LEFT you ll need to change the connections on the back of the amp or receiver FIRST TURN OFF THE AMPLIFIER Then swap the wires attached to the left and right speaker terminals H G DRAWING 11 FINAL ASSEMBLY 1 If you haven t done so already during painting remove the perforated grilles from from your B I C In Wall Speaker To remove the grille just use the mounting screw dog leg o...

Page 11: ... tweeters high frequency reproduction speakers in any speaker system If you like your music LOUD consider getting an amplifier with at least 60 watts per channel Too much power There s nothing wrong with driving your FH8 W Speakers with a high power amp the extra power helps them achieve quick musical transients found in digital recordings However you should restrain yourself and not get too heavy...

Page 12: ...wall speakers Frequency response 35Hz 23kHz Sensitivity 94dB 1 watt 1 meter High Efficiency Output to 116 dB Drivers 61 4 mid high frequency horns with neodymium magnets 8 injection molded woofers with high power magnets Gold Plated Terminals YES Recommended amplifier power 10 175 watts per channel Impedance 8 ohms Dimensions 171 2 H x 101 8 W x 31 2 D Required cut out 161 8 H x 83 4 W Weight 11 l...

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