4 IQ In-Ceiling Manual
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System Installation Considerations
There are several factors to consider before installing Earthquake Sound’s
Edgeless IQ In-Ceiling Speakers
.
• What are the intended listening zones?
• What system options and accessories might be required for features such
as local sources, etc.?
• From where in each zone will the listener prefer to control the system? Where
will the remote gains be located? Where will the speakers be located?
• Where will the source equipment be located?
Connection Tips
• Keep all power cords away from all signal cables to prevent humming from
induced noise.
• Choose reliable signal cable cords (Earthquake Sound also specializes in
high-performance RCA cables and patches).
• All speaker wires that are ran through the walls should be twisted to reduce
potential hum noise pick up.
• Label both ends of all wires with the corresponding room location.
• It is best to use a grounded electrical outlet to power the amplifier. Lack of
input ground reference could be unsafe. Consult your electrical contractor
about proper grounding.
The IQ In-Ceiling Speaker grilles are paintable and can accept virtually any
type of paint. We strongly recommend the following:
1.
Remove the grilles from the speakers prior to painting them.
2. Thin the paint prior to application, if needed. Spray and roller paint
applications typically provide the best results. Note that you may need
to apply multiple thin layers of paint to achieve the desired shade without
losing sound quality due to clogging of the grilles.
3.
Let the painted grilles fully dry before mounting them back on the
speakers.
Painting Guidelines
