model R6.5Z.2
red label series
2-way In-Ceiling Speaker System
Congratulations on choosing an Elura In
-
Ceiling Loudspeaker. Like all Elura products,
great care has been taken in their design.
Their
combination of advanced engineering
and
state-of-the-art materials will provide you
with
years of listening pleasure, while
blending
smoothly into your home’s decor.
Before you
get started, it is a good idea to
identify all the
parts and hardware (See
FIG.
1
).
Where To Place Your In-Ceiling Speakers
Placement can make all the difference in how your speakers sound, and how easy they
will be to install. Carefully consider where your speakers should be positioned. For
optimum performance, speakers should be mounted to the left and right of the main
listening area and a minimum of 8 to 10 feet apart (See
FIG. 2
). Avoid mounting speakers
in stud cavities containing electrical wiring, heating ducts, water pipes, etc. Make sure
the ceiling materials are sturdy enough to support the weight of the speakers.
Pivoting Tweeters
(F
IG
. 3)
The tweeters in all Elura Series speakers may be adjusted, allowing you to focus the
speaker
’
s high frequency output to better fit the listening area. The overall smoothest
response is achieved with the tweeter facing straight out
;
however, you may find the
sound more pleasing by aiming tweeters toward a particular listening area. To adjust the
tweeter, apply pressure on the ring surrounding the tweeter with your thumb or finger.
Tweeter Level Adjustments
(
FIG
. 4)
The tweeter level control allows you to tailor the speaker
’
s frequency response to better
match the room’s acoustics. As an example, if a room has a hardwood floor, which
makes it acoustically brighter sounding, you may want to adjust the tweeter level down
to compensate. You can experiment to find the sound that’s most pleasing to you in your
particular listening environment.
Speaker Installation In Existing Construction
(See F
IG
. 5 on back)
Once you have selected the location for your speakers, you are ready to install them.
You will need the following:
• Stud Finder • Drill & Drill Bits
• Wire Cutter/Strippers
• Speaker Wire
• Pencil
• Phillips Screwdriver • Utility Knife or Drywall Saw • Masking Tape
NOTE: (See F
IG.
6 on the back) If you plan to use the optional back can enclosure,
you
need to attach it now (refer to back can manual for installation instructions).
Elura recommends the use of 16-gauge wire minimum. For wire options
,
consult
your retailer or custom audio contractor.
1. Elura Speakers are designed to be installed in the ceiling or wall area between studs.
Using a stud finder, make sure you are between two studs. Tape the supplied template to
the wall and lightly trace around it with a pencil.
2. Cut the hole using your drywall saw. You may want to start with a small hole in the
center of the outline. This will allow you to check for any obstructions that may exist be-
hind the desired location. CAUTION: Be certain electrical wiring, water pipes or heating
ducts do not interfere in the planned installation areas prior to drilling or cutting the wall.
3. Run speaker wire from your
amplifier or speaker switching
device to speaker location.
4. Carefully remove the grille
and set it aside where it
won’t get bent.
Continued on reverse
Speaker with magnetic baffle and
self-contained mounting clamps
Magnetic grille with white
inner scrim cloth
Cutout template
Elura ceiling speakers can be used as rear
surround channels by mounting them (1)
on each side of, (2) just behind, or (3) in
back of the viewing position.
FIG. 3
FIG. 1
FIG. 4
Adjust
tweeter
level as
shown.
Press on the edge of
the tweeter to rotate.
FIG. 2
1
1
2
2
3
3
