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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Please take an inventory of the package contents to ensure you have all the items listed
below. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Monoprice Customer Service for a
replacement.
2x Aria polypropylene 2-way in-wall/in-ceiling speakers
2x Installation template/paint masks
1x Grille removal tool
1x User's manual
IN-WALL VERSUS IN-CEILING SPEAKERS
In-Wall and In-Ceiling speakers are identical in concept and differ only in their form. Wall
speakers are traditionally square, like windows and doors, while ceiling speakers are
traditionally round, like light fixtures. The instructions in this manual specify installation
into a wall, but the same procedures apply to ceiling installations.
SPEAKER BREAK-IN
In the same way that a new car requires a break-in period before it can be safely operated
at high engine RPMs, speakers require a break-in period before they can be safely operated
at maximum volume levels. Proper break-in ensures that the moving parts of the speaker
(the cone and cone suspension) are allowed to flex and soften, losing the initial stiffness
and allowing the speaker to move through its full intended range. After the break-in
period, the speakers will produce richer and fatter sounding lows, warmer and smoother
sounding mids, and cleaner and more accurate highs, without any hint of distortion.
The best way to break-in speakers is simply to play normal music or watch movies at
moderate volume levels. The amount of time required for speaker break-in varies based on
the operating environment, but is typically in the area of 50~80 hours. It will take a bit
longer in a cold or dry environment and a little less time in a warm or humid environment.
Note that the break-in period does not have to be continuous.