Recommended Amplifier Power
For satisfactory performance, we recom-
mend an amplifier with a power rating of
10 to 200 watts for the DS8300AT and 10
to 250 watts for the DS8500AT. Curiously,
most speakers are not damaged by large
amplifiers but by small amplifiers. If your
system is playing loudly, a small amplifier
will run out of power very quickly. When
an amplifier runs out of power it creates
damaging “clipping” distortion. A large
amplifier will play at the same volume
without distorting. See the section on
operating the speakers for more informa-
tion about clipping distortion.
Ins
talla
tion Consider
ations
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Figure 1
The illustration shows how a typ-
ical DS loudspeaker mounts into
a ceiling.
Installation Considerations
New Construction Bracket serves as a
“hole saver” when drywall has not been
applied. It is not necessary when retro-
fitting to existing ceilings.
Knockout wire tie allows the wire to be
secured to the bracket throughout the
new construction process. It knocks out
cleanly when the speaker is installed.
New construction wings
instantly snap into the
bracket without screws.
Wings are scored for easy
size trimming.
Brackets and wings attach
to the ceiling joists with
nails or screws.
Dogs swivel 90°, then
clamp the speaker
frame to the drywall.
Frames are molded with a
slight texture to assure good
paint adhesion.
Mounting screws tighten the
“dogs”, clamping the speaker
to the drywall.
Rust-proof aluminum grilles make the DS
series perfect for moist environments.
Figure 2
Connect the wires and place the speaker in the frame, twist and lock.
