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DIRECTOR 100 INSTALLATION MANUAL
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Director 100 In-Ceiling Speaker.
At Origin Acoustics, we take pride in providing you with a high
quality product. All of Origin Acoustics’ speakers are designed to
have excellent sound quality, longevity, and a simple installation
process.
This instruction booklet covers the necessary information for a
smooth installation of your
Director, including: the tools you will
need, step-by-step instructions for installation, troubleshooting
tips for any errors that may occur, and all warranty information. If
for any reason you experience problems or if you have installation
questions please call us at (844) 674-4461. Hours of operation are
8:00am to 5:00pm (Pacific Time), Monday through Friday.
Installation Requirements
and Recommendations
What’s included
• Template
• Speaker
• InstaMount (with 4
detachable ZipClips)
• Grille
Pivoting
Midrange
Ins
taMoun
t
Speak
er
ZipClips
Locking Tab
Pivoting
Tweeter
ZipClip Rails
Figure 2.1: Speaker
and InstaMount
For this setup, use a
multi-stranded wiring designed
for amplifier to speaker connec-
tions. The gauge of wire used
can have an impact on the per-
formance of your speakers and
we would recommend that you
choose the largest wire size that
is practical for your installation.
Which gauge to select depends
on the length of wire to be used
on any particular speaker. In
general the shorter the run the
smaller the wire size you can
use, however you can never go
wrong by using a thicker gauge.
Wire Length
Recommend-
ed Gauge
Feet
Meter
0-100
0-30
16
50-150 15-45 14
100+
30+
12
Speaker Wire
Recommendations
Required Tools/Items
1. Keyhole or drywall saw
2. Speaker wire
3. Pencil
4. Wire stripper
5. Measuring tape
Optional Tools/Items
• Drill with ⅛” (3mm) drill
bit
To check for obstacles in ceiling
• Stiff wire (like from a coat
hanger)
To check for obstacles in ceiling
• Stud finder
To check for obstacles in ceiling
• Fish tape
To route wire through walls
• Can of spray paint
For painting the grille
• Can of compressed air
For painting the grille
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Figure 3.1: Tools
