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Installation Manual

DBA10

In-Ceiling Subwoofer 

DBA10

Summary of Contents for DBA10

Page 1: ...Installation Manual DBA10 In Ceiling Subwoofer DBA10 ...

Page 2: ...oofer Placement 5 About Speaker Wire 6 Installing the Wire 6 Wire Routing 7 For New Construction 7 Painting the Grille 8 Cutting the Hole 8 Installing the Bayonet Ring 9 Connecting the Wire 10 Installing the Speaker 10 Subwoofer Amplifier Setup 11 Installing the Grille 11 Troubleshooting 12 Technical Assistance 13 Warranty 14 Return Process 15 ...

Page 3: ...imple installation process This instruction booklet covers the necessary information for a smooth installa tion 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 a...

Page 4: ... 175 Watts Diameter 11 1 4 286mm Grille Diameter 11 21 32 296mm Grille Diameter 11 21 32 296mm Cutout Diameter 10 3 8 264mm Frequency Response 35Hz 200Hz Mounting Depth 6 7 32 158mm All product specifications are subject to change Please refer to the dealer portal for the latest information ...

Page 5: ...se a multi stranded wiring designed for amplifier to speaker connections Which gauge to select depends on the length of wire to be used on any particular speaker The longer your run is the larger your wire size must be Wire Recommendation Wire Length Wire Gauge 0 100 0 30m 16 50 150 15 45m 14 Over 100 30m 12 5 55in 140 9mm 11 26in 286mm Cutout 10 31in 262mm 11 75in 298 6mm DBA10 SCALE 1 4 Origin A...

Page 6: ...t in more bass than in other areas of the same room The more surfaces walls ceilings floors a speaker is placed next too the more bass you will hear An in ceiling subwoofer mounted in the center of a wall or ceiling will gain 3dB of bass if it is moved up the wall across the ceiling to where it is adjacent to the ceiling wall You can then gain 3dB additional bass by moving the speaker to the corne...

Page 7: ...tion may be subtle It s crucial that you keep track of which wire you use for positive and negative Typically if the wires are colored red and black the red wire is used for positive and the black wire is used for negative but sometimes other colors or patterns are used You can choose whichever color of wire you want to be positive and negative as long as you remain consistent throughout the insta...

Page 8: ...ned for concealing wires Behind the Baseboard When available you can route the wire through an attic or crawlspace Attic or Basement When running wires through a wall be sure to avoid all obstacles such as AC wiring pipes and ducts Through Walls If these speakers are being installed in a new home during construction the installation process will be a bit different although much simpler For these s...

Page 9: ... The grille must be painted with spray paint and most hardware stores will mix a can of paint to match whatever color you need Before painting carefully remove the thin cloth on the underside of the grille Lightly spray the front of the grille with the paint from a distance being careful not to plug any of the holes Diluting the paint with paint thinner will lessen the risk of filling any holes If...

Page 10: ... that the Installation mount is firmly in place but not too tight If for some reason the bayonet ring needs to be removed reach inside and push the release tabs to fully remove the clips After the clips have been removed the bayonet ring can be taken out 6 Installing the Bayonet Ring Unlocked Bayonet Ring template check the Specifications section for cutout sizes If you re unsure on whether there ...

Page 11: ...iling 8 Installing the Speaker Insert the wires into the connectors making sure that the positive wire is being attached to the red connection and the negative wire is being attached to the black connection If the negative and positive wires are switched speaker performance will be drastically impacted 7 Connecting the Wire Speaker Wire Connector 5 55in 140 9mm 11 26in 286mm Cutout 10 31in 262mm 1...

Page 12: ...r level and then connected to the subwoofer For the highest quality performance Origin Acoustics has two amplifiers that are specifically designed to drive the DBA10 as well as other in wall and in ceiling subwoofers in the Origin line The SUBA150 is a dedicated single channel subwoofer amplifier with both line level and speaker level inputs The crossover point phase and volume level canbeadjusted...

Page 13: ... receiver No Sound Check the cord connecting the amplifier with the source The cord may be damaged or plugged into the wrong input or output No Sound Check the wires connecting the amplifier with the speakers Make sure they re connected properly and not damaged in any way Poor Sound Quality If you hear something like static or the sound is cutting in and out check the audio cables If the problem i...

Page 14: ...aving technical trouble please include the model number and briefly explain what steps you took to resolve the problem in your email or be prepared to answer these questions over the phone If you are considering returning the product it s required that you contact Origin Acoustics prior to any return attempts This way we can determine if the issue can be resolved without returning the product or i...

Page 15: ...riginal If this is the case installing the replacement model may require mounting modifications Origin Acoustics will not be responsible for any such related costs Limited Lifetime Warranty This warranty may not be valid if the product was purchased through an unauthorized dealer This warranty only applies to the individual that made the original purchase and it cannot be applied to other purchase...

Page 16: ...ed by Warranty Before making any return attempts it is required that you first contact Origin Acoustics Return product to Origin Acoustics or your dealer either in person or by mail It s preferable if the product is returned in the original packaging If this isn t possible the customer is responsible for insuring the shipment for the full value of the product This warranty is in lieu of all other ...

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