Warnings and Safety
Please read the instructions carefully before installation and use. Keep the
manual safe for future reference.
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Prior to installing the speakers into any ceiling or wall, check the
structure for weight bearing ability and avoid contact with any wiring or
plumbing that might be behind the surface area.
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Installing on soft materials or in areas incapable of supporting the
speakers weight may cause personal injury or damage to the speaker.
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When installing speakers outside, choose areas such as the underside of
eaves to avoid strong direct weather and sunlight which may affect the
color and life of the speaker enclosure.
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When placing the speakers on a wall or shelf, it is recommended that
speakers be installed at the level of the ear or higher.
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Damage to the woofer and tweeter may occur if the speaker is dropped
or hit - resulting in no sound or distorted sound.
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Use only approved and certified wiring in your installation, do not
stretch or place the wire in contact with sharp objects.
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Never overdrive your speakers to the point of distortion and always
reduce volume prior to switching input sources.
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Turn off the power to the speaker when unused for long periods of time.
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Direct sun and/or bad weather exposure can damage your speakers. We
recommend you to place your speakers in a sheltered location (under an
overhang) and to remove them in the winter.
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Rave RK Series speakers require a run-in period before they deliver their
best performance. They must get adapted to the temperature and
humidity conditions of their environment. This breaking-in period
depends on the encountered conditions and can last several weeks.
However, you can shorten this period by letting your loudspeakers
operate for about twenty hours at moderate volume.
Rave speakers are designed for standard wall, ceiling or drop ceiling
applications. Please refer to the installation guidelines below for the
best speaker placement for your audio application.
Stereo Placement
In a standard two channel (stereo) audio, the speakers should be installed
approximately 6 to10 feet apart. If possible, the left and right speakers should be
located the same distance from the listening position.
The pivoting adjustable
tweeters that are useful to focus the audio in the direction of the intended
listening location.
Surround (5.1) Placement
These speakers should be installed approximately 6 to 10 feet apart. When using
the speakers as rear channels, the speakers should be located from 2 to 6 feet
behind the main listening position and 6 to 10 feet apart.
Distributed Audio Placement
Rave Technology speakers possess extremely smooth and predictable off-axis
frequency response. The chart below shows how far apart the speakers can be
placed in a distributed audio system. The calculations are based on+/- 45 degrees
of coverage from the speaker, and listener ear heights of 62'' for standing and 40''
for seated
listener.
Speakers spacing
Standing Listener
Seated Listener
8 foot ceiling
10 foot ceiling
12 foot ceiling
14 foot ceiling
5.7'
9.7'
13.7'
17.7'
9.5’
13.5’
17.5’
21.5’
