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Russound Acclaim 5 Series In-wall Loudspeaker Installation Manual
PrePArAtIon / WIrIng Info
Speaker Wire
The amount of wire needed varies with speaker placement. Label speaker
wires with left, right, and room location.
What kind to use:
We recommend using Russound AW series speaker cable
or any reputable brand of 16 to 12 gauge multi-stranded wiring for amplifier-
to-speaker connections.
Selecting the proper gauge:
Wire is measured in gauges: the bigger the
number, the smaller the wire. The gauge of wire needed is determined by the
distance between your amplifier/receiver and the speakers. The longer the
run, the heavier the gauge needed. Use the following chart as a guide:
Length
Minimum Gauge
0' to 100'
16
50' to 150'
14
100' to 200'
12
If the conductors are not sheathed in colored jackets, utilize the conductors
consistently. The standard colors on the terminals are red Positive (+) and
black Negative (-). If the wire has transparent insulation, one conductor will be
copper-colored (+) and the other silver-colored (-). If the wire has an opaque
insulation, the conductors are differentiated by a series of ribs or grooves, a
stripe, or dotted line on one conductor. Use and mark these as the Positive (+)
conductor.
Installation Tips
Wall and spacing requirements:
Any wallboard or paneling and 2" x 4" stud wall, or lath and plaster walls.
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A minimum depth of 35/8" (9.2 cm) for the 5W62 and 5W64, and 4" (10 cm)
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for the 5W87, measured from the outside face of the mounting surface, and
at least 1 cubic foot of space behind the speaker for optimal performance.
When installing the speakers, avoid:
Brick or concrete walls where the wallboard or paneling is attached to thin
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furring strips.
Walls where there are pipes, heating ducts and especially AC wiring in the
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general vicinity.
Incorporating optional IR receivers in the speakers will require additional
wire. Consult the selected IR receiver's manual for specific wire needs.
Speaker Wire Paths
Avoid running speaker wires close to house electrical wiring for any
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distance. If you have to run them parallel, leave two feet between the
wiring. Speaker wires should cross AC lines at a 90° angle.
The entire path between speakers and amplifier should be clear and
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unobstructed. Confirm the placement for the wall port close to the
intended location of the amplifier or receiver.
Label speaker wires at each end with left and right and the room location.
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Impedance Matching for Amplifiers and Speakers
Not all amplifiers or receivers can safely operate two sets of speakers at once.
If you intend to use more than one pair of speakers at a time it’s important
to consider both the impedance of the speakers and the capabilities of the
amplifier or receiver you’re using. Changing the bass frequency adjustment
from +3 dB to 0 dB will change the impedance from 6 ohms to 8 ohms
respectively.
Typical usage of speaker wire conductors
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