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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 

 

 

Ceiling and In-Wall Speaker Systems

 

 

INTRODUCTION 

The XTC and XTC Reference series loudspeakers are the result of Xantech’s commitment to build 
the best speakers possible. In their quest for perfection, Xantech engineers examined every aspect of 
their performance and design, from electronic components to structural material, even how they 
interact with the home environment. The Result: Flawless performance that you never thought 
possible from an installed speaker.   
 

 

Pivoting Tweeters 

Pivoting dome tweeters provide brilliant highs, and allow the sound field to be adjusted to fit the 
specifics of the listening environment. In-wall speakers can accept a Dinky Link™ IR receiver for a 
convenient, discreet mounting solution. In-ceiling speakers have an aerodynamic d

ome-shaped 

tweeter housing that eliminates woofer sound-wave restriction.

 

 

 

FIM 

FIM (Flexible Impedance Matching) binding posts provide a more dependable solution for adding a 
second pair of speakers to a room or zone. One post is set for 6 ohms, delivering maximum SPL. 
Another flexible post provides 8 ohms for attaching two speaker pairs in parallel without harming the 
amplifier. 
 

 

XTC Technology 

Xantech XTC technology delivers amazing sound quality. Custom-designed crossovers deliver a 
pure, smooth tonal range that goes beyond the typical expectations of an installed speaker. 
 

 

High-density MDF Baffles 

The In-Wall baffles are constructed with the same high-density MDF wood material found in premium 
box speakers. An MDF based speaker provides sonic clarity by reducing vibrations and resonance. 
The XTC baffle design increases dynamics, provides solid bass and midrange performance. 

 

 

SoundPATH Bridge Design 

The XTC Reference In-Ceiling baffles are designed to eliminate the adverse-effects of having the 
tweeter placed directly over the woofer. SoundPATH’s solid-density bridge design provides sonic 
clarity by reducing vibrations and resonance. An aerodynamic shape eliminates woofer sound-wave 
restriction. 

 

 

XA and XB Series 

The XTC series is also known by the model numbers as the XB series. The XTC Reference series is 
also known by the model numbers as the XA series. 

Summary of Contents for XA8C

Page 1: ...r of speakers to a room or zone One post is set for 6 ohms delivering maximum SPL Another flexible post provides 8 ohms for attaching two speaker pairs in parallel without harming the amplifier XTC Technology Xantech XTC technology delivers amazing sound quality Custom designed crossovers deliver a pure smooth tonal range that goes beyond the typical expectations of an installed speaker High densi...

Page 2: ...nd right speaker setup APPLICATION SMALL AREA BATHROOM LAUNDRY ROOM Small areas such as bathrooms and laundry rooms may not have enough room for a pair of left and right speakers The XA65CS and XB65CS are perfect for this type of situation The CS ceiling stereo speakers are designed with stereo left and right audio in one single installed package The figure below shows a typical installation ...

Page 3: ...plication that can cause damage to the amplifier 3 The XA and XB series speakers provide a third wiring post for this type of application Remove the yellow plastic cap to expose the 8 wiring post Using the 8 wiring post will make the XA and XB series speaker 8 ohms By connecting two 8 ohm speakers to one amplifier channel a 4 ohm speaker load is created For amplifiers with a 4 ohm minimum this is ...

Page 4: ...tting are within the optimum range of the tweeter In general the optimum height should be 4 5 feet from floor to tweeter This height covers both standing and sitting REQUIREMENTS WIRE For the best installation using high quality speaker wire is recommended High quality speaker wire is stranded Do not use solid gauge wire commonly used for 120VAC and 240VAC power connections Wire Length Recommended...

Page 5: ... speaker bracket installation takes place after wiring and wall box placement has been completed The speaker brackets are to be installed before the dry wall process The dry wall contractors can accurately cut out the speaker holes using the installed speaker brackets as a reference 2 After the dry wall process is complete the painting process is next The bezel frame from the speaker system can be...

Page 6: ...nto the bezel frame Use the dog ears on the speaker bezel to secure the system into place 4 Installation complete The benefit of using the new construction speaker brackets is that you can maintain possession of the high value portion of the speaker system instead of passing it through several different contractors ...

Page 7: ...ons where the speaker frame must be against a stud the speaker frame has an area on each leg where direct to stud mounting can be applied It is a good idea to use level to be sure the rectangular outline is level Drill a small pilot hole to allow probe entry 3 Use a stiff wire to probe inside the wall Use this probe to check for obstruction such as pipes The probe can also be used to verify the de...

Page 8: ...ty 6 Carefully tighten the clamping screws Be sure to alternate diagonally between each screw position For wall speakers carefully adjust the frame level after each screw is installed CAUTION DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE SCREWS This may cause damage to the wall and speaker system 7 INSTALLATION COMPLETE ...

Page 9: ... response Moving the speaker switch towards the will decrease the equalization response The equalization will affect the treble and bass All XB series speakers are designed with a 3 postion tweeter switch The center position is nominal normal position Moving the speaker switch towards the will increase the tweeter response Moving the speaker switch towards the will decrease the tweeter response Th...

Page 10: ...blem at the equipment rack The problem may not be at the amplifier to speaker connection It is a good idea to check source to amplifier connection as well 3 NO SOUND FROM SPEAKER In the event that no sound from the speaker is heard check the wiring or the items below A Verify the correct source is playing and is selected on the receiver amplifier end B Verify mute and volume levels are correct Ver...

Page 11: ...m Tweeter Recommend Amplifier Power 5 80 Watts Frequency Response 42Hz 22kHz Impedance 6 or 8 ohm selectable Sensitivity 1Watt 1Meter 90dB Overall Dimensions 13 46 W x 8 24 H x 3 75 Depth Cut Out Size 12 24 W x 7 02 H Construction Bracket Available XBKT650W sold separately XB8C Speaker Type Ceiling Mount Driver size 8 Woofer 28mm Tweeter Recommend Amplifier Power 10 100 Watts Frequency Response 35...

Page 12: ...B Construction Bracket Available XBKT800C sold separately XA8W Speaker Type Wall Mount Driver size 8 Woofer 26mm Tweeter Recommend Amplifier Power 10 110 Watts Frequency Response 32Hz 24kHz Impedance 6 or 8 ohm selectable Sensitivity 1Watt 1Meter 90dB Overall Dimensions 16 37 W x 9 80 H x 4 00 Depth Cut Out Size 15 15 W x 8 58 H Construction Bracket Available XBKT800W sold separately XA65CS Speake...

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