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How to paint the speakers
You can paint the surface and grilles of your speakers to match any environment. You will need:
• A fast drying spray-can primer paint, such as Krylon Sandable Spray Primer #1318 (www.krylon.com).
• Your choice of paint—oil or water-based house paint, or spray paint.
• A paper clip or sharp tool (optional—if you want to paint the grilles).
• Masking tape and paper for masking.
• A clean, dry cloth
To paint the cabinet, first prepare the speaker for painting:
• Remove the bracket. Remove the grille if you intend to paint it. (Bend a paperclip in the shape of a hook and use it
to pull the edge of the grille away from the cabinet.)
• Mask off the baffle and speaker terminals with masking tape and paper.
• Wipe any dust off the cabinet.
To paint the cabinet:
• Do not paint the red and black electrical terminals, or the
black plastic area behind the grille. Also, avoid filling the
threaded inserts with excessive paint.
• Apply two thin primer coats, letting each coat dry
thoroughly.
• Apply paint.
• Let dry and remove the mask.
To paint the grilles:
• Avoid painting the grille in a way that causes the holes in the metal to be filled.
• Bend a paperclip in the shape of a hook and use it to pull the edge of the grille away from the cabinet.
• Paint the grille. A primer coat is not needed.
• If using house or other thick paint, thin the paint to avoid having it fill the holes in the metal. Let dry completely.
• Re-insert the grille. Starting with one corner, place the grille in the cabinet. The grille will snap into place.
Public address installations
The Voyager models include internal screw holes for 70V matching transformers used in professional PA installa-
tions. These holes are designed for transformers with two mounting points spaced 2-3" (52-76mm) apart. Use self-
tapping #6 x
3
/
8
" screws (metric equivalent: M3.5 x 10mm). To mount a transformer, remove the speaker grille (see
above), and then remove the recessed screws holding the front baffle. Connect the transformer wires with wire nuts
or solder. Test the speaker and reattach the front baffle, making sure the sealing gasket is in place. Do not over-
tighten the recessed screws, or the plastic screw threads will strip.
Maintenance
Voyager speakers require no more than occasional dusting or wiping with a soft cloth. When the speakers are
installed in hard-to-reach locations, you may brush them with a soft broom. Avoid directing a garden hose at the
speaker—it can damage the drivers or dislodge the wiring.
Use paperclip to remove grille
