USE AND PLACEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
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Installation and use guidelines for all three models
covered in this manual are the same.
The Outdoor loudspeakers are designed to withstand
the extreme conditions of nature, including wide tem-
perature variations and direct contact with water.
However, it is still advisable to exercise some care in
placement to reduce the likelihood of damage. When
the option exists, it is best to avoid direct sunlight, and
direct exposure to water so as to reduce the harmful
long term effects on the speakers cosmetic appear-
ance. Likewise, although they may safely be left out-
doors throughout the year, taking the speakers inside
if they are not needed through cold winter months will
further extend their useful life.
Because the Outdoor loudspeakers have very wide
and uniform dispersion there is a great deal of flexibili-
ty in placement. The ideal location should provide an
unobstructed path from the speakers to the listeners.
You may use the included brackets to mount the
speakers to a wall, ceiling, or under eaves. Alternately,
the speakers may be used freestanding without brack-
ets. Attach four of the stick-on rubber feet to the bot-
tom of each speaker to protect the surface when used
freestanding.
For the best effect used as a stereo pair, separate the
speakers by at least four to eight feet. The ideal sepa-
ration is roughly equal to the distance of the speakers
to the listener. Try to place the left and right speakers
at a similar distance from the primary listening area.
When wall mounting, try to place the speakers under
eaves, awnings, or other shelter to help preserve their
appearance and reduce the aging effects of sun and rain.
YES
NO
Try to place the speaker under
overhanging shelter when possible
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