S P E A K E R P L A C E M E N T
Proper placement of the
speakers is an important step
in obtaining the most realistic
soundstage possible. These
recommendations are for the
optimum placement of the
loudspeakers. Use these
placement recommendations
as a guide. Slight variations
will not diminish your listening
pleasure.
The S36AW loudspeakers are
weather-resistant and are
specifically designed for
outdoor use, such as in a patio
area. As noted below, we
recommend mounting the
speakers under an overhang,
such as roof eaves, for added
protection. The S36AW
speakers, because they are
resistant to moisture, are also
appropriate for mounting in a
bathroom, although not inside
a bathtub or shower stall.
Although these loudspeakers
are designed as a mirrored
pair, the decision as to which
one is left or right will depend
on the amount of space left
between them.
Less than 6 – 8 feet
More than 6 – 8 feet
A wider stereo image is
presented with the
tweeter/midrange array
outboard, and a tighter image
is presented with the array
inboard.
Do not attempt to mount these
speakers on a ceiling, on the
underside of roof eaves or in a
shower stall.
The S36AW loudspeakers may
be positioned on the wall either
horizontally or vertically. The
grille logo on each speaker may
be rotated depending on how
the speaker is positioned.
Gently pull the logo away from
the grille slightly, rotate it to the
desired position, and let go. The
logo will snap back into place.
When mounted vertically, the
tweeter array may be
positioned either up or down,
depending on the height of the
placement. If the speakers will
be above ear level, the tweeter
array should be positioned
down, preferably no more than
two feet above ear level. If the
speakers will be mounted very
low, it may be best to position
the tweeter array upward so
that it will be no more than two
feet below ear level.
The S36AW enclosures are
specially designed to angle the
speakers toward the listener
when mounted flush against
the wall.
When mounting the speakers
outdoors, we recommend that
you place them under an
overhang, such as roof eaves,
for added protection, and that
you use two of the supplied
special angle-mount screws
per speaker, which angle the
speakers downward at a
greater-than-usual angle,
facilitating water drainage.
NOTE: When using the
enclosed angle-mount screws,
always use the top two screw
locations appropriate for the
specific mounting orientation
of your S36AW. Referring to
the enclosed installation
template, screw locations (1)
and (2) are to be used when
mounting the S36AW
horizontally so that these
locations are on top. To mount
the loudspeakers vertically,
use locations (2) and (4)
or
locations (1) and (3),
depending on the mounting
orientation. Do not mount the
S36AW upside down (with
screw locations (3) and (4) on
top) because it won’t be able
to lock onto the screw heads.
Remember that the JBL logo
on the tweeter/mid faceplate
can be rotated with choice of
speaker position (vertical or
horizontal).
At least one screw per
speaker should be installed in
a wooden wall stud. Select an
appropriate wall anchor for the
other screw. If the special
angle-mount screws are not
being used, size 10 screws of
at least 1-1/2" in length are
recommended. If the screws
are used in drywall or other
surfaces incapable of holding
the screw by itself, selection of
proper anchors is essential.
The customer is solely
responsible for proper
selection and installation of
screws, anchors and other
installation hardware. Further
installation details are included
on the installation template.
W A L L - M O U N T I N G
Supplied Rubber Pad
S36A
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Supplied Angle-Mount Screw
(When using angle-mount
screws, always utilize the
top two screw holes
on the S36AW,
depending on
mounting orientation.)
Horizontal mounting:
Use screwholes (1) and (2).
Vertical mounting: Use
screwholes (1) and (3), or (2)
and (4), whichever are uppermost.
Roof eave
