18AWG minimum - for distances up to ………………………. . 10 ft
16AWG - from ……………………………………………. 10 to 50 ft
14AWG - from …………………………………………… 50 to 100ft
- Where is the best place to install the speakers
- Where do the speakers sound the best
- When placing the speakers in the wall, try to locate them so that the
sound is projected towards the general listening area.
- If you intend to paint the grilles, try to do so before installation.
Quick installation guide
- Pencil
- Drill
- Tape Measure
- Wire cutter
- Philips-head screwdriver
- Sandpaper
Tools needed for installation
STEP 1
Trace along the inclusive template. Cut along the traced line using a
drywall saw or rotary drill. A simple, inexpensive drywall saw (about
$10 at your local hardware store) is the best choice for beginners.
Caution: This is the most important part of the entire installation.
If you are not certain whether any obstructions exist behind the
desired mounting area, you should start by cutting a small hole in
the center of your penciled mounting hole with a drywall saw. Use a
piece of sandpaper to sand down the cut out edge for a smoother
contour. (See Diagram 1 and Diagram 2)
Run the cable into the cut out location while leaving an extra two
feet to make the connection to the speaker easier. St
STEP 2
rip back
approximately ½” of the speaker cable insulation and twist
the copper wires tightly for easy insertion.
On the back of the speaker, press down on the gold-plated
compression terminal to reveal the "eye" and insert the speaker
cable through the eye for secure connection. Release the compres-
sion terminal to lock each cable securely.
Diagram 1:
Cutout tracing
Diagram 2:
Cut Out
To determine the length and the gauge of speaker wire, you will need to
measure the distance between your receiver/amplifier and the speakers.
- Always buy more than you think you would need.
- Equal wire lengths should always be used to maintain an equal
balance in sound volume.
- Sound quality is lost when using thin wire gauge over a long
distance.
- Utility knife
- Safety eyewear
- Gloves
Speaker wire
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- Measure the distance from the receiver/amplifier to the speakers.
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STEP 3
Tighten the dog-ear brackets by simply turning the screws on the
slowly clockwise. The quick-turn mounting system and frame will
"sandwich" or clamp around the wall to hold the speaker securely in
place. (See Diagram 3)
Diagram 3:
Mounting Dog Ear
Closed
Loose
Closed
Loose
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dog ear
STEP 4
Screw
Screw
Screw
Screw
Tighten the four mounting screws with the same amount of force until
the speaker is aligned and held securely to the wall surface. Caution:
do not over tighten! (See Diagram 4)
Diagram 4:
MANUAL
DUAL 8" IN-WALL
S U B W O O F E R
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