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User Manual
MW & MC Series
High-Performance In-Wall & Ceiling Speakers
User Manual
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MW
650 |
MW
800 |
MC
650 |
MC
800
User Manual
User Manual
MW & MC Series
High-Performance In-Wall & Ceiling Speakers
5
FEA
TURES
BEFORE INST
ALLA
TION
Description
The Quest Engineering MW and MC Series
High-Performance In-Wall Speakers are the
ideal choice for supplying high-fi delity sound
without visible externally mounted speaker
boxes. Designed to work right out of the box
and into the wall, the Quest MW Series provide
Dynamic Balance components and direction
aim-able tweeters to ensure amazing clarity,
spacious imaging and a well-balanced sound in
any listening position The MW series can also
be painted to match any decor blending with
your environment to provide nothing but high-
performance sound.
Placement Options
Your Quest Engineering MW/MC Series In-Wall
or ceiling speakers can provide you with nearly
endless placement options. Please take in to
consideration your placement options and wall
cavity depth prior to installation, as an installation
requires holes to be cut in to your walls.
If you are unsure about the correct way to install
or the best way to place your in-wall speakers
please consult a professional audio installation
technician.
You can fi ll a room with sound by installing
in-wall speakers in nearly any wall or ceiling
location. Quest MW/MC Series In-Wall
Loudspeakers have a wide dispersion pattern,
but also allow you to focus the high frequency
coverage and output as required.
Adjusting the Tweeter
You can improve the imaging and detail your
Quest MW/MC Series In-Wall Speakers provide
by aiming the tweeter toward your listening
position. When using the MW Series as front/
main music venue or home theatre speakers, aim
the tweeter away from close walls toward your
chosen listening position.
For rear/surround speakers installed in walls
or ceilings, aim the tweeter toward the nearest
refl ecting wall, such as an adjacent wall or
ceiling, for a more diffused sound fi eld. If you
prefer a more direct sound, simply aim the
tweeters toward your listening position.
To adjust the MW series tweeters, do so by
holding the edges of the tweeter carefully
between the thumbs and forefi ngers of both
hands, then rock the tweeter slightly to aim it
toward the desired location.
Note
: Quest MW/MC Series In-Wall Speakers
are
not
magnetically shielded and should not
be placed closer than 30 cm from a television or
video monitor. If you experience discoloration or
distortion on your display, immediately move the
speakers away from your television or monitor.
A Word on Safety
When you install your Quest MW Series In-
Wall Loudspeakers, make sure you are aware
of the weight of your particular model (see
specifi cations page 11 for the weight of your
particular model) and the sturdiness of the
material into which you are installing the speaker.
Also be aware of any concealed studs, electrical
wiring or plumbing in the wall into which you are
installing the speakers. If unsure of a safe way
to install these speakers, consult a professional
installer, your authorised Quest Engineering
Dealer, or a building contractor.
If you plan to install your MW Series speakers
where they may be in direct contact with water,
it is advisable to use a silicone sealant or caulk
between the frame of the speaker and the wall
surface. This seal should prevent water from
getting behind the loudspeaker and possibly
damaging the wall surface. Do not position the
speaker where water can pool on the surface
of the woofer cone or tweeter dome, as this will
greatly decrease the speaker’s useful life.
Getting the Best Results
Preparation is the key to a tidy and successful
installation and performance. For best bass
response the speaker baffl e should be as close
as possible to an airtight seal, so no vibrating
air from the back of the box can leak through
to the front. “Whistles” and poor bass response
will be the result of poor installation. Time spent
carefully measuring and cutting wall and ceiling
surfaces will save patch up time later. Also
clearly establish that there is suffi cient depth in
wall and ceiling cavities to accommodate the
speaker. With correct installation and wiring
to rigid and airtight surfaces, your MW series
speaker will deliver sonic results normally
associated with top-end hi-fi delity transducers.
Another important point is to make sure you have
enough amplifi er power for the job intended.
A 100 watt speaker driven by a distorting 20
watt amplifi er will not realise the speaker’s full
potential. A low powered amplifi er delivering
signal through long distances of very thin wire
will not give the best results. For long speaker
cable runs, 1.5 – 2.5 mm cable is better.
Matching amplifi er power to the speaker load will
also deliver clarity at higher dB levels and is safer
for the speakers.
What You Will Need
• Pencil for marking the location of installation
• Keyhole saw, utility knife or material-
appropriate incising implement for cutting dry
wall or other wall material
• Spirit
Level
• Screwdriver, preferably powered, with
Phillips-Head bit
• Power drill with appropriate bit – optional, for
starting wall cut.
Steps to Installation Success
• Ensure the material into which you intend
to mount the speakers – plaster, dry wall,
panelling, stone, etc. – can support the weight
of the speakers (refer to specifi cation page for
the weight of your product).
• This is an important point! Make sure the
locations you select do not conceal studs,
electrical wiring or plumbing. Prior to
installation, hold the speaker in your chosen
location to make sure it clears obstacles such
as studs, corners, beams, lighting fi xtures and
door/window frames. Your cutout must be at
least 25 mm from adjoining walls or ceiling,
internal studs or plumbing.
