Escape Series
INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS
© 2021 MSE Audio. Rev. 02.19.2021
Ultra-Fidelity Outdoor Speakers
Contact: MSE Audio, 855.663.5600 / 913.663.5600 / [email protected]
Please read the following instructions carefully before installing
your Rockustics
®
Rock speaker. If you have any questions
regarding installation that are not answered in the following
directions, please contact your local sound contractor or the
Rockustics
®
/MSE Audio
®
technical support team.
Optimizing Speaker Placement for Best Sound
All Rockustics speakers can generate a high SPL (sound
pressure level). Be ready to rock, but be considerate of your
neighbors! Maximum acoustic performance should be an
important factor in determining speaker placement. Here is
how to achieve it:
1) Establish where the most likely or average listening
position will be.
2) The speakers should be placed at or close to the same
distance from that point.
3) The actual distance between the listening position and
the location of the speakers is not critical. However, keep
in mind that as the distance between listening area and
speaker is increased, there will be a noticeable decrease
in perceived volume.
4) Be sure to confirm amp power matches the power rating
on the speaker. Over-driving the speaker can lead to
permanent damage that is not covered under warranty.
Optimizing Aesthetics with Speaker Placement
All Rockustics products are designed with a boost in high fre-
quency response to accommodate for placement near plants
and other landscaping features. Feel free to position the product
within your landscaping, camouflaged near bushes or shrubs.
Rockustics products strive to blend into the natural aesthetic of
their surroundings.
Be sure to account for the wires which will run from the rock to
your stereo or audio source. Camouflage wires by running them
an inch below ground level when possible.
Cautions and Maintenance
All Rockustics Rock Series speakers are sealed and fully weath-
erproof. However, DO NOT place speakers where the grille will
be in the path of a sprinkler system. Sprinklers typically have a
high water pressure level that can damage speaker cones if hit
directly.
DO NOT place soil or wood chips over the speaker grille. If the
grilles accumulate a build up of soil, the speaker may become
damaged. If build up does occur, simply rinse the grille with a
garden hose set to a low pressure level. Accumulated soil may
also promote undesired insect traffic into the speaker. Insects
may eat through the speaker surround. Chemical sprays may
also cause damage to the rubber of the speaker surround. This
includes bug spray, deck sealant, some fertilizers and oil based
products. Speakers MUST be covered when applying these
treatments or chemicals in your yard.
For environments that get snow and ice during the winter
months, be sure to check that the openings and woofer cone
are clear and there is no hard-packed snow or ice built up in
these areas before playing. If there is ice or snow present on the
cone, use a hair dryer set on a low setting to to melt it away. If
the speakers are not going to be used during winter months, it
is recommended that they either be disconnected and brought
indoors, or covered with a plastic bag to help protect the
speaker components.
