ROCK SPEAKERS | OWNER’S MANUAL
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. Contact information can be found on the back of the manual.
Basic Wiring
(
Diagram A
) Locate speaker wire on the underside of the rock. If necessary, strip the wire ends
and trim the wire to the appropriate length. Use the supplied silicone wire nut to connect the
positive (red) leads of the speaker and input wires. Repeat this step with the negative (black)
leads. Rockustics recommends using 14ga or heavier Direct Burial cable for the connection
between the amplifier and the speakers.
NOTE:
The provided wire nuts are meant for permanent installation use only. If you are temporarily wiring the speakers, do not
use these wire nuts. In the event you have used the wire nuts, and need to re-wire your system, do not attempt to unscrew the
nuts. Instead, clip the wires below the nut, and follow the steps in the
Basic Wiring
section with a new pair of waterproof wire
nuts (these are available at most hardware stores).
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 frequency 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.
Diagram A
