Backbox Option:
The Ghost HT series speakers
offer optional backboxes (part number BB-G66 for
GHT-66G or GHT-66P speakers, or part number
BB-G55/SUR for GHT-SUR-G or GHT-SUR-P
speakers) that can be purchased separately. If you
are using the backboxes, now is the time to attach
them to the speakers. Please follow the instructions
that come with the backbox.
Preparing the speaker cable:
You should have
located the speaker cable by now, so it’s time to prep
it for connection to the speaker. Strip back the
outside insulation so the individual conductors are
showing. Depending on the cable, there should be
two or four separate conductors. Strip back the
insulation on each conductor to show the bare copper
wire. We suggest stripping enough so that 3/8” of
copper wire is showing. Push down each post and
insert the speaker cable. The posts will be located on
the back of the speaker on the crossover. Make sure
that only BARE wire is touching the speaker post
once it slides back into place. All TruAudio products
feature gold push binding posts which are quick and
simple to use and also are great for conducting
speaker signal.
Caution:
Make sure to observe polarity, R +
(positive) from the amp or volume control to speaker
R + and R – (negative) to R –. Make sure to do the
same for the left channel.
When connecting the other end of the speaker cable
to the amplifier or receiver, make sure to observe the
same polarity as you did at the speaker connection.
To prepare the speaker for the actual installation, turn
all the mounting toggles (dog ears) in toward the
speaker frame. This will allow the speaker to easily fit
into the precut hole. Put the speaker into the hole
(the speaker cable should be connected) and make
sure the speaker cable stays connected to the
speaker. Carefully tuck the speaker cable up into the
hole as you put the speaker into place. Hold it in
place with one hand and with your other hand
carefully tighten the mounting screws evenly to
secure the speaker. As you tighten the screws, the
dog ears will flip into position to grip into the drywall.
DO NOT over tighten the mounting screws. This will
cause damage to the mounting toggle and the
speaker will not stay in place.
Adjust the Level Control: Some of the Ghost series
models offer level control to adjust the high and low
output. If your speaker offers this functionality, the
switches are located on the front face of the speaker.
You can adjust these controls to get more or less high
frequency and more or less bass. Adjust the switch to
each setting until you get the desired amount of high
frequency and then do the same for the bass. We
suggest starting at -3dB and then from there you can
increase or decrease the desired level. The
adjustments are -6dB, -3dB and 0dB.
Grill installation: Remove the grill from the box and
install it onto the speaker. Align the grills edges to the
outer edge of speaker and allow magnets to attach
grill to speaker, then carefully push the grill on. Make
sure to check all the way around the grill to ensure its
sitting on the speaker evenly.
Painting the Grills
If you are going to paint your grills, we suggest
painting the grills before Installation. This is one of
the advantages of the Ghost series speakers - the
speaker itself does not need to be painted, only the
grill. The Ghost series is a frameless speaker and will
save time on labor since the grill can be painted
beforehand and be ready for installation at the same
time as the speakers.
When painting the grills, it is VERY IMPORTANT that
you remove the cloth-like material (Dacron) from the
grill before painting. Paint the grills lightly and be
careful not to clog the holes. Depending on the
thickness of the paint, you may want to thin it slightly.
This will help prevent clogging the grill holes. Another
suggestion is finding a spray paint that will match and
paint the grill with that. Do not paint the grill while it’s
still on the speaker, paint them separately.
