Description:
TruAudio offers the perfect solution for on-wall and/or Flat
screen speakers. These speakers were specifically
designed and built to provide superior quality for your
front right, left and center channels. Both models can
easily handle the current and past formats that today’s
audio/video demands. This makes these ideal for your
home theater and 2 channel TV listening inside and out..
The Slim Series were designed to be
installed on the wall up next to any kind of flat screen.
They feature attractive, aesthetically pleasing
cabinets. This way, once they are installed they will blend
seamlessly into the flat screen and its surroundings.
The SLIM100 is a mono speaker meant for both audio
and video. This model can be used for the front right, front
left and center channels. It can be mounted vertical
and/or horizontal, which ever best fits the installation. This
model can also be used as the surround speaker for side
or rear mount effects.
The SLIM-300 and SLIM-H2O pushes the
limit of innovation. These speakers contains all three front
speakers all in one enclosure. That’s right, the one
cabinet houses the front left, right and center speaker.
The cabinet is divided into three separate chambers so
that each speaker has its own airspace and operates
independently. It mounts perfectly next to a TV and no
other clutter is needed, just the one speaker.
All models are timbre matched to each other, as well as
other TruAudio architectural speakers so combining
different models in an AV system will not be a problem.
Additional TruAudio speakers can be added to a system
with the confidence that the speakers will
remain balanced.
Unpacking and Inspection:
These on-wall loudspeakers are packaged extremely well
to make sure no damage occurs during shipping.
Carefully open the box and remove the speaker. Inspect it
immediately for any kind of damage. The speaker should
have left our warehouse in perfect condition so any
damage must be reported to your dealer or to TruAudio
right away. Please contact us immediately at
1.888.858.1555
All service to this product MUST be done by a TruAudio
Authorized repair center. If you try to do any kind of repair,
this will void the warranty!
We recommend that you retain the packaging in case a
need arises for you to transport your loudspeakers.
Home Theater Use:
Today’s Home Theater systems require 6 or more
speakers for true, life like Home Cinema listening. These
speakers are: the front right and left, the center channel,
right and left surround (rear), and a subwoofer. Some
systems also require additional surround speakers or rear
centers to enhance the theater sound. The placement for
these speakers is critical to having your home theater
experience the best it can be.
Before Installation:
In order for these speakers to perform to their potential,
we recommend the amplifier or receiver must have the
proper amount of power output. We suggest using 5 to
100 watts. These speakers require 2 conductor speaker
cable when connecting to the amplifier/ receiver. For most
applications, we suggest using a good quality, high strand
16 gauge or larger.
If the speaker cable will be run inside the wall or ceiling,
make sure the speaker cable is UL certified and is
accordance with all your local building regulations.
Speaker Placement SLIM100:
The SLIM100 was designed to be used for the front right,
left or center channels. They can be mounted on the walls
or on the optional speaker stands. These speakers are
meant specifically to be mounted next to a flat screen
display.
If you are now ready to look at speaker placement, most
likely, the TV has already been mounted. If the TV is
already mounted obviously the speaker location is pretty
much pre-determined. They will be mounted on either
side of the TV and the
center speaker will be
mounted above or
below the TV.
As you can see, the
speakers are center
with the TV on the side
and below.
If at this time, the TV has not been mounted and you are
trying to determine locations of the speakers and TV,
please keep in mind the following:
Try to ensure that the sound will not be blocked by
furniture or any other objects. Also take into consideration
other furniture locations, wall covering and windows when
finalizing your speaker locations. The main seating
should have direct line of sight of the speakers. The
perfect application would be the couch (or chairs) be
placed in the center of the TV.
For the best sound home performance, the right and left
speakers should be mounted on either side of the TV.
These two front speakers should be mounted with 5 to 10
feet between them. This will give you true stereo imaging
when played in 2-channel. If the speakers are too close
together, it will cluster the sound too much around the TV
and if the speakers are too far apart, it will distract the
listener away from the actual picture.
When using the SLIM100 as the center channel, it can be
mount above or below the TV. This speaker does not
have to be mounted on the wall, is can also sit on a shelf
or stand above or below the TV. Make sure this speaker is
not mounted too high or too low relative to the right and
left speakers.
Speaker Placement SLIM-300 SLIM-H20:
They’re meant to be mounted on the wall or on a shelf
with the specifically designed stand (not included). This
speaker is meant to be mounted above or below the TV.
Please keep in mind all the notes mentioned above when
determining the final installation for this speaker.
Speaker Installation:
SLIM100: Determine the precise location of where the
SLIM100 will be mounted. Try to mount the wall bracket
directly into a stud for optimum support. If there is no stud
behind the desired installation location, you must use
strong molly or toggle bolts to mount the speaker to the
wall.
Now that you have determined the exact location, mark it
on the wall with a pencil. Put in the screw or molly bolt and
hang the speaker. When using more than one screw to
mount the speaker, make sure they are in line with each
other so the speaker hangs level once installed.
When hanging the SLIM100 horizontal:
When hanging the SLIM100 vertically:
Once the wall bracket is securely mounted on the wall set
the SLIM100 either horizontally or vertically on the
bracket using the track on the back of the speaker to hang
the speaker on the bracket.
SLIM-300 and SLIM-H20:
Determine the precise location of where the speaker will
be mounted. Locate the wall mount piece, see diagram
below. As you can see, the bracket has multiple holes on
the top and bottom of the bracket. Figure out exactly
where you want the bracket to be mounted on the wall.
Now locate the studs behind the drywall and bolt the
bracket to the studs. Try to mount directly into a stud for
optimum support. If for some reason a stud is not in the
installation location, you must use strong molly or toggle
bolts to mount the bracket to the wall. Make sure to keep
the bracket level.
Now that the wall bracket is securely mounted hang the
SLIM-300 and SLIM-H20 on the bracket using the track
on the back of the speaker.
Stand installation:
All SLIM Series can be installed on a shelf or in a cabinet
by using the SLIMSTAND. (below)
You have three options to attach the speaker to the
mount, straight, up 11 ° or down 11°. First locate the
stand bracket. (below)
Then attach this bracket to the stand at the desired
position.
After the bracket is attached to the stand now you can
attach the speaker to the stand. The easiest way is to
place the speaker face down on your lap and attach the
stand to the back of the speaker with the provided
hardware.
Connect the speaker cable: 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, also make sure to tuck wires
into the track on the bottom of the speaker so that you get
a flat, slim installation.
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.
Cleaning the speaker:
The SLIM Series feature a highly durable aluminum
finish. When needed, we suggest cleaning with a damp
cloth with water only. Do not use any kind of abrasive
cleaners or detergents.
