Specifications

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The loudspeakers’ textured white nish
complements most decors and does not require
further painting. However, if the interior design
requires a custom loudspeaker nish, these
loudspeakers are easy to paint.
It’sbesttopaintthebafebeforeinstallation.In
cases where it needs to be nished along with
theceiling,theloudspeakerbafecanbepainted
after mounting in the ceiling.
Note: The paint masks provided by Community are
intended to PREVENT the loudspeakers from receiving
any paint.
Type of Paint
The loudspeaker’s ABS plastic bafe accepts
almost any type of latex or oil based paint. We
recommend application of two coats.
Painting Process
Follow this procedure to obtain the best results:
1. Cleanthebafewithalightsolventsuch as
mineral spirits, rubbing the bafe with a lightly
dampened cloth. Do not use abrasives such as
sandpaper or steel wool.
CAUTION: Use only light mineral spirits thinner
as a cleaner. NEVER use gasoline, kerosene,
acetone, methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), paint
thinner, harsh detergents or other chemicals.
These chemicals and agents may permanently
damage the loudspeaker and some are also
toxic and highly ammable.
2. Mask the loudspeaker so that the surround,
cone and center area will not receive any paint.
If the loudspeaker is already in the ceiling, you
may wish to mask the ceiling as well. Use a
low-tack painter’s tape (typically blue in color)
to avoid damaging the loudspeaker surround
when the tape is removed. We advise against
using conventional masking tape and NEVER
use duct tape in this application; these kinds of
tape generally leave adhesive residue that can
bedifculttoremoveandthatmayactuallycause
damage.
Painting the Loudspeaker
3. After cleaning, apply two or more two thin
coats of either latex or oil-based paints. Latex
paint will adhere better if an oil-based primer is
usedrst.Applythepaintwitharollerorbrush,
or spray it on.
4. The grille should be painted separately, and
when it is not in place on the loudspeaker. We
further recommend that you remove the grille’s
internal cloth mesh, then spray paint the grille
assembly. Avoid using a roller or brush to paint the
grille as its metal perforated holes may become
clogged with paint, which degrades sound quality
and also may attenuate the sound. Reinstall the
internal cloth mesh (or if damaged install a new
cloth mesh).