Aria 2.1-Channel In-Ceiling Speaker System with 8" Dual Coil Subwoofer and 3" Satellites 31031 2.
SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES These speakers are intended for indoor use only. Do not expose these speakers to water or moisture of any kind. If operating these speakers in a humid environment, ensure that no condensation occurs. Condensation could cause damage to the speaker cones and voice coils. Power off and unplug all Audio/Video components when making wired connections. Only apply power after all connections have been made.
INTRODUCTION Get ready to enhance your living space with the Aria 2.1-Channel In-Ceiling Speaker System. Our in-ceiling subwoofer brings robust sound to any room with its 360-watt peak power capacity and its dual voice coils in a left/right configuration. The balanced two-way crossover in the sub splits the audio spectrum so the sub only reproduces the bass from 200Hz and below. This allows the satellites to provide significantly more volume, since they only get signals above 200Hz.
PACKAGE CONTENTS Please take an inventory of the package contents to ensure you have all the items listed below. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Monoprice Customer Service for a replacement. 1x 31033 8" subwoofer 2x 31032 3" satellite speakers 1x Installation template/paint mask 1x User's manual PLANNING The Aria ceiling speakers and subwoofer should be strategically placed to evenly distribute sound throughout your listening area.
Amplifier and Wiring Plan Ideally, all the speakers and subwoofer will be connected to two parallel wire runs, and these wires will be hidden in the wall. The Aria™ system is designed for the speakers to be evenly divided around the sub. Use Origin Access CL2 Rated Series Speaker cable. Use two 2-conductor cables or one 4-conductor cable like our 250' cable (4038) to connect your stereo power and or receiver to the stereo inputs on the sub.
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SPEAKER BREAK-IN In the same way that a new car requires a break-in period before it can be safely operated at high engine RPMs, speakers require a break-in period before they can be safely operated at maximum volume levels. Proper break-in ensures that the moving parts of the speaker (the cone and cone suspension) are allowed to flex and soften, losing the initial stiffness and allowing the speaker to move through its full intended range.
stray wire strands shorting the connections, allow for use of heavier gauge speaker wire in most cases, and it is much easier to identify the polarity from a color coded ring on a plug then from a subtle marking along the length of a wire. Because the speaker wires will necessarily be run through your walls, you must use in-wall rated wire. This is required by fire safety codes and ensures that the wire jacket will not act as an accelerant in the event of a fire.
When you are ready to prepare your speaker wires, first separate about 4" of wire, then strip about 1/4" (6mm) insulation from the end and twist it to prevent stray strands. If you plan to use banana or pin plugs (highly recommended), install the plugs on the wire. PAINTING The grille and frame can be painted to match your ceiling, making the speaker even less noticeable. Perform the following steps to safely paint them without damaging the speaker. 1.
INSTALLATION Perform the following steps to install the speakers into a ceiling composed of drywall. The speaker can be mounted to a surface that is between 3/8" and 1-1/4" thick, with at least 4" internal clearance. 1. Determine where you will be installing the speaker. Use a stud finder to ensure that there is sufficient space between the desired location and the adjacent studs. Be sure and check for horizontal framing members, as well. Use a pencil to mark the edges of the adjacent studs. 2.
10. Once you know your installation location is clear, use a drywall or keyhole saw to cut along the cut lines. 11. If you have not already done so, prepare your speaker wire in accordance with the guidelines in the Speaker Wire Preparation section above. Important! Because the speaker wire will necessarily be routed through your walls, you must use in-wall rated speaker wire. 12. Route your speaker wire from the back of your amplifier, through the wall, to the installation location. 13.
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Subwoofer Model 31032 Number of Speakers 1 Driver 8" polypropylene cone Nominal Impedance 8 ohms Frequency Response 39 Hz ~ 200 Hz ±3dB Sensitivity 87dB (1W/1m) 50 ~ 200 watts per channel @8 ohm stereo Recommended Amplification 100 ~ 400 watts @4 ohm mono Dimensions ø11.1" x 4.7" (282 x 118 mm) Weight 7.1 lbs. (3.
