Instruction manual

Speaker Installation (continued)

NOTE: The frame will overlap the cutting edge by about a 1/4 to 5/8-inch

(depending on model) which will mask any minor cutting inaccuracies.

5. Conﬁrm the speaker easily ﬁts into the hole, without any gaps.

Connecting the Speaker:

6. Pull the speaker wire out of the hole and connect

the speaker. Split the two conductors of the

speaker wire apart about 3-inches so they form a

“Y”. Using wire strippers, remove about 1/4 to 1/2-

inch of insulation from each of the two conductors

of the wire to expose the bare metal and twist each

of the conductors into a single unfrayed strand.

The speaker terminals will accommodate any

speaker wire up to 14-gauge. Select an appropriate

wire gauge from the following chart:

18 gauge for up to 50-feet

16 gauge for up to 100-feet

14 gauge for up to 200-feet

NOTE: When connecting a speaker it is very

important to retain the correct polarity (improper

polarity will cause reduced bass performance and

unnatural imaging effects). To do this, be sure the wire attached to the positive

terminal on the speaker (marked [+] or colored red) connects to the positive

terminal on the ampliﬁer. Similarly, the negative terminal (marked [-] or colored

black) must connect to the negative terminal on the ampliﬁer.

Finishing the Installation

7. Slide the speaker into the pre-cut hole in drywall or new construction bracket

keeping the speaker cable out of the way to prevent pinching it. If using pinch-

bracket model, insert top or side ﬁrst then move speaker towards inserted end

and slide opposite bracket end inside, then center speaker in hole.

8. Tighten the screws. The dog legs will automatically swing out and tighten

(pinch) themselves against the new construction bracket or the drywall with

the turning of the screws and will hold the speaker solidly in place , the pinch-

bracket will move forward. Don’t over tighten screws, if you over-tighten the

screws the speaker frame may bend which will make it difﬁcult to properly install

the grille.

NOTE: If using a drill/driver, set the clutch to a low setting to prevent over

tightening and possible damage to the frame or dog legs. If using hand tools,

tighten just until ﬁrm.

9. If the speaker has any tone controls or has a swivel tweeter, leave the grille off

until you can listen to the speaker. Once the speaker is adjusted, install the grille.

NOTE: Handle the grilles carefully, as they pressure-ﬁt into the installed

speaker. If the grille does not install easily try loosening the mounting screws

before resorting to forcing the grille into the speaker. When removing grille use

included pick or RBH grille removal tool.