Installation manual

Russound Acclaim OutBack Rock Speaker Installation Manual

Number of Speaker Pairs

First, determine the size of the listening area, and identify any gathering

areas where folks will sit or stand. The typical coverage area is 20 feet from the

front of the speaker for normal listening levels. There should be a maximum of

20 feet between speakers for better stereo imaging. Too far away from each

other creates an acoustic void when used for stereo. Monaural will not be

a ected to the same degree.

Use as many pairs of speakers as needed to achieve the desired coverage and

dispersion of sound. Getting more sound with more speakers is better than

cranking the volume, which may lead to amp clipping. Large areas are better

served by monaural audio instead of stereo. In most outdoor environments,

there is no ideal listening area to give stereo image or separation.

Speaker Placement

An important factor for speaker placement is the location elevation. Select a

spot wires can be run to from the audio system. The speakers should face the

listening area and be spaced for best sound coverage for the area.

The realistic rock shape and  nish will blend in best if placed in a manner

that mimics nature, such as near a rock wall or amidst ground plantings. Be

sure to avoid placing the speaker in low spots that collect water.

Elevation and Slope

Speakers should be placed on the same level for balanced sound delivery.

Speakers on di erent elevations will have di erent sound characteristics. The

acoustic design is optimized to provide the best sound when placed on level

ground at the same elevation as the listening area. Placing the speaker on

higher elevations or tilting it upwards will provide less than optimal sound.

Speakers should be placed for best sound delivery with the base of the

speaker as level as possible. Never lean a speaker back to aim the sound up as

this could allow it to retain water.

The Rock Speakers have been optimized to provide the best response when

placed on the same elevation as the listening area and sitting  at on the

ground. Tilting the speaker up can potentially create a problem with proper

rainwater drainage also.

SPEAKER PAIRS / PLACEMENT

Ideal placement

Poor placement

Optimum

sound eld

Example of speaker elevation placement