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  • Page 1 Treble Bass Treble Bass Acclaim™ 5 Series In-wall Loudspeaker Installation Manual...
  • Page 2 IntroductIon Introduction Thank you for selecting the Russound Acclaim 5 Series In-wall Speakers. Like all Russound speakers, they combine acoustic technology with durability and will provide years of musical enjoyment. The Acclaim 5 Series line provides solutions for background music and dedicated music listening. The Acclaim 5 Series combines premium acoustic materials with advanced drivers to deliver exceptional performance in every application.

  • Page 3: Preparation / Wiring Info

    • Any wallboard or paneling and 2" x 4" stud wall, or lath and plaster walls. What kind to use: We recommend using Russound AW series speaker cable • A minimum depth of 35/8" (9.2 cm) for the 5W62 and 5W64, and 4" (10 cm)

  • Page 4: Speaker Placement

    The tweeters should be placed at ear level of the intended user. The speakers can be installed with the tweeter at the top or bottom. Better Placement Russound Acclaim 5 Series In-wall Loudspeaker Installation Manual...
  • Page 5 Speaker Placement in the Room Home Theater Placement can make all the difference in how your Russound speaker system When setting up a home theater surround sound system, it is preferable sounds. There are at least four related considerations that factor into the to use wall mount rather than ceiling speakers for the front three channels.
  • Page 6 • Surround sound: The multiple surround locations can all be made to work as long as the tweeters are properly directed toward the listener. Good Placement Home Theater Background Listening Surround Sound Russound Acclaim 5 Series In-wall Loudspeaker Installation Manual...

  • Page 7: Preparation For Installation

    Russound offers Speaker Rough-In Brackets that can be fastened to the Center the cardboard template between adjacent joists, avoiding all wiring, adjacent studs. Use a small level to make sure the bracket is straight. Once pipes, duct work, and lightly mark the corners with a pencil.
  • Page 8 • If possible, run speaker wires after the AC wiring is in place to avoid induced Russound Acclaim Speakers have a designer white finish that can be painted hum caused by close parallel proximity of the two types of wire.

  • Page 9: Installation

    The speakers have a location (the Russound Logo) that can be drilled out Level and center the speaker in the cutout. Tighten the screws equally until for placement of an remote IR receiver (ex. Russound 862 Eye). Refer to the the clamps secure the frame. Do not overtighten.

  • Page 10: Tests And Adjustments

    Gently turn up the volume. You should hear music coming out of your new +3 dB: Increases the loudness of the selected frequency (Bass or Treble) Russound Speakers! (If you don’t, refer to the troubleshooting guide.) (recommended start setting) Now rotate the stereo’s balance control all the way to the left. Sound 0 dB: Selected frequency remains neutral should only come out of your left speaker.

  • Page 11: Grille Installation

    In most installations, the grilles will fit tightly without causing vibration. If any audible vibration does occur, use lengths of special damping/adhesive material. Installed Speaker Grille Scrim Cloth Smooth into the Grille Grille Installation Russound Acclaim 5 Series In-wall Loudspeaker Installation Manual...

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting Guide

    Check for stray wire strands crossing the speaker terminals. • Defective speaker - contact your Russound dealer or call Russound Tech Support at 603.659.5170. • Any other problems not listed, discuss with your dealer or call Russound. Russound Acclaim 5 Series In-wall Loudspeaker Installation Manual...

  • Page 13: Technical Specifications

    Sensitivity: 87 dB SPL (2.83V @ 1m) Frequency Response: 59 Hz - 20 kHz ± 3 dB Frequency Range: 44 Hz - 20 kHz -6/+3 dB Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms Unit Weight: 3.35 lbs (1.52 kg) Russound Acclaim 5 Series In-wall Loudspeaker Installation Manual...

  • Page 14: Warranty

    To return for repairs, the unit must be shipped to Russound at the owner’s expense, along with a note explaining the nature of service required. Be sure to pack the speaker(s) in a corrugated container with at least 3"...
  • Page 15 Russound Acclaim 5 Series In-wall Loudspeaker Installation Manual...
  • Page 16 ©2008 Russound. All rights reserved. Russound, Inc. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 5 Forbes Road, Newmarket, NH 03857 Specifications are subject to change without notice. tel 603.659.5170 • fax 603.659.5388 Russound is not responsible for typographical errors or omissions. email: tech@russound.com www.russound.com 28-1311 07/18/08...

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