Placement Options; Preparing To Paint; Before You Paint - Polk Audio Atrium 4 User Manual

PLACEMENT OPTIONS

Atrium Series loudspeakers were created
to live and play outdoors. Atriums have a wide
dispersion pattern, and are also very efficient.
This means your Atrium Series loudspeakers
will deliver exceptional sound quality throughout
a large listening area. However, if you want high
sound levels in an outdoor setting with acoustic
characteristics that differ from those of indoor
conditions, we recommend multiple-pair setups.
FIGURE 1: Place the speaker in a corner for more
bass output. Bracket attached to side wall.
FIGURE 3: Place the speaker close
under an eave for more bass output.
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In addition to the placement locations typically
used for outdoor loudspeakers, all Atrium Series
loudspeakers have built-in stability feet, which
allows the loudspeakers to be placed securely
on a shelf or other flat horizontal surface.
Please keep in mind that you'll maximize
the useful life of your Atrium loudspeakers
by locating them where they'll receive less
exposure to the elements, under eaves for
example. When locating your Atrium loud-
speakers outdoors, take into account three
factors: sound quality, convenience and
exposure to the elements.
FIGURE 2: Place the speaker away from eaves and
corners for less bass output.
FIGURE 4: The Atrium's built-in stability feet
ensure safe, secure placement on a shelf
of other flat surface.

PREPARING TO PAINT

Before you paint, you will need:
• A spray can of primer paint (Krylon
Sandable Spray Primer #1318).
• A spray can of the paint of your choice.
Choose exterior grade paint if you plan
to use the speakers outdoors.
• A paperclip or corkscrew (for removing
the paintable grille).
• Masking tape.
• Paint mask to cover unpaintable parts
(not included). To make an easy paint
mask, use the grille as a template
and cut a mask from heavy, nonporous
Kraft paper.
1. Separate the parts of the speaker: Remove
the brackets and bracket knobs. Remove
the grille by carefully hooking it with a bent
paper clip and pulling it gently away from
the cabinet [figure 5].
2. Mask off the binding posts on the back
of the speaker [figure 6], the end panels
and bracket knobs, and carefully mask
off the front of the speakers to protect
the drivers and baffles while painting
[figure 7]. The grille has a logo on it,
which you may mask off should you
choose not to paint over it.
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FIGURE 5: Remove the grille using a paper clip.
FIGURE 6: Mask the binding posts
on the rear of the speaker.
FIGURE 7: Mask the drivers and baffles.
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