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Beale Street Audio
TIC651, TIC801 In Ceiling Speakers
TICW401 In Ceiling/In Wall Shallow Depth
TU401 In Ceiling/In Wall Pancake
25/70/100V Speakers

Installation Guide

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    Beale Street Audio TIC651, TIC801 In Ceiling Speakers TICW401 In Ceiling/In Wall Shallow Depth TU401 In Ceiling/In Wall Pancake 25/70/100V Speakers Installation Guide...
  • Page 2 Introduction Congratulations and thank you for purchasing Beale Street Audio 70 Volt In Ceiling/In Wall speakers with Sonic Vortex®. Our patented Sonic Vortex Technology is based on Ported Transmission Line design and incorporates a compact, integrated enclosure. Most In Ceiling speakers do not utilize a back box, even fewer have an enclosure, and only a Sonic Vortex speaker has an Integrated Transmission Line Ported Enclosure.
  • Page 3: Speaker Placement

    Speaker Placement When installing in wall/in ceiling speakers, (or in wall/in ceiling anything for that matter) it is always a good idea to find out what is in the wall/ceiling before cutting holes. Be aware of the location of plumbing, electrical and structural elements that may affect speaker placement.
  • Page 4: New Construction

    2300' (701m) 16AWG NEW CONSTRUCTION Beale Street Audio speaker installation can be simplified by using a Beale Street Audio new construction EZBracket®, (sold separately; visit www.getbeale.com for additional information). This is installed prior to drywall installation and allows for precise speaker placement and simplifies the final installation of the speaker.
  • Page 5 Installation • Once you have determined your locations, use a pencil to mark the hole to cut out for the speaker using the supplied template. Don’t forget to allow for the size of the speaker bezel if you are installing the speaker near a sidewall or other item that could become an obstacle.
  • Page 6 Installation To Input on Next To Input on Next 70/100V Speaker 70/100V Speaker + to +; - to - + to +; - to - Left/Right 70/100V Speaker Pair #2 + to + - to - Left/Right 70/100V Speaker Pair #1 Distribution Lines (Speaker Wire) Per Instructions In Section:...
  • Page 7 In a 70/100V system it is necessary to select tap wattage to determine amplifier power requirements and set relative speaker volume. TICW401/TU401 Tap TIC651 Tap TIC801 Tap Note the different tap settings by model. Use the gauge on the tap that corresponds to the distribution line voltage used for the system being configured (25V, 70V, 100V).
  • Page 8 Installation Round Grille • With the ‘dogs’ flush to the side of the speaker, insert the speaker into the cutout and tighten each of the four screws for the speaker’s dogs, enough to clamp the speaker to the drywall. Do not over-tighten. Turn screws to extend dogs as shown Turn screws to extend dogs...
  • Page 9 Installation TU401 ORIENTATION For best results in a stereo application when using TU401 speakers, be sure to install the left and right speakers symmetrically so the woofers and tweeters are oriented as mirror images as shown below. This will improve stereo imaging and overall audio performance.
  • Page 10 Square Grille (Models TIC651, TICW401) Optional square bezels/grilles are available separately. Please reference Beale Street Audio part numbers: 4” - GS4W, (white) GS4B (black); 6.5” - GS6.5W, (white) GS6.5B (black) when ordering. • With the ‘dogs’ flush to the side of the speaker, insert the speaker into the square bezel as shown.
  • Page 11 ‘dog screws’ to secure the speaker and bezel to the drywall. Install the square grille. Pivoting Tweeter (TIC651, TIC801, TICW401) • With the speaker installed, the tweeter can be pivoted to point directly into the main listening area for tighter imaging of high frequency content.
  • Page 12: Speaker Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Beale Street Audio speakers are designed to function trouble-free. Most problems that occur are due to simple issues. If you have trouble, please check the list of simple fixes below.
  • Page 13: Specifications

    Specifications 6.5” IN CEILING TIC651 70/100 Volt In Ceiling 6.5” 2 Way • In Ceiling 2 Way • Woofer: 6.5” Fluted Injected Poly • 1” Aluminum Dome Tweeter • Butyl Rubber Surround • Sonic Vortex® Ported Transmission Line • Magnetic Bezelless Grille; White - Paintable •...
  • Page 14 Specifications 4” SHALLOW DEPTH IN CEILING/IN WALL TICW401 70/100 VOLT In Ceiling/In Wall 4” 2 Way • In Wall or In Ceiling 2 Way • Woofer : 4” Fluted Injected Poly • ¾” Aluminum Dome Tweeter • Butyl Rubber Surround •...
  • Page 15: Limited Lifetime Warranty

    Limited Lifetime Warranty For Beale Street Audio Branded In-Wall and In-Ceiling Speakers and Subwoofers Purchased after May 1, 2017 Limited Warranty Vanco warrants to you, the original consumer purchaser of speakers, that under proper use and conditions, and subject to the other conditions provided below, your speakers will be free from defective materials and workmanship for the life of the speakers.
  • Page 16 The Vanco logo, Sonic Vortex logo, and Beale Street Audio Inc. logo are registered trademarks of Vanco International, LLC. Vanco, Sonic Vortex, Beale Street Audio, Get Reale. Get Beale., the Vortex logo, and the Beale Street Audio logo are trademarks of Vanco International, LLC.

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