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Great bass response, stereo image, and big sound that you can’t get with any other In Ceiling speaker. Beale Street Audio Pancake speakers install with ease using the ‘dog’ mounting system and magnetic bezelless grilles for fast, clean installations.
LCR or LCR Even though the Beale Street Audio P4-MB and IPLCR4-MB have a shallow mounting depth of less than 3” 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.
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Speaker Placement Angled If using the ‘Angled In’ speakers, be sure to position them so the speakers are facing into the room and directed toward the main listening position. Surround Locate surround speakers according to the recommendations in the surround processor’s owner’s manual. LCR speakers can be used in any position of a stereo or surround system other than subwoofer.
400’ (122m) 14AWG NEW CONSTRUCTION Beale Street Audio speaker installation can be simplified by using an 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.
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NOTE: Round grille and square grille finish both use the same drywall cutout. P4-MB Cutout Template IPLCR4-MB Cutout Template • If you are unsure of potential obstacles, carefully cut your holes using an angle to the inside of the cutout area.
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Installation P4-MB 16AWG (min) 16AWG (min) Stranded Speaker Wire Stranded Speaker Wire + to + + to + - to - - to - L+ R- R+ Amplifier Speaker Terminal Connections • Strip the insulation on each conductor approximately 1/2” (12.7mm) and insert to the speaker terminals.
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Installation P4-MB Orientation For best results in a stereo application when using P4-MB 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.
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Installation IPLCR4-MB DO NOT CONNECT AMPLIFIER DIRECTLY TO SPEAKER! DO NOT CONNECT AMPLIFIER DIRECTLY TO SPEAKER! - IN + CONNECT AMPLIFIER TO - IN + Connections • Strip the insulation on each conductor approximately 1/2” (12.7mm) and insert to the speaker terminals. Ensure that there are no stray strands of wire protruding from the connectors that can cause shorts.
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Installation Installation • With the ‘dogs’ flush to the side of the speaker, insert the speaker into the cutout and tighten each of the eight screws to swing the dogs out, and clamp the speaker to the drywall. Do not overtighten. Turn screws to extend dogs Turn screws to extend dogs as shown...
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.
Specifications 4” IN WALL/IN CEILING 4” LCR P4-MB 4” In Wall/In Ceiling 2 Way IPLCR4-MB 4” LCR • In Wall or In Ceiling 2 Way • In Wall 2 Way • Woofer: 4” Fluted Injected Poly • Woofer: Dual 4” Fluted Injected Poly •...
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