Speaker Wire - Russound SP622.1 Instruction Manual

INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on selecting Russound Wall-Mounted Speakers. Like
all RUSSOUND speakers, they combine acoustic technology with dura-
bility and will provide years of musical enjoyment.
This manual is designed to make your SP652.1 & SP622.1 speakers as
easy to install as they are to listen to. If you've had any home "do-it-
yourself" experience, you should find installation of your new speak-
ers a simple job.
However, we suggest you read through this manual before starting
out. If you then decide that installing your Russound In-Wall
Speakers is beyond your skills, call your Russound dealer to arrange
for professional installation.
NECESSARY TOOLS TO DO THE JOB
Tools for installation in existing walls:
• A pencil
• A drill with a 1-inch flat bit
• A retractable utility knife or keyhole saw
• A length of stiff wire about 3 feet long (a straightened wire coat
hanger works fine)
• A Phillips-head screw driver which will fit the fastening-screws
(for the dog ears)
• A pair of diagonal pliers or wire strippers
Some of the following may also be needed, depending on the
application:
• A stud finder
• Drill bit just slightly larger than the diameter of one speaker wire
• Plumb bob or small weight on a string
• Insulated staples for securing speaker wire
• Masking tape
• Paint and applicator for changing grille and outer frame finish
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SPEAKER WIRE

The amount of wire you're going to need will of course vary with
speaker placement. We recommend labeling speaker wires left + right
and room location. Doing this takes the guess work later.
What kind to use:
We recommend using Russound AW series speaker cable or any rep-
utable brand of 16 to 12 gauge multi-stranded wiring for amplifier-
to-speaker connections.
Selecting the proper gauge:
Wire is measured in "gauges". The bigger the number, the smaller the
wire. For example, 18-gauge is thinner than 14-gauge.
The gauge of wire you need is determined by the distance between
your amplifier/receiver and the in-wall speakers. Use the following
chart as a guide:
Length
10 to 100 ft.
80 to 125 ft.
Over 100 ft.
Minimum Gauge
16
14
12