Speco SPCDC6 Quick Start Manual

C
ongratulations on choosing Speco
Architectural Loudspeakers. Like all
Speco products, great care has been taken
in their design. Their combination of
advanced engineering and state-of-the-art
materials will provide you with years of
listening pleasure, while
smoothly into your home's decor. Before
you get started, it is a good idea to identify
all the parts and hardware (See Fig. 1).
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FIG. 2
Speco ceiling speakers can be used as rear
surround channels by mounting them (1)
on each side of, (2) just behind, or (3) in
back of the viewing position.
FIG. 3
Pivoting
tweeter
blending
Metal grille with foam
inner grille cover

Where To Place Your In-Ceiling Speakers

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Placement can make all the difference in how your speakers sound, and how easy they will be to
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install. Carefully consider where your speakers should be positioned. For optimum performance,
speakers should be mounted to the left and right of the main listening area and a minimum of 8 to
10 feet apart (See Fig. 2). Avoid mounting speakers in stud cavities containing electrical wiring,
heating ducts, water pipes, etc. Make sure the ceiling materials are sturdy enough to support the
weight of the speakers.
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Adjustable Tweeters

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The tweeter in your Speco speaker may be adjusted, allowing you to tailor the speaker to better fit the
listening area. The overall smoothest response is achieved with the tweeter facing straight out; how-
ever, you may find the sound more pleasing by aiming tweeters toward a particular listening area. To
adjust the tweeter, grasp the outside of the tweeter plate and gently pivot it toward the listening area.

Speaker Installation In Existing Construction

Once you have selected the location for your speakers, you are ready to install them.
You will need the following:
• Stud Finder
• Pencil
Speco recommends the use of 16-gauge wire minimum. For wire options, consult your retailer or
custom audio contractor.
1. Speco Speakers are designed to be installed in the ceiling or wall area between studs. Using a stud
finder, make sure you are between two studs. Tape the supplied template to the wall and lightly trace
around the inside with a pencil.
2. Cut the hole using your drywall saw. You may want to start with a small hole in the center of the
outline. This will allow you to check for any obstructions that may exist behind the desired location.
CAUTION: Be certain electrical wiring, water pipes or heating ducts do not interfere in the planned
installation areas prior to drilling or cutting the wall.
3. Run speaker wire from your amplifier or speaker switching device to the speaker location.
4. Carefully remove the grille and inner grille backing by simply pulling it away from the magnetic
baffle. (Note: The open cell
foam inner grille backing
is designed to hide speaker
components from view
and may be removed if
desired.) If you like the
standard white finish of
your Speco speakers grille,
skip to step 5, but if you
want your speakers to
blend in with a colored
wall or ceiling, now is
the time to paint your
speaker's perforated grille.
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Model SPCDC6
6 1 / ˝ Two-Way In-Ceiling Speaker Systems
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Speaker with self-contained
mounting clamps
(Fig. 3)
• Drill & Drill Bits • Wire Cutter/ Strippers
• Phillips Screwdriver • Utility Knife or Drywall Saw • Masking Tape
FIG. 1
Cutout template
(See Fig. 4)
• Speaker Wire
FIG. 4