Kramer SPK-CO608 User Manual

SPK-IO608 and SPK-CO608
Congratulations on purchasing your
Kramer SPK-IO608 In-wall Speakers
(rectangular) and/or the SPK-CO608
Open Ceiling Speakers (round),
which are ideal for multi-media and
boardroom applications.
The SPK-IO608 includes a pair of high performance speakers that can be mounted in the wall
vertically or horizontally.
The SPK-CO608 includes a pair of high performance open back speakers that can be mounted
in the ceiling.

Choosing the Best Location

Ideally, locate the speakers in the main listening area. Before doing so, be sure that the:
Desired location is free of obstructions, such as electrical piping, AC ducts or water
lines, and so on
Thickness of the mounting surface is between 0.375" and 1.25", and that there is at
least a space of 2.75" behind the mounting surface for open back speakers
Rear side of the speaker is not blocked by wall studs or other objects

Cutting the Ceiling Tile

To cut the ceiling tile, do the following:
1. Remove the circle/rectangle in the supplied cardboard template
2. Mark the opening in the correct location by tracing it on the wall.
3. Cut out the opening according to the template or with a circular cutter set to the
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appropriate cutout size .
4. Route the wiring from the amplifier to the speakers' cutout holes, taking care not to
place them next to electrical wires or at least at a distance of about two feet from an
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AC line .
For reinforcing the ceiling speakers, you can use the Kramer SKIC mounting kit
1 Keep this piece of cardboard for later use as a mask, as you may want to paint the speakers
2 Initially, you can cut a smaller area inside the marked hole just to be sure that the space above the speakers is clear
3 Do not nail or staple the speakers' wires
4 See the separate user manual on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

Installing the Open Back Speakers

To install the speakers, do the following:
1. Remove the grille over the speakers by inserting a paper clip into one of the
2. Position the mounting tabs (see
3. Insert the supplied screws into the screw openings from the front of the speakers.
4. Connect the speaker wires (we recommend that you use our Kramer BC-2S cables) to
5. Insert the speaker into the opening and tighten the screws.
6. Push the grille firmly into the slot in the speaker baffle.
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Specifications

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION:
HIGH FREQUENCY DRIVER:
LOW FREQUENCY DRIVER:
IMPEDANCE:
SENSITIVITY (1 Watt, 1 Meter):
FREQUENCY RESPONSE:
POWER RATING:
4
RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER
POWER:
WEIGHT PER SINGLE SPEAKER: 1.6kg (3.5lbs) approx.
SHIPPING WEIGHT (FOR PAIR):
DIMENSIONS:
CUT OUT SIZE:
OPTIONS:
grille openings and pulling it upward.
Figure 1
Figure 1: Position the Mounting Tabs
the speaker terminals.
When tightening the screws, the tabs automatically turn outward, thus clamping the
speaker to the wall from its rear side.
Note: Do not over-tighten the screws. This may cause damage to both the speakers
and the surface.
SPK-IO608
2-way component speaker
1" Ferrofluid cooled
6.5" Polypropylene cone woofer
8
89dB
30Hz to 20kHz
80W nominal, 120W Max
80 Watts
3.8kg (8.4lbs) approx.
30.5cm x 21.6cm (12" x 8.5")
27.3cm x 18.54cm (10.75" x 7.3")
Kramer SKIC mounting kit
) inward.
Mounting Tab
SPK-CO608
2-way co-axial speaker
1.4kg (3.1lbs) approx.
3.3kg (7.3lbs) approx.
21.6cm x 8cm (8.5" x 3.15")
19.68cm (7.75")