Summary of Contents for Stealth LINEARESPONSE LR6G
- Page 1 User Manual & Installation Guide For New Construction and Retrofit Installations Tips Troubleshooting Installation Videos And More at: StealthAcoustics.com/invisible-speakers...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Stealth Acoustic offers a limited 15 year extended warranty covering the removal and re-installation of defective invisible speaker products. Requires project registration and acceptance by Stealth Acoustics. Subject to terms of the Limited 15 Year Warranty Statement. invisible speaker extended warranty form must be submitted with purchase order. Cost and conditions may apply. -
Page 3: Linearesponse Invisible Speakers
30 Hz. Stealth's invisible speakers are built on solid frames that are designed to mount directly to the structural framing of a room to deliver maximum audio performance while minimizing the aesthetic pollution in your home or business. -
Page 4: Installation Types
Along with the higher power handling capabilities LineaResponse speakers also offer peace-of-mind. To protect your investment, Stealth speakers employ self resetting protection circuits that prevent excessive amplifier power from damaging the speaker. LEFT... -
Page 5: Surround Sound And Atmos
This is exactly the wrong direction for dealers who want happy architects, interior designers, and home owners who have come to expect A\V technologies to be hidden from view. Stealth has a no-compromise solution to this problem with its award winning LineaResponseX family of completely invisible speakers. -
Page 6: Tips & Best Practices
Can the speaker be relocated or a back box utilized to help with sound isolation? (See page 7) Consider wall finish type. What finish will be used? Stealth speakers can accommodate a variety of finishes and planning ahead for the desired finish will help achieve optimum results. -
Page 7: Planning Speaker Placement
Once the edges of the speaker are properly sealed with the surrounding wall material the speaker can resist high humidity and moisture from the front (see the "Environmental Conditions" section above). Stealth Acoustics offers the StingRay Soffit Kit speaker which is specifically designed for completely invisible outdoor under-eave installation. -
Page 8: Acoustic Isolation Practices
SUBWOOFERS It is important that the location for Stealth invisible subwoofers be chosen carefully. The backside low frequency output of these panels is roughly equivalent to the front side output and as such, sound can penetrate through the rear wall behind the speaker into the adjacent space. -
Page 9: Back Boxes
BACK BOXES You must use a back box behind each Stealth speaker to obtain the specified bass response. Stealth offers accessory back boxes (BX, MBX, MBA and MBC models) which provide proper enclosure volume and “loading". Back boxes also offer added sound isolation and MBX and MBA models are plenum rated. -
Page 10: Preparing Wall Framing
PREPARING WALL FRAMING Stealth Acoustics invisible speakers can be installed in new construction or as a retrofit into an existing wall. Typically the speakers are installed in walls or ceilings that will be finished with ½" (13mm) or ⅝" (16mm) wallboard but can easily be adapted for other construction types. -
Page 11: Preparing For New Construction
PREPARING FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION Installing a Stealth Acoustics invisible speaker into new construction is compatible with standard speaker installation (without a back box), as well as installations with the recommended BX, MBX and MBA back boxes. 1: ADD FRAMING 2: BACK BOX... -
Page 12: Preparing For Retrofit
PREPARING FOR RETROFIT Installing a Stealth Acoustics invisible speaker into an existing finished wall is similar to making a wallboard patch. Retrofit installation is compatible with standard speaker installation (without a back box), as well as installations with BX, MBX and MBA back boxes. -
Page 13: Test Fit & Shims
Stealth speakers are designed for speaker to protrude approximately use with wallboard of ½" (13 mm) 1/16" (2mm) beyond the wallboard. minimum or ⅝" (16mm) with included (See page 18) shims. -
Page 14: Installation & Sound Test
INSTALLATION & SOUND TEST 1: CONNECT WIRES 2: SPEAKER MOUNTING 3: CHECK REGISTRATION Insert the speaker wires into the Attach the speaker panel screw Once the speaker is secured, binding posts on the speaker crossover flanges directly to the structural recheck that the outer flange of the (or BX back box) noting proper polarity. -
Page 15: Wall Finishing
WALL FINISHING Wall finishing is a key step for a proper installation and should not be taken lightly. Applying joint compound in a hurry or in one continuous pass across the entire face of the speaker can easily lead to an excess of compound to build up. The central active area of the speaker begins 1¾”... - Page 16 WALL FINISHING (continued) 4: CHECK FINISH 5: TEXTURE & PRIME 6: CHECK FINISH Best practice may include the use of Once sanding is complete the wall After the primer has dried, use a a flashlight to shine sheer light down is ready for primer.
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Page 17: Wall Finish Options
“ghosting." If paint is to be applied over the heavy plaster Stealth recommends that no more than 4 or 5 total coats of paint be ... -
Page 18: Depth Registration
DEPTH REGISTRATION CORRECT REGISTRATION Verify proper installation before wall finishing. The most important step in achieving a completely invisible speaker installation Hold a straight edge across the speaker face is creating the smooth, gradual transition between the speaker and surrounding to verify 1/16”... -
Page 19: Repair, Removal & Replacement
REPAIR, REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT HAIRLINE CRACKING CAUSES AND REPAIR If hairline cracking occurs it can be easily addressed and a completely invisible installation can be achieved. LineaResponse speakers are designed specifically to prevent the wallboard finish around the perimeter from cracking during normal use. -
Page 20: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS LR6G LR8G SLR8G LR3G Model: 2-Way Full Range Type: 2-Way Full Range 2-Way Full Range 3-Way Full Range (single panel stereo) High Frequency 1⅛" (30mm) 1⅛" (30mm) Two 1⅛" (30mm) 1" (25mm) (HF) Driver: neodymium transducer neodymium transducer neodymium transducers neodymium transducer Mid Frequency Two 1⅛"... - Page 21 SPECIFICATIONS LRX83 LRX85 B22G B30G Model: 3-Way Full Range Subwoofer System Subwoofer System Type: 3-Way Full Range (2-panels) (2-panels) (2-panels) High Frequency 1" (25mm) 1" (25mm) (HF) Driver: neodymium transducer neodymium transducer Mid Frequency 1⅛" (30mm) Four 1⅛" (30mm) (MF) Driver: neodymium transducer neodymium transducers Two:...
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Page 22: Troubleshooting
Contact your Stealth dealer or Stealth Acoustics directly if an installation repair is necessary. On the larger sized models of LineaResponse speakers installations in ceilings (or sometimes walls) can be adversely ...