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With full range sound, a wide dispersion pattern, and completely invisible installation the LineaResponse speakers can be
installed virtually anywhere in a room and sound great. Without the need to symmetrically integrate speaker grills within the
architectural space or worry about bright or dead spots in the sound pattern, planning speaker placement becomes much
easier.
Start with standard speaker planning techniques for each room, but know that LineaResponse speakers can be relocated
around architectural features or hidden utility services such as plumbing or ducting, etc. Each speaker comes with a protective
paper overlay that can be used as a planning tool. Arrange and attach the overlays to the wallboard/framing when planning
the installation. Once in position, trace the overlay for a cutting template.
Like all speakers, some sound is radiated from the back of the panel. Consider what lies on the opposite side of a wall
where a speaker is intended to be installed. The flexibility of the LineaResponse speakers may allow the speaker to be
moved to the ceiling or an exterior wall to achieve better isolation from adjoining rooms without effecting the final result.
"Acoustic Isolation Practices" page
LIGHTING
An important consideration when selecting speaker
installation locations is the lighting. The drywall finisher
must understand the Stealth product and be very skilled at
the craft. An installation might look very good with the light
coming from one direction and then become unacceptable
when the light moves and comes from a different direction. A
skilled finisher will know this and check his work from many
angles with a portable artificial light source.
EXTREME TEMPERATURE
Through the use of Stealth's proprietary fiberglass infused
ABS plastic known as FidelityGlass™ in the construction
of the speaker frame and active radiating panel, the
invisible speakers have a very stable expansion/contraction
coefficient throughout a broad temperature range from 0°F
(-17°C) to 150°F (65°C).
CONTROLLED AIRFLOW
LineaResponse speakers are perfect for "clean room"
installations because there is no exchange of air between
the framing cavity and the room. The speakers can be
used for paging systems, background music, or for sound
masking applications in locations such as electronics
LineaResponse Speakers are designed for indoor use, but the sealed FidelityGlass™ radiating diaphragm is water resistant.
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.
The complete StingRay product line was designed to meet the industry's need for high-quality, outdoor invisible speakers.
The StingRay line of award winning outdoor speakers are based on the LineaResponse speaker technology and enclosed
in an IP68 rated shell for a completely waterproof speaker. These speakers can further be camouflaged with custom paint
or graphics. An outdoor StingRay subwoofer is also available.
For more information visit: StealthAcoustics.com/StingRay/
PLANNING SPEAKER PLACEMENT
8). For added sound isolation consider adding an optional back box
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
OUTDOOR INSTALLATIONS
manufacturing facilities or medical operating rooms where
dust or contaminate build up on a speaker grille may pose
a risk and controlling airflow is critical.
METALLIC DUST
In a construction environment or if the installation location
might be subject to metallic dust particles in the air metallic
particles may be attracted to the powerful speaker driver
magnets and buildup of these particles can look unsightly
and in extreme cases may cause performance issues.
Carefully clean the area over and around the speaker.
HIGH HUMIDITY
LineaResponse invisible speakers are well suited for use
in environments such as bathrooms, saunas and spas where
high humidity and moisture are a problem for traditional in-
wall/ceiling speakers. Porous grills allow moisture inside of
the sensitive speaker components causing rust/failure and
even into the wall/ceiling cavity which could cause damage.
Due to their unique construction, the LineaResponse
speakers have a completely sealed FidelityGlass™ face
and are moisture resistant once the edges have been
sealed to the surrounding wallboard. The speaker face has
no exposed components to collect moisture or rust, and
moisture can not enter the wall cavity.
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