Moderno M6 Instruction Manual

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing Moderno speakers. When properly installed
your new speakers will give you years of entertainment pleasure. This
manual will teach you about your new speakers and will show you
how to install and get the very best performance from them. Please
read it thoroughly.

TOOLS NEEDED

You will need the following tools to install your Moderno speakers:
• Pencil
• Keyhole or drywall saw
• Philips screwdriver
• Small level
• Fish tape or coat hanger
• Wire strippers
• Gloves
• Safety goggles
• Drill with ¼" – ½" bit (for test hole) and 1"
Flat bit (if drilling through studs)

BOX CONTENTS

Your Moderno speaker box should contain the following items:
(2) Moderno speakers
(2) Paintable grilles
(1) Mounting cutout template (in packaging)

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

M6 In-Wall Speaker Placement
H o m e T h e a t e r L e f t / C e n t e r / R i g h t C h a n n e l s
• Place the left & right speakers on either side of the video screen,
from 6 feet to 10 feet apart and 38 – 42 inches from the floor.
• If possible, locate the left and right speakers at least 18 inches
away from the side walls.
• If possible, locate the center speaker at the same height as the left &
right channel speakers (38 – 42 inches from the floor).
• If you must place the center speaker above or below a video screen,
we recommend placing it no more than 2 feet above or below the
center of the left and right speakers. This will maintain consistent
tonality between all 3 front channel speakers.
18"
From Side
Wall
2'
(max.)
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OTE O D ERN O SPEAKERS ARE N OT VI D EO SH I ELD ED
20"
SPEAKERS CLOSER THAN TO A CO NVENTI O NAL
AG E TO ITS PI CTU RE TU BE MAY O CCU R
6' – 10'
18"
Apart
From Side
Wall
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O N OT LO CATE TH E
(CRT)
TELEVISI O N O R DAM
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H o m e T h e a t e r S u r ro u n d
C h a n n e l s
Locate the surround
speakers approximately 2 – 6 feet
behind the listening position, at
least 5 feet from the floor.
• You can create a more diffuse,
spacious surround effect by
pivoting the tweeters away from
the listeners.
S t e re o
Follow the directions for Home Theater placement for the left and
right speakers.
• If listeners will be standing instead of seated, locate the speakers
with their centers approximately 5 feet from the floor.
M6R In-Ceiling Speaker Placement
H o m e T h e a t e r L e f t , C e n t e r & R i g h t S p e a k e rs
• Place the left, center and right speakers from 1 foot to 2 feet in
front of the video screen, anywhere from 6 feet to 10 feet apart,
with the center channel speaker as close to midway between the
left and right speakers as possible.
• The left & right speakers should be at least 2 feet away from the
side walls.
• The main listening position should be between 4 and 10 feet away
from the speakers.
• In some cases pivoting the tweeter of each speaker towards the lis-
tening position will help maximize the soundstage, especially when
listening to stereo music sources.
Left, Center
& Right
Speakers
6'– 10'
TV
Apart
1'– 2'
Less than 2'
H o m e T h e a t e r S u r ro u n d S u r ro u n d C h a n n e l s
Locate the surround channel speakers on the ceiling between 2 feet
and 6 feet behind the listening position. The speakers should be
between 6 feet and 10 feet apart.
• You can create a more diffuse, spacious surround effect by pivoting
the tweeters towards a wall or window, away from the listeners.
S t e re o
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Follow the directions for Home Theater placement for the left and
right speakers.
M6/M6R
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IN EILING PEAKER
M
NSTRUCTION
channel
2' – 6'
Left & Right
2' – 6'
ANUAL
5' – 7'
Surround
Speakers
6' – 10'
Apart
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