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AE5C/AE6C/AE8C
5"/6.5"/8" 2-Way In-Ceiling Speakers
Congratulations on your purchase of the AudioSource
AE Series In-Ceiling Speaker System. This product is
designed to reproduce the audio portion of your
home entertainment environment with accuracy and
detail that will satisfy the most discriminating listener.
Please read this Installation Manual to ensure the
proper installation and performance of your AE Series
speakers.
Preparing for your Installation
Gather the necessary tools for your installation.
You will need the following tools:
1) A Keyhole or Drywall Saw
2) A Phillips Screwdriver
3) Masking Tape
4) A Pencil
5) A Tape Measure
6) A Stud Finder (recommended)
7) Your AE Series speakers
Placement
Plan your speaker placement carefully. Make certain
that electrical, plumbing and any other services will not
interfere within the ceiling where you plan to install your
speakers. The AE Series speakers can be mounted in
walls, but are typically used in ceilings. The speakers
should be located so that they provide even coverage
at your listening position. The distance between the
speakers should not be greater than the distance from
the speakers to the listening position (See Figure 1).
If the room's dimensions or furniture placement prevent
adhering to this requirement, the tweeters in the AE
Series speakers can be swiveled to aim them at the
desired listening position.
New Construction
If you are installing your speakers in new construction
before the finished walls go up, AudioSource offers
New Construction Brackets, which provide a stable
frame that can be fastened to the wall studs or
ceiling joists on 16" or 24" centers. This allows the
sheet rock or other surface covering to be installed
and provides a template to cut the opening for the
AE Series speakers.
Existing Construction
In most modern buildings ceiling joists are positioned
on 16" centers, providing a space between the joists of
approximately 14
". The specifications chart shows
3/8
the appropriate cut out sizes (p. 4). Additionally, you
should allow an extra
3/4
ceiling surface to allow room for the screw clamps that
mount the speaker to the ceiling to swing into position.
Use a stud finder to locate the joists behind the ceiling
surface. Also, you should now check for obstructions
like cross bracing in front of and behind the desired
speaker location.
Figure 1
" in all directions behind the
11'
11.5'
16'
20'
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Summary of Contents for AudioSource AE5C
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Page 1: Existing Construction
New Construction 20’ If you are installing your speakers in new construction before the finished walls go up, AudioSource offers New Construction Brackets, which provide a stable frame that can be fastened to the wall studs or ceiling joists on 16” or 24” centers. This allows the... -
Page 2: Installing The Speakers
Grill Removal for Installation After selecting the mounting location, mark the hole to be cut out. A template is provided in the speaker box. CAUTION! The grill is held in place by contact pressure Locate and align the template, then mark with pencil on around the edges where it attaches to the speaker frame. -
Page 3: Painting The Speaker
Painting the Speaker Next make sure that the clamps are positioned inside the the frame of the speaker. Two paint shields are included in each AE Series Correct speaker package. Place the paint shield inside the frames to protect the speakers. You can now safely paint the speaker frames to match your wall surface if you desire. - Page 4 AudioSource , or damage that is attributable to Acts of God. It does not cover costs of transportation to AudioSource or damage in transit. The customer should return their defective product, freight prepaid and insured, to AudioSource only after receiving a Return Authorization.
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