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SPEAKER PLACEMENT Low-frequency sounds are It is generally recommended that When using two AAS88 in-wall normally omnidirectional, meaning the speaker be installed so that subwoofers, you may need to be the listener can’t tell where they the bottom of the speaker is concerned about phase, as the are generated from.
If bass response seems low, both speakers identically: (+) on try inverting the polarity on one Since the AAS88 is a passive loud- the speaker to (+) on the amplifier subwoofer – i.e., connect the (+) speaker, only speaker-level con- and (–) on the speaker to (–) on...
AAS88 loudspeaker or connec- right low frequencies. tion panel. Connect the Output 1 Connection Method #1, Using Two AAS88 Loudspeakers (Use Shorting Straps) Receiver/Amplifier Speaker Outputs Left Right –...
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Although the subwoofer or LFE output on your receiver/processor may already be crossed over, the AAS88’s network will not interfere with the higher-order processing Connection Method #2, Using One AAS88 in Mono Mode (Use Shorting Straps) Amplifier Receiver/Processor Rear of AAS88** Speaker-Level...
INPUT 1 INPUT 2 OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2 Right *** Use corresponding inputs on rear of AAS88 speaker when installed without back box. INSTALLATION Tools Needed The Audioaccess AAS Series in- wall speakers were designed to be easily installed. However, if...
EXISTING CONSTRUCTION AAS88 NOTES: Level • Use the cardboard template when cutting the drywall. Although the AAS88 may be oriented either horizontally Template or vertically, the installation procedure is the same. • Please be aware the template is slightly oversized to allow for...
NEW CONSTRUCTION You may either purchase the optional AAS88 back box kit, or you may install the speaker after the wallboard has been installed Detail A by following the instructions for existing construction on page 8. L-Brackets INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING THE AAS88...
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Detail A be installed over it. 9. Make the connections from your receiver/amplifier to the AAS88 back box connections panel, and to any other speak- ers as appropriate for your sys- tem, following the instructions on pages 4–7. Connect the...
• Consider adding a separate power tured or touching each other. amplifier to drive the AAS88 sub- • If more than one pair of main woofer. speakers is being used, check the •...
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