Proficient Audio Systems R800 Owner's Manual

SPEAKER INSTALLATION

• Each Rock Speaker has a two-conductor cable exiting the bottom of the speaker. This cable should be connected to a similar
cable run to the speaker location from your audio system. Proficient recommends using certified direct burial cable that is ideal
for this purpose. The cable can be run either directly beneath the speaker into the ground, or you can use the notch on the
bottom of the cabinet to exit the cable out the side.
• When attaching the wire to the Rock Speaker, it is critical that a high quality connection is achieved. A poor connection may lead
to corrosion and a decline in or loss of performance. For best results, use a set of weatherproof wirenuts. Another option is to use
a watertight direct burial box or crimp or solder the wires together and use a heat shrink tube to seal each connector.
• Each Rock Speaker includes an integrated anti-theft ring located at the bottom of each cabinet. This ring will allow you to attach
a security harness to it.

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

• If you desire music over a wide area, it is best to have a larger number of speakers playing at low volume, rather than a few
speakers playing at high volume. Keep this in mind when designing your outdoor system.
• Ideally, you should place the speakers as close to the primary listening area as possible. The perceived volume of the speaker
decreases rapidly as it is moved further from the listener.
• Avoid placing the speakers where the grille area will come in direct contact with water from sprinklers.
• Direct burial wire or conduit for new yard construction must be run to the location of the speakers. Keep in mind that patios,
walls and other features in your yard may be difficult to get around when wiring.
CAUTION
Although they are designed to withstand the elements, there are precautions you should take to optimize the long-term
performance of your speakers. Keep soil and wood chips from covering the speaker grille. If soil accumulates on the grille, it can
be rinsed away with low water pressure. Chemicals commonly used in the yard can potentially damage the rubber parts of the
speaker. Avoid spraying such chemicals onto or near the speaker.
Audio Systems
OWNER'S MANUAL
Rock Speakers
R800 • R650