Speaker Adjustments; Painting The Speakers - Proficient Audio Systems IW525 Owner's Manual

SPEAKER ADJUSTMENTS

Pivoting Tweeter Adjustment
Your LCR In-Wall Speaker comes with the tweeter facing straight
out from the baffle. This will result in the overall smoothest
response. However, depending on your particular primary area,
room acoustics, ceiling height, or personal preference, you may
find the sound more pleasing by pointing the tweeters in a
particular direction. If additional treble is desired in the primary
listening area, point the tweeter towards that area. Push gently
at the edge of the tweeter to point it in the desired direction.
(Diagram 5) CAUTION: Avoid touching the tweeter dome as
damage WILL occur on metal dome tweeters.
For home theater use, we recommend the following tips:
• If the LCR In-Wall Speaker is being used as a main front channel,
the tweeter should be angled towards the listener.
• If the LCR In-Wall Speaker is being used for a rear surround
channel, you may wish to pivot the tweeter away from the
listener to achieve a more diffused sound.
Diagram 5

PAINTING THE SPEAKERS

If you plan to paint your speakers, we recommend that it be
done prior to installation. If you plan to paint your speakers
sometime in the future, it is best to remove them by simply
reversing the steps for "SPEAKER INSTALLATION" on page 2.
If it is necessary to paint the speakers when they are in the
ceiling, the paint masks provided in the carton must be
installed between the grille and flange while they are being
painted with the ceiling.
Treble Adjustment:
The switch labeled TREBLE allows for ±3dB of treble adjustment.
Your speakers were shipped with the treble switch in the middle
position, providing the most linear frequency response. If you
desire more treble, move the switch to the "+" position, and the
tweeter will play 3dB higher. If you desire less treble, move the
switch to the "–" position, and the tweeter will play 3dB lower. To
return to the neutral setting, push the switch back to the middle
position. (See Diagram 6)
Bass Adjustment:
The switch labeled BASS allows for ±3dB of bass adjustment. Your
speakers were shipped with the bass set to the middle position.
This setting provides the flattest bass frequency response. If you
desire more bass, push the switch to the "+" position and the bass
will play 3dB higher. If you desire less bass, push the switch to
the "–" position and the bass will play 3dB lower. To return to the
neutral setting, push the switch back to the middle position. (See
Diagram 6)
Push Tweeter Here
Before painting your speakers, remove the white acoustic
blanket under the grilles. Once the speaker grille has been
painted, return the acoustic blanket back into place.
Great care should be taken not to clog the holes of the grille,
as this will reduce the sound quality of the speakers.
Proficient recommends only light spray painting using 5 parts
thinning agent to 1 part paint.
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Bass Contour Switch
Diagram 6
Treble Contour Switch