Speaker Placement; Speaker Installation - SpeakerCraft Ruckus 8 Sub System Owner's Manual

INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing SpeakerCraft's Ruckus 8 Sub System landscape speakers. We would like to think of them as
simulated rocks containing speakers, not rock speakers. This is because the Ruckus Subs look more like real rocks. Thanks to
a new revolutionary process, the speaker remains completely unseen behind a grille that matches the Ruckus surface and
texture. The Ruckus Series feature a durable enclosure that will withstand rain, snow, hot sun, and even swimming pool acids.
The woofers are made from a special weatherproof nylon frame that prevents the magnet rusting. Even the wiring inside the
speakers are coated with silicone rubber to prevent corrosion. However, to be sure that you optimize the performance of
your Ruckus Series speakers, please read this manual carefully.
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. Also avoid placing the speakers where the
grille area will come in direct contact with sprinklers. The Ruckus Sub was designed to work with the Bass Power 250 ampli-
fier or any standard stereo amp. To ensure maximum sound quality and performance, we recommend using the included
Bass Power 250 amp.

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

• The Ruckus 8 Sub system is intended to provide powerful bass in outdoor environments. In large outdoor areas, it may be
necessary to utilize additional Ruckus Subwoofers to achieve optimal effect.
• 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.
• 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.

SPEAKER INSTALLATION

• Each Ruckus 8 Sub 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. SpeakerCraft 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. Caution: Use only one speaker lead
when connecting to the Bass Power 250 amplifier. Using both leads with the Bass Power 250 may result in system
damage. If using any stereo amplifier in place of the Bass Power 250 (part # AMPX67250), use one speaker lead for the
left channel and the other for the right channel.
• When attaching the wire to the Ruckus 8 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 Ruckus 8 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.
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