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Introduction Iso-Mount technology takes the Acclaim 7 Series beyond ordinary In-wall Thank you for selecting the Russound Acclaim 7 Series Fixed Tilt In-wall Speakers. Like all Russound speakers, they combine acoustic technology speakers by reducing undesirable wall vibrations with a unique thermopolymer with durability and will provide years of musical enjoyment.
• Any wallboard or paneling and 2" x 4" stud wall, or lath and plaster walls. What kind to use: We recommend using Russound AW series speaker cable • A minimum depth of 35/8" (9.2 cm) measured from the outside face of the...
The tweeters should be aimed at ear level of the intended user. Fixed tilt speaker placement options Russound In-wall Fixed Tilt Loudspeaker Installation Manual...
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Speaker Placement in the Room Home Theater Placement can make all the difference in how your Russound speaker system When setting up a home theater surround sound system, it is preferable to sounds. There are at least four related considerations that factor into the use wall mount rather than ceiling speakers for the front three channels.
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Preferred placement is off to the side. • Surround sound: The multiple surround locations can all be made to work as long as the speakers are properly directed toward the listener. Home theater surround sound placement options Russound In-wall Fixed Tilt Loudspeaker Installation Manual...
Russound offers Speaker Rough-In Brackets (SB-W50FT) that can be fastened Center the cardboard template between adjacent joists, avoiding all wiring, to the adjacent studs. Use a small level to make sure the bracket is straight.
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• If possible, run speaker wires after AC wiring is in place to avoid induced Russound Acclaim Speakers have a designer white finish that can be painted hum caused by close parallel proximity of the two types of wire. with ordinary latex paint.
Cutout Speaker cable Insertion of speaker wire on back of speaker baffle Frame Screws Install speaker frame Russound In-wall Fixed Tilt Loudspeaker Installation Manual...
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The baffle can be aimed in any of four directions as depicted below. the gasket. Make sure the gasket is properly seated. Fasteners turned and locked Installed baffle Four dispersion directions for the fixed tilt loudspeaker Russound In-wall Fixed Tilt Loudspeaker Installation Manual...
Gently turn up the volume. You should hear music coming out of your new Russound Speakers! (If you don’t, refer to the troubleshooting guide.) Now rotate the stereo’s balance control all the way to the left. Sound should only come out of your left speaker.
Check for stray wire strands crossing the speaker terminals. • Defective speaker - contact your Russound dealer or call Russound Tech Support at 603.659.5170. • Any other problems not listed, discuss with your dealer or call Russound. Russound In-wall Fixed Tilt Loudspeaker Installation Manual...
To return for repairs, the unit must be shipped to Russound at the owner’s expense, along with a note explaining the nature of service required. Be sure to pack the speaker(s) in a corrugated container with at least 3"...
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