AudioSource AC515W installation manual MTM In-WallCinema Speaker, Preparing for your Installation

AC515W

MTM In-Wall Cinema Speaker

Congratulations on your purchase of the AudioSource AC515W MTM In-Wall Cinema Speaker. This product is designed to reproduce the audio portion of your home entertainment environment with accuracy and detail that will satisfy the most discriminating listener.

Please read this Installation Manual to ensure the proper installation and performance of your AC515W speaker.

Preparing for your Installation

Gather the necessary tools for your installation. You will need the following tools:

1)A Keyhole or Drywall Saw

2)A Phillips Screwdriver

3)Masking Tape

4)A Pencil

5)A Bubble or Laser Level

6)A Tape Measure

7)A Stud Finder (recommended)

8)Your AC515W Speaker

Placement

Plan your speaker placement carefully. Make certain that electrical, plumbing and any other services will not interfere within the walls where you plan to install your speakers. The AC515W speaker can be mounted in ceilings, but is typically used in walls in a stereo pair, singly as a center channel, or in Left/Center/Right configuration (See Figure 1). The speakers should be located so that they provide even coverage at your listening position. The distance between the speakers should not be greater than the distance from the speakers to the listening position (See Figure 2). If the room’s dimensions or furniture placement prevent adhering to this requirement, the tweeters in the AC515W speakers can be swiveled to aim them at the desired listening position. Speaker height should be maintained at ear level or just above. Again, the tweeters may be aimed into the listening area.

New Construction

If you are installing your speakers in new construction before the finished walls go up, AudioSource offers New Construction Brackets, which provide a stable frame that can be fastened to the wall studs on 16” or 24” centers. This allows the sheet rock or other wall covering to be installed and provides a template to cut the opening for the AC515W speaker.

	16" Wall Stud
Figure 1	Spacing

Existing Construction

In most modern buildings the wall studs are positioned on 16” centers, providing a space between the studs of approximately 14-3/8”. The AC515W requires a hole size of 13-15/16” x 6-7/8” (354x175mm). Additionally, you should allow an extra 3/4” along the long sides of the AC515W behind the wall surface to allow room for the screw clamps that mount the speaker to the wall to swing into position.

Use a stud finder to locate the vertical studs behind the wall surface. Also, you should now check for obstructions like cross bracing above and below the desired speaker location.

11’

12.5’

20’

16’

Figure 2

After selecting the mounting location, mark the hole to be cut out. A template is provided in the speaker box. Locate and level the template, then mark with pencil on the wall surface. If you are unsure whether there are obstructions behind the wall surface where the speakers are to be mounted, cut a small hole in the center of your marked mounting location. Holding your drywall saw at a 45 degree angle (see Figure 3), cut a square hole that you can use to find any obstructions, should they exist.