AC6C/AC8C
6.5”/8” 2- Way Ceiling Speakers
Congratulations on your purchase of the AudioSource AC Series Ceiling Speaker System. 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 AC Series speakers.
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 Tape Measure
6)A Stud Finder (recommended)
7)Your AC Series speakers
Placement
Plan your speaker placement carefully. Make certain that electrical, plumbing and any other services will not interfere within the ceiling where you plan to install your speakers. The AC Series speakers can be mounted in walls, but are typically used in ceilings. 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 1). If the room’s dimensions or furniture placement prevent adhering to this requirement, the tweeters in the AC Series speakers can be swiveled to aim them at the desired listening position.
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 or ceiling joists on 16” or 24” centers. This allows the sheet rock or other surface covering to be installed and provides a template to cut the opening for the AC Series speakers.
Existing Construction
In most modern buildings ceiling joists are positioned on 16” centers, providing a space between the studs of approximately 14 3/8”. The specifications chart shows the appropriate cut out sizes (p. 4). Additionally, you should allow an extra 3/4” in all directions behind the ceiling surface to allow room for the screw clamps that mount the speaker to the ceiling to swing into position.
Use a stud finder to locate the joists behind the ceiling surface. Also, you should now check for obstructions like cross bracing in front of and behind the desired speaker location.
11’
11.5’
20’
16’
Figure 1
