Mounting the Wall Bracket
Brackets for mounting the speakers on a flat wall or in a corner are supplied. One thing that is not supplied is hardware to attach the bracket to the wall. Why? Because there are so many different kinds of surfaces on which the speakers could be mounted. It could be basic drywall which may or may not have a stud behind it. It could be a wood panel or even a concrete foundation wall. There is no one type of fastener that we could supply that would work in all the possible situations.
Taking into account the surface the speaker is being mounted on, acquire the appropriate type of fasteners. You’ll need four for each speaker. If you’re not sure what type of fastener to use, take the mounting bracket to a friendly hardware store. Tell them about the surface you’re mounting the speaker on and the weight of the speaker and ask them to recommend an appropriate fastener.
In some communities construction codes may require specific types of mounting hardware and methods. In addition, some communities require a secondary security support, such as a safety cable between the speaker and a structural element of the wall. The SoundWare XL has a metal bar molded into the top of the cabinet to serve as an attachment point for such a secondary support. Consult local construction codes to see if there are required mounting methods or secondary supports.
Boston Acoustics will not be held accountable for any damage caused by incorrect installation.
Speaker Wires
The type of speaker wire that should be used depends on whether the SoundWare XL is used in a conventional audio system or in a 100V/70V Constant Voltage commercial system.
Conventional Audio Systems
For short runs of less then 20 feet or so you can use 16 gauge wire. But typically you should use heavier 14 gauge wire. That is good enough for runs up to 50 feet or so. For runs of more than 50 feet use 12 gauge wire.
100V/70V Constant Voltage Systems
The electrical codes in your community may require the use of special wire that is appropriate for higher voltage applications and resistant to exposure. Such wire is often called “plenum rated” wire. Check with an electrical safety inspector in your area to see if such wiring is required.
One of the main advantages of 100V/70V Constant Voltage systems is that relatively light gauge wire can be used, even over long distances. In most installations 18 gauge wire will be more than enough. Only in very high power systems is anything heavier needed.
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