Boston Acoustics Guide to Speaker Wall Mounts and SoundWare XS 5.1 Setup

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L	Unpacking the System
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S	Carefully unpack the system. If there is any sign of damage from transit, report it immediately to your dealer and/or delivery
H	service. Keep the shipping carton and packing materials for future use.
	Placement Options
	The SoundWare speaker can be wall mounted using the supplied hardware or simply placed on a shelf. If it is being placed on
	a shelf you can simply attach the adhesive-backed rubber feet and connect the speaker wires.
	Attaching the Pivoting Ball Mount
	If you plan to use the mounting brackets you must attach the pivoting ball mount to
	the speaker. Use the four supplied flat-head machine screws as shown in the illustration.
	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. So 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 wall you’re mounting the speaker on, and ask them to
	recommend an appropriate fastener. Keep in mind the weight of the speaker.
	Speaker Wires
	For short runs of less then 20 feet or so you can use 18 gauge wire. For runs of more than 50 feet use 16 gauge wire.
	Speaker Connection Polarity
	All the speakers in a system must be hooked up with the same polarity or “in phase.”The terminals on the SoundWare
	speakers are color coded to identify the “+” (red) and “–” (black) connections. All wire is marked in some way so you can tell
	one conductor from the other. The marking may be a ridge molded into the insulation of one conductor, or it may have a
	stripe on the insulation, or it may be color coded. Use the marking on the speaker wires to be sure that the “+” terminal of the
	amplifier is connected to the “+” terminal of the speaker, and “–” is connected to “–”, at every connection.
	Connecting the Speakers
	Separate the two conductors of the wire. Remove about 3/8” of insulation from the
	end of the wire. Push down on the top of the terminal to open the hole for the
	wire. Insert the wire and release the terminal to secure it. Be sure there are no loose
	strands of wire. Note: there is a channel in the back of the speaker for the wire (for
	wires up to 18 gauge), to keep it neat and out of sight.

Mounting the Speakers

Once you have the bracket mounted and the speaker connected the rest is easy.

1Put the rounded end of the speaker mount in the bracket and slide it down to lock it in place.

2 Optional – Insert and tighten the screw to secure everything.

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Pivot Set Screw

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