Dual DC365, DC265 Mounting Considerations, Sound Coverage and Speaker Placement, # Speakers

DC265 / DC365 INSTALLATION

Mounting Considerations

Dual architectural speakers are designed to work within nearly all interior decorating schemes where in-wall or flush mounting is feasible. Wall mounted and ceiling mounted speakers should be installed away from corners or intersecting walls, and directly adjacent to the listening area. This placement gives the best audio imaging. Position your speakers symmetrically for best results.

Sound Coverage and Speaker Placement

Your design approach should take in to consideration the intended use of your speakers. Sound coverage and audio imaging should be viewed as seperate goals.

Speaker Coverage: This installation may be desired if the speakers are intended to be used as an intercom based music system. Typical ceiling speakers should not be spaced greater then two times (x2) the ceiling height. Measure floor to ceiling and multiply by two. An example using this rule and the table below: If you had an 8 foot ceiling, a pair of speakers would be spaced 16 feet apart, which would result in a coverage area of 500 square feet.

	Ceiling Speaker Coverage in Square Feet
# Speakers			Ceiling Height
	8’	9’	10’	11’	12’
1	250	325	400	485	575
2	500	650	800	970	1,150
3	750	975	1,200	1,450	2,300
4	1,000	1,300	1,600	1,930	2,875
5	1,250	1,625	2,000	2,410	3,450
6	1,500	1,950	2,400	2,890	4,025

Please check your intercom owners' manual to determine the correct impedance loading for multiple speakers.

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