Dimensions
The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for the CS100 Loudspeaker System.
6"
Installation Overview
The CS100 Ceiling Loudspeaker System is designed to mount into the ceiling of a typical room. Before choosing the location in the ceiling for the CS100, it is important to read “Location in the Room” for the best possible perfor- mance. When mounting the Ceiling Loudspeaker System to a building structure, it is important to follow all of the local building/construction codes. Make sure the ceiling structural members can support a weight of 45 pounds (five times the net weight) for each CS100. The ceiling thickness should be a minimum of 3/8 inch (0.95cm) for secure mounting of the CS100.
It is recommended that the Professionals at your McIntosh Dealer, who are skilled in all aspects of installation and operation, install the CS100 Loudspeaker System and any associated audio equipment.
Location in the Room
Do to the nature of installing the CS100 Ceiling Loud- speaker System, it is important to consider any possible future changes likely to be made to the room, like furni- ture placement, before deciding on the locations for the CS100s.
The tweeter and midrange baffle of the Loudspeaker have been angled to
deliver accurate on- axis response to the listening position.
The baffle must be
properly positioned to deliver the best sound. Refer to the dispersion pattern in figure 1.
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For use in a Home Theater
When using the CS100 as a front or main Loudspeaker keep the Loud-
speakers as close to the front wall as
possible. Ideally, the center Loud-
speaker should be located on the same
plane as the televi- sion or projection screen. The left and
right Loudspeakers should be posi- tioned no farther in
than the outside of the screen or moni-
tor. Refer to figures 3 and 4.
When using the CS100 as a sur-
round Loudspeaker, the CS100 can be
used as either a direct or diffuse surround Loud-
speaker. For direct operation, direct the Loudspeaker baffle toward the
listening area as illustrated in figure 3. For a diffused surround sound operation, direct the Loudspeaker baffle toward a back wall or corner as illustrated in figure 4.
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