Russound SP503.1 Introductions, Necessary Tools To Do The Job, Speaker Wire, Stereo Imaging

INTRODUCTIONS

Congratulations on selecting Russound Ceiling-Mounted Speakers. Like all RUSSOUND speakers, they combine acoustic technology with durabil- ity and will provide years of musical enjoyment. An added feature of model SP503.1 and model SP522.1 is the dual-voice coil design. This is unique in that both left and right signals can function in one speaker, which is ideal for installations in bathrooms, laundry rooms, hallways, etc.

This manual is intended to make your SP503.1, SP522.1 or SP523.1 speakers as easy to install as they are to listen to. If you’ve had any home “do-it-yourself” experience, you should find installation of your new speakers a simple job.

However, we suggest you read through this manual before starting out. If you then decide that installing your Russound In-Wall Speakers is beyond your skills, call your Russound dealer to arrange for professional installation.

NECESSARY TOOLS TO DO THE JOB

TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION IN EXISTING WALLS

•A pencil

•A drill with a 1-inch flat bit

•A retractable utility knife or keyhole saw

•A length of stiff wire about 3 feet long (a straightened wire coat hanger works fine)

•A Phillips-head screw driver which will fit the fastening-screws (for the dog ears)

•A pair of diagonal pliers or wire strippers

Some of the following may also be needed, depending on the application:

•A stud finder

•A Drill bit just slightly larger than the diameter of one speaker wire

•Insulated staples for securing speaker wire

•Masking tape

•Paint and applicator for changing grille and outer frame finish

SPEAKER WIRE

The amount of wire you’re going to need will of course vary with speak- er placement. We recommend labeling speaker wires left + right and room location. Doing this takes out the guess work later.

What kind to use:

We recommend using Russound AW series speaker cable or any rep- utable brand of 16 to 12 gauge multi-stranded wiring for amplifier-to- speaker connections.

Selecting the proper gauge:

Wire is measured in “gauges”. The bigger the number, the smaller the wire. For example, 18-gauge is thinner than 14-gauge. The gauge of wire you need is determined by the distance between your amplifier/receiver and the in-wall speakers. Use the following chart as a guide:

Length	Minimum Gauge
10 to 100 ft.	16
80 to 125 ft.	14
Over 100 ft.	12

WHERE TO PLACE YOUR CEILING SPEAKERS

Placement can make all the difference in how your RUSSOUND speaker system sounds. There are at least three “WHERE’s” and a “HOW” to fac- tor into your layout:

•HOW you intend to use your ceiling speakers

•WHERE they’ll sound best (stereo imaging and acoustic considera- tions)

•WHERE it’s possible to install them (wall and ceiling surfaces)

•WHERE they can be installed that makes it easy to get wires to them without remodeling your entire house.

STEREO IMAGING

If your Russound Ceiling Speakers are going to be your primary listening source in a room, you need to consider some other factors to insure proper imaging. The term “stereo imaging” refers to a speaker system’s ability to project music so that it sounds like the performers are in a 3- dimensional space between the speakers. It’s the whole point of having a stereo instead of monophonic sound.

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