Using As a Surround Speaker
The compact size and neutral tonal quality of the AMC650r and AMC680r make them perfect for the surround channel speakers of a home theater system. Place the speakers toward the back of the room, to the sides of, or behind
the listening position.
An indirect sound path from the speakers to the listening position results in a more diffuse and convincing surround sound effect. This can be achieved by taking advantage of the angled waveguide tweeter. Orient (rotate) the speakers so that the tweeters point away from the listening area. Mounting speakers fairly far back, and fairly high, on the side walls, with the tweeter aimed toward the rear wall of the listening area, will give excellent results.
PAINTING THE SPEAKERS
If you intend to paint the speakers, it’s best to do so before you install them. Typically, a primer coat is not necessary.
1.Remove the speaker grille. Carefully pry on one edge with an awl or small screwdriver. If you choose to paint the metal grille, do so after detaching it
from the speaker.
Note: You may find it helpful to thin the paint to be used on the grille. This prevents the paint from filling the holes.
2. Use the
3. After the paint has dried, remove the mask by carefully inserting a screwdriver into the slots and prying upward.
PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
Take the following steps to prepare for installation:
Map out the wiring paths from the speakers to the amplifier. We recommend
Each speaker is 8 ohms nominal. When connecting more than two speakers per amplifier channel, you should use series wiring or an impedance protection device, such as a line transformer.
Make sure that the total system’s impedance does not fall below the amplifier’s minimum rating. If you are not certain, consult your Snell Acoustics dealer.
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