User manual POLK AUDIO SDA-1B

[. . . ] For rear/surround speakers installed in walls or ceilings [figure 3], aim the tweeter toward the nearest reflecting surface (an adjacent wall or ceiling) for a more diffuse sound field (if you so desire; for more direct sound, aim the tweeters at your listening position). performance enclosures are available for all models. These are engineered enclosures that mount in the wall or ceiling to maximize the bass and midrange performance of your TCi Speakers. They are typically installed prior to drywalling in new construction, but can be retrofitted if desired. [. . . ] Wall Distance Toggle In-wall loudspeakers excel when placed more than 2' (60cm) from side walls [figure 5]. Be careful not to fill the holes in the grille with paint [figure 8]. When the paint is completely dry, reinstall scrim carefully, then reinstall the grille by fitting it into its recess so that it is just resting on the frame. Starting with one corner, go around the speaker and push the grille into the grille notch a little bit at a time. Be gentle; the grille may be easily bent out of shape by rough handling. You will feel a positive "snap" when it is fully in place. 7 Get more information and exclusive accessories, visit www. Out of the box and into the wall, that's how easy it is to install Polk TCi Series In-Wall Loudspeakers. If you intend to do the installation yourself we recommend that you possess some skill in the proper use of hand and power tools. You should have a thorough understanding of local building and fire codes and a familiarity with the area behind the wall or ceiling into which you plan to install your speakers. install speaker wires before installing speakers. Make certain that you connect the wire from the red terminal (+) of your amplifier or receiver to the red terminal (+) on your speaker and the wire from the black terminal (-) of your amplifier or receiver to the black terminal (-) on your speaker. Most wire has some indicator (such as color-coding, ribbing or writing) on one of the two conductors to help you maintain consistency [figure 11]. 9 Get more information and exclusive accessories, visit www. To install the speaker, first carefully remove the grille using a straightened paperclip or other pointed metal tool. Insert the point into one of the grille perforations near a corner and lift the grille free. Never use a knife or screwdriver to pry between the grille and the speaker frame. Make sure that the rotating wall clamps are flipped inwards so that your speaker fits into your cutout without nicking your wall. Then place the speaker carefully into the cutout [figure 12]. Use a #2 Phillips head screwdriver or a powered screwdriver. If you have a level, use it to help you correctly align the speaker. Tighten the wall clamp screws with a screwdriver. [. . . ] If you plan to install your TCi Series speakers where water will directly contact them, it is advisable to use a silicone sealant or caulk between the frame of the speaker and the wall surface. This seal should prevent water from getting behind the loudspeaker and possibly damaging the wall surface. Do not position the speaker where water can pool on the surface of the woofer cone or tweeter dome, as this will greatly decrease the speaker's useful life (and everything will sound--glub!--like it's coming from under water! [. . . ]