Step 1: Decide
where you want to place your speakers
In-Wall Placement
for Stereo:
For
best performance, the center of the HiFi Works speakers should be placed
around ear level. This would be approximately 40" for a seated listener
and 62" for a standing listener.
The
distance for the listener to the speakers and the distance between
the speakers should be the same. For instance, in the diagram below,
A, B, and C should be the same.
In-Wall placement for Home Theater:
Locate the left and right speaker at the
same level as the screen. Depending on the height of the television,
the center channel can go above or below. Try to keep the center channel
as close to the height of the left and right speakers as possible.
Note: The HiFi Works speakers are not
video shielded. Do not locate the speakers closer than 20" to your
television or damage to your picture tube may occur.
Step 2: Center the speaker between the
wall studs. Tap the wall for a "hollow" sound or use a stud finder
to locate studs.
Step 3: Trace around the cardboard template
with a pencil for your speaker placement. Make sure the speakers are
even and level.
Step 4: Drill a small hole in the center
outline you just traced.
Step 5: Bend a piece of coat hanger
wire. Insert the wire into the hole, then slowly rotate to check for
any obstructions. If there are any obstructions, patch the hole and
relocate the speaker.
Step 6: Carefully cut away the outline
you traced using a keyhole or drywall saw. Then remove the cutout.
Step 7: Run the cable from the speaker outputs of your
receiver or amplifier to your speakers. Use high quality cable such as
HiFi Works HFWC100, 16/4 speaker cable. Allow a few extra feet of cable.
You may also splice together lengths of cable if you have a long distance
to cover. Leave enough cable slack to strip the conductors and work on
the connections
Note: If cable is to be run through walls or ceilings,
the cable must be UL and CL rated for your safety and building code compliance.
 
Step 8: (Optional): Speaker performance can be enhanced
by insulating the cavity with fiberglass insulation. When installing
speakers in a ceiling, it is best to install a sheet of unfaced fiberglass
insulation behind and around the back of the speaker.
Step 9: Pull the cable slack through the hole in the
ceiling and strip off the outer jacket. Strip about ½" of insulation
off the ends of the wires. Connect the positive wire from the amplifier
to the red terminal on the speaker. Connect the negative wire to the
black terminal on the speaker.
Note: Make sure the power is turned off on your amplifier
or receiver before connecting the speakers.
Step 10: Remove the speaker grille by pushing one of
the Flexbar screws towards the front of the speaker. Place the speaker
into the cutout in the ceiling.
Step 11: Tighten the screws evenly until the speaker
is flat against the ceiling.
Note: If you are using a drill to tighten the screws,
be sure to set the drill to its lowest torque setting.
Step 12: Reinsert the grille into the speaker baffle.
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