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SPEAKER PLACEMENT
Proper placement of the speakers isThe AAS Series AAS36AW loudspeakersthem under an overhang, such as roof
an important step in obtaining theare video-shielded and can safely beeaves, for added protection. Because
most realistic soundstage possible.placed near a television.they are resistant to moisture, the
These recommendations are for theThe loudspeakers are weather-resistantspeakers are also appropriate for
optimal placement of the loudspeakers.and may be used either indoors ormounting in a bathroom, although not
Use these placement recommendationsoutdoors, such as in a patio area.Asinside a bathtub or shower stall.
as a guide. Slight variations will notnoted below, when using the speakers
diminish your listening pleasure.outdoors, we recommend mounting
For stereo-only applications:
Although these loudspeakers are
designed as a mirrored pair, the
decision as to which one is left or
right will depend on the amount of
space left between them.
A wider stereo image is presented
with the tweeter/midrange array For home theater applications:
outboard, and a tighter image is
presented with the array inboard.
This placement provides a wide
spread in sound, supplemented by
the center channel speaker.
WALL-MOUNTING
Do not attempt to mountWhen mounting the speakers out-
these speakers on a ceiling,doors, we recommend that you place
on the underside of roof eavesthem under an overhang, such as roof
or in a shower stall.eaves, for added protection, and that
The AAS36AW loudspeakers may beyou use two of the supplied special
positioned on the wall either horizon-angle-mount screws per speaker,
tally or vertically.which angle the speakers downward
When mounted vertically,the tweeterat a greater-than-usual angle, facili-
tating water drainage.
array may be positioned either up or
down,depending on the height of theNote:When using the enclosed
angle-mount screws, always use the
placement.If the speakers will beAt least one screw per speaker
above ear level,the tweeter arraytop two screw locations appropriateshould be installed in a wooden wall
for the specific mounting orientation
should be positioned down,preferablystud. Select an appropriate wall
no more than 2 feet above ear level.Ifof your AAS36AW. Referring to theanchor for the other screw.
enclosed installation template, screw
the speakers will be mounted very low,loca2If the special angle-mount screws are
it may be best to position the tweeternot being used, size 10 screws of at
when mounting the AAS36AW hori-
array upward so that it will be no morezontally so that these locations are onleast 1-1/2" in length are recom-
than 2 feet below ear level.mended. If the screws are used in
top.To mount the loudspeakers verti-
The enclosures are specially designedcally, use loca4ordrywall or other surfaces incapable of
to angle the speakers toward the lis-locations (1) and (3), depending onholding the screw by itself, selection
tener when mounted flush against the mounting orientation. Do notof proper anchors is essential.The
the wall.mount the speaker upside down �customer is solely responsible for
with screw locations (3) and (4) onproper selection and installation of
top � because it wonOt be able to lockscrews, anchors and other installation
onto the screw heads. Rememberhardware. Further installation details
that the Audioaccess logo on theare included on the installation
tweeter/mid faceplate can be rotatedtemplate.
with choice of speaker position (verti-
cal or horizontal).
Less than 6 � 8 feetMore than 6 � 8 feet0-2 ft.
AAS36AWWallSupplied Angle-Mount Screw (When using angle-mount screws, always utilize the top two screw holes on the AAS36A mounting orientation.) Horizontal mounting:2 Vertical mounting: Use 24 Supplied Rubber PadRoof EaveW, depending on |
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