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Xantech XA8C manual

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  • Page 1

    08905092C - 1 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Ceiling and In-Wall Speaker Systems INTRODUCTION The XTC and XTC Reference series loudspeakers are the result of Xantech’s commitment to build the best speakers possible. In their quest for perfe ction, Xantech engineers examined every aspect of their performance and design, from electronic components to [...]

  • Page 2

    08905092C - 2 - APPLICATION – SINGLE ZONE A single zone setup can be created using an audio re ceiver, general purpose am plifier, or a multi- room amplifier. The figure below shows a typical stereo left and right speaker setup. APPLICATION – SMALL AREA (BATHROOM, LAUNDRY ROOM) Small areas such as bathrooms a nd laundry rooms may not have enoug[...]

  • Page 3

    08905092C - 3 - ADVANCED APPLICATION – LARGE AR EA, MULTIPLE SPEAKER SYSTEMS Large areas such as gathering rooms or banquet ha lls may require more than a single pair of speakers. Multiple speakers can be connected to the same amplifier channel. This application requires careful understanding of t he amplifiers capabilities. 1) Determine what the[...]

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    08905092C - 4 - REQUIREMENTS – SPEAKER PLACEMENT The best sound can be achieved by making sure the speakers are placed is the best position possible. The surface material shoul d be similar for right and left pairs. Also, the cavity volume behind each speaker should be identical. Placing a speaker near a corner tends to emphasize bass. Large surf[...]

  • Page 5

    08905092C - 5 - CAUTION: In-Ceiling Installation Be sure that the ceiling material has a good integrity and is of a material and thickness to support th e weight and vibrations of the speaker installation. NEW CONSTRUCTION INSTALLATION The preferred method for new construction installation is using Xantech’s new-construction brackets. The bracket[...]

  • Page 6

    08905092C - 6 - 3) The baffle part of the speaker system can now be installed into the speaker bezel. Place the baffle into the bezel frame. Use the dog-ears on the speaker bezel to secure the system into place. 4) Installation complete! The benefit of using the new construction speaker brackets is that you can maintain possession of the high-value[...]

  • Page 7

    08905092C - 7 - EXISTING CONSTRUCTION INSTALLATION 1) Determine the location for t he installed speaker. Use a stud-fi nder to locate the studs behind the wall. It is a good idea to use a voltage detector to determine if any live wiring is in the area. Typically an electrical or switch outlet will ident ify the location of a stud. The adjacent stud[...]

  • Page 8

    08905092C - 8 - 5) Connect the speaker wires to the speaker and place the speaker inside the wall cavity. 6) Carefully tighten the clamping screws. Be sure to alternate diagonally between each screw position. For wall speakers, carefully adjust the frame level after each screw is installed. CAUTION: DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWS! This may cause da[...]

  • Page 9

    08905092C - 9 - FINISHING TOUCH – PIVOTABLE TWEETER All speaker models, except the stereo ceiling models, have pivot-able tweeters. As mentioned in the speaker placement section, the tweeter should be leve l to the listener’s ear. Adequate Tweeter Direction Optimum Tweeter Direction Gently push the edge of t he tweeter frame to adjus t the angl[...]

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    08905092C - 10 - TROUBLESHOOTING 1. POLARITY It is a good idea to test the polarit y of the speaker and wir e connection. Testing the polarity confirms that positive (+) wire is connected to the positive (+) terminal on the speaker and amplifier. A reverse- polarity connection (positive (+) wire connected to negative (-) terminal) will result in po[...]

  • Page 11

    08905092C - 11 - SPECIFICATIONS XB525C Speaker Type: Ceiling Mount Driver size: 5.25” Woofer / 22mm T weet er Recommend Amplifier Power: 5-60 Watt s Frequency Response: 50 Hz-22kHz Impedance: 6 or 8 ohm selectable Sensitivity (1Watt/1Meter): 90dB Overall Dimensions: 7.96" DIA. x 5.25” Depth Cut-Out Size: 6.75” DIA. Construction Bracket A[...]

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    08905092C - 12 - SPECIFICATIONS XA65C Speaker Type: Ceiling Mount Driver size: 6.5” Woofer / 22mm Tweeter Recommend Amplifier Power: 10-85 Watts Frequency Response: 40 Hz-30kHz Impedance: 6 or 8 ohm selectable Sensitivity (1Watt/1Meter): 90dB Overall Dimensions: 9.24" DIA. x 5.50” Depth Cut-Out Size: 8.05” DIA. Construction Bracket Avail[...]