ADS AW600 Owner's Manual
analog and digital systems
AW500
AW600
owner's manual
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table of contents
introduction 1
speaker placement 1
mounting the speakers 2
wiring 3
speaker protection 3
maintenance 3
troubleshooting 4
specifications 4
introduction
Thank you for purchasing an a/d/s/ All Weather Loudspeaker system. The AW500 and AW600 are the
perfect choice for supplying high fidelity sound in outdoor or marine applications. Their advanced
polymer housings are designed to be acoustically inert and capable of surviving in harsh environments.
Mounting hardware and grills are aluminum, to drastically reduce corrosion. The vented cabinet design
and high-compliance woofers generate realistic bass response in open air applications and the highÂefficiency soft dome tweeters yield extended high-frequency response.
Installing the AW500 and AW600 All Weather Loudspeaker System is not difficult. However, correct
wiring and proper placement play a vital role in optimizing sound quality. This manual provides
information on the placement, connection and operation of your loudspeakers. Please read it
thoroughly and save it for future reference.
speaker placement
Where speakers are placed significantly affects their sound. Some general placement guidelines are
given below. However, since all situations are different you should experiment with various locations
to determine where they sound best.
Outdoor use
Although the AW500 and AW600 are "all weather" loudspeakers, when using them outdoors you will
extend their life and improve reliability if you avoid mounting them where they will be exposed to
direct sunlight for extended periods of time. The AW500 and AW600 will stand up to moderate
amounts of moisture. However, they should not be mounted where they will be directly exposed to
heavy rain or water splash. In colder climates, bringing your loudspeakers inside for the winter when
they are not being used is advised.
Note: The vent openings on the front baffle of the speakers should always be
pointed down, or away from any potential source of water or other liquid, in
order to avoid having moisture enter the cabinet. Failure to observe this
precaution could lead to premature failure of the loudspeaker.
Boundaries
In general, the AW500 and AW600 will produce the smoothest response and best stereo image when
located at least two feet from any mounting environment boundaries such as the ground or floor,
ceiling or walls. Moving the speaker closer to one or more boundaries will increase the bass output. In
some installations, the extra bass will enhance the sound which may be desirable depending on the
application. "Hard" surfaces near a speaker can affect the distribution of high frequency sound in the
listening area. As a result, the accuracy of the stereo image may be impacted. If the speakers are near
the corners, point the speakers towards the center of the listening area. Experimenting with speaker
placement before final mounting is the most important thing you can do to achieve the best possible
sound.
Speaker orientation
Stereo imaging is generally best when a speaker's long axis is vertical, but horizontal placement is by
no means ruled out. Try the speakers both ways to determine if the difference in sound is important
to you.
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