Aperion 632-IW Owners manual

Owner’s Manual for Aperion Audio Speakers
632-IW (In-Wall) and 632-IC (In-Ceiling)

Table Of Contents

Thank You From Aperion Audio ............................................................................................1

Tools and Materials Needed .................................................................................................2

Speaker Installation ............................................................................................................4

Setting Up Your Receiver ...................................................................................................19

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................19

Specifications ..................................................................................................................20

Warranty ..........................................................................................................................21

Thank You…

for purchasing Aperion Audio Loudspeakers. Or should we say congratulations? We think you’ve made an
excellent choice! We’re proud of our speakers and everything that goes into them, and grateful for this
opportunity to show you what they can do. And — once you listen to them in your home — we trust you’ll be
equally grateful you chose Aperion.

The 632-IW and 632-IC are members of the Intimus family, designed to perform beautifully in home theater
applications with other Intimus speakers as either front or surround speakers. They’re also well suited for
distributing audiophile quality sound throughout your home, even outdoors.

632-IW (In-Wall) and 632-IC (In-Ceiling)

1

Please Read This Manual BefoRe You sTaRT

nsTalling YouR sPeakeRs.

i

To be handy, or not to be…
The following pages contain some sound advice, bound to help you get the most out of your Aperion speakers.You’ll
need to decide if you’re really equipped to take this on yourself. Many do-it-yourselfers have told us, “I couldn’t believe
how easy the install was, but running the wire to the speaker, that took some doing!”

Consider hiring an experienced installer if running the wires seems too difficult or if (like many of us) you’re uncomfortable
cutting holes in your walls without knowing what’s behind them. Still unsure? You might want to pre-read “Step 2. Cut
Holes” and “Step 3. Plan Your Wire Run”.

If at any step in your ownership experience — from installation through adulation — we can answer a question or be
of assistance, just call us toll free at 888-880-8992 or email [e-mail]. We think you’ll
find our reputation for topnotch customer service well deserved.

Tools and Materials You’ll Need to Do-it-Yourself

Needed:

• Manual drywall saw or keyhole saw

• Drill with 1/8” to 1” bits

• Phillips screwdriver (manual is best)

• Speaker wire (we’ll help you choose in
Section 3, “Plan Your Wire Run”)

• Wire strippers

• Level

• Tape measure

• Stud finder
($10 from Radio Shack or Home Depot)

• Pencil

2

Also helpful:

• Stiff wire (like coat hanger wire)

• Fish tape

• A few square feet of fiberglass
insulation without paper backing

• Insulated staples

Speaker Installation

The installation process will follow these steps:
Page 4 – Determine speaker placement
Page 8 – Cut holes
Page 10 – Plan your wire run
Page 13 – Run speaker wires
Page 14 – Paint the speaker frame and grill (optional)
Page 15 – Install the speaker
Page 17 – Aim the tweeter and set the speaker switches
Page 18 – Install the grills

IN-CEILING IN-WALL

632-IW (In-Wall) and 632-IC (In-Ceiling)

3

Step 1. Determine Speaker Placement

We will help you determine the optimal speaker locations sonically speaking, but you will need to look for the
clues that indicate problematic behind-the-wall obstructions. For example, in-wall wiring often runs straight
up or straight out from lights, outlets, switches etc. The same is true of ducting running to vents.

Once you’ve zeroed in on specific placements for your speakers, mark the spots with tape so, as you move from
location to location, you can make adjustments if needed when you get to the next step.

Front Three Speakers Placement: The ideal in-wall set-up would be three 632-IW speakers, all mounted vertically,

serving as left, right and center channel speakers. The left and right speakers would be at the same height as
the listeners’ ears and TV (about 40” off the floor) and separated by 45° to 60° (when viewed from the seating
position). The in-wall center channel speaker would be mounted vertically directly above the TV, although below the
TV (mounted upside-down) also works well.

Sometimes, real-world circumstances won’t allow for this ideal in-wall placement. 632-IW speakers work almost as
well mounted horizontally. 632-IC speakers, with their aimable tweeter, will work fine in ceiling locations. If your
TV backs up to a wall, the 632-IC’s will sound best about 24” in front of that wall. If there’s no wall behind your TV,
place these three speakers in the same vertical plane as the TV.

4

TV Height (about 40”)TV Height (about 40”)

632-IW (In-Wall) and 632-IC (In-Ceiling)

5

hoMe TheaTeR suRRound sound PlaceMenT

"CPWFFBSMFWFM

GU

One pair of speakers should be located directly to the sides of the listening area (one on each side, but you knew
that). One or two additional rear speakers will be required for 6.1 or 7.1 Surround Sound. If you prefer an ambient
and subtle surround sound, such as a dipole speaker provides, then locate either the 632-IW or 632-IC speakers well
above ear-level. You can attain a more direct sound, like what monopole or bipole speakers produce, when placing
632-IW speakers at or slightly above ear-level. If some speakers need to be further from you than the others, don’t

™

3

crossover technology allows for long runs of low-cost

worry, you can compensate for this later. (Our patented HD-X
speaker wire without appreciably impacting the speakers’ sonic performance.)

6