AudioSource 10' In-Wall Subwoofer, AS10SW User Manual

AS10SW

speaker.

You will need the following tools:

4) A Pencil

that electrical, plumbing and any other services will not

walls or in the ceiling, but is typically used in walls. The

AS10SW is best mounted within 4 feet of a room corner

to take advantage of low frequency corner loading effects

Whenever possible, AudioSource recommends using 2

AS10SW, one in each of the front corners of the listening

you should allow an extra inch in all directions behind the

wall surface to allow room for the “Easy-In” bracket that

wall surface. You should now check for obstructions like

After selection of the mounting location, mark the hole

to be cut out. A cut-out template is provided for your

with pencil on the wall surface. If you are unsure whether

there are obstructions behind the wall surface where

the speakers are to be mounted, cut a small hole in

the center of your marked mounting location. Holding

your drywall saw at a 45 degree angle (see Fig. 2) cut

tions, cut the hole to mount the speaker using the drywall

from blowing loose gypsum dust out and on to the

tape to extend more than 1/2” beyond the edge of the

the top of the drywall cut-out. Next gently lift and center

the AS10SW into the cutout, and begin to tighten the 4

Tighten the four mounting screws in the same manner

wall surface. Caution: Do not over tighten! (Fig. 6)

A UL rated CL3 speaker wire is recommended when

to cross a 120V power line at a right angle, this is accept-

yourself in existing construction, it is recommended that

you retain a qualifi ed custom home installation specialist

To further enhance the performance of

your AS10SW speakers, the wall stud cavity where you

the area above and under the speaker opening with 6”

thick insulation to a depth of approximately 2 feet begin-

AS10SW. Your speaker wire is usually coded to identify

fi nd on the other. Identify which type of polarity coding

that your wire is using. You must carefully observe that

the positive terminal of the speaker output on your ampli-

fi er is connected to the positive terminal of the AS10SW

frame on the bottom drywall cut-out. Make sure that the

The AS10SW is designed to be used with the sub output

Due to the high sound pressure levels

that the drywall in the area next to the subwoofer could

the sheetrock. Take care to keep the insulation away from

the subwoofers magnet (there is little clearance from

the back of the magnet to the back sheet rock once the

AS10SW is mounted).

to both sides of the 2” x 4” to brace the wall (see Fig. 7).

A paint shield is included in the AS10SW speaker pack-

When painting the grill caution should be taken to en-

the four mounting screws counter-clockwise. Gently pull

the AS10SW forward and lower the frame assembly so

the mounting screws have direct contact with the bottom

top of the AS10SW forward and draw the subwoofer out

The resistance of the speaker wire in your installation can

To prevent this effect in your installation we have recom-

AS10SW SIDE VIEW

2X4 BRACE

2X4 BRACE

AS10SW Specifi cations

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