Cambridge SoundWorks Ambiance 82 2-Way In-Ceiling Speaker Systems User Manual
Instructions for:
Ambiance® 52,
Ambiance® 62
& Ambiance® 82
Two-Way In-Wall
Speaker Systems
Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................. 1
About This Manual ................................................................................... 1
Tools Required .......................................................................................... 1
Placement ................................................................................................. 2
Wiring ...................................................................................................... 2
Installation ............................................................................................... 3
About Amplifier Power ............................................................................. 5
In Case Of Difficulty ................................................................................. 5
10-Year Limited Warranty ........................................................................ 6
Specifications ........................................................................................... 7
Introduction About This Manual
hank you for purchasing an
Ambiance in-wall speaker
system. It will provide natural,
balanced sound reproduction
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without taking up space in
your listening room. Their superb
acoustic performance makes them
suitable for use as main speakers in a
home theater or music system.
Ambiance speaker systems are easily
installed by anyone from a professional installer to a do-it-yourselfer,
while their in-wall design provides
nearly invisible background music.
The off-white finish may be easily
painted to match the surrounding
surface (refer to page 4). Each of the
three models share similar performance throughout the critical midand high-frequency range. They differ
primarily in bass extension and
maximum output level. All three
models use the same silk-dome
tweeter for smooth high frequency
reproduction. The tweeter is swivelmounted so it can be directed towards
the listening area, and includes a twoposition high frequency level switch
to adjust the sound to room
acoustics or personal taste. A selfresetting automatic protection
circuit protects the tweeter from
damage due to overpowering or
excessive distortion. The woofer
drivers use an injection-molded
polymer cone with butyl rubber
surround. The assembly is both
durable and sonically peerless.
Care in speaker placement and
installation will pay dividends in
optimum enjoyment. This booklet
provides tips and instructions to
help you get the most from your
loudspeakers. Please read it through
thoroughly before proceeding with
the speaker system installation.
Installing Ambiance speaker
systems is straightforward and may
be performed by an experienced doit-yourself homeowner. However,
some familiarity with typical home
construction is necessary.
This manual assumes the
installer possesses skill in the proper
use of hand and power tools, a
knowledge of local fire and building
codes, and a familiarity with the
area behind the surface of the wall
or ceiling where the speakers will be
installed.
Note: Cambridge SoundWorks
will not assume any responsibility
for the integrity of the attachment of
the speaker and its mounting
brackets to a wall or ceiling. The
quality of the installation is solely
the responsibility of the installer.
Cambridge SoundWorks is not
responsible for any damage
resulting from the installation or
installation process, or due to
wiring or materials used in the
installation.
If you are not comfortable with
performing a speaker system
installation, we recommend you rely
on a qualified home entertainment
installer. Contact your dealer or
Cambridge SoundWorks for
assistance in selecting a suitable
installer.
Tools Required
1. Stud-finder.
2. Spirit level.
3. Pencil.
4. Drill with
5. Utility knife, jigsaw, drywall router,
or other means of cutting a hole in
the mounting surface.
6. Wire cutter and/or stripper for pre-
paring speaker wires.
7. #1 Phillips screwdriver.
1
/4" bit (for plaster walls).
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Placement Wiring
Unlike freestanding loudspeakers
(which can be easily repositioned),
an in-wall speaker system installation is permanent. The homeowner
and installer should work together
to determine the best locations. The
final sites should accommodate
present and future furniture
arrangements. The ideal positions
should provide an unobstructed
sound path from the speakers to the
listeners. In some instances, a
compromise between ideal location
and appearance may be necessary.
Because the Ambiance speaker
systems have wide-dispersion and
adjustable-angle tweeters, there is a
great deal of flexibility in placement.
For the best stereo effect, separate
the speakers by at least four to eight
feet. The ideal separation is roughly
equal to the distance of the speakers
from the listening space. For good
stereo imaging, try to place the left
and right speakers at a similar
distance from the primary
listening position.
Try to keep the speakers at least
18" away from room corners or wall/
ceiling borders. This avoids the
detrimental effects of sidewall/
ceiling echoes and the loss of precise
stereo imaging.
Ambiance speaker systems are
not magnetically shielded. The
minimum acceptable distance either
speaker can be placed from a TV
monitor depends on the monitor’s
sensitivity to magnetic fields, but
will typically be a foot or more. If
relevant, make sure the magnetic
field of the speaker will not distort a
nearby television’s picture before
you decide on a permanent
location.
These speaker systems have been
designed to accommodate standard
wall construction depths, but
sufficient in-wall mounting depth
should be verified. Before starting
any drilling or cutting, refer to the
chart on page 7 to verify that
enough mounting depth is available
for the speaker system purchased.
Pre-wiring new construction is
strongly recommended if possible.
Access to a basement, attic, or crawl
space can simplify the task of
routing wires to the appropriate
locations. If you are a do-it-yourself
homeowner, you may wish to hire a
professional to run the wires, even if
you are planning on mounting the
speakers yourself.
The wire connectors on the
Ambiance speaker system will accept
up to AWG #12 speaker cable. A
minimum of AWG #16 should be
used for runs up to 50 feet, with
AWG#14 for runs from 50-100 feet.
Runs longer than 100 feet should
use AWG #12. Make sure the wire
you choose is rated for in-wall use.
Check with the local building
inspector if you are unsure.
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