DaytonAudio C452 User Manual

DUAL 4-1/2" 2-WAY
CENTER CHANNEL
SPEAKER

Model: C452 User Manual

Dayton Audio® Last Revised: 3/9/2015

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WARNING: This product may contain a chemical or chemical[s] known to the State of
California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Warranty Information

Dayton Audio products are constructed by industry experts and thoroughly tested before shipment.
Dayton Audio products are warranted for the period of one year. This warranty is limited to
manufacturer defects, either in materials or workmanship. Dayton Audio is not responsible for any
consequential or inconsequential damage to any other unit or component, or the cost for installation
or extraction of any component of the audio system. In the rare case of a product failure, please
contact your place of purchase or call our Customer Support Department at [phone].

Warranty Limitations

There are no other warranties, either expressed or implied, that extend the foregoing, and there are
no warranties of merchantability or fi tness for any particular purpose. The warranty will not cover
incidental or consequential damage due to defective or improper use of products. This includes but
is not limited to burnt voice coils, overheating, bent frames, holes in the cone, or broken lead wires.

This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state
to state.

Non-Warranty Service: If non-warranty service is required, the product may be sent to the Company
for repair/replacement, transportation prepaid, by calling [phone] for details, complete
instructions, and service fee charges.

Congratulations on your purchase of the Dayton Audio® C452 speaker. This compact
center channel speaker is designed to complement other Dayton Audio speakers
in a multichannel home theater system and produce balanced, natural sound with
excellent sonic detail that rivals many more expensive speakers. Please read on to
discover how to get the most from your new center channel speaker.

1 Parts Inventory

The C452 speaker package includes the following items:

● 1 Dayton Audio C452 speaker

● 1 speaker cable, 2-conductor red/black

2 Installation Tools

No tools are required for installation of the C452 speakers. Additional tools and

hardware may be required for wall mounting.

3 Speaker Placement

The purpose of a center channel loudspeaker is to provide clear, intelligible

audio that is localized to the screen. The ideal location for your C452 center
channel speaker is centered above or below your TV or projection screen.
The C452 speaker features dual wall hangers on the rear of the enclosure to
facilitate safe and level on-wall mounting using drywall screws, and soft non­marking rubber feet to allow vibration-free shelf placement.

CAUTION: The C452 center channel speaker is compact in size, but

substantial in weight. When wall-mounting or shelf-mounting the C452
speaker, be sure that the shelf or wall hangers are anchored to the structure of
the building via a stud or drywall insert, to prevent falling of the loudspeakers
and potential injury.

4 Speaker Connection

Use the supplied speaker wire or other good quality wire for the connection

between your Dayton Audio loudspeakers and the amplifier. For longer runs,
heavier wire should be used. For proper performance in a home theater
surround sound environment, all speakers in the surround sound system must
be connected correctly. To ensure proper polarity, connect the red speaker
terminals to the red amplifier terminals and the black speaker terminals to the
black amplifier terminals. All 2-conductor wire is marked in some way to help
you do this. One side will be marked with a colored stripe, a raised rib, or a
different colored conductor. Use the marked side for the “red” connections.

5 Caring For Your Speakers

Clean your speakers by wiping with a damp, lint-free cloth. The finish of your

speakers can be maintained and enhanced by periodic use of a surface
protection such as “ArmorAll”. The grills may be vacuumed or gently tapped or
brushed to remove dust and debris.

POWER RATING NOTE: Almost any speaker can be used successfully

with almost any amplifier. Conversely, almost any speaker can be damaged
by almost any amplifier—despite either unit’s power rating. The published
power rating is accurate only if the volume level is never set above the point of
audible distortion. Distortion is an indication that the amplifier or loudspeaker
is operating beyond its design limits, and damage may occur – often within
seconds. If you hear distortion, immediately reduce the volume. The C452 is
designed to be used with stereo equipment rated from 5 to 60 watts and from
4 to 8 ohms.

Dayton Audio loudspeakers are designed to reproduce music and speech in a

home environment at moderate volume levels. When used within their limits,
Dayton Audio loudspeakers will provide many years of trouble free performance.

Wall Mounted

TV

Shelf Mounted

Typical Installation

Model Number: C452
Description: 2-Way Center Channel Speaker
Woofer: Dual 4-1/2" polypropylene cone with 4-layer coil
Tweeter: 5/8" polycarbonate with ferrofluid cooling
Finish: Black ebony pica vinyl on MDF
Power Handling: 60W RMS/120W max
Impedance: 6 ohms
Response: 85 Hz to 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity: 86 dB 1W/1m
Crossover: First order high-pass
Terminals: Quick-connect spring-loaded terminals
Other: Keyhole mounting bracket
Dimensions: H x W x D: 5.5" x 15.75" x 5.7" Depth includes grill*

* Grill is removable, acoustically-transparent cloth

SPECIFICATIONS: