DCM Speakers W625 User Manual

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W625 / W825

CONGRATULATIONS

We appreciate your choice of DCM In-Wall Loudspeakers. Properly installed and
operated, DCM In-Wall Loudspeakers should provide years of worry-free listen­ing pleasure. It’s important that you follow each step in this guide carefully to
insure proper installation. If you have any questions regarding DCM In-Wall
Loudspeakers, please call us at 1-877-DCM-LOUD.

SPECIFICATIONS W625 W825

Frequency Response 48Hz-20kHz 36Hz-20kHz

+/- 3dB +/- 3dB

Impedance 8 Ohms 8 Ohms

Power Handling 55 Watts RMS 60 Watts RMS

110 Watts Total 120 Watts Total

Sensitivity (1W/1m) 85dB 86dB

Woofer Diameter 6-1/2” 8”

Tweeter 25mm Soft Dome 25mm Soft Dome

Mounting Depth 2-7/8” 3-1/4”

Crossover Frequency 4kHz 3kHz

Baffle Size (H x W) 12” x 8-9/16” 14” x 10”

PAINTING YOUR DCM IN-WALL

DCM In-Wall speakers are designed to accept all types of interior and exterior
paints. Spray or roller application should provide excellent results. A paint shield
is included with all DCM In-Wall speakers to protect the speakers during the paint­ing process.

TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

DCM In-Wall Loudspeakers are guaranteed against defects in parts and
workmanship for a period of ten (10) years from the date of purchase. Speakers
found defective during that period will be repaired by DCM without charge for
parts.This warranty extends to the original purchaser from an authorized DCM
retailer only.

This warranty does not extend to equipment damage due to negligence, mis­use, improper installation, shipping damage, abuse or accident.This warranty is
void if it is determined that unauthorized parties have attempted repairs or alter­ations of any nature.

Defective parts will be repaired, adjusted or replaced with no charge for
materials or labor if the purchaser returns the speaker together with the original
sales receipt or other proof of purchase at the purchaser’s expense to DCM, 282
Carver Street, Winslow, IL. 61089. No implied warranties shall extend beyond ten
years from the original date of purchase. Incidental and consequential damages
are expressly excluded from this warranty and may not be recovered by a pur­chaser as a result of breach of any warranty.

The attached warranty card must be filled out and mailed within 10 days of
purchase to validate warranty. Retain the top portion for your records.
Specifications subject to change without notice.

MODEL# _______________________________

NAME _____________________________________________________________________________
STREET ___________________________________________________________________________
CITY _____________________________________ STATE _____________ ZIP _________________
DATE PURCHASED _________________________
PLACE PURCHASED ________________________________________________________________

Purchased as a: Packaged System ( ) Replacement System ( )

Speakers Only ( ) Extension Speakers ( )

If replacement, what is the name and model number of the system replaced?

Name ____________________ Model# ____________________
What other Brands did you consider? _______________________ _______________________

_______________________ _______________________ _______________________

Why did you purchase DCM speakers?

Sound ( ) Price ( ) Dealer Recommendation ( ) Other ( )

Comments _____________________________________________________________________

(This registration must be filled out and mailed within 10 days of purchase to validate warranty.)

WARRANTY REGISTRATION

LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT

DCM In-Wall Loudspeakers are designed to work within any interior decorating
scheme. They can be installed in virtually any location where flush mounting is
possible. To maximize their sound performance however certain guidelines
should be followed. For the best stereo reproduction the two loudspeakers
should be placed an equal distance from your listening position and separated so
that the angle between them, at the listening position, is between 40 and 60
degrees.

For best stereo imaging, we recommend that the units be placed so that the
tweeters are as close as possible to the ear level of a seated listener. As this is
not always possible in keeping with aesthetic design of a particular room, MODEL
W625 and W825 In-Wall Loudspeakers were designed with a pivoting tweeter
which rotates to allow you to “aim” the high frequencies toward the listening posi­tion.

TWEETER LEVEL ADJUSTMENT

The output of the tweeter can be adjusted to compensate for speaker place­ment/listening positions that are less than ideal. The 0dB position is designed to
provide the smoothest frequency response on axis. If the high frequency
response is considered to be too strong or too weak, the tweeter level can
increased (+3dB position) or decreased (-3dB position) to suit the listeners pref­erence.

C520

5-1/4” Coaxial In-Ceiling Speaker w/
swivel tweeter
Impedance: 8 ohms
Sensitivity: 85dB
50 Watts RMS/100 Watts Total
Frequency Response: 60Hz-20kHz
7-3/4”Dia. x 3-3/4”D

C825

8” Coaxial In-Ceiling Speaker w/
swivel tweeter
Impedance: 8 ohms
Sensitivity: 85dB
60 Watts RMS/120 Watts Total
Frequency Response: 40Hz-20kHz
10-3/4”Dia. x 4”D

DCM6

6-1/2” Two-Way Home Loudspeaker
Impedance: 8 ohms nominal
Sensitivity: 89dB
75 Watts RMS/150 Watts Total
Frequency Response: 58Hz-20kHz

12.992”H x 7.992”W x 7.795”D

DCM10

10” Two-Way Home Loudspeaker
Impedance: 8 ohms nominal
Sensitivity:94dB
200 Watts RMS/400 Watts Total
Frequency Response:35Hz-20kHz

31.312”H x 15.825”W x 12.501”D

C625

6-1/2” Coaxial In-Ceiling Speaker w/
swivel tweeter
Impedance: 8 ohms
Sensitivity: 85dB
55 Watts RMS/110 Watts Total
Frequency Response: 50Hz-20kHz
9”Dia. x 3-1/2”D

DCM6C

6-1/2” Center Channel Loudspeaker
Impedance: 8 ohms nominal
Sensitivity:89dB
75 Watts RMS/150 Watts Total
Frequency Response: 58Hz-20kHz

7.992”H x 19.685”W x 7.204”D

DCM12

12” Two-Way Home Loudspeaker
Impedance:8 ohms nominal
Sensitivity:97dB
250 Watts RMS/500 Watts Total
Frequency Response:30Hz-20kHz

33.312”H x 17.638”W x 15.938”D

Other Products From DCM
In-Ceiling Loudspeakers

Home Loudspeakers

Normal Dispersion
Dispersion After Tweeter Adjustment

STEP 1

Using a stud finder (available at low cost at most hardware stores) or other accu­rate method, locate center point between two studs and mark. Using template
provided, trace hole pattern on surface of wall. Placing a bubble level on either
the horizontal or vertical guidelines of template will assist you in leveling the hole
pattern.

STEP 2

Using a sabre saw, keyhole saw or very sharp utility knife, cut hole in wall, fol­lowing traced pattern.

STEP 3

Run loudspeaker wires to sound source location. There are several methods you
can use to accomplish wiring,depending on the construction characteristics of the
room or house. You can add a professional touch to your installation by using a
speaker terminal plate at the source location. Leave sufficient amount of wire at
speaker location (8 to 10 inches) to complete connection.

STEP 4

Attach loudspeaker wires to speaker terminals, observing correct polarity (posi­tive to positive and negative to negative), and position speaker frame into cutout
as shown. Be careful not to pinch wires in the process.

STEP 5

Carefully tighten the six mounting screws. This will cause the mounting wings to
rotate out behind the mounting surface and secure the speaker in place.

STEP 6

After the speaker panel is secured tightly, test for sound. When you are satisfied
the speaker is operational, affix grill. As grill is designed for a snug fit, you’ll need
to position one edge into slot first, and press or squeeze around perimeter of grill,
while pushing leading edges into grill slot.