Monoprice 18586, 18590, 18587, 18588, 18589 User Manual

Aria Polypropylene In-wall & In-ceiling Speakers

P/Ns 18586, 18587, 18588, 18589, 18590

User's Manual

CONTENTS

SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES ............................................................................... 3

INTRODUCTION ................................................................ ................................................ 4

FEATURES ......................................................................................................................... 4

CUSTOMER SERVICE ......................................................................................................... 4

PACKAGE CONTENTS ........................................................................................................ 5

IN-WALL VERSUS IN-CEILING SPEAKERS ........................................................................... 5

SPEAKER BREAK-IN ........................................................................................................... 5

SPEAKER WIRE PREPARATION ........................................................................................... 6

PAINTING ......................................................................................................................... 7

INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................. 8

TECHNICAL SUPPORT ...................................................................................................... 10

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................. 11

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SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES

 These speakers are intended for indoor use only.
 Do not expose these speakers to water or moisture of any kind.
 If operating these speakers in a humid environment, ensure that no condensation

occurs. Condensation could cause damage to the speaker cones and voice coils.

 Power off and unplug all Audio/Video components when making wired

connections. Only apply power after all connections have been made.

 Double-check all connections prior to applying power to ensure that speaker

polarity is properly made and that there are no stray wire strands, which could short

the connections, either on the backs of the speakers or the AV receiver/amplifier.

 Do not use full volume until after the speakers have been fully broken-in.
 If you hear distortion, reduce the volume until the distortion is no longer audible.

Distortion can sound like a buzzing, scratching, or hammering sound. Distortion can

damage or destroy the delicate speaker coils.

 Do not use cleaning fluids, solvents, or other chemicals to clean the speaker frames

or grilles.

 Do not use excessive volume when listening to these speakers. If you experience

pain, discomfort, or dizziness, reduce volume immediately. Prolonged exposure to

excessive volume can cause permanent hearing damage.

 Do not disassemble or attempt to service these speakers.
 You must use speaker wire rated for in-wall use.
 Do not attempt to install these speakers near power outlets, wall switches, or

ceiling fixtures. These objects indicate the presence of AC power lines within the

wall or ceiling and should be avoided.

 Always check and adhere to your local building and fire safety codes before

installing these speakers and running wires through the walls and ceiling.

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing these In-Wall/In-Ceiling Speakers!

In-wall/In-ceiling speakers are the ideal combination of sound quality and styling. Rather

than cluttering the room with large box speakers trailing speaker wires, the speakers are

virtually invisible, while filling the room with high fidelity audio. Featuring removable and

paintable grilles, these 2-way speakers use polypropylene + mica woofer cones with

rubber surround for deep, impactful bass, and PEI dome tweeters for sweeter and

smoother high frequencies.

FEATURES

 Polypropylene + mica cone woofers
 PEI dome tweeters
 8-ohms nominal impedance
 Removable and paintable grille

CUSTOMER SERVICE

The Monoprice Customer Service department is dedicated to ensuring that your ordering,

purchasing, and delivery experience is second to none. If you have any problem with your

order, please give us an opportunity to make it right. You can contact a Monoprice

Customer Service representative through the Live Chat link on our website

www.monoprice.com during normal business hours (Mon-Fri: 5am-7pm PT, Sat-Sun: 9am-

6pm PT) or via email at [e-mail]

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PACKAGE CONTENTS

Please take an inventory of the package contents to ensure you have all the items listed

below. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Monoprice Customer Service for a

replacement.

2x Aria polypropylene 2-way in-wall/in-ceiling speakers

2x Installation template/paint masks

1x Grille removal tool

1x User's manual

IN-WALL VERSUS IN-CEILING SPEAKERS

In-Wall and In-Ceiling speakers are identical in concept and differ only in their form. Wall

speakers are traditionally square, like windows and doors, while ceiling speakers are

traditionally round, like light fixtures. The instructions in this manual specify installation

into a wall, but the same procedures apply to ceiling installations.

SPEAKER BREAK-IN

In the same way that a new car requires a break-in period before it can be safely operated

at high engine RPMs, speakers require a break-in period before they can be safely operated

at maximum volume levels. Proper break-in ensures that the moving parts of the speaker

(the cone and cone suspension) are allowed to flex and soften, losing the initial stiffness

and allowing the speaker to move through its full intended range. After the break-in

period, the speakers will produce richer and fatter sounding lows, warmer and smoother

sounding mids, and cleaner and more accurate highs, without any hint of distortion.

The best way to break-in speakers is simply to play normal music or watch movies at

moderate volume levels. The amount of time required for speaker break-in varies based on

the operating environment, but is typically in the area of 50~80 hours. It will take a bit

longer in a cold or dry environment and a little less time in a warm or humid environment.

Note that the break-in period does not have to be continuous.

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SPEAKER WIRE PREPARATION

Before attempting to make any connections it is best to look at the situation, get all the

necessary materials together, and then make all the connections at once.

First, look at the back of your amplifier or receiver to determine what options it offers for

making connections. Amplifiers and receivers typically employ either 5-way binding posts,

spring-loaded terminals, or push terminals for the speaker connections.

A 5-way binding post can accept bare speaker wire, spade plugs, pin plugs, and banana

plugs, while spring loaded terminals and push terminals can accept either bare speaker

wire or pin plugs. Refer to the documentation that came with your amplifier or receiver to

determine the maximum size/gauge speaker wire the speaker terminals can accept.

The in-ceiling speakers feature push terminals, which can accept pin plugs or bare wire up

to 14AWG. The in-wall speakers feature blade connectors. You should use .250" 16-14AWG

crimp style blue female disconnects (not included) on the speaker end of the speaker wire.

If your amplifier can accept it, you should use 14AWG speaker wire. Using pin plugs is

highly recommended for several reasons. Plugs are easier to connect, don't run the risk of

stray wire strands shorting the connections, allow for use of heavier gauge speaker wire in

most cases, and it is much easier to identify the polarity from a color coded ring on a plug

then from a subtle marking along the length of a wire.

Because the speaker wires will necessarily be run through your walls, you must use in-wall

rated wire. This is required by fire safety codes and ensures that the wire jacket will not act

as an accelerant in the event of a fire.

Rather than using fixed length speaker wires, it is best to get a roll and cut the wires to the

length you will need them. This ensures that there is a minimum amount of excess wire.

However, even if your amplifier is off-center, the lengths of wire used for each speaker pair

should be identical. This keeps the impedance on each channel the same, which ensures

that the volume levels, frequency ranges, and tonalities are identical. Any excess wire

should be snaked back and forth, not coiled, to avoid creating an inductor/antenna for

stray radio signals.

Before making the actual connections, cut each length of wire to size. Note the markings

on the wire that differentiate between each conductor. Sometimes the marking clearly

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identifies a positive and negative side. Some common clearly positive and negative

Positive

Negative

Red

Black

Copper

Silver

╋ ╋ ╋

━ ━ ━

markings or identifiers are:

In many cases, the mark is a single stripe on the jacket of one of the connectors. In this

case the side with the stripe is generally

considered the positive side, but it really does not

matter as long as you are consistent and always

using the stripe as positive or always using it as

negative.

When you are ready to prepare your speaker

wires, first separate about 4" of wire, then strip

about 1/4" (6mm) insulation from the end and twist it to prevent stray strands. If you plan

to use banana or pin plugs (highly recommended), install the plugs on the wire.

PAINTING

The grille and frame can be painted to match your walls, making the speaker even less

noticeable. Perform the following steps to safely paint them without damaging the

speaker.

1. Remove the center portion of the cardboard installation template/paint mask. The

central portion is the paint mask, while the outer portion is the installation

template.

2. Completely remove the grille by inserting a paper clip or the included grille removal

tool into one of the holes and pulling to lift it off the frame.

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3. Remove the foam insert and set it aside.

4. Insert the paint mask, covering the

speaker while leaving the frame

exposed.

5. Paint the speaker frame and grille. It

is best to use spray paint to avoid

paint clogging the holes in the grille.

6. Allow the paint to completely dry

before proceeding with installation.

Ensure that the holes in the grille are not blocked by paint.

INSTALLATION

Perform the following steps to install the speaker onto a wall composed of drywall. Note

that the same procedures apply to ceiling installations. The speaker can be mounted to a

surface that is between 3/8" and 1-1/4" thick, with at least 4" internal clearance.

1. Determine where you will be installing the speaker. Use a stud finder to ensure that

there is sufficient space between the desired location and the adjacent studs. Be

sure and check for horizontal framing members, as well. Use a pencil to mark the

edges of the adjacent studs.

2. If you have not already done so, remove the

center portion of the cardboard installation

template/paint mask and set it aside. The

central portion is the paint mask, while the

outer portion is the installation template.

3. Position the installation template against the

wall at the installation location.

4. Use a carpenter's level to ensure that the

template is level.

5. Use a pencil to mark the cut line on the wall.

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6. Remove the template from the wall and set it aside.

7. Use the level again to check the cut lines to ensure that they are level. Repeat steps

3-6 as necessary until the cut lines are level.

8. Drill a small hole in the middle of the cutout area. If the proposed installation

location is not clear, you can more easily repair the small hole than if you cut

without checking and find one or more obstructions.

9. Take a stiff piece of wire, such as a hanger, and bend it 90° about 8" from the end.

Insert the wire past the bend, then rotate the wire 360° to check for hidden

obstructions behind the wall. Push it in to ensure that there is sufficient clearance

behind the wall or ceiling.

10. Once you know your installation location is clear, use a drywall or keyhole saw to

cut along the cut lines.

11. If you have not already done so, prepare your speaker wire in accordance with the

guidelines in the

Important! Because the speaker wire will necessarily be routed through your walls,

you must use in-wall rated speaker wire.

12. Route your speaker wire from the back of your amplifier, through the wall, to the

installation location.

13. If you have not already done so, completely remove the grille by inserting a paper

clip or the included grille removal tool into one of the holes and pulling to lift it off

the frame.

14. Remove the foam insert from behind the grille and set it aside.

15. For the in-ceiling models, depress the positive/red push terminal on the back of the

speaker and insert the bare wire lead or pin plug into the hole on the side of the

terminal. Release the terminal. For in-wall models, plug the female disconnect for

the positive lead onto the positive blade terminal.

16. For the in-ceiling models, depress the negative/black push terminal and insert the

Speaker Wire Preparation

section above.

bare wire lead or pin plug into the hole on the side of the terminal. Release the

terminal. For in-wall models, plug the female disconnect for the positive lead onto

the positive blade terminal.

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17. Give a gentle tug on each lead to ensure that they are securely connected to the

terminals.

18. Ensure that the mounting tabs on the speaker assembly are turned inwards.

19. Position the speaker into the hole.

20. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, tighten each mounting screw to turn the mounting

tabs back outward. Continue tightening until the mounting tabs are firmly against

the back of the wall and the speaker is secure. Do not over-tighten the screws to

avoid damage to the mounting tabs.

21. Reposition the foam insert inside the grille, then insert the grille into the speaker

frame.

22. Ensure that your amplifier is powered off and unplugged from the power source.

23. Connect the amplifier end of the speaker wire to one of the speaker level outputs

on your amplifier, taking care to match the polarity markings on the speaker wire or

plugs.

Congratulations, your speaker is installed and ready for use!

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Monoprice is pleased to provide free, live, online technical support to assist you with any

questions you may have about installation, setup, troubleshooting, or product

recommendations. If you ever need assistance with your new product, please come online

to talk to one of our friendly and knowledgeable Tech Support Associates. Technical

support is available through the online chat button on our website www.monoprice.com

during regular business hours, 7 days a week. You can also get assistance through email by

sending a message to [e-mail]

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SPECIFICATIONS

Model

18586

18587

Speaker Type

In-Ceiling

In-Ceiling

Woofer Type

5.25" polypropylene + mica

cone

6.5" polypropylene + mica

cone

Tweeter Type

0.5" PEI dome

0.5" PEI dome

Frequency Response

65 Hz ~ 20 kHz

55 Hz ~ 20 kHz

Crossover Frequency

4.5 kHz

4.2 kHz

Nominal Impedance

8 ohms

8 ohms

Maximum Input Power (RMS)

30 watts

40 watts

Maximum Input Power (Peak)

60 watts

80 watts

Sensitivity

86dB

87dB

Dimensions

ø8.39" x 2.80"

(ø213 x 71 mm)

ø9.41" x 3.35"

(ø239 x 85 mm)

Cutout Dimensions

ø6.89" x 2.44"

(ø175 x 62 mm)

ø8.03" x 2.68"

(ø204 x 68 mm)

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Model

18588

18589

Speaker Type

In-Ceiling

In-Wall

Woofer Type

8" polypropylene + mica

cone

5.25" polypropylene + mica

cone

Tweeter Type

0.5" PEI dome

0.5" PEI dome

Frequency Response

48 Hz ~ 20 kHz

65 Hz ~ 20 kHz

Crossover Frequency

4.2 kHz

3.5 kHz

Nominal Impedance

8 ohms

8 ohms

Maximum Input Power (RMS)

50 watts

30 watts

Maximum Input Power (Peak)

100 watts

60 watts

Sensitivity

89dB

86dB

Dimensions

ø11.02" x 3.94"

(ø280 x 100 mm)

10.98" x 7.54" x 2.81"

(279 x 192 x 72 mm)

Cutout Dimensions

ø9.65" x 3.35"

(ø245 x 85 mm)

9.61" x 6.14" x 2.44"

(244 x 156 x 62 mm)

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Model

18590

Speaker Type

In-Wall

Woofer Type

6.5" polypropylene + mica cone

Tweeter Type

0.5" PEI dome

Frequency Response

50 Hz ~ 20 kHz

Crossover Frequency

3.5 kHz

Nominal Impedance

8 ohms

Maximum Input Power (RMS)

40 watts

Maximum Input Power (Peak)

80 watts

Sensitivity

86dB

Dimensions

12.05" x 8.66" x 3.35" (306 x 220 x 85 mm)

Weight

10.67" x 7.28" x 2.95" (271 x 185 x 75 mm)

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