
BLACK SERIES INSTALL GUIDE
Preparation:
Tools For Installation Speaker Wire Guide
- Pencil
- Drill
- Tape Measure
- Wire Cutter
- Phillips Screwdriver
- Utility Knife
- Safety Eye Wear
- Gloves
- Sandpaper
Considerations
- Where is the best place to install the speakers?
- Where do the speakers sound the best?
- Separate the speakers 6 - 10 feet apart.
Placement
There are many options for proper speaker placement depending
upon speaker type and application. It’s important to carefully plan the
placement of your speakers, as installation requires that you cut a
hole in your wall or ceiling.
(See Diagram 1.) Typical speaker placement for a 5.1 and 7.1
speaker system.
18AWG minimum - for distances up to …………………. 10 ft
16AWG - from …………………………………..…... 10 to 50 ft
14AWG - from …………………………………...… 50 to 100 ft
- (For Ceiling LCR models only) Place speakers with the 15°
angled woofer pointed towards the main listening area.
- If you intend to paint the grilles, do so before installation.
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Installation:
Cut Out
NOTE: This is the most important part of the entire installation.
If you are not certain whether any obstructions exist behind the
desired mounting area, you should start by cutting a small hole in
the center of your penciled mounting hole with a drywall saw.
Trace along the included template. Cut along the traced line using a
drywall saw or rotary drill. Use a piece of sandpaper to sand down the
cut out edge for a smoother contour. (See Diagram 2.)
Diagram 1
Diagram 2

BLACK SERIES INSTALL GUIDE
SPECIFICATIONS
Mounting
Tighten the mounting brackets by simply turning the screws on
the front of the speaker bafe slowly clockwise. The quick-turn
mounting system and frame will “sandwich” or clamp around the
dry-wall to hold the speaker securely in place once fully tightened
to the locked position.
(See Diagram 3.)
Connection
When connecting any speakers to the amplier or receiver, always
make sure the power is off. Locate the connection terminals on the
back of your receiver or amplier. Always make sure to connect audio out from the back of your receiver or amplier to the speakers.
(See Diagram 4.)
NOTE: Not all Amplier/Receivers can safely play more than one
pair of speakers at once. Please refer to your owner’s manual for
impedance and wattage compatibility.
Adjustment
On select models ( *Performance, Reference ) of OSD Black
Series, a front mounted 3 position ±3dB treble contour switch can
be used to tailor high frequencies according to speaker placement
or the listeners preference.
(See Diagram 5.)
* Excludes Shallow Mount Series
Pivoting Tweeter
Your Black series speaker comes from the factory with the
tweeter centered in the neutral position. This will provide the
smoothest response. However, select models come with a
pivoting tweeter so you can focus the sound directly towards the
listening area if needed. In order to do this, carefully press on the
edge of the tweeter bafe in the direction you wish to focus the
sound. (See Diagram 6.)
CAUTION: When adjusting the pivoting tweeter be sure not to
touch the dome as you may cause damage to the speaker.
Diagram 3
Diagram 4
Diagram 5
Left Out
Left Speaker
Rec/Amp
Right Out
- -
+ +
++
Right Speaker
Press Here to
Pivot Tweeter
Open PositionLocked Position
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Model Description Woofer Tweeter
R51
R52
R53
R61
R62
R63
R62DT
R62A
R63A
R81
R82
CEILING SPEAKERS
R83
R83DT
R82DT
R82A
R83A
R62 SM
R82 SM
MOUNT
SHALLOW
R62SS
T52LCR
T53LCR
T61
T62
T63
T81
IN-WALL SPEAKERS
T82
T83
Ceiling Speaker
Acoustic
Ceiling Speaker
Performance
Ceiling Speaker
Reference
Ceiling Speaker
Acoustic
Ceiling Speaker
Performance
Ceiling Speaker
Reference
Stereo Ceiling
Speaker
Performance
Angled Ceiling
Speaker
Performance
Angled Ceiling
Speaker
Reference
Ceiling Speaker
Acoustic
Ceiling Speaker
Performance
Ceiling Speaker
Reference
Reference
Stereo Ceiling
Speaker
Performance
Stereo Ceiling
Speaker
Performance
Angled Ceiling
Speaker
Reference
Angled Ceiling
Speaker
Performance Shallow
Mount Weather Resistant Ceiling Speaker
Performance Shallow
Mount Weather Resistant Ceiling Speaker
Performance Super
Shallow Mount Ceiling
Speaker
Reference
In-Wall LCR
In-Wall LCR
Reference
In-Wall Speaker
Acoustic
In-Wall Speaker
Performance
In-Wall Speaker
Reference
In-Wall Speaker
Acoustic
In-Wall Speaker
Performance
In-Wall Speaker
Reference
5.25” Poly W/
Rubber Surround
5.25” Graphite W/
Rubber Surround
5.25” Carbon Fiber
W/ TPR Surround
6.5” Poly W/ Rubber
Surround
6.5” Graphite W/
Rubber Surround
6.5” Carbon Fiber W/
TPR Surround
6.5” Graphite W/
Rubber Surround
6.5” Graphite W/
Rubber Surround
6.5” Carbon Fiber W/
TPR Surround
8” Poly W/
Rubber Surround
8” Graphite W/
Rubber Surround
8” Carbon Fiber W/
TPR Surround
8” Carbon Fiber W/
TPR Surround
8” Graphite W/
Rubber Surround
8” Graphite W/
Rubber Surround
8” Carbon Fiber W/
TPR Surround
6.5” PP Cone 1” PEI Dome 75-20K 60W 86 dB 8 ohm 9.3” 3.1” 7.7”
8” PP Cone 1” PEI Dome 70-20K 100W 88 dB 8 ohm 11” 3.1” 9.4”
6.5” Composite
Glass Fiber Cone
Dual 5.25” Graphite
W/ Rubber Surround
Dual 5.25” Carbon
Fiber W/ TPR
Surround
6.5” Poly W/ Rubber
Surround
6.5” Graphite W/
Rubber Surround
6.5” Carbon Fiber W/
TPR Surround
8” Poly W/ Rubber
Surround
8” Graphite W/
Rubber Surround
8” Carbon Fiber W/
TPR Surround
½” Pivoting
Silk Soft Dome
¾” Pivoting
CatEye Parachute Silk
Soft Dome
1” Pivoting Ceramic
Coated Aluminum
Dome
½” Pivoting
Silk Soft Dome
1” Pivoting
CatEye Parachute Silk
Soft Dome
1” Pivoting Ceramic
Coated Aluminum
Dome
Dual ¾” Pivoting
CatEye Parachute Silk
Soft Dome
1” Pivoting
CatEye Parachute Silk
Soft Dome
1” Pivoting Ceramic
Coated Aluminum
Dome
½” Pivoting
Silk Soft Dome
1” Pivoting
CatEye Parachute Silk
Soft Dome
1” Pivoting Ceramic
Coated Aluminum
Dome
Dual 1” Pivoting
Ceramic Coated
Aluminum Dome
Dual 1” Pivoting
CatEye Parachute Silk
Soft Dome
1” Pivoting
CatEye Parachute Silk
Soft Dome
1” Pivoting Ceramic
Coated Aluminum
Dome
1” PEI Dome 55-20K 25-100W 88 dB 8 ohm 9.3” 2.12” 8.18”
1” Pivoting
CatEye Parachute Silk
Soft Dome
1” Pivoting Ceramic
Coated Aluminum
Dome
½” Pivoting
Silk Soft Dome
1” Pivoting
CatEye Parachute Silk
Soft Dome
1” Pivoting Ceramic
Coated Aluminum
Dome
½” Pivoting
Silk Soft Dome
1” Pivoting
CatEye Parachute Silk
Soft Dome
1” Pivoting Ceramic
Coated Aluminum
Dome
Freq
Response
65-20K 75W 85dB 8 ohm 8.2” 3.81” 6.6”
55-20K 90W 85dB 8 ohm 8.2” 3.81” 6.6”
50-20K 100W 87dB 8 ohm 8.2” 3.81” 6.6”
45-20K 100W 86dB 8 ohm 9.3” 3.93” 7.8”
40-20K 120W 87dB 8 ohm 9.3” 3.93” 7.8”
38-20K 150W 89dB 8 ohm 9.3” 3.93” 7.8”
40-20K 120W 86dB 8 ohm 9.3” 3.93” 7.8”
40-20K 120W 87dB 8 ohm 9.8” 4.72” 8.3”
38-20K 150W 89dB 8 ohm 9.8” 4.72” 8.3”
50-20K 120W 89dB 8 ohm 11” 4.33” 9.5”
45-20K 150W 88dB 8 ohm 11” 4.33” 9.5”
28-22K 175W 91dB 8 ohm 11” 4.33” 9.5”
28-22K 175W 90dB 8 ohm 11” 4.33” 9.5”
40-20K 150W 86dB 8 ohm 11” 4.33” 9.5”
38-22K 150W 88dB 8 ohm 11” 5.4” 10”
28-22K 175W 91dB 8 ohm 11” 5.4” 10”
55-20K 120W 88dB 8 ohm 15.9” x 8.2” 3.14” 14.4” x 6.7”
50-20K 150W 90dB 8 ohm 15.9” x 8.2” 3.14” 14.4” x 6.7”
45-20K 100W 86dB 8 ohm 12.4” x 9” 3.62” 108” x 7.4”
40-20K 120W 87dB 8 ohm 12.4” x 9” 3.62” 10.8” x 7.4”
38 -20K 150W 89dB 8 ohm 12.4” x 9” 3.62” 10.8” x 7.4”
50-20K 120W 89dB 8 ohm 14.4” x 10.4” 3.81” 12.9” × 8.8”
38-22K 150W 88dB 8 ohm 14.4” x 10.4” 3.81” 12.9” × 8.8”
28-22K 175W 91dB 8 ohm 14.4” x 10.4” 3.81” 12.9” × 8.8”
Power Sensitivity Impedance Dimension Depth Cut Out
NOTE: All specication and dimensions are subject to change without notice.
Diagram 6

WARRANTY
All Optimal Speaker Design speaker products have Limited Lifetime Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Proof
of purchase must accompany all claims. During the warranty period Optimal Speaker Design will replace any defective part and
correct any defect in workmanship without charge for either parts or labor Optimal Speaker Design may replace returned speakers
with a product of equal value and performance. In such cases, some modication to the mounting may be necessary and are not
Optimal Speaker Designs responsibility.
For this warranty to apply, the unit must be installed and used according to its written instructions. If necessary, repairs must be
performed by Optimal Speaker Design. The unit must be returned to Optimal Speaker Design at the owner’s expense and with
prior written permission. Accidental damage and shipping damage are not considered defects, nor is damaged resulting from
abuse or from servicing performed by an agency or person not specically authorized in writing by Optimal Speaker Design
Optimal Speaker Design sells products only through authorized dealers and distributors to ensure that customers obtain proper
support and service. Any Optimal Speaker Design product purchased from an unauthorized dealer or other source, including
retailers, mail over dealers and on-line sellers will not be honored or serviced under existing Optimal Speaker Design warranty
policy. Any sale of product by an unauthorized source or other manner not authorized by Optimal Speaker Design shall void the
warranty on the applicable product.
Damage to or destruction of components due to application of excessive power voids the warranty on those parts. In these cases,
repairs will be made on the basis of the retail value of the parts and labor. To return for repairs, you must email customer service
at RMA@audiogeargroup.com for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number# then the unit must be shipped to
Optimal Speaker Design at the owner’s expense, along with a note explaining the nature of service required. Be sure to pack the
speaker(s) in a corrugated container with at least 3 inches of resilient material to protect the unit from damage in transit.
This Warranty Does Not Cover: Damage caused by abuse, accident, misuse, negligence, or improper operation (installation) •
Any products that have been altered or modied • Any product whose identifying number of decal, serial #, etc. has been altered,
defaced or removed • Normal wear and maintenance.
Black Manual rev. 3/18