RBH Sound IN-WALL SPEAKERS, A-414, MC-414, MC-6, MC-6DB Installation And Instruction Manual

IN-WALL SPEAKERS

I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l

Introduction

Break In Period

Congratulations on your purchase of RBH Sound in-wall speakers! Your speakers are the
result of many years of research and development dedicated to producing high quality
products for home audio and audio/video systems.

This manual is designed to give you, the installer or owner, basic information as to the
speaker’s installation and operation. We recommend you thoroughly read through the
material contained in this manual before installing your speakers. This will ensure that
you have an understanding of how to setup your speakers for optimum performance
and allow for years of listening enjoyment.

Allow several hours of listening time to adequately break in the speakers. As the
speakers break-in, the driver suspension will loosen. The result of break-in will be an
increase in low frequency response, improved definition, clarity and detail.

Features

Some RBH Sound in-wall models feature swing out “dog-leg” mounting while
others incorporate a pinch-bracket. Both have pre-started screws for fast and easy
installation. Most RBH Sound in-wall speakers feature swivel tweeters to direct the
sound to the main listening area. All RBH Sound in-wall speakers feature polyswitch
protection circuitry designed to protect the tweeter from being overdriven. This
circuit will automatically reset itself once the volume is turned down or the problem
causing the circuit to activate is removed.

Steep acoustic slope crossovers provide high power handling, minimize driver
interaction anomalies, and also maximizes the clarity with which each driver is
able to produce its respective frequency band.

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Painting the Speakers

A paint shield is included with your speakers. This shield can be used to protect the
speaker when painting the speaker’s rim (frame) if it has one. If you plan to paint your
speakers, we recommend it be done prior to installation. If you decide to paint your
speakers sometime in the future, it is best to remove the speakers from the ceiling or
wall. When painting speakers, the paint shield must be installed in place of the grille.
The grille can also be painted. Painting the speaker’s grille should be done very careful
with a paint sprayer set to fine. Remove the grille from the speaker, peel off the grille
fabric on the back of the grille and set aside. Place the grilles on a flat surface. Do not
use a brush or roller to paint the grilles as this will clog the holes, greatly reducing the
sound quality of the speakers. Do not paint the grilles while attached to the speakers.

Be sure to remove the paint shields from the speakers and replace the fabric to the
back of the grilles before reinstalling them and using the speakers.

Room Setup Suggestions

With nearly endless placement options, careful consideration for placement of in-wall
speakers needs to be considered, as installation requires cutting a hole in your wall
or ceiling! When using speakers in home theater applications follow the guidelines
illustrated below.

Swivel Tweeter Adjustment

The swivel tweeter allows sound to be directed toward or away from the listening
area depending on the application. A tweeter aimed toward your listening position
improves imaging and detail. When using a speaker with a swivel tweeter as front/
main home theater speakers or as stereo speakers in a distributed audio system, aim
the tweeter toward the main listening position. For rear/surround speakers, aim the
tweeter toward the nearest reflecting surface (an adjacent wall or ceiling) for a more
diffuse sound field (for more direct sound, aim the tweeter at your listening position).

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RBH Sound in-wall speakers are designed on an infinite baffle configuration. This
means an enclosure is not required for the speaker to perform properly. However,
using an RBH Sound back box will most likely improve the tightness and control
the bass response. RBH Sound in-wall speakers have also been designed to make
installation as easy as possible. Upon opening the speaker boxes you will notice that
the screws are pre-started into the dog legs or a pinch bracket. The speaker is held in
place by sandwiching the drywall between the bracket and speaker. A frame around
the speaker conceals the cutout in the drywall and presses against the front of the
wall. Behind the wall, the speaker has a set of dog legs or a pinch ring which cinch
the speaker to the drywall.

CAUTION: Be certain there are no electrical wires, water pipes, heating ducts or any
other obstructions in the planned area of installation before starting to drill or cut
into the ceiling or wall. If there is an electrical outlet nearby, turn off the circuit
breaker to avoid possible injury.

Installing WITH a New Construction Bracket:

If using a new construction bracket cutting the drywall should not be necessary,
since the drywall contractor should have cut the holes continue with “Connecting the
Speaker” instructions on the next page.

Installing WITHOUT a New Construction Bracket:

Use the cutout template supplied with the speaker for
guidance in cutting the drywall, following “Using the
Template” instructions below.

Using the Template:

1. These speakers are designed to be mounted between the
framing members of a stud-framed wall. Use a stud finder
to locate the position of studs. Make sure you have a 2-inch
clearance from the outside of the cutout hole from studs.

NOTE: Most RBH 6-inch models use the pinch-bracket

which allows tight fit next to wood stud if needed. A
valuable feature!

2. Drill a 1/4-inch hole in the center of the area you
plan to mount the speaker. Cut or bend a piece of wire
(a coat hanger works well) to a 90-degree angle. Insert
the wire into the pilot hole and fish around to make sure
there aren’t any obstructions which will interfere with
the installation.

NOTE: If you must choose another location, the pilot

hole can be easily patched.

3. Once a suitable location is found, use masking tape to
temporarily place the supplied cutout template on the wall, centered over the pilot
hole. Draw a circle around the inside edge of the template.

4. Carefully cut the hole with the appropriate cutting tool to remove the material
inside the circle inscribed by the template.

Speaker Installation

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