Russound Acclaim 7W51SFT, Acclaim 7W52FT Installation Manual
Acclaim™ 7 Series
In-wall Iso-Mount™ Fixed Tilt Loudspeaker
Installation Manual
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Russound In-wall Fixed Tilt Loudspeaker Installation Manual
INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Thank you for selecting the Russound Acclaim 7 Series Fixed Tilt In-wall
Speakers. Like all Russound speakers, they combine acoustic technology
with durability and will provide years of musical enjoyment. The Acclaim line
provides solutions for background music, dedicated music listening and home
theater.
The 7 Series line combines premium acoustic materials, with our most
advanced drivers to deliver exceptional performance in every application.
From background music to spectacular surround sound, Acclaim speakers
oer the nest sound around.
Iso-Mount technology takes the Acclaim 7 Series beyond ordinary In-wall
speakers by reducing undesirable wall vibrations with a unique thermopolymer
isolation mounting gasket. Where typical In-wall speakers lack clarity due
to speaker-induced wall vibrations, Iso-Mount speakers oer dramatic sonic
improvement by letting the music come only from the speakers, not from the
wall. In addition, the innovative Twist & Lock mounting system incorporated in
Iso-Mount models provides exceptionally easy and secure installation.
In addition to Iso-Mount, the Russound Acclaim 7 Series speakers feature
high quality drivers, sophisticated crossover networks, and advanced designs
to ensure optimum reproduction.
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Russound In-wall Fixed Tilt Loudspeaker Installation Manual
PREPARATION / WIRING INFO
Speaker Wire
The amount of wire needed varies with speaker placement. Label speaker
wires with left, right, and room location.
What kind to use: We recommend using Russound AW series speaker cable
or any reputable brand of 16 to 12 gauge multi-stranded wiring for amplierto-speaker connections.
Selecting the proper gauge: Wire is measured in gauges: the bigger the
number, the smaller the wire. The gauge of wire needed is determined by the
distance between your amplier/receiver and the speakers. The longer the
run, the heavier the gauge needed. Use the following chart as a guide:
Length Minimum Gauge
0' to 100' 16
50' to 150' 14
100' to 200' 12
If the conductors are not sheathed in colored jackets, utilize the conductors
consistently. The standard colors on the terminals are red Positive (+) and
black Negative (-). If the wire has transparent insulation, one conductor will be
copper-colored (+) and the other silver-colored (-). If the wire has an opaque
insulation, the conductors are dierentiated by a series of ribs or grooves, a
stripe, or dotted line on one conductor. Use and mark these as the Positive (+)
conductor.
Installation Tips
Wall and spacing requirements:
Any wallboard or paneling and 2" x 4" stud wall, or lath and plaster walls.•
A minimum depth of 3⁄" (9.2 cm) measured from the outside face of the •
mounting surface, and at least 1 cubic foot of space behind the speaker for
optimal performance.
When installing the speakers, avoid:
Brick or concrete walls where the wallboard or paneling is attached to thin •
furring strips.
Walls where there are pipes, heating ducts and especially AC wiring in the •
general vicinity.
Speaker Wire Paths
Avoid running speaker wires close to house electrical wiring for any •
distance. If you have to run them parallel, leave two feet between the
wiring. Speaker wires should cross AC lines at a 90° angle.
The entire path between speakers and amplier should be clear and •
unobstructed. Conrm the placement for the wall port close to the
intended location of the amplier or receiver.
Label speaker wires at each end with left and right and the room location. •
Impedance Matching for Ampliers and Speakers
Not all ampliers or receivers can safely operate two sets of speakers at once.
If you intend to use more than one pair of speakers at a time it’s important
to consider both the impedance of the speakers and the capabilities of the
amplier or receiver you’re using.
Typical usage of speaker wire conductors
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Russound In-wall Fixed Tilt Loudspeaker Installation Manual
SPEAKER PLACEMENT
Use and Placement
The advantage of the 7W51SFT and 7W52FT models' xed tilt design is
that they can be mounted in less than perfect locations and still be directed
towards the listener.
There are several factors to keep in mind before you begin actual installation.
In general, the best acoustic performance will result if both speakers face
a similar type of surface, are placed in similar positions on the same wall
or ceiling, and are mounted to the same type of material with equal cavity
volume.
Bass frequencies are emphasized when an In-wall speaker is placed close
to a corner. This tends to make male voices sound deeper and may muddy
some sounds such as sound track dialogue. Avoid placing just one speaker in a
corner and another on a long at wall.
Treble is emphasized when it bounces back from reective surfaces such
as large windows. Conversely, highs tend to be mued by soft surfaces
such as drapes, rugs, upholstered furniture, etc. The best situation is a mix of
absorptive and reective surfaces, which can be achieved by adding throw
rugs or insulated drapes to a reective room.
The tweeters should be aimed at ear level of the intended user.
Fixed tilt speaker placement options
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SPEAKER PLACEMENT
Speaker Placement in the Room
Placement can make all the dierence in how your Russound speaker system
sounds. There are at least four related considerations that factor into the
speaker layout:
The intended use: critical listening, home theater, or background music•
The room’s physical characteristics: hard, reective surfaces or soft, •
absorbent textures
The listening locations: a desired prime listening spot or a need for sound •
throughout the room
The available locations: unobstructed wall and ceiling surfaces•
It may happen that the ideal or desired locations for the speakers may have
to be modied for feasibility.
All rooms have dierent sound characteristics. Speaker location, listening
location, reective and absorbing surfaces all have a dramatic eect on the
sound you hear.
Stereo Imaging
If your Russound In-wall Speakers are going to be your primary listening
source in a room, you need to consider some other factors to insure proper
imaging. The term "stereo imaging" refers to a speaker system’s ability to
project music so that it sounds like the performers are in a three-dimensional
space between the speakers. It’s the whole point of having stereo instead of
monophonic sound.
To achieve good stereo imaging, the speakers are best located 6' to 8'
(1.8m-2.4m) apart on the short wall of a rectangular room. Optimally, tweeters
should be directed towards ear level when the listener is seated. Ceiling
mounted speakers are best located slightly forward of the listening position
with the angled bae toward the listener. Also, the tweeter can be angled
toward the listener for additional sound.
Home Theater
When setting up a home theater surround sound system, it is preferable to
use wall mount rather than ceiling speakers for the front three channels. The
three front speakers should be at close to equal heights, and angled toward
ear level when the listener is seated. The center channel speaker (Acclaim 7
Series LCR) should be located above or below the TV screen aligned with the
center of the screen and directed at ear height. The left and right speakers
should be about 3' or 4' to either side of the screen. Left and right speakers
placed too close together or too far apart dissipate the illusion of being "in the
action" on the screen.
For home theater, wall or LCR speakers for the front three channels create the
illusion that the sound is coming from the screen, which makes the viewing
experience more involving and believable.
Place the front speakers close to the same plane as the front of the TV as •
possible.
Aim the bae and tilt the tweeters so they aim at the prime listening •
position.
Align the center channel speaker with the center of the screen, and place •
the left and right speakers no further than 4' (1.2m) from either side of the
screen.
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