SpeakerCraft SLS User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

SLS Series

On-Wall Speakers

Congratulations on your purchase of SpeakerCraft’s SLS Series speakers. The SLS Series has been timbre­matched to SpeakerCraft’s AIM8 Three, MT8/MT6 Three and CRS8/CRS6 Three Speakers, providing an
outstanding listening experience.

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

The SLS Series speakers can be used for front or rear left
and right, as well as a center channel, in a home theater
speaker system. SLS speakers are magnetically shielded so it is
perfectly safe to place them close to the television.

When using the SLS for front left and right speakers, the
cabinets should be positioned vertically along the screen
with the tweeters pointed towards the screen. (Figure 1)

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Using the SLS as a Center Channel Speaker

As a center channel, the SLS should be placed under the

and the tweeter should be directed toward the

screen
listener. (Figure 1)

Placement on Wall or Stand

When placing your speakers on a wall or on the optional stand (sold separately), optimal sound will be achieved if
they are placed at ear level or slightly higher.

Speaker Positioning: Vertical vs Horizontal Mounting

The Speaker Bracket comes from the factory mounted vertically on the speaker. (Figure 2) The SLS speakers can be
mounted horizontally by unscrewing the bracket from the speaker, rotating it 90˚ and then securing it back in place.

(Figure 3)

Figure 1

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Figure 2 Figure 3

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J-Box

Stud

Drywall

Wall

Bracket

Speaker

Bracket

SLS One

NOTE: Speaker Bracket
can be mounted to SLS
for either vertical or
horizontal placement

CAUTION: Wall Bracket
MUST be mounted to a stud

End Cap

Wire
Hole

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WIRING THE SLS

The speaker cable terminals are located under the bottom end cap. To remove the end cap, simply pry it open with your fingers. (Figure 4)

Familiarize yourself with the underside panel of the SLS. Attach the speaker cable to the speaker cable terminals, observing the proper
polarity with your amplifier, + to + and – to –. Make sure to connect the right channel to the right speaker and the left channel to the left
speaker.

(Figure 5)

Figure 4 Figure 5

MOUNTING THE SLS

The SLS utilizes a unique mounting system. First, the Wall Bracket is mounted onto a stud in the wall. Next, the SLS with the attached
Speaker Bracket simply slips onto the Wall Bracket, securing the SLS to the wall.
keep it firmly in place while protecting the surface of the wall.

(Figure 6) Rubber stops on the back of the speaker cabinet

Installing the Wall Bracket

1) Locate a stud to mount the bracket on.

2) Using drywall screws, mount the bracket to the stud.

3) If the far right or left mounting holes are used to mount the bracket into a stud, (Figure 6) you can align the middle holes with the J-box
to ensure a strong mounting of the speaker. Three large wire holes are available in the Wall Bracket to make routing speaker wire easier.

CAUTION:

4) If a stud is not found in the desired mounting location, the speakers can be mounted directly onto the drywall. CAUTION: Regular drywall
screws should NOT be used for this application. We HIGHLY recommend using anchors specifically designed to withstand 15-25 lbs.

DO NOT MOUNT BRACKET TO THE J-BOX ONLY. THE BRACKET MUST BE MOUNTED TO A STUD.

(Figure 6) Note: When mounting the Wall Bracket, we recommend using a level.

Figure 6

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SPEAKER ADJUSTMENTS

1) Initial Grille Removal

The SLS grille is pre-installed with pull tabs to remove it. Simply grab the tabs and firmly pull up as shown.

Figure 7 Figure 8

2) Pivoting Tweeter Adjustment

SLS Series speakers come from the factory with the tweeter in the neutral position. This will result in the overall smoothest response.
However, depending on your particular primary area, room acoustics, ceiling height, or personal preference, you may find the sound
more pleasing by pointing the tweeters in a particular direction. If additional treble is desired in the primary listening area, point the
tweeter towards that area; and if less treble is required, point the tweeter away. When used in a home theater surround sound environ
ment as side or rear channel speakers, the best result will be obtained by pointing the tweeters toward an adjacent wall. To adjust the
tweeter, push gently at the edge of the tweeter to point it in the desired direction. (Figure 9)

as damage WILL occur.

CAUTION: Avoid touching tweeter dome

(Figures 7 & 8)

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Figure 9

3) Grille Installation

To reinstall the grille, simply insert one end into the groove on the SLS and bend the grille inward. (Figure 10) Once a portion of the
grille is in place, simply slide your fingers along the open portion to finish installation. (Figure 11)

Figure 10 Figure 11

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SPEAKER SPECIFICATIONS

SLS One SLS Two

Speaker Type: 2-Way Ported On-Wall 2-Way

Ported On-Wall

Tweeter: Pivoting 1" Aluminum Dome Pivoting

Woofers: Two

Impedance: 8 ohms 8 ohms

Sensitivity: 87dB 1W/1m 89dB 1W/1m

Frequency Response: 80Hz - 20kHz ± 3dB 80Hz - 20kHz ± 3dB

Power Handling: 5 - 75 watts (undistorted) 5 - 100 watts (undistorted)

Magnetically Shielded: Yes Yes

Dimensions (H x W x D):

Weight

: 15 lbs 25 lbs

In our attempt to constantly improve our products, features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

3" Aluminum Cone Midbass Four 3" Aluminum Cone Midbass

183⁄16" x 87⁄8" x 51⁄4" (with rear rubber stops) 26" x 87⁄8" x 51⁄4" (with rear rubber stops)

1" Aluminum Dome

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

SpeakerCraft Inc. warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this SpeakerCraft product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, provided
the speaker was purchased from a SpeakerCraft Authorized Dealer.

Defective products must be shipped, together with proof of purchase, prepaid insured to the SpeakerCraft Authorized Dealer from whom they were purchased,
or to the SpeakerCraft factory at the address listed on this installation instruction manual. Freight collect shipments will be refused. It is preferable to ship this
product in the original shipping container to lessen the chance of transit damage. In any case, the risk of loss or damage in transit is to be borne by the pur
chaser. If, upon examination at the Factory or SpeakerCraft Authorized Dealer, it is determined that the unit was defective in materials or workmanship at any
time during this warranty period, SpeakerCraft or the SpeakerCraft Authorized Dealer will, at its option, repair or replace this product at no additional charge,
except as set forth below. If this model is no longer available and can not be repaired effectively, SpeakerCraft, at its sole option, may replace the unit with a
current model of equal or greater value. In some cases where a new model is substituted, a modification to the mounting surface may be required. If mounting
surface modification is required, SpeakerCraft assumes no responsibility or liability for such modification. All replaced parts and product become the property of
SpeakerCraft Inc. Products replaced or repaired under this Warranty will be returned to the original retail purchaser, within a reasonable time, freight prepaid.

This Warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident, disaster, misuse, abuse, negligence, inadequate packing or shipping pro
cedures, commercial use, voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum of the unit, or service, repair or modification of the product which has not been autho
rized or approved by SpeakerCraft. This Warranty also excludes normal cosmetic deterioration caused by environmental conditions. This warranty will be void if
the Serial Number on the product has been removed, tampered with or defaced.

This Warranty is in lieu of all other expressed warranties. If the product is defective in materials or workmanship as warranted above,
the purchaser’s sole remedy shall be repair or replacement as provided above. In no event will SpeakerCraft be liable for any inciden
tal or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product, even if SpeakerCraft Inc. or a SpeakerCraft Inc.
Authorized Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any other party. Some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply.

All implied warranties on the product are limited to the duration of this expressed Warranty. Some states do not allow limita­tion on the length of an implied warranty. If the original retail purchaser resides in such a state, this limitation does not apply.

SpeakerCraft offers a variety of accessories to make your installation of this and other SpeakerCraft products easy, economical, and
professional. Contact your authorized SpeakerCraft Dealer for more information.

For technical inquires, please call 1-800-448-0976 or e-mail us at [e-mail]. We are available to assist you every
weekday, except holidays, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PST.

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