Thiel Audio Products PowerPlane - Manual (Page 3)

Vertical speaker mounting to the frame
studs may require using two adjustable
mounting adapters (shown at left), available
in 16" and 24" lengths. These adapters can
be ordered from THIEL.
VERTICAL MOUNTING
After the wall opening is cut
using the template, place the
adapter so that the metal side
is flush with the bottom of the
wall opening. Slide the
adjustable metal section so
that its metal flange is against
the studs. Hammer both sides
of the adapter’s metal tongs
into the studs.
Further secure the adapter by
running a screw through the
end of the adapter’s metal
flange into the wall stud.
Repeat on the other side.
Once the adapter is mounted,
and adjusted, run one screw
through the top of the metal
piece into the wood below to
secure the two adapter pieces
together.
Repeat the previous
instructions for securing
the upper adapter, with
the metal side of the
adapter flush with the
top wall opening. Install
the speaker as shown in
Step Three of the
horizontal mounting.
Step One Step Two Step Three Step Four
CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS
The PowerPlane uses 5-way binding posts which accept several types of speaker cable termination. Make sure that all
connections are tight. For proper performance, speakers in a multi-speaker system must be wired in the same polarity. The
speaker’s input terminals are color coded to facilitate this. The wire connected to the red ringed input terminal of each speaker
should connect to the respective positive (+) output terminal of the amplifier; the wire connected to the black ringed input
terminal should be connected to the respective negative (–) output terminal of the amplifier. The speakers should be connected
to the amplifier with high quality cable to ensure minimal loss of power and proper control by the amplifier.
Due to European CE regulations that do not permit banana plug type loudspeaker connections, we ship THIEL speakers with
removable plugs installed in the ends of the binding posts. If you wish to use banana plug type connections, you may remove the
black plastic plug inserted into the end of each metal binding post cap. To remove the plug, use your fingernail to pry along the
bottom edge of the plastic insert and lift out.
ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
The PowerPlane is a very high quality sound reproducer and will benefit from use with high quality associated equipment.
Since it is extremely accurate, it will reveal sources of distortion generated elsewhere in the system. For example, distortion
resulting from poor recordings or inferior electronics will be reproduced accurately.
BREAK-IN
The PowerPoint, like most speakers, requires a period of playing before they perform optimally. The time depends on how
loudly the speakers are played; more time is required if played softly, less if played loudly. At least 50 hours at moderately
loud levels are required before the speaker is performing near optimum.
(Step one through four views
shown from rear of wall)