Placement wiring – Cambridge SoundWorks Ambiance 602 6.5 2-Way In-Ceiling Stereo Loudspeaker User Manual

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Because the new Ambiance stereo

loudspeaker has wide-dispersion,

there is a great deal of flexibility in

placement.

Unlike freestanding loudspeakers

(which can be easily repositioned),

an in-ceiling speaker installation is

permanent. The homeowner and

installer should work together to

determine the best location. The

ideal position should provide an

unobstructed sound path from the

speaker to the listeners. In some

instances, a compromise between

ideal location and appearance may

be necessary.

Try to keep the Ambiance speaker

at least 18” away from room corners

or wall/ceiling borders. This avoids

the detrimental effects of sidewall/

ceiling echoes.

The Ambiance in-ceiling stereo

speaker is not magnetically shielded.

The minimum acceptable distance

the speaker can be placed from a

CRT TV monitor depends on the

monitor’s sensitivity to magnetic

fields, but will typically be a foot or

more. If relevant, make sure the

magnetic field of the speaker will not

distort a nearby televisions’ picture

before you decide on a permanent

location.

Due to it’s fully enclosed

design, the speaker requires

more clearance than open-

back speakers. Refer to the

dimensions on page 7 to

determine if you have sufficient

clearance.

Pre-wiring new construction is

strongly recommended if possible.

Access to a basement, attic, or

crawl space can simplify the task

of routing wires to the appropriate

locations. If you are a do-it-yourself

homeowner, you may wish to hire a

professional to run the wires, even

if you are planning on mounting the

speaker yourself.

The wire connectors will accept

up to AWG #14 speaker cable. A

minimum of AWG #16 should be

used for runs up to 50 feet, with

AWG #14 for runs longer than 50

feet. Make sure the wire you choose

is rated for in-wall use. Check with

a local building inspector if you are

unsure.

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