Artison Mezzanine - Manual (Page 4)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
This section will guide you through the installation of the Artison Mezzanine 8 Surrounds. Please
refer to the guidelines and diagrams below.
1. Speaker Positioning & Orientation Guidelines
A. In-Ceiling Application
i. The surround was designed to fit between narrow joist spacing; the cutout is a 7.6 ”
[192 mm] diameter circle.
ii. The recommended placement options are above, behind or beside the listening
area [L.A.].
iii. Avoid surround speakers being located in front or ahead of the listening area.
iv. When mounted above or behind the listening area, maintain minimum spacing of
6-8 ft. between Left and Right speakers.
v. Tweeter Orientation for In-Ceiling
a. Above L.A. – In Phase Tweeter should be facing the TV display, front of
room.
b. Side L.A. – In Phase Tweeter should be facing the TV display, front of room.
c. Behind L.A. – In Phase Tweeter should be facing the centerline of the room.
d. NOTE: In Phase Tweeter is identified with Red Label . Directly in front of
terminal cup. Tweeter Baffle should be facing intended direction.
B. In-Wall Application
i. The surround was designed to fit between standard 2x4 stud spacing and depth,
the cutout is a 7.6 ” [192 mm] diameter circle, minimum mounting depth is 3.5” [89
mm].
ii. The recommended placement options are the side walls adjacent to the listening
area or on the rear wall behind the listening area.
iii. Avoid surround speakers being located in front or ahead of the listening area.
iv. The height off the finished floor is typically ¾ of the total wall height (i.e. For a 10’
tall wall, mount
7.5’).
v. Tweeter Orientation for In-Wall
a. Side Wall – In Phase Tweeter should be facing the TV display, front of room.
b. Rear Wall
– In Phase Tweeter should be facing the centerline of the room.
c. NOTE: In Phase Tweeter is identified with Red Label , directly in front of
terminal cup. Tweeter Baffle should be facing intended direction.