Dayton Audio ME652C 6-1 - Manual (Page 2)

Once you have established that your chosen location is be-
tween two joists or trusses, and that there are no obstructions
in the ceiling, scribe a clear line around the inside edge of
the template with a pencil.
If the ceiling is made of drywall, simply cut the marked area
with your utility knife or drywall saw. If the ceiling is made of
plaster, use a saw with a higher tooth count to reduce the
risk of breaking the plaster. Test fit the speaker in the hole;
the speaker should fit loosely and the speaker frame should
cover the edges of the hole. Repeat these steps for the other
speaker.
5) Speaker Cable
Don’t compromise sound quality by using thin, inexpensive
speaker wire, we recommend using a high quality oxygen free
copper speaker cable. For runs less than 50 feet we recom-
mend 16 gauge cable, and for longer runs we recommend 14
gauge or larger cable. Most municipalities require the use of
CL2 rated speaker cable for installation in walls and ceilings.
Leave enough speaker cable so you can stand comfortably
on the floor or ladder while connecting the speaker cable to
the speakers.
6) Speaker Connection
Remove about 8" of the cable jacket to expose the inner
conductors. Strip 1/4" of insulation from each conductor and
connect to the speaker terminals. When connect-
ing the wires to the speakers, be sure to observe
proper polarity. Most CL2 rated speaker cable will
have red and black conductors, so you will connect
the red wire to the red speaker terminal and the
black wire to the black speaker terminal.
Note:
Your dual-channel ceiling speaker has two
pairs of terminals, and both pairs should be
used. Connect one amplifier channel to each
pair of terminals.
7) Final Installation
To install the speakers into the ceiling,
remove the grills, this will give you access
to the mounting screws. Turn the mount-
ing clamps so they are positioned as in
the illustration, this will allow the speak-
ers to clear the hole for installation. Insert
the speaker into the hole, and tighten the
mounting screws. As you turn each screw,
the mounting clamps will rotate outward to
engage the ceiling material.
CAUTION: Do Not Over-Tighten the Clamps. Too much torque may snap off the lug and the
speaker will not seat securely. A snug fit is all that is necessary to assure proper performance.
8) Painting Speakers
To paint the grill of your Micro-Edge speakers, remove the grill assembly (with plastic trim edge)
from the speaker, and apply paint to the grill using an airbrush, airless sprayer, or spray can.
Do
not try to paint the chassis and grill assembly together, the grill should always be removed
and painted separately. Do not apply heavy coats of paint that might block the perforations in
the grill, and allow the paint to fully dry before re-installing the painted grill.
Congratulations on the purchase of your Dayton Audio ® ME652C Micro-Edge™ Series Ceiling Speakers.
These speakers were manufactured with high quality components and engineered to deliver top quality
sound performance. These premium in-ceiling speakers feature an elegant “Micro-Edge” style grill.
● Contemporary low profile grill design with magnetic grill retention
● Long-throw woven Kevlar cone woofers with rubber surround and dual voice coil
● Coaxially mounted dual 1" silk dome tweeters for single-point stereo use
● Twin 12 dB/octave optimized crossovers with exclusive tuning by Dayton Audio ®
● Timbre-matched to other Micro-Edge™ series in-wall/in-ceiling speakers
Please read these instructions completely before you begin your installation.
1) Parts Inventory
Your speaker kit should include the following:
● 1 pair of Dayton Audio Micro-Edge TM Series Ceiling Speakers with Grill
● 1 speaker installation template
2) Installation Tools
The Dayton Audio speakers can be installed with the following simple tools:
● Pencil ● #2 Phillips screwdriver
● Masking tape ● Wire cutters & wire stripper/crimp tool
● Drill & drill bits ● Stud finder (optional)
● Utility knife or wallboard saw*
* Recommended for use if installing in plaster walls.
3) Speaker Location
To achieve the best performance from your Dayton Audio speakers, it is important to carefully
select the location for installation. Your ceiling speakers should be installed 5 to 8 feet apart to
ensure proper stereo imaging. Mount each speaker the same distance from the intersecting
walls to maintain a uniform look. Keep the speakers at least 2 feet away from the corners of the
room to avoid overemphasized bass reproduction.
4) Speaker Installation
Once you have selected the location for your speakers, you are ready to install them.
CAUTION: Be certain that there are no electrical wires, water pipes, or heating ducts
in the planned installation area before you start drilling or cutting into the ceiling. If
there is an electrical outlet nearby, turn off the circuit breaker to avoid possible injury.
Ceiling speakers are designed to be mounted in
the ceiling between the joists or trusses. Once you
have selected the location, check to be sure you are
between the joists or trusses. One method is to tap
on the ceiling, you will hear a hollow sound when
between two joists or trusses and a sharper, more
solid sound when right on top of, or close to a joist
or truss. An easier, more accurate method for finding
the location of joists or trusses is to use a stud finder.
The Micro Edge™ Series in-ceiling speakers include
a punch-out template for marking the cutout. To locate
and mark the cutout for the speakers, remove the center punch-out
and tape the speaker template to your ceiling in the desired location.
Drill a 1" hole in the center of the template outline. Next, use a piece
of stiff wire (a coat hanger works well), and bend it at a 90-degree
angle, 8" from the end. Insert the bent part of the wire into the 1"
hole and rotate the wire in a complete circle to check for obstructions. If the wire hits a stud on
either side, reposition your template to the left or right and drill a new hole at the center, then
repeat the test until a clear area is located.