Krix Epix in-wall speaker back box installation manual
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1. using an extended Phillips bit 8 x coated Phillips drive 5 Removed temporary cross braces installation routing speaker cable 6 Route speaker cable through studwork to speaker 7 Securely screw cable into to binding posts Take care to assign the same cable colour or trace to the positive connector on the amplifier as the positive connector on the speaker Repeat connection process with negative binding post and negative wire Single Pair When using single pair cable LF and HF must be bridge and LF and HF must be bridged Note if bridging connections are not made the speaker will not produce both bass and treble Bi Wire When Bi wiring the Epix connect LF and HF cables to the corresponding binding posts installation installing plasterboard 8 Cut plasterboard to size and slide under metal edging 9 Attach plasterboard to stud work 10 Using flushing compond flush over metal capping 11 Paint plasterboard wall flushing compound specifications Epix specifications Frequency Range 4OHz 4OkHz in room response Power Handling Maximum 200 watts RMS amplifier power into Hohms Sensitivity 90dB for 2 83 volts at 1 metre Configuration 6 driver 3 way bi wireable bi ampable Bass Drivers 4 x nominal 130mm 5 coated paper cones 26mm 1 voice coil wound on high powered aluminium former provides good2. 0mm spacing The enclosures have been optimised for use with 450mm stud centers see page 5 This will result in a 5 20mm gap between the speaker and the stud which helps to reduce transmittion of vibrations between the loudspeaker and the studwork xact dimensions are provided for the front baffles When cutting the plasterboard allow an extra 3 5mm of clearance for the pre installed plasterboard metal capping see page 9 epix dimensions 390 je 225 m positioning studwork preparation Below are recommendations for constructing a suitable timber stud frame for the Epix Consult with a professional installer for further recommendations Refer to page 6 for recommendations when using acoustically transparent screens 450mm centers refer to local building code gg f aang fae alternate center channel position Determine the ideal screen height and then position the center ear height as possible This will generally be direcly below the screen 450mm centers channel speaker as close to seated seated ear hei approximately ght y Ensure a clear path is maintained for cable insertion positioning acoustically transparent screens studwork preparation Below are recommendation
3. Safety It is recommended that the Krix Epix is installed by a qualified installer Due to the size and weight of the Epix it is recommended that at least two people install the Epix enclosure into the studwork positioning front left and right speakers As a guide the placement of left and right speakers used for two channel stereo should orm an equilateral triangle with the primary istening position In many situations room ayout and speaker mounting may require the ront speakers to be positioned closer together than this recommendation Excellent results are often achieved in these situations It must be noted however that placing front speakers too close together can result in the sound becoming monophonic and lacking depth centre channel speaker Position the centre channel speaker above or below your television Ideally the centre channel speaker should aim at ear level when seated f an acoustically transparent screen is to be used a vertical center channel speaker may be placed behind the screen In this configuration it is suggested that the grille is removed from the product see page 5 rear speakers Rear speakers for home theatre should be placed to each side and or behind the listener Exact positioning will be dependant on your room layout and the number of surround rear speakers in your system e g 5 1 6 1 7 1 and beyond loudspeaker dimensions Do not build studwork with 39
4. e Practices Act 1974 as amended or any other law whether a law of Australia or any other country other than a condition implied by Section 69 of the said Act is limited at our option to the replacement of the product or the supply of an equivalent product or the repair of the product If you do not accept the above conditions return this product in the original packaging with proof of purchase for a full refund before you begin New Construction The Krix Epix inwall speakers have been developed to suit 45x90mm or 35x90mm timber stud construction The speakers must be installed before the plasterboard is installed To allow the speakers to be installed at the optimum positions in the wall timber stud positions should be mapped out prior to construction by the installer see page 5 Retrofit Retrofitting of the Epix is possible in 90mm studwalls Retrofitting requires removal of large sections of plasterboard and possible repositioning of studwork wiring etc to accommodate the speakers large MDF backboxes False Walls Where existing walls are unsuitable for retrofitting or timber stud construction is not used installers may consider creating a false timber stud and plasterboard wall to accommodate the Epix boxes Tools Required Electric drill No 2 medium extended Phillips Bit Level optional Medium phillips head screw driver Plasterboarding tools Drywall saw flushing compound etc A
5. experience sound Owner s Manual Epix Back Box 60 00 Congratulations on choosing Krix setup in brief The following setup procedure will help you achieve the best performance from your inwall speaker 1 unpacking Remove your speaker from the packaging 2 before you begin Ensure correct tools are used and precautions are made 3 positioning Determine a suitable location for your speakers and prepare studwork to accommodate speaker enclosures 4 installation Attach speaker to studwork and connect cabling 5 listen and enjoy Listen to your favourite music movies and enjoy A disclaimer Drilling into anything can be dangerous You should make sure you know what is behind or inside the surface that you are drilling before you start to drill For example you might strike an electrical cable You must use appropriate fixings for the surface that you are fixing to If you don t injury or damage may occur If you do not feel entirely confident about installing this product contact a professional installer Disclaimer To the extent permissible by law All warranties conditions representations promises and statements relating howsoever to this product whether express or implied and whether in contract or tort are excluded to the extent permitted by law and Our liability to you under a condition or warranty if any implied into this sale and purchase agreement relating to these brackets by the Trad
6. linearity and driver control at large cone excursion Midrange Driver 1 x nominal 130mm 5 coated paper cone 26mm 1 voice coil wound on high powered aluminum former using copper shorting ring and oversized magnet for lower distortion Tweeter 26mm 1 dual concentric diaphragm with wave guide centre plug for controlled directivity Non reflective dual chambered magnet structure with copper shorting ring to lower distortion Crossover Point 340Hz amp 2 5kHz Impedance Nominally 4 ohms Enclosure Type Triple chambers sealed midrange chamber with dual bass reflex chambers front vented Dimensions box 1700mm high x 390mm wide x 80mm deep front baffle 962mm high x 225mm wide x 18mm deep Material 12mm MDF enclosure 25mm braces with 18mm MDF front baffle Finish Black Suede Vinyl Volume 34 litres internal Weight 27kg each warranty 5 year warranty applies to the cabinet and speaker Refer to the details on the warranty card supplied queries If you have any queries regarding the Epix setup procedure or any other Krix product please contact your nearest Krix retailer or Krix directly Contact details are on the back cover of this booklet Krix Loudspeakers Pty Ltd 14 Chapman Road Hackham SA 5163 Australia T 61 8 8384 3433 F 61 8 8384 3419 listen krix com krix com Rev 10003
7. s for constructing be appropriate to install left center and a suitable timber stud frame when using an right speakers behind the screen Consult acoustically transarent screen The diagram with a professional installer for further below shows a vertical Epix used as a center recommendations channel In certain installations it may also 450mm 450mm centers refer to local building code centers age vine at A vertical center channel speaker Without a grille may fi be used behind m acoustically transparent screens w pproximately seated ear height y Ensure a clear path is maintained for cable insertion installation install enclosure using temporary braces lk The installation braces are supplied factory fitted for 10mm plaster board installation If 13mm plasterboard is to be used follow the instructions printed on brace This ensures the front baffle of the speaker will sit flush with the plasterboard wall A Ensure installation brace bolts are tight before proceeding 2 Ensure speaker enclosure is level 3 Fix temporary braces to studwork using supplied zinc Phillips head screws installation install timber Phillips screws 4 Install the coated Phillips drive screws
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