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Frequently Asked Questions: SenSonic Speakers
What type of wire is required for
installing Sensonic audio speakers?
The distance of the wire to the speaker determines what size of wire
to use, below is a brief listing:
- Less than 10' feet wire run 18 gauge speaker wire
- 10' feet to 50' feet wire run 16 gauge speaker wire
- More than 50' feet wire run 14 gauge speaker wire
Note: It is good practice to use specially designed
ultra - low resistance, oxygen free speaker wire. This provides the best
sound performance. However, in most cases, any insulated, multi-strand
copper wire will work, if it is the proper gauge speaker wire.
Are rough - in housings required
for Sensonic Speaker installations?
No. Existing structure speaker installations require no rough - ins,
as the speakers incorporate dog ears, which are fold out tabs that secure
the speaker in the wall while tightening the screw terminals. New construction
installation may use rough - ins
- Use IR885 - for SS825 speakers
- Use IR886 - for SS826DS speakers
- Use IR888 - for SS828 & SS838 speakers
May multiple pairs of speakers be
connected to a single volume control?
Yes. The SVC 104M may be used to wire up to four pair of stereo speakers
using the single control.
Can Sensonic speakers be connected
to a radio intercom system?
No. Sensonic speakers have an impedance of 8-ohms and are compatible
with sound system sources. Current Broan-NuTone Radio Intercom systems
utilize 25-ohm speakers. Damage may result to equipment from use of improper
speaker usage.
What is the warranty on Sensonic
products?
Sensonic speakers are warranted against manufacturing defects for a 5
year period from the date of original purchase. Sensonic accessory components
carry a 2 year warranty from date of original purchase.
Where should Sensonic home theater
speakers be placed?
The front channel speakers should be mounted approximately at the listener's
ear level from a seated audience at the front position.
Rear channel speakers should be placed on the side or rear walls approximately
1/2 to 2/3 of the distance from the viewing screen or front of the room
to the rear of the room. Note: Optimum position of the rear speakers should
be no more six feet from the audience. The bottom of the speaker cabinet
should be approximately two feet above the ear level of the seated audience.
Center channel speaker may be placed above or below the television screen
area inline with the front left and right channel speakers aimed directly
at the audience.
Subwoofer location would be localized to enhance the bass frequency reproduction.
Placement of the subwoofer is not critical, as it primarily reproduces
low frequency sound, which is non - directional.
How many pair of speakers may be
used with the 10ZADP distribution panel?
Eight pairs of 8-ohm speakers or ten pairs of 4-ohm speakers.
Could audio be controlled by turning
off various individual rooms?
Yes. When the SPC-6 stereo speaker selector is used, as it controls up
to six pairs of speakers.
Could the SVC104M and the SPC-6
be used to control the same system speakers?
No. Unless the SVC104M is set for only one speaker.
Could the SS825 or SS828 speakers
be ceiling mounted?
This is not a recommended product installation, as those speakers are
heavier and designed for vertical wall surface installations. The MS625
& MS626 are designed for ceiling mount installations.
Does the MS4110P need to be connected
to an electrical outlet?
Yes. This is a powered subwoofer that has an amplifier. The amplification
does require electricity to operate.
How much amplifier power is required
for Sensonic speakers?
Most speakers do not require more than ten (10) to fifteen (15) watts
per channel. Speakers in a main listening area may be required to handle
increased level of power such as thirty (30) to One Hundred (100) watts
per channel, depending on room dimensions and personal listening taste.
It is always a good idea to use an amplifier of higher power rating and
use it at lower volume levels. This allows the amplifier to operate at
designed output levels with minimal distortion.
Are there any limitations on the
outdoor speakers?
The surface mount SS525WH or BL indoor / outdoor speakers, when used
outdoors, should be mounted under an eave or roof to protect them against
direct exposure, such as rain, snow, sleet, or sunlight.
Are there any tips to be offered
for connecting speakers to the amplifier / receiver?
It does not matter which strand of wire goes to the positive (+), or
negative (-) terminals on the amplifier, as long as both speakers are
wired the same with the wire strand connected to the positive and negative
accordingly. Make sure the speakers wires do not touch or short out.
Should speakers be connected in
series or parallel?
Multiple speakers may be connected in series or parallel across an amplifier.
Note that in series your impedance increases with each load addition to
the circuit. However, in practice, speakers are normally connected in
parallel to an amplifier.
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