Dayton Audio CS652C 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 connecting 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 mounting
clamps so they are positioned as in the illus-
tration, this will allow the speakers to clear
the hole for installation. Insert the speaker
into the hole, and tighten the mounting
screws. As you turn each screw, the mount-
ing 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 grills.
Congratulations on the purchase of your Dayton Audio ® CS652C Contractor 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
● Long-throw polypropylene 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
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 Contractor Series Ceiling Speakers with Grill
● 1 speaker installation / paint masking 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.