Aton Storm o41 User manual

Storm Series

Indoor/Outdoor Speakers

O41/O51/O61/O62/O62ST

www.atonhome.com

Storm Series Outdoor Speakers

1. Introduction

Thank you for choosing ATON Storm Series Outdoor Speakers. All models were voiced in our

sound labs by musicians with years of critical listening experience and crafted for your listening

enjoyment. To see the complete line of ATON products, visit us online at www.atonhome.com.

Storm Series Outdoor Speakers are designed to extend the listening experience into areas not

traditionally associated with high quality sound: the Great Outdoors! The 041/O51/O61 line

provides high quality sound at affordable prices for traditional stereo or mono listening areas.

Injection-Molded Graphite (IMG) woofers and 1¨ Treated Soft-Dome Tweeters provide deep, rich

bass and smooth highs for an authetic, exciting listening experience. The 062 and 062ST mod-

els use Woven Fiberglas Woofers and 1¨ Aluminum Tweeters for even better sound quality that

will last for years in any weather conditions. The 062 is designed for typical stereo and mono

applications while the O62ST is a Dual-Voice Coil (DVC) design that allows stereo signals to play

from a single speaker!

Storm Series Outdoor Speakers are also ideal for use indoors, too! Use them as primary stereo

speakers in any system, or connect them as rear surround speakers in Home Theater systems.

The O62ST can also be used in areas such as hallways, laundry rooms and kitchens to provide

full stereo sound in unexpected places.

Figure 1.2 - Rear View

Figure 1.1 - Front View

O61/O62/O62ST O51 O41

O41/O51/O61/O62 O62ST

Speaker

Terminals

Bracket

Knobs

Storm Series Outdoor Speakers

2. System Design/Applications

ATON Outdoor speakers are designed primarily to be used in areas such as back yards, porches,

decks, etc. Because of the diversity of possible installation scenarios, pay particular attention to

which type of application is most appropriate for the environment in which the speakers will be

installed.

Stereo

In areas that have a deﬁned listening area where two speakers will be mounted more or less

equidistant from each other, use a stereo setup with left and right speakers each connected

to their own channel of a stereo receiver or ampliﬁer. This application provides the best sound

quality, staging, and depth possible in areas with a deﬁned listening position. Figure 2.1 shows

an example of an outdoor stereo listening area.

Mono/DVC

In many instances, mono or DVC setup will provide a better listening experience in outdoor

areas. Mono applications combine the left and right signals to provide the full sound of a piece

of music to each speaker in the system without left/right separation. DVC applications send

the left signal to one voice coil and the right signals to another voice coil, essentially creating a

stereo pair in one speaker cabinet. Use mono or DVC setups for any area that does not have a

deﬁned listening area.

Area

Figure 2.1 - Stereo Application

Figure 2.2 - Mono/DVC Application

Storm Series Outdoor Speakers

3. Installation

The Installation process is divided into three distinct processes: Wiring, Mounting,

and Connection. After carefully considering the intended application (deﬁning a Listening

Area, Mono/Stereo, etc.) speciﬁc mounting locations can be decided upon. Once the speciﬁc

locations are determined, installation can commence.

Wiring

Before actually running any wire or cable, take the time to look around each room or area of the

house and plan your wire paths for maximum efﬁciency. Look for routes through uncluttered

parts of the stud wall or ceiling that allow you to group all low-voltage wires wherever possible. It

is a good practice to label both ends of all cables and to protect wires by tying a plastic bag over

the ends.

Wiring Methodology

There are three common scenarios for connecting speakers to an audio system. Figures 3.2 to

3.4 show stereo pairs, while Figures 3.5 and 3.6 show examples of mono and DVC applications,

respectively. Each stereo method can also be used for mono or DVC applications.

LEFT

SPK

Plastic BagLabel

A/V Receiver/Amplifier

• Two separate 2 conductor speaker wires run from the A/V Receiver

or amplifier to each stereo speaker.

Figure 3.1 - Wiring Label & Plastic Bag

Figure 3.2 - Wiring: Ampliﬁer to Speakers-2 Conductor Direct

• One 4-conductor speaker wire runs from the amplifier to a splice near

one speaker. A 2-conductor wire runs from the splice to each speaker.

A/V Receiver/Amplifier

Splice

Conductor

Wire

Conductor

Wire

Figure 3.3 - Wiring: Ampliﬁer to Speakers-4 Conductor to 2 Conductor

Storm Series Outdoor Speakers

Note 1: Low voltage wiring must be run in accordance with the National Electrical Code as well as any other applicable provi-

sions of the local building codes in your area. In some cases (such as commercial installations), running the wire in conduit may

be required. If you have any questions concerning the wiring of speakers in your home, contact your local building and inspection

department.

Note 2: It is recommended that you use quality CL-2 or CL-3 rated stranded speaker wire when installing ATON speakers.

Solid-core “Romex” type wire is not acceptable! Use at least 16AWG speaker wire for runs up to 100 feet, and at least 14 AWG

speaker wire for runs up to 200 feet. If you must cross high-voltage lines, always do so at a 90 degree angle to avoid audible

hum through the speakers!.

Note 3: When pre-wiring for outdoor speakers, it is essential to make direct wire runs from the head-end to each speaker. Do

not run speaker wires in series or parallel, and do not “daisy-chain” speakers to common wiring. There are instances where

speakers will be connected directly to an amplifier. The use of spade lugs or bannana plugs is recommended in these instances.

• Use any of the stereo wiring methods to connect to a DVC speaker.

This example shows 2 separate 2 conductor speaker wires run from

the amplifier to the DVC speaker.

A/V Receiver/Amplifier

Volume

Control

• One 4 conductor speaker wire runs from the amplifier to a stereo

volume control, then one 2 conductor speaker wire runs to each

stereo speaker.

A/V Receiver/Amplifier

Conductor

Wire

Conductor

Wire

Figure 3.4 - Wiring: Ampliﬁer to Speakers w/ Volume Control

Figure 3.5 - Wiring: Ampliﬁer to Speaker-DVC

• Use any of the wiring methods to connect to a mono speaker.

This example shows a 2 conductor speaker wire running directly from

the amplifier to the mono speaker.

A/V Receiver/Amplifier

Figure 3.6 - Wiring: Ampliﬁer to Speaker-Mono

Storm Series Outdoor Speakers

Mounting

Use the included Mounting Brackets to securely mount the speakers in the desired location.

To install the brackets on wood surfaces, vinyl siding, etc.:

Place brackets in desired location.

Mark location of holes at the narrow

point of the keyhole cutout.

Drill pilot holes..

Partially tighten screws.

Place the brackets in position, then

tighten the screws.

To install the brackets on brick or concrete surfaces:

Place brackets in desired location

Mark location of holes at the narrow

point of the keyhole cutout

Drill holes using a masonry drill bit.

Insert masonry anchors into the holes

previously drilled

Tighten screws partway into the anchors

Mount the brackets then tighten screws

To install the brackets on drywall:

Place brackets in desired location

Mark location of holes at the narrow

point of the keyhole cutout

Drill holes using a drill bit.

Insert drywall anchors into the holes

previously drilled

Tighten screws partway into the anchors

Mount the brackets then tighten screws

Screw

Location

Brick/Concrete

Masonry

Anchor

Screw

Drywall

Anchor

Screw

Figure 3.7 - Screw Location

Figure 3.8 - Brick/Concrete

Figure 3.9 - Drywall

Storm Series Outdoor Speakers

Once the brackets are mounted, place the speakers between each end of the bracket. Install a

Bracket Knob on each end of the speaker as shown in Figure 3.10. Adjust the speaker to the

desired location, and ﬁrmly tighten the Bracket Knob.

Connection

Once the speakers are mounted, they can be connected to the wires previously installed. Cut

the ends of the wire to length, allowing some free play (about 6 inches of slack) to allow for mov-

ing the speakers and physically connecting them to the wire. Using wire strippers, remove 1/2

inch of insulation, then twist the wire to ensure that no stray strands are evident. Deﬁne positive

(+) and negative (-) at the ampliﬁer end and the speaker end of the wire run and use the same

conductor on each end.

Several Connection methods are possible:

Bare wire - Loosen the binding post of the speaker and insert bare wires into the

holes on the side of the connector; + to + (red) and - to - (black). Tighten the binding

post to make sure the wires are ﬁrmly connected.

Bannana Plugs - Terminate the speaker wires with Bannana plugs, loosen the bind-

ing posts, then insert the plugs into the center holes; + to + (red) and - to - (black).

Tighten the binding posts to ensure a snug ﬁt.

Spade Lugs - Terminate the speaker wires with Spade Lugs, loosen the bind-

ing posts, then position the spade lugs behind the binding post; + to + (red) and - to

- (black). Tighten the binding posts to ensure a snug ﬁt.

Mounting

Bracket

Screws

Bracket

Knob

Bracket

Knob

Figure 3.10 - Mounting Speaker to Bracket

Storm Series Outdoor Speakers

4. Specifications

O41

System Type....................................................................................................................................................................... 2-Way

Woofer...........................................................................................................................4.25" Injection Molded Graphite (IMG)

Tweeter ...................................................................................................................................... 1" (25mm) Treated Soft Dome

Connectors .................................................................................................................................................5-Way Binding Posts

Crossover ....................................................................................................................................Second Order customized “Q”

Nominal Impedance .................................................................................................................................................... 8 Ohms

Sensitivity ............................................................................................................................................................................ 87dB

Frequency Response........................................................................................................................................55Hz to 20kHz

Power Handling ....................................................................................................................................................... 100 Watts

Dimensions (without bracket).................................................................................... 5-3/4"(W) x 9-5/8”(H) x 6-1/8"(D)

147mm(W) x 245mm(H) x 156mm(D)

O51

System Type....................................................................................................................................................................... 2-Way

Woofer...........................................................................................................................5.25" Injection Molded Graphite (IMG)

Tweeter ...................................................................................................................................... 1" (25mm) Treated Soft Dome

Connectors .................................................................................................................................................5-Way Binding Posts

Crossover ....................................................................................................................................Second Order customized “Q”

Nominal Impedance .................................................................................................................................................... 8 Ohms

Sensitivity ........................................................................................................................................................................... 88dB

Frequency Response........................................................................................................................................45Hz to 20kHz

Power Handling ....................................................................................................................................................... 125 Watts

Dimensions (without bracket).............................................................................6-1/2"(W) x 10-13/16”(H) x 6-3/4"(D)

165mm(W) x 275mm(H) x 172mm(D)

061

System Type....................................................................................................................................................................... 2-Way

Woofer............................................................................................................................. 6.5" Injection Molded Graphite (IMG)

Tweeter ...................................................................................................................................... 1" (25mm) Treated Soft Dome

Connectors .................................................................................................................................................5-Way Binding Posts

Crossover ....................................................................................................................................Second Order customized “Q”

Nominal Impedance ....................................................................................................................................................8 Ohms

Sensitivity ........................................................................................................................................................................... 89dB

Frequency Response........................................................................................................................................38Hz to 20kHz

Power Handling ....................................................................................................................................................... 150 Watts

Dimensions (without bracket)...........................................................................7-5/16"(W) x 13-5/16”(H) x 7-5/16"(D)

186mm(W) x 338mm(H) x 186mm(D)

O62

System Type....................................................................................................................................................................... 2-Way

Woofer.......................................................................................................................................................6.5" Woven Fiberglass

Tweeter ....................................................................................................................................................1" (25mm) Aluminum

Connectors .................................................................................................................................................5-Way Binding Posts

Crossover ....................................................................................................................................Second Order customized “Q”

Nominal Impedance .................................................................................................................................................... 8 Ohms

Sensitivity ............................................................................................................................................................................ 91dB

Frequency Response........................................................................................................................................35Hz to 20kHz

Power Handling ........................................................................................................................................................ 175 Watts

Dimensions (without bracket)...........................................................................7-5/16"(W) x 13-5/16”(H) x 7-5/16"(D)

186mm(W) x 338mm(H) x 186mm(D)

062ST

System Type............................................................................................................................................. Dual Voice Coil (DVC)

Woofer.........................................................................................................................................................6.5" Woven Fiberglass

Tweeter .....................................................................................................................................................1" (25mm) Aluminum

Connectors .................................................................................................................................................5-Way Binding Posts

Crossover ....................................................................................................................................Second Order customized “Q”

Nominal Impedance ....................................................................................................................................................6 Ohms

Sensitivity ........................................................................................................................................................................... 88dB

Frequency Response.......................................................................................................................... 35Hz to 20kHz +/-3dB

Power Handling .............................................................................................................................................. 175 Watts RMS

Dimensions...............................................................................................................7-5/16"(W) x 13-5/16”(H) x 7-5/16"(D)

186mm(W) x 338mm(H) x 186mm(D)