Audio Excellence V1 User manual

V1/V2 Speaker wall installation
instructions
Paul Baxter
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136 Bentwaters Parks, Rendlesham, Suffolk, IP12 2TW, UK, Version 1.0, Mar 2017

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As with any speaker installaon work -
Audio Excellence places great emphasis on your Personal Safety. Please
adhere to all recommendaons.
Table of Contents:
Brick or block walls ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Basic equipment required ......................................................................................................................................... 3
Fitting the speaker bracket ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Fitting speakers to an interior wall ......................................................................................................................... 4
Optional Extras ............................................................................................................................................................ 5
The Finishing Touches ............................................................................................................................................... 6
Plasterboard or Stud Wall fixing ................................................................................................................................. 8
Basic equipment required ......................................................................................................................................... 8
Installation Instructions ............................................................................................................................................. 9

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Brick or block walls
(For plasterboard walls, please refer to the second half of this publication: “In-Wall Kits”)
Basic equipment required
 Electric drill (capable of hammer action)
 Small spirit level
 Masonry drill bit (approx. 5.5mm)
 Medium cross point or “Philips” screwdriver
 Safety eye glasses or goggles (recommended)
 Dust face mask (recommended)
 Electrical wire and pipe detector (recommended)
Fitting the speaker bracket
Located on the top of the speaker are 4 partially pre-drilled holes. Place the bracket over
these as shown and secure using the four screws provided.

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Fitting speakers to an interior wall
After finding the ideal speaker location required (not covered in this publication – maybe we should
say which publication?).
Using the electrical cable and pipe detector, scan the area immediately around the speaker location.
If no audible warning is indicated, it is then safe to proceed with the installation.
If drilling into a block or brick wall, it is recommended to use the minimum required safety
equipment, such as safety goggles and a dust mask.
Set the electrical drill to hammer action and proceed to drill to a depth of approximately 30mm with
the 5.5mm masonry bit. The rawlplug (supplied) is inserted into the opening.
As illustrated below, place a screw and washer into the left opening of the wall bracket. After
partially tightening, place the small spirit level on top of the bracket, the location of the second screw
hole can then be marked. The bracket can be moved slightly to allow drilling and fitting of the second
screw. Finally, again using the spirit level, adjust the bracket to the optimum position (illustrated
below). All screws can subsequently be fully tightened.

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With the wall bracket securely in place, gently lower the speaker onto the wall bracket as shown
below.
Optional Extras
Included with the speaker kit are self-adhesive feet so when placed under the speaker, it allows for it
to be free standing on a level surface (as illustrated below).
Alternatively, these self-adhesive feet can be placed on the inside edge, between the speaker and
the wall (when wall mounted), to help partially isolate the vibrations.

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The Finishing Touches
With the speaker (V1 / V2) fitted on the wall bracket, the grille frame with black speaker cloth (fitted
as standard) is simply offered up to the speaker front plate until the magnets “click” into place. The
frame should then be held firmly.
To help enhance the installation further, the extra option of having a piece of artwork printed on the
acoustically transparent material is given. The art could be a standard piece, or one chosen by the
client.
The following photographs illustrate some of these examples:
A typical fitting of a Vertex 2 speaker fitted onto a cinema wall bracket before the grille is fitted:
An inside view of the grille frame with black speaker cloth. The circular neodymium magnets are
visible, attached to their respective brackets:

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These examples show artwork printed on the acoustically transparent cloth. With the grille fitted the
speaker takes on the form of a painting:
Side view of a Vertex 2 speaker with an art cloth fitted as an option:

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Plasterboard or Stud Wall fixing
For clients who have plasterboard or stud walls and wish to blend in their speaker system with the
room décor, Audio Excellence provides the option to install and hide the speakers into the partition
wall with the relevant “In-Wall Kit”. Each kit is specific to each type of speaker that can be installed
In-Wall (Vertex 1, Vertex 2 and Raijuu 1)
The low profile of the Audio Excellence speakers enable them to fit easily into most spaces.
Basic equipment required
 Electrical Jigsaw or sharp hand saw
 Electrical drill and 8mm drill bit
 Cross point / Philips type screwdriver
 Masking tape
 Molly bolts or dry wall anchors
 Molly bolt insertion tool
Please note that each frame, grille and speaker are matched for a perfect fit and they are
numbered accordingly.

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Installation Instructions
Place the Vertex 1 or 2 surround speakers in the Audience area; this is in accordance to Dolby
recommendations, but also please refer to the Congard Code from Audio Excellence for the best set
up to achieve a realistic sound stage for enhanced listening pleasure.
Using the template, mark out the required area on the plasterboard for cutting. This is easily
achieved using an electrical jigsaw or a sharp hand saw. Masking tape is then applied to each cut
edge to prevent any further dust from escaping the opening.
The relevant “in wall frame” is fitted into the opening. Using the screw holes in the frame, the screw
positions can be marked out on the plasterboard.

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With the frame temporarily removed, the marked screw holes are drilled. If using “Molly” bolts the
drill bit required would be 8mm. The below photo illustrates fitted “Molly” bolts.
“Molly Bolts” and insertion tool.

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Rear view of frame showing one of the anchor bolts in position. Each bolt has a hold weight of 25Kg.
The frame is inserted back into the opening and secured to the plaster board using the counter sunk
screws. The photo below illustrates a Vertex 2 in position. Before a speaker is fitted into the frame
ensure the signal cable is securely fitted to the binding posts, noting the correct polarity. Please also
note, rubber buffers are fitted to the lower frame for the speaker to rest on and prevent any weight
from the installed speaker damaging any installers hands!

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The speaker is fitted to the frame via 4 screws.
Install the grille. The clips are going to secure it in place.

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Below is the view of a fabric covered metal grille covering all the drivers of a V2 speaker. The grille
lies flat on the surface of the wall covering the frame.

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For in-ceiling installation please note!
Please ensure that the ceiling is properly
reinforced to sustain the weight of the speaker.
Please use the security cable provided:
Attach it to the frame and secure it in solid structure
at the other end
This is to prevent the speaker to fall in case the
ceiling fails!

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Now you can now enjoy the Excellent
Quality of your new V1/V2 Speaker wall
installation!