Beale Street Audio IC6-B User manual

Beale Street Audio
IC6-B, IC6-MB, IC6-BB, IC8-B, IC8-MB,
IC8-BB, ICA6-B, ICA6-MB, ICA6-BB, IC6DVC-B,
BS650 In Ceiling Speakers
ICS6-MB, ICS8MB In Ceiling Subwoofers
Installation Guide
TECHN O L O G Y
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Introduction
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing Beale Street Audio In Ceiling
speakers and subwoofers with Sonic Vortex.
Our patented Sonic Vortex Technology is based on Ported Transmission
Line design and incorporates a compact, integrated enclosure. Most In
Ceiling speakers do not utilize a back box, even fewer have an enclosure,
and only a Sonic Vortex speaker has an Integrated Transmission Line Ported
Enclosure. Without something behind the speaker driver the music not only
plays into the room, but also bleeds into adjoining rooms such as the attic
or an occupied room. The bleed negatively affects performance, and sound
consistency.
The Sonic Vortex enclosure directs all of the sound from the speaker driver
into the room it is intend to be in, so you get to enjoy your speakers without
disturbing the rest of the house. Great bass response, stereo image, and
big sound that you can’t get with any other in ceiling speaker.
Beale Street Audio In Ceiling speakers and subwoofers install with ease
using the ‘dog’ mounting system and magnetic bezelless grillees for fast,
clean installations.
Please follow the instructions in this manual to assure proper installation
and to achieve the full performance and satisfaction you would expect from
Beale Street Audio.

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Speaker Placement
When installing in ceiling speakers or subs, (or in ceiling anything for that
matter) it is always a good idea to find out what is in the ceiling before
cutting holes. Be aware of the location of plumbing, electrical and structural
elements that may affect speaker placement.
Stereo
It is also a good idea to locate stereo speakers so they are centered to
the main listening position in which the user/s will normally be located.
Whenever possible, try to position the left and right speakers at the same
distance from each other as they are from the main listening position.
Subwoofer
Subwoofers are omni-directional so placement of in ceiling subs is
somewhat less critical, but placement can be affected (good and bad) by
corners and walls, so try to find a location that will be somewhat unaffected
by placement.
Angled
If using the ‘Angled In’ speakers, be sure to position them so the speakers
are facing into the room and directed toward the main listening position.
Surround
Locate surround speakers according to the recommendations in the
surround processor’s owner’s manual

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Installation
SPEAKER WIRE
Pull one run of 16AWG stranded speaker wire from the amplifier location
to each speaker location. If in pre-wire, while the walls are open and it’s
easy, pull extra wire to any location that may be desirable to add speakers
at a later date. Leave extra length of wire on each end to allow making
connections and installing/removing speakers.
Use the chart below to determine the proper gauge of wire, based upon
wire length from the amp to the speakers. If using volume controls, include
the total length from the amp to the volume control and then to the
speakers.
SPEAKER WIRE GAUGE TABLE
SPEAKER WIRE LENGTH SPEAKER WIRE GAUGE
150’ (46m) 16AWG
400’ (122m) 14AWG
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Beale Street Audio speaker installation can be simplified by using a Beale
Street Audio new construction EZBracket, (sold separately; visit
www.getbeale.com for additional information). This is installed prior to
drywall installation and allows for precise speaker placement and simplifies
the final installation of the speaker.
EXISTING CONSTRUCTION
Speaker wire must be run from the equipment or volume control location to
each potential speaker location.
• Choose a location for each speaker that is free of obstructions created
by joists, HVAC duct-work, electrical wire runs, plumbing or anything
else that might not allow for the depth of the speaker or create
interference or noise.

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Installation
• Once you have determined your locations, use a pencil to mark the hole
to cut out for the speaker using the supplied template. Don’t forget to
allow for the size of the speaker bezel if you are installing the speaker
near a sidewall or other item that could become an obstacle.
• If you are unsure of potential obstacles, carefully cut your holes using an
angle to the inside of the cutout area. This will allow you to “plug” the
hole easily if needed. If the area is clear and is a good location for the
speaker, go ahead and cut the edges of the opening at 90 degrees to
accommodate the speaker diameter.
Cut hole at an angle in case patching is necessary
Save cutout for patching if necessary
Cut edge at 90°if area is clear of obstructions
• Strip the insulation on each conductor approximately 1/2” (12.7mm) and
insert to the speaker terminals. Ensure that there are no stray strands
of wire protruding from the connectors that can cause shorts. Observe
proper polarity (+ to + and – to – for each speaker and at the amplifier)
and that surround channels are properly positioned and connected, if
used.

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L- L+ R- R+
Amplifier Speaker Terminal
16AWG (min)
Stranded Speaker Wire
+ to +
- to -
+ to +
- to -
16AWG (min)
Stranded Speaker Wire
• With the ‘dogs’ flush to the side of the speaker, insert the speaker into
the ceiling and tighten each of the four screws for the speakers’ dogs,
enough to clamp the speaker to the drywall. Do not over-tighten.
Turn screws to extend dogs
as shown
Turn screws to extend dogs
as shown
PAINTING
The grillee may be painted, but go as light as possible to not to clog the
fine holes with paint. Only paint grillees when they have been removed
from the speakers and be sure to remove the cloth on the backside of the
grillee before painting. If the cloth is not removed for painting, it will absorb
the paint and clog the grillee, significantly affecting the sound...and not in
a good way. (We have taken great effort to eliminate any ‘color’ from the
sound of our speakers, so let’s try to keep it that way...OK?)
Installation

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Troubleshooting
Beale Street Audio speakers are designed to function trouble-free. Most
problems that occur are due to simple issues. If you have trouble, please
check the list of simple fixes below.
SPEAKER TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SOLUTION
NO SOUND Verify that there is audio from the
source selected. Select another
source if necessary.
Ensure that the amplifier is turned
on and connected properly.
Check any connections at other
devices, such as a volume control.
Temporarily bypass the control if
needed.
Check wire connections at each
speaker not producing sound for
good contact to bare wire, not wire
insulation.

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Specifications
6.5” IN CEILING
IC6-B 6.5” In Ceiling 2-way
• 6.5” Polypropylene Woofer
• 1” Silk Dome Tweeter
• Butyl Rubber Surround
• Pivoting Tweeter
• Speaker Weight: 7lbs (3.18kg)
• Cutout: 8.4” (214mm)
• Diameter 9.4” (239mm)
• Depth 6.8” (172mm)
• Power Handling: 5-90W
• Impedance: 8Ω
• Installed Frequency Response: 46 Hz - 22 kHz
• Sensitivity: 91db
• Grille: Magnetic Bezelless; White - Paintable
• Connector Type: Gold Spring Push Terminals
• EZBracket Size: F
IC6-MB 6.5” In Ceiling 2-way
• 6.5” Ribbed Injected Polypropylene Woofer
• 1” Aluminum Dome Tweeter
• Butyl Rubber Surround
• Pivoting Tweeter
• Sonic Vortex Ported Transmission Line Enclosure
• Speaker Weight: 7.10 lbs (3.22kg)
• Cutout: 8.4” (214mm)
• Diameter 9.4” (239mm)
• Depth 6.8” (172mm)
• Power Handling: 5-120W
• Impedance: 8Ω
• Installed Frequency Response: 46 Hz - 22 kHz
• Sensitivity: 89db
• Grille: Magnetic Bezelless; White - Paintable
• Connector Type: Gold Spring Push Terminal
• EZBracket Size: F
IC6-BB 6.5” In Ceiling 2-way
• 6.5” Carbon Fiber Woofer
• 1” Titanium Dome Tweeter
• Butyl Rubber Surround
• Pivoting Tweeter
• Sonic Vortex Ported Transmission Line Enclosure
• Speaker Weight: 7.10 lbs (3.22kg)
• Cutout: 8.4” (214mm)
• Diameter 9.4” (239mm)
• Depth 6.8” (172mm)
• Power Handling: 5-120W
• Impedance: 8Ω
• Installed Frequency Response: 46 Hz - 22 kHz
• Sensitivity: 89db
• Grille: Magnetic Bezelless; White - Paintable
• Connector Type: Gold Spring Push Terminal
• EZBracket Size: F

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Specifications
8” IN CEILING
IC8-B 8” In Ceiling 2-way
• 8” Polypropylene Woofer
• 1” Silk Dome Tweeter
• Butyl Rubber Surround
• Pivoting Tweeter
• Sonic Vortex Ported Transmission Line Enclosure
• Speaker Weight: 8.38 lbs (3.8kg)
• Cutout: 10.3” (261.5mm)
• Diameter 11.3” (284mm)
• Depth 8.6” (219.5mm)
• Power Handling: 5-120W
• Impedance: 8Ω
• Installed Frequency Response: 38 Hz - 22 kHz
• Sensitivity: 90db
• Grille: Magnetic Bezelless; White - Paintable
• Connector Type: Gold Spring Push Terminal
• EZBracket Size: B
IC8-MB 8” In Ceiling 2-way
• 8” Injected Polypropylene Woofer
• 1” Aluminum Dome Tweeter
• Butyl Rubber Surround
• Pivoting Tweeter
• Sonic Vortex Ported Transmission Line Enclosure
• Speaker Weight: 8.38 lbs (3.8kg)
• Cutout: 10.3” (261.5mm)
• Diameter 11.3” (284mm)
• Depth 8.6” 219.5mm
• Power Handling: 5-120W
• Impedance: 8Ω
• Installed Frequency Response: 38 Hz - 22 kHz
• Sensitivity: 90db
• Grille: Magnetic Bezelless; White - Paintable
• Connector Type: Gold Spring Push Terminal
• EZBracket Size: B
IC8-BB 8” In Ceiling 2-way
• 8” Carbon Fiber Woofer
• 1” Titanium Dome Tweeter
• Butyl Rubber Surround
• Pivoting Tweeter
• Sonic Vortex Ported Transmission Line Enclosure
• Speaker Weight: 8.38 lbs (3.8kg)
• Cutout: 10.3” (261.5mm)
• Diameter 11.3” (284mm)
• Depth 8.6” (219.5mm)
• Power Handling: 5-120W
• Impedance: 8Ω
• Installed Frequency Response: 38 Hz - 22 kHz
• Sensitivity: 90db
• Grille: Magnetic Bezelless; White - Paintable
• Connector Type: Gold Spring Push Terminal
• EZBracket Size: B

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6.5” ANGLED IN CEILING
ICA6-B 6.5” Angled In Ceiling 2-way
• 6.5” Polypropylene Woofer
• 1” Silk Dome Tweeter
• Butyl Rubber Surround
• Pivoting Tweeter
• 15 Degree Angled Woofer
• Sonic Vortex Ported Transmission Line Enclosure
• Speaker Weight: 6.97 lbs (3.16kg)
• Cutout: 8.4” (214mm)
• Diameter 9.4” (239mm)
• Depth 6.8” (172mm)
• Power Handling: 5-120W
• Impedance: 8Ω
• Installed Frequency Response: 46 Hz - 22 kHz
• Sensitivity: 91db
• Grille: Magnetic Bezelless; White - Paintable
• Connector Type: Gold Spring Push Terminal
• EZBracket Size: F
ICA6-MB 6.5” Angled In Ceiling 2-way
• 6.5” Ribbed Injected Polypropylene Woofer
• 1” Aluminum Dome Tweeter
• Butyl Rubber Surround
• Pivoting Tweeter
• 15 Degree Angled Woofer
• Sonic Vortex Ported Transmission Line Enclosure
• Speaker Weight: 6.97 lbs (3.16kg)
• Cutout: 8.4” (214mm)
• Diameter 9.4” (239mm)
• Depth 6.8” (172mm)
• Power Handling: 5-120W
• Impedance: 8Ω
• Installed Frequency Response: 46 Hz - 22 kHz
• Sensitivity: 89db
• Grille: Magnetic Bezelless; White - Paintable
• Connector Type: Gold Spring Push Terminal
• EZBracket Size: F
ICA6-BB 6.5” Angled In Ceiling 2-way
• 6.5” Carbon Fiber Woofer
• 1” Titanium Dome Tweeter
• Butyl Rubber Surround
• Pivoting Tweeter
• 15 Degree Angled Woofer
• Sonic Vortex Ported Transmission Line Enclosure
• Speaker Weight: 6.97 lbs (3.16kg)
• Cutout: 8.4” (214mm)
• Diameter 9.4” (239mm)
• Depth 6.8” (172mm)
• Power Handling: 5-120W
• Impedance: 8Ω
• Installed Frequency Response: 46 Hz - 22 kHz
• Sensitivity: 89db
• Grille: Magnetic Bezelless; White - Paintable
• Connector Type: Gold Spring Push Terminal
• EZBracket Size: F
Specifications

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6.5” DUAL VOICE COIL
IC6DVC-B 6.5” In Ceiling Dual Voice Coil
• 6.5” Polypropylene Woofer
• 1” Silk Dome Tweeter
• Butyl Rubber Surround
• Pivoting Tweeter
• Speaker Weight: 7lbs (3.18kg)
• Cutout: 8.4” (214mm)
• Diameter 9.4” (239mm)
• Depth 6.8” (172mm)
• Power Handling: 5-90W
• Impedance: 8Ω
• Installed Frequency Response: 46 Hz - 22 kHz
• Sensitivity: 91db
• Grille: Magnetic Bezelless; White - Paintable
• Connector Type: 4 Pin Terminal
• EZBracket Size: F
BS SERIES SPEAKERS
BS650 6.5” In Ceiling 2-Way
• 6.5” Polypropylene Woofer
• 1” Silk Dome Tweeter
• Butyl Rubber Surround
• Pivoting Tweeter
• Speaker Weight: 2.69lbs (1.22kg)
• Cutout: 8.4” (214mm)
• Diameter 9.4” (239mm)
• Depth 3.3” (84mm)
• Power Handling: 5-90W
• Impedance: 8Ω
• Installed Frequency Response: 60 Hz - 22 kHz
• Sensitivity: 91db
• Grille: Magnetic Bezelless; White - Paintable
• Connector Type: Push terminals
• EZBracket Size: F
Specifications
6.5” IN CEILING SUBWOOFER
ICS6-MB 6.5” In Ceiling Subwoofer
• 6.5” Kevlar Woofer
• Butyl Rubber Surround
• Sonic Vortex Ported Transmission Line Enclosure
• Speaker Weight: 7.10 lbs (3.22kg)
• Cutout: 8.4” (214mm)
• Diameter 9.4” (239mm)
• Depth 6.8” (172mm)
• Power Handling: 5-120W
• Impedance: 4Ω
• Installed Frequency Response: 42 Hz - 300 Hz
• Sensitivity: 90db
• Grille: Magnetic Bezelless; White - Paintable
• Connector Type: Gold Spring Push Terminal
• EZBracket Size: F
8” IN CEILING SUBWOOFER
ICS8-MB 8” In Ceiling Subwoofer
• 8” Kevlar Woofer
• Butyl Rubber Surround
• Sonic Vortex Ported Transmission Line Enclosure
• Speaker Weight: 11.8 lbs (5.35kg)
• Cutout: 10.3” (261.5mm)
• Diameter 11.3” (284mm)
• Depth 8.6” (219.5mm)
• Power Handling: 5-120W
• Impedance: 4Ω
• Installed Frequency Response: 35 Hz - 300 Hz
• Sensitivity: 90db
• Grille: Magnetic Bezelless; White - Paintable
• Connector Type: Gold Spring Push Terminal
• EZBracket Size: B

All in-wall, in-ceiling, outdoor speakers, volume controls, and freestanding
loudspeakers have a Lifetime Limited Warranty. This warranty includes
lifetime parts and repair on components. Powered subwoofers and Beale
Street Audio/Beale Street Audio amplifiers have a two (2) year limited
warranty. This warranty includes two (2) year parts and repair labor on
components. Beale Street Audio/Beale Street Audio obligation under
this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing any component found
defective in material or workmanship under normal conditions of use. This
warranty shall not apply to products which have been abused, modified,
disassembled, or repaired by anyone other than Beale Street Audio/Beale
Street Audio or one of its appointed service centers. Products to be repaired
under this warranty must be returned to the factory or designated service
center with all transportation and insurance charges pre-paid.
IMPORTANT: This warranty is ONLY valid if the product is purchased
through a Certified Beale Street Audio/Beale Street Audio Dealer. Proof of
purchase may be required.
Note: It is the policy of Beale Street Audio/Beale Street Audio to
continuously incorporate improvements into our products. All specifications,
warranty terms, and prices are subject to change without notice.
Limited Warranty
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