Beale Street Audio Xpress BXCW401 User manual

BXCW401, BXCW651 Shallow Depth
In Wall/In Ceiling Speakers
Installation Guide
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Introduction
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing Xpress In Ceiling speakers
and subwoofers with Sonic Vortex®.
Sonic Vortex incorporates a compact Integrated Transmission Line Ported
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.
Sonic Vortex changes all that with its Transmission Line Ported Enclosure
that 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.
Xpress In Ceiling speakers and subwoofers install with ease using the ‘dog’
mounting system and magnetic bezelless grilles 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
Xpress.

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Speaker Placement
Even though the Xpress BXCW401 and BXCW651 have a shallow depth of
less than 4” (101.6mm) when installing in wall/in ceiling speakers, (or in
wall/in ceiling anything for that matter) it is always a good idea to find out
what is in the wall/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 wall/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
Xpress speaker installation can be simplified by using an Xpress new
construction EZBracket®, (sold separately; visit www.bealexpress.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.
NOTE: Round grille and square grille finish both use the same drywall
cutout.
• 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
Round Grille
• 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 overtighten.
Turn screws to extend dogs
as shown
Turn screws to extend dogs
as shown
• Attach the round grille to speaker. The grille attaches with magnets so it
will just snap into place.
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Installation
Square Grille
• With the ‘dogs’ flush to the side of the speaker, insert the speaker into
the square bezel as shown.
1. Slide the Speaker into the Square Bezel 2. Assembled Speaker and Square Bezel
3. Slide the Speaker/Square Bezel into the
Drywall Cutout
4. Installed Speaker and Square Bezel

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• With the speaker/bezel assembly installed in the wall, using a level,
square the bezel to the wall and then turn the ‘dog screws’ to secure the
speaker and bezel to the drywall.
Turn screws to extend dogs
to lock speaker and bezel
to drywall
Turn screws to extend dogs
to lock speaker and bezel
to drywall
• Attach square grille to bezel. The grille attaches with magnets so it will
just snap into place.
Adapting the Square Grille to an installed Round Speaker
• You can adapt the square bezel/grille to an installed round speaker by
cutting one of the thin sides of the bezel, loosening the dogs on the
installed speaker just enough to create a space between the speaker
and drywall and then slipping the bezel around the speaker. Square the
bezel to the wall and then tighten the ‘dog screws’ to secure the speaker
and bezel to the drywall. Install the square grille.
PAINTING
The grille may be painted, but go as light as possible to not to clog the fine
holes with paint. Only paint grilles when they have been removed from
the speakers and be sure to remove the cloth on the backside of the grille
before painting. If the cloth is not removed for painting, it will absorb the
paint and clog the grille, 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
Xpress 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
4” IN WALL/IN CEILING
BXCW401 4” In Wall / In Ceiling 2-way
• Shallow depth – under 4 inches
• 4” Ribbed injected polypropylene woofer
• 3/4” Aluminum dome tweeter
• Butyl rubber surround
• Coaxial tweeter design
• Sonic Vortex ported transmission line enclosure
• Speaker Weight: 3.9lbs (1.75kg)
• Cutout: ” 6.4” 162mm
• Diameter: 7.4” 186mm
• Depth: 3.8” 97mm
• Installed Frequency response: 68Hz to 22KHz
• Power Handling: 5-80W
• Impedance: 8Ω
• Sensitivity: 88db
• Grille: Magnetic Bezelless; White - Paintable
• Connector Type: Gold Spring Push Terminal
• EZBracket Size: J
6.5” IN WALL/IN CEILING
BXCW651 6.5” In Wall / In Ceiling 2-way
• Shallow depth – under 4 inches
• 6.5” Ribbed injected polypropylene woofer
• 1” Aluminum dome tweeter
• Butyl rubber surround
• Coaxial tweeter design
• Sonic Vortex ported transmission line enclosure
• Speaker Weight: 5lbs (2.28kg)
• Cutout: 8.4” 214mm
• Diameter 9.4” 239mm
• Depth 3.8” 97mm
• Installed Frequency response: 60Hz to 22KHz
• Power Handling: 5-120W
• Impedance: 8Ω
• Sensitivity: 91db
• Grille: Magnetic Bezelless; White - Paintable
• Connector Type: Gold Spring Push Terminal
• EZBracket Size: F
EZBracket and Sonic Vortex are Registered Trademarks of JDA Technology LLC.

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Notes

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 Xpress
amplifiers have a two (2) year limited warranty. This warranty includes
two (2) year parts and repair labor on components. Xpress 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 Xpress 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 Xpress Dealer. Proof of purchase may be required.
Note: It is the policy of Xpress to continuously incorporate improvements
into our products. All specifications, warranty terms, and prices are subject
to change without notice.
Limited Warranty
Beale Xpress
122 Gayoso Street, Suite 101
Memphis, TN 38103
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.bealexpress.com
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