Current Audio CECS65 User manual

The Contractor Edition CECS is a competitively priced
2-Way Ceiling Loudspeaker that introduces the customer
to the possibilities of whole house audio for every room.
It incorporates a Talc Filled Polypropylene woofer with a
butyl rubber surround and pivoting polycarbonate dome
Ferrofluid cooled tweeter. The DT is a dual voice coil dual
tweeter speaker that delivers blended stereo sound from
one speaker for bathrooms, walk-in
Even in this competitive package our speaker provides
exceptional natural sound for both foreground and
background applications.
The Infinite Baffle design makes it the ideal choice for
typical application in open beam attic or enclosed ceilings.
The low profile design allows mounting in low headroom
spaces.
The speaker color is white, and is a close match to Frazee
White Shadow 181. It can be painted to match any decor.
The grill is a powder coated steel design. For outdoor
applications use the CS series.
Four built-in expanding transverse dog leg clamps permit
installation with or without pre-wire construction brackets
in drywall or material with thickness of 5/16” to 1 3/16”.
Electrical connection, up to 14 gauge wire, is made by
standard constant tension red/black spring-loaded
terminals.
Low Profile, In-Ceiling, 2-Way Coaxial,
Infinite Baffle Loudspeaker
CECS Series Ceiling Speaker User’s Installation Guide
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SPECIFICATIONS for CECS
Series CECS65 CECS80 CECS65DT
Driver with Butyl Rubber Surround 6.5” Talc Filled Polypropylene 8” Talc Filled Polypropylene 6.5” Talc Filled Polypropylene
Tweeter, Pivoting 5/8” (12mm) Polycarbonate Ferrofluid Cooled Dome
Polycarbonate Ferrofluid Cooled
Dome Polycarbonate Ferrofluid Cooled Dome
Frequency Response 70Hz-19.5kHz 50Hz-19.5kHz 55Hz-19.5kHz
Power handling 5-55 Watts 5-60 Watts 5-55 Watts
SPL @ 1 Watt/1 meter 88db 88.5db
Impedance 8 ohm Nominal Fixed Crossovers Fixed Crossovers Fixed Crossovers
Diameter x Depth) 8 5/16"(227mm)x 2 53/64“ (71.37mm)
9 5/8"(245mm)x 3.24“ (82.25mm 8 5/16"(227mm)x 2 53/64“ (71.37mm)
Retro-fit Cutout Diameter 7 7/8 " (200mm) 9 7/16" (240mm) 7 7/8 " (200mm)
Part Number 92065 CECS65; 92066 CECS80;
92122 CESC65DT
92070 R70VT 70Volt Xrmr
Manual URL www.currentaudio.com
Accessories NC6CECB 92086 or NC8CECB 92085 New
Construction Bracket, TB6 92083 or TB8
92084 Tile Support Bridge
ZL25R 92034 Volume Control,
SpeKap 92069
Specifications subject to change without notice. CECS Series Rev1 07081 RPA

CECS Series Ceiling Speaker User’s Installation Guide
Packaging and Enclosed Parts
Please inspect your pack for damaged or missing parts. Notify your supplier if any discrepancies occur.
There are five (5) parts in the package:Two (2) main speaker housings, two (2) grilles and a trace template.
Only simple hand tool s are required for assembly and installation.
Required tools: #2 Phillips screwdriver only , if you have new construction brackets previously installed.
A drywall hand saw may be required if no New Construction Brackets were installed. A saber saw may be needed if you are cutting into
plywood.
Painting the Speaker Grille
If grille requires painting , carefully remove the white scrim cloth on the inside of the Grille and save for reinstallation. This cloth is provided for aesthetic
purpose only. Either spray paint the grille or use a stiff stipple paint brush. Do Not clog the perforated holes as this will impede the acoustics of the
speaker.
NOTE: These speakers are not recommended for use outdoors or in humid and wet locations. The speaker grille on these models are made of steel
and could possible rust.
1
Using the supplied Trace Template, punch out the perforations ( I suggest using a
razor knife over the perforations to facilitate a clean cut).
NOTE: A stud finder may be helpful to locate the ceiling beams. You want to
layout the hole to the side of any beams.
Place the cutout template against the ceiling and trace along the inside circle.
It is suggested to cut a small pilot hole to verify no obstructions, such as pipes or
beams, that could hinder the install.
Carefully cut out the ceiling material along the circle.A drywall saw is perfect for
this step. Hold a box or trash can under your cutting area to catch the debris. Trace Template
CECS Series 0621 RPA
2
After you have cut your desired hole from the template, locate the speaker wire for that speaker.
Pull enough wire slack down to attach the 2 conductor wire to the standard constant tension spring-loaded terminals.
Remove about 2” of the outer jacket then strip about ½” insulation from each wire and slightly twist the strands to ensure all strands can be inserted into
the hole.Refer to next picture for location of the standard constant tension spring-loaded terminals.
Push down on the RED (+) colored Terminal and insert the Red or copper colored conductor all the way up to the insulation into the hole at the top of the
terminal. Now release your finger from the terminal . Next do the same to the Black or silver colored conductor and insert into the BLACK (-) colored
Terminal.Make sure there are NO whiskers from the strands that could cause a short. The other end of these wires will be connected to your amplifier or
volume control.
Note: Sometimes your wire color may be White (+) and Green (-).
You now have a connection with the proper tension for continued operation that will not wiggle out or cause poor connection.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Installation

CECS Series Ceiling Speaker User’s Installation Guide
CECS Series 0621 RPA
Standard
Constant Tension
Spring-loaded
Terminals
RED
BLACK
DogLegs (4)
3
With the grille removed, loosen the four (4) Dog-Leg screws a ½ turn counterclockwise with a #2 Philips screwdriver.
4
Hold the speaker on the outer bezel edge as shown. Do Not put fingers into the tweeter material in
the center of the speaker.
WARNING! Denting or deforming the tweeter dome will change the acoustics of the speaker.
Insert the connected speaker into the ceiling hole and with a #2 Phillips screwdriver tighten the four
(4) Dog-leg screws (clockwise) until the Dog-legs open and clamp the speaker to the ceiling. If
using a power drill or electric screw gun use the lowest torque setting.
Over tightening may cause improper fit of the grille, damage to drywall, damage to speaker and or
cause improper fit of the grille.
Adjust the Tweeter position to your ear area at the “Sweet Spot” by slighting pushing on the inner
edge of the tweeter with your thumb.
NOTE: If you have blown-in insulation and/or a potential rodent problem I suggest you install the SpeKap.
It is a breathable membrane that will keep rodent droppings, debris, and insulation from entering the back
of the speaker that could change the performance of the speaker. See figure on next page.
NOTE: The R70VT transformer adapts any Current Audio 8 Ohm speaker for use with multi-speaker
70 Volt commercial distributed public address and sound systems.The CS65 and CECS series have
stand-offs for direct mounting the R70VT. It features a high power, low insertion loss, wide frequency
response quality line matching transformer design.
The transformer has multiple primary taps of 30-16-8-4 watts with the secondary at 8 Ohms. See figure on
next page.
Tweeter. Push Here
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Dog-LegScrews (4) Turn Screw CW to Expand and Tighten
Turn CCW to Loosen
Strip to ½”
Remove
Outer
Jacket
2”
Hold Here
70 Volt
Transformer
Stand-offs

CS Series Ceiling Speaker User’s Installation Guide
CECS Series 0621 RPA
Limited 5 Year Warranty
Current Audio, LLC speakers and accessories are warranted to be free from defects in materials and or workmanship to the original retail
purchaser for a period of 5 years provided the equipment was purchased and installed from a Current Audio, LLC Authorized Dealer.
In the event of defective materials and or workmanship, Current Audio, LLC will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, the defective
product. In order to make claim under this Warranty and to obtain performance of any obligation under warranty, please contact Current
Audio. Instructions will be given on how to return the defective product to Current Audio. Returned products must be shipped prepaid. Proof of
purchase must be provided with the product.
The Warranty does not apply to damage not resulting from defective materials and or workmanship while in the possession of the original
consumer or due to unreasonable use by the original consumer, which includes but not limited to improper installation, negligence,
unauthorized repair or modification, aesthetic deterioration from the environment. Products purchased by unauthorized sources will void the
warranty and not be honored.
Current Audio, LLC is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or inclusion may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state within the United States.
Step 1, Align the Grille Step 2, Grille Aligned Step 3, Push Grille Flush to
Bezel
Specifications subject to change without notice.
SpeKap
Breathable Membrane
Keeps Debris, Rodent Droppings and Insulation out of the Speaker
After Connecting Wires, Inserting Speaker, Cinching Down the Dog Legs and Aiming the Tweeter to the Sweet Spot;
Insert the Grille into the Keeper System and Push it Flush to the Bezel. Do not push directly in the center Oil canning
will occur. Push the grille down on the sides flush to the bezel.
R70VT
70 Volt to 8 ohm
Directly attaches to stand-offs
on the CE Series and all CS65
Series
R70VT Mounted on CECS
6.5” In-Ceiling
8” In-Wall8” In-Ceiling
30-16-8-4 Watt Taps 8 ohm output
8 ohm output
30,16,8,4 WattTaps
Push
Here