Current Audio WS650 User manual

The easy to install WS series In-Wall speakers are a full range
loudspeaker that incorporates high tech woofer materials with a butyl
rubber surround and a state-of the-art pivoting dome Ferrofluid cooled
tweeter. The pivoting tweeter allows for deeper penetration into the room
and concentrated sound to the sweet spot or your favored location.
This revolutionary combination provides superior and more natural sound
for both foreground and background applications.
This design is a great choice for stereo and surround sound applications.
For 3-D audio our LCR series is a more accurate choice.
For efficiency and consistency the WS series speakers are timbre
matched to the FIT series, LCR and CS series of speakers.
In addition, most of the WS speakers incorporate a 3 position
equalization switch, one each for bass and treble to fine tune the
acoustics and allow for various room surfaces.
The speaker grille color is white, and is a close match to Frazee White
Shadow 181. It can be painted to match any décor. The speaker
enclosure is a durable UV-resistant material that allows for both indoor
and outdoor installations. Unlike other grilles that use magnets to hold
them on they must be made of steel that will rust. The perforated powder-
coated aluminum alloy grill is long-lasting, corrosion resistant and rust-
free.
Six built-in expanding transverse dog leg clamps permit installation with
or without pre-wire construction brackets in drywall or material with
thickness of 7/32”to 1 3/16”.
Electrical connection, up to 12 gauge wire, is made by two gold plated
constant tension spring-loaded terminals.
With our limited 5 year warranty you are assured years of superior
trouble free operation.
Low Profile, In-Wall, Coaxial, Infinite Baffle
Loudspeaker with Easy Install Grille
WS Series Ceiling Speaker User’s Installation Guide
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SPECIFICATIONS for WS65 Series
WS650
WS651
WSS654
Driver with Butyl Rubber Surround
MetaPlex Composite
Injection Molder Carbon Fiber
Woven Carbon Fiber
Tweeter, 1“(25mm), Pivoting Dome
Silk Ferrofluid Cooled
Aluminum Ferrofluid Cooled
Ceramic Coated Aluminum
Ferrofluid Cooled
Frequency Response
42Hz-20kHz
40Hz-20kHz
35Hz-21kHz
Power handling
5-100 Watts
5-125 Watts
5-150Watts
SPL @ 1 Watt/1 meter
90db
90db
91.5db
Impedance 8 ohm Nominal
Fixed Crossovers
3 Position Crossovers
3 Position Crossovers
Length x Width x Depth
12 1/4”(311mm)x8 3/16”(208mm)x3
1/16”(168mm)
12 1/4”(311mm)x8
3/16”(208mm)x3 1/16”(168mm)
12 1/4”(311mm)x8
3/16”(208mm)x3 1/16”(168mm)
Retro-fit Cutout Length x Depth
10 11/16”(272mm)x6 5/8”(168mm)
10 11/16”(272mm)x6 5/8”(168mm
10 11/16”(272mm)x6
5/8”(168mm
Part Number 92025 WS650; 92024 WS651;92018 WS654;
92098 WS800; 92099 WS801;92023 WS804:
92070 R70VT 70Volt Xrmr
Manual URL www.currentaudio.com
Accessories NC6WB; NC8WB
New Construction Bracket
Volume Control ZL45R, ZL60S, SpeKap
Specifications subject to change without notice. WS Series 1110 RPA
WS804

WS 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 four (4) parts in the package: Two (2) main speaker housings and two (2) grilles.
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.
Drywall Hand saw if no New Construction Brackets were installed. A saber saw may be required 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.
1
Using the supplied Trace Template, place the cutout template against the ceiling
and trace along the inside cutout. 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 to catch the debris.
NOTE: A stud finder may be helpful to locate the ceiling beams. You want to
layout the hole to the side of any beams.
Trace Template
WS Series 1110 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 gold plated 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 gold plated 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 bottom 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 for WS80
Series WS800 WS801 WS804
Driver 8” with Butyl Rubber Surround MetaPlex Composite Injection Molder Carbon Fiber Woven Carbon Fiber
Tweeter, 1“(25mm) Pivoting, Dome Silk Ferrofluid Cooled Aluminum Ferrofluid Cooled Ceramic Coated Aluminum
Ferrofluid Cooled
Frequency Response 38Hz-20kHz 35Hz-20kHz 33Hz-21kHz
Power handling 5-150 Watts 5-150 Watts 5-150Watts
SPL @ 1 Watt/1 meter 90db 90db 91.5db
Impedance 8 ohm Nominal Fixed Crossovers 3 Position Crossovers 3 Position Crossovers
Length x Width x Depth 14 7/8”(378mm)x10 1/8”(257mm)x3
¾”995mm) 14 7/8”(378mm)x10 1/8”(257mm)x3 ¾”995mm) 14 7/8”(378mm)x10 1/8”(257mm)x3 ¾”995mm)
Retro-fit Cutout Length x Width 13 7/16’’(341mm) x 8 5/8’’(219mm) 13 7/16’’(341mm) x 8 5/8’’(219mm) 13 7/16’’(341mm) x 8 5/8’’(219mm)
Specifications subject to change without notice.

WS Series Ceiling Speaker User’s Installation Guide
WS Series 1110 RPA
Gold Plated
Constant Tension
Spring-loaded
Terminals
RED BLACK
Dog Legs (6)
3
With the grille removed, loosen the six (6) Dog-Leg screws a ½ turn counterclockwise with a #2 Philips screwdriver.
4
Hold the speaker by Bezel 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 cut-out hole and with a #2 Phillips screwdriver tighten the
six(6) 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 and or damage to speaker.
Adjust the Tweeter position to your ear area at the “Sweet Spot” by slighting pushing on the outer
edge of the tweeter with your thumb.
Make the crossover Contour Switch adjustments before installing grille.
The Bass and Treble switches on the Tweeter Bridge (as shown in section 4) allows for contour
adjustment. Moving the switch to (+) increases the Bass or Treble 3db and to (-) reduces it by 3db. In
the (O) setting you achieve a flat frequency response.
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. 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 Baffle Housing
Contour Switches
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Dog-Leg Screws Turn Screw CW to Expand and Tighten
Turn CCW to Loosen
Strip to ½”
Remove
Outer
Jacket
2”
Bezel

WS Series Ceiling Speaker User’s Installation Guide
WS Series 1110 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
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 CECS Series and all
CS65 Series
R70VT Mounted on CECS
In-Wall
30-16-8-4 Watt Taps 8 ohm output
8 ohm output
30,16,8,4 Watt Taps
Push at
Arrows