Congratulations on your purchase of the Dayton Audio®C452 speaker.This compact
center channel speaker is designed to complement other Dayton Audio speakers
in a multichannel home theater system and produce balanced, natural sound with
excellent sonic detail that rivals many more expensive speakers. Please read on to
discover how to get the most from your new center channel speaker.
1 Parts Inventory
The C452 speaker package includes the following items:
● 1 Dayton Audio C452 speaker
● 1 speaker cable, 2-conductor red/black
2 Installation Tools
No tools are required for installation of the C452 speakers. Additional tools and
hardware may be required for wall mounting.
3 Speaker Placement
The purpose of a center channel loudspeaker is to provide clear, intelligible
audio that is localized to the screen. The ideal location for your C452 center
channel speaker is centered above or below your TV or projection screen.
The C452 speaker features dual wall hangers on the rear of the enclosure to
facilitate safe and level on-wall mounting using drywall screws, and soft non-
marking rubber feet to allow vibration-free shelf placement.
CAUTION: The C452 center channel speaker is compact in size, but
substantial in weight. When wall-mounting or shelf-mounting the C452
speaker, be sure that the shelf or wall hangers are anchored to the structure of
the building via a stud or drywall insert, to prevent falling of the loudspeakers
and potential injury.
4 Speaker Connection
Use the supplied speaker wire or other good quality wire for the connection
between your Dayton Audio loudspeakers and the amplifier. For longer runs,
heavier wire should be used. For proper performance in a home theater
surround sound environment, all speakers in the surround sound system must
be connected correctly. To ensure proper polarity, connect the red speaker
terminals to the red amplifier terminals and the black speaker terminals to the
black amplifier terminals. All 2-conductor wire is marked in some way to help
you do this. One side will be marked with a colored stripe, a raised rib, or a
different colored conductor. Use the marked side for the “red” connections.
5 Caring For Your Speakers
Clean your speakers by wiping with a damp, lint-free cloth. The finish of your
speakers can be maintained and enhanced by periodic use of a surface
protection such as “ArmorAll”. The grills may be vacuumed or gently tapped or
brushed to remove dust and debris.
POWER RATING NOTE: Almost any speaker can be used successfully
with almost any amplifier. Conversely, almost any speaker can be damaged
by almost any amplifier—despite either unit’s power rating. The published
power rating is accurate only if the volume level is never set above the point of
audible distortion. Distortion is an indication that the amplifier or loudspeaker
is operating beyond its design limits, and damage may occur – often within
seconds. If you hear distortion, immediately reduce the volume. The C452 is
designed to be used with stereo equipment rated from 5 to 60 watts and from
4 to 8 ohms.
Dayton Audio loudspeakers are designed to reproduce music and speech in a
home environment at moderate volume levels. When used within their limits,
Dayton Audio loudspeakers will provide many years of trouble free performance.
Wall Mounted
TV
Shelf Mounted
Typical Installation
Model Number: C452
Description: 2-Way Center Channel Speaker
Woofer: Dual 4-1/2" polypropylene cone with 4-layer coil
Tweeter: 5/8" polycarbonate with ferrofluid cooling
Finish: Black ebony pica vinyl on MDF
Power Handling: 60W RMS/120W max
Impedance: 6 ohms
Response: 85 Hz to 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity: 86 dB 1W/1m
Crossover: First order high-pass
Terminals: Quick-connect spring-loaded terminals
Other: Keyhole mounting bracket
Dimensions: H x W x D: 5.5" x 15.75" x 5.7" Depth includes grill*
* Grill is removable, acoustically-transparent cloth
SPECIFICATIONS:
