Destination Audio AO520 User manual

AO520/AO620
OUTDOOR SPEAKERS
Installation & Operation Manual

AO520/AO620 Parts Diagram
A. Enclosure
B. Mounting Bracket
C. Bracket Knob
D. Wire Hole
E. Nail Hole
F. Screw Hole
G. Binding Posts Back View
Side View
Introduction
Parts Guide
Congratulations onyourpurchase of DestinationAudiooutdoorspeakers! Your
speakers are the result of many years of research and development dedicated to
producing high quality products for home audio and audio/video systems.
This manual contains features, setup recommendations and specications for the
AO520 and AO620 outdoor speakers. We recommend you thoroughly read
throughthematerialcontainedinthismanualbeforeconnectingyourspeakers.
This will ensure you have a good understanding of how to setup your speakers
for optimum performance and allow for years of listening enjoyment.

Features
System Setup and Placement
The cabinet of the AO520 and AO620 is constructed of impact resistant ABS
plastic that is sealed to provide resistance from the natural elements of the
weather. The rounded back is designed for easy placement into a corner. All
hardware parts are made from brass, aluminum or stainless steel and the
binding posts are plastic to avoid corrosion.
Forhigh frequencies, a 1”mylar dome tweeterisused.This tweeterusesFerro
Fluid™ liquid cooling to allow greater power handling. For midrange and bass
reproduction, a long throw 5¼ or 6½” poly graphite woofer with a butyl
rubber surround is used.
Steep acoustic slope crossovers are used to integrate drivers. The use of
steep crossover slopes allows high power handling, minimizes driver interaction
anomalies,and maximizes theclarity with whicheach driver isable to produce
its respective frequency band.
The bracket for the AO520 and AO620 allows the speaker to be hung either
horizontally or vertically,and canbemountedseveraldifferentwaysandswivelsfor
optimumplacement.
In order to extract the best possible sound from your speaker system, it is
important to determine where the speakers will sound best in your listening
area. Reections from the ground and walls inuence the balance, imaging and
overall sonic quality at the listening position. We suggest you experiment with
speaker placement to determine which location offers the best overall sound
and protection from direct weather elements.
The distance from the listening position to each speaker should be close to the
distancethatseparatesthetwomainspeakers. Anglingthespeakersinwardto-
wards the listening position may give a more spacious and realistic sound stage.
Placing the speakers in a corner or under an eave will provide reinforcement
for the bass frequencies, resulting in higher bass output. Placing the speakers
away from any corners or walls will provide the least amount of reinforcement,
resulting in lower bass output.

Installation
As mentioned earlier in this manual, the bracket has the ability to be mounted a
variety of different ways. To elaborate on this, it may be mounted with either nails
or screws, horizontally or vertically. The hole in the center of the bracket allows
speaker wire through so it may be properly attached to the speaker.
It is best to consult your local Destination Audio dealer or installer with any
further questions.
Mounting & Connections
A. The AO520 and AO620 can be mounted either horizontally or vertically.
Hold the bracket against the mounting surface, so you can mark the locations
of the mounting holes, and the wire hole (see the Parts Guide).
B. Drillcorrespondingpilot holes forthe includedmounting screws or nails(not
included), and a hole large enough for speaker wire to pass through.
C. Pull speaker wire through the hole and through the bracket, aligning the
bracket with the holes.
D. Use hardware to attach the bracket to the mounting surface.

Plan on giving your speakers 10-15 hours of playing time to adequately “break
in.” During this time period the driver suspension will loosen. The result will be
an increase in low frequency response and improved denition.
*NOTE: This is an important step that is most often disregarded.Allowing your
speakers the specied “break in” period can prolong the life of your speakers
and enhance their tonal qualities as mentioned above.
We recommend an amplier with an output power rating of 25-100 watts per
channel. This will help to protect the speaker from being under or over driven,
which could cause permanent damage.
When listening to the speakers outdoors, keep in mind that there are very few
walls to reinforce the sound. Therefore, be careful not to drive the speakers
beyond what they are capable when trying to obtain a desired volume level.
You will be able to determine audibly when the speaker is being over driven by
the “break-up” or distortion that is coming from the speaker.
Break-in Period*
Operation
E. Use the bracket knobs to attach the speaker to the bracket, being careful
to not tighten the knobs; this will allow the speaker to be angled slightly so the
rear binding posts are accessible (see Parts Guide).
F. Connect one wire to the black terminal and one to the red terminal, paying
close attention to the markings on the wires for proper polarity. Each speaker
must be connected to the amplier in the same way.
G. Adjust the speaker for desired position and tighten the bracket knobs.

No sound from
speakers
No sound from one
speaker
Very little bass and/
or imaging
Speaker wire not connected
Speaker selector on amplier
is not on
Balance control on receiver or
pre-amp is not centered
Speaker wire not securely
connected
Speakers are wired out of
phase
Make sure wire is connected
at both the speaker and the
amplifier observing proper
polarity
Activate proper selector on
amplier
Place balance control in the
center
Check all connections at
amplier and speakers
Checkentiresystemforprop-
er polarity and make adjust-
ments as necessary
Frequency Response:
Sensitivity:
Power Handling:
Drive Units:
Impedance:
Finish:
Dimensions:
Weight with Bracket:
Available Colors:
70 Hz - 20kHz ±3 dB 60 Hz - 20kHz ±3 dB
87 dB (2.83V @ 1 Meter) 88 dB (2.83V @ 1 Meter)
80 Watts 100 Watts
1” (25mm) Mylar Dome Tweeter 1” (25mm) Mylar Dome Tweeter
5¼” (132mm) Poly Graphite Woofer 6½” (164mm) Poly Graphite Woofer
8 Ohms 8 Ohms
ABS plastic ABS plastic
7.5” W x 9.75” H x 6.5” D 9.5” W x 11” H x 7.5” D
(190mm W x 247mm H x 165mm D) (241mm W x 279mm H x 190mm D)
5 lbs (2.26 kg) each 6 lbs (2.72 kg) each
White or Black White or Black
Troubleshooting
Probable Cause: Solution:
Situation:
Specications
AO520 AO620
Model

YourDestinationAudioAO520orAO620outdoorspeakeriscoveredbyalimitedwarranty
against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ve (5) years from the
original date of purchase. This warranty is provided by the authorized DestinationAudio
dealer where the speaker was purchased. Warranty repair will be performed only
when your purchase receipt is presented as proof of ownership and date of purchase.
Defective parts will be repaired or replaced without charge by your dealer’s store or
the location designated by your dealer that is authorized to service Destination Audio
products. Charges for unauthorized service andtransportation cost arenot reimbursable
under this warranty. This warranty becomes void if the product has been damaged by
alteration, misuse or neglect. The warrantor assumes no liability for property damage
or any other incidental or consequential damage whatsoever which may result from the
failure of this product. Any and all warranties of merchantability and tness implied by
law are limited to the duration of this express warranty. Some states do not allow limita-
tions on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to
you. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Limited Warranty Information

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