EarthQuake SweetSpot SS-Series User manual

Sound That Will Move You
Sound That Will Move You
SweetSpot SS-Series
User's Manual
8" Angled In-Ceiling Speaker System
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SweetSpot in-ceiling speakers are paintable and can accept virtually any type of
paint. Spray and roller pain applications typically provide the best results. Be
sure to remove the inner grille cloth prior to painting. When you are ready to
begin painting, remember to shield the driver and tweeter from the paint. Let the
paint dries completely prior to replacing the inner grille cloth.
SweetSpot in-ceiling speakers are designed to be flush mounted in the walls or
ceilings. To optimize their acoustics, you should follow these simple guidelines:
For best stereo reproduction, the speakers should be placed at an equal
distance from your listening position and separated so that the angle
between them is between 40° and 60° (please refer to figure 1 on page 3).
The units should be placed with the tweeters near the ear level of the seated
listener, as illustrated in figure 2 on page 3.
- Gold plated spring loaded speaker terminals
- Up to 20 degrees angled Sweet Spot
- Echo control R435 sound absorbing material
- Easy adjust Bass/Treble switch
- Easy Turn-N-Lock™ installation mechanisms
- Magnetically attached speaker grilles
- Elaborate crossover networks
- 1" silk dome swiveling neodymium tweeter
Painting Guidelines:
Speaker Placement:
Dear Valued Customer, Mounting Considerations
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Figure 1
Figure 2
40° - 60°
Congratulations on your choice of SweetSpot Series Angled In-Ceiling Speaker
systems, one of Earthquake’s most valued in-ceiling speaker lines. With the
proper installation and operation, SweetSpot speakers will provide a lifetime of
durability and high-end performance.
It is important that you follow all installation and mounting instructions a swell as
recommendations in this manual closely and carefully to insure optimal
performance, operation and longevity.
Advanced Features:
- High quality and precision polypropylene woofer with wide rubber surround
for extended bass response and more piston area.

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Easy Installation in Just a Few Steps
Dimensions
SS-82W Cut Out Info
In a few rare occasions, the grille's diameter may slightly
vary due to the tension of the mounting screws. This may
make it rather difficult to mount the grille.
To solve this issue, simply cut four (4) “V” notches to rim of
the grille as illustrated in the side images. This will allow the
grille to flex and be easier to mount.
WARNING
Please do not use power drill when tightening the
mounting screws of the speaker.
Simply tighten the screws by hand using a
screwdriver to prevent the mounting ears from
snapping.
Cut the hole:
using the provided cut-
out template
Wire the speaker:
using the non-obtrusive
spring-loaded speaker
terminals
Mount the speaker:
by utilizing the
Turn-N-Lock™
installation
mechanisms

Specifications
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SS-82W SPECIFICATIONS
Grille Frame Diameter:
Frequency Response: 30Hz - 30kHz
Sensitivity: 91dB @ 1W/1M
Nominal Impedance: 8-Ohm
Power Handling: 30 - 300 Watts
Enclosure Material / Type: Infinite baffle, flush with wall
Drive Components: Two-way system using:
One 3/4" silk dome
compression tweeter and
one 8" wide surround
polypropylene cone woofer
Wire Gauge Recommended: 12
Weight: 7.25 lbs.
11-3/16" • 282mm
Cut Out Hole Diameter: 9-9/16” • 244mm
Mounting Depth: 5-3/16" • 147.5mm
Finish: White / Paintable
WARNING:
These products are capable of generating high sound pressure
levels. You should exercise caution when operating these
speakers. Long term exposures to high levels of sound pressure
will cause permanent damage to your hearing. Sound pressure
levels exceeding 85dB can be dangerous with constant
exposure, set your audio system to a comfortable loudness level.
Earthquake Sound Corporation does not assume liability for
damages resulting from the direct use of Earthquake speakers ,
and urges users to play volume at moderate levels.