MSE Audio Rockustics CHERRY BOMB User manual

CHERRY BOMB | OWNER’S MANUAL
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CHERRY BOMB | OWNER’S MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing your CB5 landscape speaker from Rockustics. Cherry Bomb’s patented three-way design includes
a 5” double-chamber, band-pass subwoofer, a 4” woofer and a .75” tweeter all in one. When properly installed, these speakers
will provide years of listening enjoyment. If you have any questions that are not answered in the following directions, please
contact your local sound contractor or email [e-mail].
Site Preparation
There are several factors to consider when choosing mounting locations for your CB5 landscape speaker:
• The speakers are designed to be partially buried in the ground, but the CB5 unit can also be installed by simply sitting
on its base above ground, without being buried.
• The CB5 speaker is a full-range system with integrated subwoofer. Plan the speaker locations to provide even audio
coverage and attempt to keep an even distance between each of the CB5 speakers.
• It is preferred to place the CB5 speakers around, or near the perimeter of the listening area where the audio is intended
to be heard.
• There should be a direct line of sight from the speaker to the listening area.
• Position each speaker so they are all approximately the same distance away from the listening area.
• Do not place the speakers in areas that are prone to ooding with standing water.
• The speakers should not be positioned directly in front of, or in direct spray from, sprinklers.
• Do not aim the top speaker at more than 45° from horizontal to keep the unit from collecting water on the cone.
We cannot anticipate or accommodate every possible installation conguration. Trial and error methods may have to be
employed to achieve acceptable audio dispersion. Included are some typical installation layouts for your reference.
HOUSE
PATIO PATIO POOL
HOUSE

What’s Included
Cherry Bomb - 1
Wire Nuts - 2
Hex Key - 1
Wiring Diagram
The CB5 speakers run in an 4 ohm direct mode.
The speaker comes with hard wire leads.
See the gures below for a typical 4 Ohm wiring
congurations.
Speaker Installation
Rockustics recommends using either 14 gauge or 16 gauge direct-burial wire. It is best to lay out the wire to each of the
intended speaker locations before installing the speakers.
~12”
~14”
2. Digging
Dig a hole sufcient to bury
the speaker(s) to the correct
depth (noted above) and to also
accommodate 4-6” of gravel or
crushed rock under the speaker
housing.
HOUSE
PATIO
AMP
1. Layout Design
Determine the layout of your
system. Place each speaker
in the general location it will
be installed. Also place your
amplier where it will be
installed.
3. 4 Ohm Wiring
For 4 ohm operation, locate
the set of wires. This will be a
red and black wire. Using the
supplied wire nuts, connect the
positive lead from the amplier
to the red wire and connect the
negative lead from the amplier
to the black wire.
8 Ohm Wiring Diagram
(Speakers Wired in Parallel)
Audio
Source
Amplier must be able to handle a 4 Ohm load for this
conguration
4 Ohm Wiring Diagram
4. Connecting to Amp
Wire the Cherry Bomb speaker
to your amp. (Read your amp’s
instructions on how to properly
connect a speaker to your amp).

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8. Fine-Tune Aiming
Angle the speakers in your
desired position with the allen
wrench.
6. Bury Speakers
Place your speakers in each
hole, and begin lling back up.
Be sure the speaker is deep
enough in the ground that the
wire(s) can be buried at least
2” below the nal landscaping
grade. Pack down the dirt.
Tilting Panning
Limited Warranty:
Rockustics warrants its loudspeakers to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ten (10) years for speaker product
and three (3) years for the electronic components to the original purchaser. Purchase must be made from an authorized Rockustics dealer.
This warranty does not cover service or parts to repair damage caused by misuse, abuse, damage while in transit, alterations, unauthorized
repairs, failure to follow instructions, re, ood, or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of Rockustics. Defects in speaker cabinets
or grilles must be brought to the attention of your dealer immediately after purchase. This warranty will be void if the products’ serial number
has been altered or removed.
Should your Rockustics product require service, please call the MSE Audio customer service department for a return authorization.
All merchandise returned to Rockustics without prior authorization will be refused. For your return authorization number, please call
913.663.5600 or email [e-mail]
Outdoor Full Range
Speaker
Weather Cap
Port Tube
Subwoofer Cabinet
7. Port Tube
IMPORTANT: Remember to
NOT cover the port with dirt
so your speaker can function
properly. The included weather
cap not only serves as a mount
for the full-range speaker, but
also prevents the elements, like
water, from entering the port
tube. See diagram above for the
port tube location.
5. Test
Fully wire the rest of your system
and test to make sure sound is
coming from each unit.