Origin Acoustics COMPOSER C69 User manual

C60 Series Composer Collection Installation Manual
C69, C67, C65, C63 Installation Manual
C69 C67 C65 C63
C60 Series
Composer Collection

C60 Series Composer Collection Installation Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Specifications 2
What’s Included 4
Tools & Items 4
Wire Recommendation 4
Speaker Placement 5
About Speaker Wire 7
Installing the Wire 7
Wire Routing 8
Painting the Grille 9
Cutting the Hole 9
Connecting the Wire 10
Installing the Speaker 11
Testing & Adjustments 12
Installing the Grille 12
Troubleshooting 13
Technical Assistance 14
Warranty 15
Return Process 16

C60 Series Composer Collection Installation Manual
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Composer C60 In-Wall Speaker. At Origin Acoustics, we take pride in
providing you with a high quality product. All of Origin Acoustics’ speakers are designed to have
excellent sound quality, longevity, and a simple installation process.
This instruction booklet covers the necessary information for a smooth installation, including: the
tools you will need, step-by-step instructions for installation, troubleshooting tips for any errors that
may occur, and all warranty information. If for any reason you experience problems or if you have
installation questions please call us at [phone]. Hours of operation are 8:00am to 5:00pm
(Pacific Time), Monday through Friday.
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Specifications
• Woofer: 4 x 8” Kevlar® • Dimensions: 5  x 11 ” (140 x 300mm)
• Tweeter: 1” Silk DPSD™ Pivoting • Grille Dimensions: 5  x 12 ” (149 x 311mm)
• Frequency Response: 40Hz-20kHz • Cutout Dimensions: 4  x 11”(118 x 278mm)
• Power Handling: 25-140 Watts • Mounting Depth: 3 ” (95mm)
Model: C69
Part: SWML12800
• Woofer: 4 x 8” Glass Fiber • Dimensions: 5  x 11 ” (140 x 300mm)
• Tweeter: 1” Silk DPSD™ Pivoting • Grille Dimensions: 5  x 12 ” (149 x 311mm)
• Frequency Response: 43Hz-20kHz • Cutout Dimensions: 4  x 11”(118 x 278mm)
• Power Handling: 25-125 Watts • Mounting Depth: 3 ” (95mm)
Model: C67
Part: SWM12600
Enclosure:
FB12S
Bracket:
BRL12
Enclosure:
FB12S
Bracket:
BRL12
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*All product specifications are subject to change. Please refer to the dealer portal for the latest information.

C60 Series Composer Collection Installation Manual
• Woofer: 4 x 8” IMG • Dimensions: 5  x 11 ” (140 x 300mm)
• Tweeter: 1” Silk DSPD™ Pivoting • Grille Dimensions: 5  x 12 ” (149 x 311mm)
• Frequency Response: 45Hz-20kHz • Cutout Dimensions: 4  x 11”(118 x 278mm)
• Power Handling: 25-110 Watts • Mounting Depth: 3 ” (95mm)
Model: C65
Part: SWM12400
• Woofer: 4 x 8” IMG • Dimensions: 5  x 11 ” (140 x 300mm)
• Tweeter: 1” Aluminum Pivoting • Grille Dimensions: 5  x 12 ” (149 x 311mm)
• Frequency Response: 45Hz-20kHz • Cutout Dimensions: 4  x 11”(118 x 278mm)
• Power Handling: 25-110 Watts • Mounting Depth: 3 ” (95mm)
Model: C63
Part: SWM12200
Enclosure:
FB12S
Bracket:
BRL12
Enclosure:
FB12S
Bracket:
BRL12
Specifications
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*All product specifications are subject to change. Please refer to the dealer portal for the latest information.

C60 Series Composer Collection Installation Manual
What’s Included
• Drywall Saw
• Speaker Wire
• Pencil
• Wire Stripper
• Measuring Tape
• Drill
• Drill Bit ⅛” (3mm)
• Stiff Wire
• Stud Finder
• Fish Tape
• Spray Paint
• Compressed Air
Tools & Items
The gauge of wire used can have an impact on the performance of your speakers.
Use a multi-stranded wiring designed for amplifier to speaker connections.
Which gauge to select depends on the length of wire to be used on any particular
speaker. The longer your run is, the larger your wire size must be.
Wire Recommendation
Wire Length Wire Gauge
0 -100’ (0 - 30m) 16
50 - 150’ (15 - 45m) 14
Over 100’ (30m) 12
Speaker Grille Template
Width
Cutout
Dimensions
Height
Mounting
Depth
*Not to Scale
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Listening Area
TV
CCFL FR
Place the center channel (CC) speaker
directly above or below the video
display, preferably equidistant from
the walls on the le and right. The le
(L) and right (R) speakers should be
on the same wall on either side of the
video display, with the center speaker
exactly between them. It’s better if the
le and right speakers are closer to the
screen rather than further from it. It’s
best if all three front speakers about
3.5 feet (1 m) from the floor, however
there’s a good chance that the center
speaker will have to be lower or
higher than the others. The speakers
can be installed either vertically or
horizontally. For better sound quality,
avoid installing the speakers near
corners.
3.1 (3 Speaker Placement)
TVL R
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Listening Area
TV
CCFL FR
R
RRLR
L
In addition to the le, right, and center
speakers described in the 3.1 setup,
install the surround le and right
speakers on the le and right walls.
They should be a few feet behind the
listening area, and about 5 feet (1.5 m)
from the floor.
5.1 (5 Speaker Placement)
The front le, right, and center
speakers should be in the same
location as the previous two setups
described. The surround le and right
speakers should be about 5 feet (1.5
m) from the floor, directly to either
side of the listening area. Finally, the
rear speakers should be on the back
wall, about 5 feet (1.5 m) from the floor and 3 to 6 feet (1 to 2 m) apart. If possible,
make sure that the distance between the rear speakers is the same as the distance
between the front le and right speakers.
7.1 (7 Speaker Placement)
Listening Area
TV
CCFL FR
RL
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Strip ¼ to ½ inches (6 to 12 mm) of the
insulation o both ends of the wire. To
avoid stray strands, twist them at the
end. Connect the wire to the amplifier,
and make sure the wire connected to
the le speaker output will be routed
to the le speaker, right output to right
speaker, etc.
1. Installing the Wire
You will need a wire that has at least two conductors; one that can be identified
as the positive and the other as the negative. All two conductor wires have some
means of identifying which conductor is which, but at times this identification
may be subtle. It’s crucial that you keep track of which wire you use for positive
(+) and negative (-). Typically if the wires are colored red and black, the red wire
is used for positive and the black wire is used for negative, but sometimes other
colors or patterns are used. You can choose whichever color of wire you want to
be positive and negative as long as you remain consistent throughout the install.
On both your amplifier and your speaker the connectors will be identified as red
for positive and black for negative. It is very important to look carefully at the
speaker wires and be certain that the same wire that is attached to the positive
connector in the amplifier is attached to the positive connector in the speaker.
About Speaker Wire
0.25 - 0.5”
(6 - 12mm)
Speaker
Wire
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Plan how you’ll route the wire to the desired speaker location. There are several
methods for routing the wire, and you may need to combine several of them.
Wire Routing
One option is to li up the carpet and
rout “tape wire” under the carpet.
Under the Carpet
The wire can be routed behind the
baseboard by cutting a groove out
of the back of the baseboard, or by
buying special baseboard designed for
concealing wires.
Behind the Baseboard
When available, you can route the wire
through an attic or crawlspace.
Attic or Basement
When running wires through a wall, be
sure to avoid all obstacles such as AC
wiring, pipes, and ducts.
Through Walls
If these speakers are being installed in a new home during construction, the
installation process will be a bit dierent (although much simpler). For these
situations, it’s recommended you purchase a bracket. Instructions on how
to install the speakers are provided with the bracket, or can be found on our
website. Visit www.originacoustics.com for more information.
For New Construction
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