Origin Acoustics Composer THTR60 Series User manual

Installation Manual
THTR60 Series
Composer Collection
THTR69, THTR67

Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Specifications 2
What’s Included 3
Tools & Items 3
Wire Recommendation 3
Speaker Placement 4
About Speaker Wire 6
Installing the Wire 6
Wire Routing 7
Painting the Grille 8
Cutting the Hole 8
Connecting the Wire 9
Installing the Speaker 10
Testing & Adjustments 11
Installing the Grille 11
Troubleshooting 12
Technical Assistance 13
Warranty 14
Return Process 15

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Thank you for purchasing the Composer THTR60 In-Wall Speaker. At Origin Acous-
tics, we take pride in providing you with a high quality product. All of Origin Acous-
tics’ speakers are designed to have excellent sound quality, longevity, and a sim-
ple installation process.
This instruction booklet covers the necessary information for a smooth installa-
tion, 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.
Introduction

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Model THTR69 THTR67
Part Number SWML30900 SWML30700
Woofer Cone Kevlar Glass Fiber
Woofer
Dimensions
6.5" (165mm) 6.5” (165mm)
Tweeter Dome Silk DPSD Silk DPSD
Tweeter
Diameter
1" (25mm) 1” (25mm)
Frequency
Response
40 Hz - 20 kHz 40 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance 8 ohm 8 ohm
Power
Handling
10 - 200 Watts 10 - 200 Watts
Dimensions 8.67 x 29.85”
(220 x 758mm)
8.67 x 29.85”
(220 x 758mm)
Grille
Dimensions
9.11 x 30.29”
(231 x 769mm)
9.11 x 30.29”
(231 x 769mm)
Cutout
Dimensions
7.875 x 29”
(198 x 736mm)
7.875 x 29”
(198 x 736mm)
Mounting
Depth
3.78”
(96mm)
3.78”
(96mm)
Specifications

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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 speak-
er. 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

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Listening Area
TV
CCFL FR
Place the center channel (CC) speak-
er 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 horizon-
tally. 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 cen-
ter speakers described in the 3.1 set-
up, 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 speak-
ers 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 speak-
ers 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 buy-
ing 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 web-
site. Visit www.originacoustics.com for more information.
For New Construction

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When you’ve decided on the locations for all of the speakers, use the template
to trace a circle lightly in pencil where the hole should be. (If you don’t have a
3. Cutting the Hole
In some situations the speakers may look better if the color matched the walls,
ceiling, or trim in the room. This can be accomplished by painting the grille. The
grille must be painted with spray paint, and most hardware stores will mix a can
of paint to match whatever color you need. Before painting, carefully remove the
thin cloth on the underside of the grille. Lightly spray the front of the grille with the
paint from a distance, being careful not to plug any of the holes. Diluting the paint
with paint thinner will lessen the risk of filling any holes. If a hole gets plugged use
a can of compressed air to open it. Once the paint is dry, put the cloth back on
the grille.
2. Painting the Grille
Grille
Paint
Grille
Cloth
Grille