Origin Acoustics D105EX User manual

D105EX Installation Manual
EXPLORER COLLECTION
D105EX

Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Specifications 2
What’s Included 3
Tools & Items 3
Wire Recommendation 3
Speaker Placement 4
About Speaker Wire 5
Installing the Wire 5
Wire Routing 6
Painting the Grille 7
Cutting the Hole 7
Installing the Bayonet Ring 8
Connecting the Wire 8
Installing the Speaker 9
Testing & Adjustments 10
Installing the Grille 10
Troubleshooting 11
Technical Assistance 12
Warranty 13
Return Process 14
Explorer Collection™ Manual

1
Explorer Collection™ Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Explorer Collection. The Explorer Collection of
loudspeakers from Origin Acoustics were developed to withstand the harsh
conditions found in marine environments. This includes exposure to saltwater,
extreme temperature changes and airborne humidity. They will produce amazing
musical fidelity while spending family time on the lake or a trip on the open sea
and they have the build quality to last for years in these situations.
Thisinstructionbookletcoversthenecessary informationforasmoothinstallation,
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

2
Explorer Collection™ Manual
• Woofer: 10” IMG • Diameter: 11 ” (286mm)
• Mid-Range: 4” IMG Multi-motion Pivoting • Grille Diameter: 11 ” (296mm)
• Tweeter: 1” Aluminum Multi-motion Pivoting • Cutout Diameter: 10 ” (264mm)
• Frequency Response: 28Hz-20kHz • Mounting Depth: 6 ” (158mm)
• Power Handling: 50-175 Watts
Model: D105EX
Part: SCD100500EX
EXPLORER SPECIFICATIONS
*All product specifications are subject to change. Please refer to the dealer portal for the latest information.

3
Explorer Collection™ Manual
Speaker Bayonet Ring Grille Template
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
• Woofer: 10” IMG • Diameter: 11 ” (286mm)
• Mid-Range: 4” IMG Multi-motion Pivoting • Grille Diameter: 11 ” (296mm)
• Tweeter: 1” Aluminum Multi-motion Pivoting • Cutout Diameter: 10 ” (264mm)
• Frequency Response: 28Hz-20kHz • Mounting Depth: 6 ” (158mm)
• Power Handling: 50-175 Watts
Installation Manual

4
Explorer Collection™ Manual
Ideally, the two speakers should be
placed an equal distance from the
listener. If the room has a lower ceiling,
the speakers can be closer together.
Also, if the speaker placement is
intended for standing (as opposed to
sitting) listeners, the speakers can be
closer together.
Auxiliary Room (2 Speaker Placement)
The Le Rear (LR) and Right Rear
(RR) speakers should be installed just
behind the listener, one on either
side. The Center Channel (CC) speaker
should be placed above and slightly
in front of the television, with the Le
Front (LF) and Right Front (RF) speakers
placed equidistant to either side.
Home Theater (5 Speaker Placement)
Listening Area
TV
6’ (2m)
3’ (1m)3’ (1m)
Listening Area
TV
6’ (2m)
3’ (1m)3’ (1m)
3’
(1m)

5
Explorer Collection™ Manual
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
Use a two conductor wire that allows you to identify one conductor from the
other. This designation may be obvious or as subtle as a ridge on one conductor.
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

6
Explorer Collection™ Manual
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
route “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
website. Visit www.originacoustics.com for more information.
For New Construction

7
Explorer Collection™ Manual
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
template, check the Specifications section for cutout sizes.) If you’re unsure
on whether there may be obstacles (such as pipes or wires) where you plan on
installing the speaker, drill a ⅛ inch hole in the center of the circle, then put a bent
coat hanger through the hole to feel around. Use a keyhole or drywall saw to cut
the hole.
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

8
Explorer Collection™ Manual
(Unlocked)
Bayonet Ring
Push Tabs
Against Rail
Adjust the clips so that they’re positioned at the top of the rail. If they’re not al- ready
there you can do this by pushing the release tabs (or metal “buttons”) on the inside
of the rail and pulling the clips to the top of the rails. Insert the bayonet ring into the
hole in the ceiling by gently bending the clips inward. Reach inside the bayonet ring
and push the clips down so that the bayonet ring is firmly in place, but not too tight.
If for some reason the bayonet ring needs to be removed, reach inside and push the
release tabs to fully remove the clips. Aer the clips have been removed, the bayonet
ring can be taken out.
4. Installing the Bayonet Ring
5. Connecting the Wire
+
-
RED
BLACK
To further maintain installation integrity,
the Explorer collection uses screw-down
Phoenix connector. Note the positive (+)
and negative (-) indicators on the connector
and make wire connections appropriately.
Ensure that the positive wire is being
attached to the positive connection and
the negative wire is being attached to
the negative connection. If the negative
and positive wires are switched, speaker
performance will be drastically impacted.