Rave RK2IC-650P User manual
Ceiling Speaker
RK2IC-650P
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•Tweeter: 1" Swivel Silk Dome ±3dB Tuning
•Woofer: 6.5” Kevlar Cone Rubber Surround
•Impedance: 8Ω
•Sensitivity: 86 ±3dB
•Power Handing RMS: 100W
•Frequency Range: 45Hz~20KHz
•Cut Out Diameter: 8" (206mm)
•Magnetic grill cover
•2 Piece Frame Design
5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Rave Technology products are warranted to be free from
defects in workmanship and materials for a period of five (5)
years from the date of purchase without charge for parts or
labor. This warranty does not apply to units that have been
subject to misuse, abuse, neglect or improper installation, and
does not apply to repairs or alterations made by unauthorized
professional. This warranty specifically excludes responsibility
for consequential damage. Retention of your original bill of
sale is required to obtain service under the terms of this
warranty. © 2020 Rave Technology. All rights reserved. All
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Rave Technology
4100 East Baldwin Road Holly,
Michigan, 48442 USA
Tel: 866-303-2629
Specifications
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Warnings and Safety
Please read the instructions carefully before installation and use.
Keep the manual safe for future reference.
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Prior to installing the speakers into any ceiling or wall, check the
structure for weight bearing ability and avoid contact with any wiring or
plumbing that might be behind the surface area.
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Installing on soft materials or in areas incapable of supporting the
speakers weight may cause personal injury or damage to the speaker.
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When installing speakers outside, choose areas such as the underside of
eaves to avoid strong direct weather and sunlight which may affect the
color and life of the speaker enclosure.
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When placing the speakers on a wall or shelf, it is recommended that
speakers be installed at the level of the ear or higher.
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Damage to the woofer and tweeter may occur if the speaker is dropped
or hit - resulting in no sound or distorted sound.
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Use only approved and certified wiring in your installation, do not
stretch or place the wire in contact with sharp objects.
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Never overdrive your speakers to the point of distortion and always
reduce volume prior to switching input sources.
Turn off the power to the speaker when unused for long periods of time.
Direct sun and/or bad weather exposure can damage your speakers. We
recommend you to place your speakers in a sheltered location (under an
overhang) and to remove them in the winter.
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Rave RK Series speakers require a run-in period before they deliver their
best performance. They must get acclaemate to the temperature and
humidity conditions of the environment. This breaking-in period
depends on the conditions and might take several weeks. However, you
can shorten this period by letting your speakers continuiosly operate
(24) twenty hours at moderate volume.
Rave speakers are designed for standard wall, ceiling or drop ceiling
applications. Please refer to the installation guidelines below for the
best speaker placement for your audio application.
Stereo Placement
In a standard two channel (stereo) audio, the speakers should be installed
approximately 6 to10 feet apart. If possible, the left and right speakers should be
located the same distance from the listening position. The pivoting adjustable
tweeters that are useful to focus the audio in the direction of the intended
listening location.
Surround (5.1) Placement
These speakers should be installed approximately 6 to 10 feet apart. When using
the speakers as rear channels, the speakers should be located from 2 to 6 feet
behind the main listening position and 6 to 10 feet apart.
Distributed Audio Placement
Rave Technology speakers possess extremely smooth and predictable off-axis
frequency response. The chart below shows how far apart the speakers can be
placed in a distributed audio system. The calculations are based on+/- 45 degrees
of coverage from the speaker, and listener ear heights of 62'' for standing and 40''
for seated listener.
Speakers spacing Standing Listener Seated Listener
8 foot ceiling
10 foot ceiling
12 foot ceiling
14 foot ceiling
5.7'
9.7'
13.7'
17.7'
9.5’
13.5’
17.5’
21.5’
Installation
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Wire Gauge and Quality
The total wire resistance should be less than 10% of the speaker impedance. If
using an 8 ohm speaker, your total wire resistance should be no more than 8 ohms.
In simple terms, the extra resistance from the wire will have a very negative
effect on the sound quality of the speaker. The sound can be less dynamic, definition of
bass frequencies can be reduced, an in extreme cases, the high frequencies can be
attenuated. Amplifier power is also wasted in the wire, reducing the maximum output
level of the system. Please refer to the following chart when deciding on the
appropriate wire gauge.
1. Separate the outer frame from the speaker by loosening the four (4)
mount screws and twist the speaker to the open keyhole position. The
speaker and frame should easily separate without force. Loosen the mount
screws again if the frame and speaker are not able to separate. Using the
included cut out template position the template on the wall and cut the
opening.
2. Insert the speaker frame into the opening. Push in, turn and release each
of the mount screws to engage the spring loaded mounting tabs. The tabs
will hold the frame in place. Connect the speaker wire to the positive and
negative terminals. Add dampening material at this time if needed.
3. Insert and twist the speaker in the frame to the closed keyhole position.
4. Tighten each mount screw until the speaker is secured. Be sure you DO
NOT over tighten the mount screws. Install grill cover.
Distance in Feet
20 gauge
18 gauge
16 gauge
14 gauge
12 gauge
10 gauge
50’ 100’ 150’ 200’ 250’ 300’
Wire resistance in ohms vs. Length of cable run
.86 1.73 2.59 3.45 4.32 5.18
.65 1.30 1.94
2.59
3.24
3.89
.43 .85 1.28 1.71 2.14 2.56
.27 .54 .81 1.08 1.35 1.62
.17
.34
.51 .68 .85 1.02
.11
.22
.33 .44 .56 .67
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