Rave RK2IW-650P User manual
In-Wall Speaker
RK2IW-650P
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•Tweeter: 1" Silk Dome ±3dB Tuning
•Woofer: 6.5" Kevlar Cone Rubber Surround ±3dB Tuning
•Impedance: 8Ω
•Sensitivity: 86 ±3dB
•Frequency Range: 45Hz~20KHz
•Power Handling RMS: 100W
•Cut Out Dimensions: 13" x 8" (330mm x 202mm)
•Magnetic Grill Cover
•2 Piece Frame Design Installation
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.
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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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.
•
Installing on soft materials or in areas incapable of supporting the
speakers weight may cause personal injury or damage to the speaker.
•
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.
•
When placing the speakers on a wall or shelf, it is recommended that
speakers be installed at the level of the ear or higher.
•
Damage to the woofer and tweeter may occur if the speaker is dropped
or hit - resulting in no sound or distorted sound.
•
Use only approved and certified wiring in your installation, do not
stretch or place the wire in contact with sharp objects.
•
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.
•
Rave RK Series speakers require a run-in period before they deliver their
best performance. They must get adapted to the temperature and
humidity conditions of their environment. This breaking-in period
depends on the encountered conditions and can last several weeks.
However, you can shorten this period by letting your loudspeakers
operate for about 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’
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3
1.
Start by separating the outer frame from the speaker by loosening the 4
mount screws until the speaker can be removed. Position and mark the
speaker cut out template on the wall, cut out the speaker opening. There are
2 tabs located top right and bottom left to assist in removing the speaker
from the frame.
2.
Insert the speaker frame into the opening. Push in and turn each of the
mount screws until each spring loaded tabs is released, this will hold the
frame in place.
3.
Connect the speaker wire to the positive and negative terminals push
terminals.
4.
Insert the speaker into the frame and tighten each mount screw until the
speaker is secure DO NOT over tighten the mount screws. Install the grill
cover.
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1
Installation
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.
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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