RBH Sound AC Series Quick guide

RBH INWALL SPEAKER INSTALLATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Congratulations on your purchase of an RBH loudspeaker system! Your speakers are the result of many years
of research and development dedicated to producing high quality products for home audio and audio/video
systems. This manual is designed to give you, the installer or owner, basic information as to the speakers
installation and operation.
*Except the A-509
RBH inwall speakers have been designed to make installation as easy as possible. Upon opening the speaker
boxes you will notice that the retrot nylon mounting bracket is attached to the speaker. As shown in the
diagram below, installing RBH inwall speakers is easy and quick.
If using an RBH New Construction Bracket (NCB) for the size of speaker being installed, cutting the drywall
should not be necessary. To install, slide the top of the black pinch ring into the opening so that the speaker
bezel is on the outside of the drywall and the nylon retrot bracket is on the inside. Slide the bottom of the
speaker into the drywall the same way, then tighten the screws. This will cause the nylon bracket to “pinch”
the New Construction Bracket (NCB) and drywall and will hold the speaker solidly in place. If using a drill/
driver, set the clutch to a low setting to prevent overtightening and possible damage to the frame. If using
hand tools, tighten just until rm.
When not using a New Construction Bracket (NCB), a cutout template is supplied with the speaker for your
convenience in cutting the drywall. After the hole in the drywall is made, install the speaker using the same
method described above. RBH inwall speakers can be installed into either the wall or the ceiling.
All RBH inwalls* feature polyswitch protection circuitry that is designed to protect the tweeter from being
overdriven. This circuit will automatically reset itself once the volume is turned down or the problem causing
the circuit to activate is removed. Also featured are directional swivel tweeters* used to direct the sound to
the main listening position.
FEATURES
Steep acoustic slope crossovers are used to integrate drivers. The use of steep crossover slopes allows high
power handling, minimizes driver interaction anomalies, and maximizes the clarity with which each driver is
able to produce its respective frequency band.
INSTALLATION
PAINTING
RBH inwall speakers and grilles can be painted any color to match any decor. A plastic paint
shield is supplied and placed inside the grille to protect the speaker from becoming damaged
during painting. This plastic paint shield must be removed before operation of the speaker
begins.
Most models have a tweeter position switch to allow a desired increase or decrease in treble re-
sponse. When the switch is set to the + position, an increase of 3dB will result from the tweeter.
When the switch is set to the - position, a decrease of 3dB will result from the tweeter.

In order to extract the best possible sound from your speaker system, it is important to determine where
the speakers will sound best in your listening room. First, consider your primary listening location and the
aesthetics of the room. Second, we recommend that the distance from the listening position to each speaker
should be close to the distance that separates the two main speakers. Angling the tweeters* inward towards
the listening position may give a more spacious and realistic soundstage.
In home theater applications, the center speaker should be placed in the center between both left and right
main speakers. This usually means placing the speaker above or below a television monitor, or above, below
or behind (if acoustically transparent) a projection screen. The speakers may be placed in either a vertical or
horizontal position. Surround speakers may be placed either behind or to the sides of the listening position.
The listening position should be at the center of both surround speakers. You may want to experiment with
angling the tweeters either toward or away from the listening position to create different surround effects.
SYSTEM SETUP
NOTE: Diagram assumes that speakers are being installed in a wall.
Left Center Right
Left
Rear
Right
Rear
Approximate Listening Position
*Except A-509

INWALL SPEAKER SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Response:
Sensitivity:
Power Handling:
Drive Units:
Crossover Frequency:
Impedance:
Finished Dimensions:
Cutout Dimensions:
Weight:
Frequency Response:
Sensitivity:
Power Handling:
Drive Units:
Crossover Frequency:
Impedance:
Finished Dimensions:
Cutout Dimensions:
Weight:
Frequency Response:
Sensitivity:
Power Handling:
Drive Units:
Crossover Frequency:
Impedance:
Finished Dimensions:
Cutout Dimensions:
Weight:
A-509 A-610 A-810
TK-6 TK-8 MC-6
MC-8 MC-414 MC-616
60Hz - 20kHz
90 dB
60 Watts
1) 1” silk dome tweeter
1) 5 1/4” polypropylene woofer
3000 Hz.
8 Ohms
7 1/2W x 11H x 2 3/4D
6 3/8W x 9 3/4H
6 lbs.
55Hz - 20kHz
90 dB
80 Watts
1) 1” silk dome swivel tweeter
1) 6 1/2” polypropylene woofer
2800 Hz
8 Ohms
8 5/8W x 12H x 3D
7 1/2W x 11H
6 lbs.
50Hz - 20kHz
90 dB
110 Watts
1) 1” silk dome swivel tweeter
1) 8” polypropylene woofer
2500 Hz
8 Ohms
10 1/8W x 14 1/8H x 3 3/4D
9W x 12 3/4H
8 lbs.
50Hz - 20kHz
87 dB
100 Watts
1) 1” aluminum dome swivel tweeter
1) 6 1/2” woven berglass woofer
3000 Hz
8 Ohms
8 5/8W x 12H x 3D
7 1/2W x 11H
6 lbs.
50Hz - 20kHz
87 dB
110 Watts
1) 1” aluminum dome swivel tweeter
1) 8” woven berglass woofer
2750 Hz
8 Ohms
10 1/8W x 14 1/8H x 3 3/4D
9W x 12 3/4H
8 lbs.
50Hz - 20kHz
87 dB
120 Watts
1) 1” aluminum dome swivel tweeter
1) 6 1/2” aluminum woofer
3000 Hz
8 Ohms
8 5/8W x 12H x 3D
7 1/2W x 11H
6 lbs.
45Hz - 20kHz
87 dB
150 Watts
1) 1” aluminum dome swivel tweeter
1) 8” aluminum woofer
2500 Hz
8 Ohms
10 1/8W x 14 1/8H x 3 3/4D
9W x 12 3/4H
8 lbs.
55Hz - 20kHz
91 dB
150 Watts
1) 1” aluminum dome swivel tweeter
2) 4” aluminum cone woofers
4000 Hz
6 Ohms
7 1/4W x 15 3/8H x 3 1/2D
5 3/4W x 14H
6 lbs.
50Hz - 20kHz
91 dB
180 Watts
1) 1” aluminum dome swivel tweeter
2) 6 1/2” aluminum cone woofers
3500 Hz
6 Ohms
9W x 20 1/4H x 3 3/4
7 1/2W x 18 9/16
9 lbs.

WARRANTY
Your RBH Sound inwall loudspeaker is covered by a limited warranty against defects in materials and work-
manship for a period of twenty-ve (25) years from the original date of purchase. This warranty is provided by
the authorized RBH Sound dealer where the loudspeaker was purchased. Warranty repair will be performed
only when your purchase receipt is presented as proof of ownership and date of purchase. Defective parts
will be repaired or replaced without charge by your dealer’s store or the location designated by your dealer
that is authorized to service RBH products. Charges for unauthorized service and transportation cost are not
reimbursable under this warranty. This warranty becomes void if the product has been damaged by altera-
tion, misuse or neglect. The warrantor assumes no liability for property damage or any other incidental or
consequential damage whatsoever which may result from the failure of this product. Any and all warranties
of merchantibility and tness implied by law are limited to the duration of this express warranty. Some states
do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
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