Triad Mini OpenRound User manual

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Triad Speakers, Incorporated - Portland, Oregon
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InCeiling Rounds - Installation Manual
2010.12.15
InCeiling SealedRounds & OpenRounds Product Family
Mini SealedRound
Mini OpenRound
Bronze SealedRound Silver SealedRound Silver DT SealedRound
Bronze OpenRound Silver OpenRound Silver DT OpenRound
Optional Square Grill Available

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Message from the President
About your new Triad InCeiling Rounds
Thank You...
For purchasing Triad’s line of round, compact inceiling speakers.
We designed and engineered each loudspeaker with pride in the United States
of America with the utmost attention to quality, décor-friendly design, and high
performance sound.
With ultraslim frameless grills, optional square grills, and custom paint matching
in Triad’s Portland factory, these speakers blend perfectly into any interior design.
All models are fully engineered to deliver the rich natural sound Triad is famous for.
We offer two versions, each designed and engineered to perform best in its own
acoustical environment:
OpenRounds for installations lacking depth.
SealedRoundswithacousticallydampenedmetalbackcans,flutedfor
greater rigidity and reduced resonances, to produce tighter and more
consistent bass and to increase noise isolation in adjoining areas.
Both versions share:
•Lowmasscarbonfiberwoofers(optimizedforeachversion)fordetailed
sound and dynamics.
•Premiumfabricdometweetersforsweet,airyhighfrequencies.
•Diecastaluminumbezelsandpartsforgreaterrigidityandlongevity.
Ourdualtweeter(DT)modelhastheflexibilitytoperformasagreatstereo(dual
channel)speaker,dipolesurround,orbipolesurround.
Wetrustthatyouwillhearthebenefitsofthisengineeringeachtimeyouplaythem.
Thanks again and happy listening.
Larry Pexton
President of Triad Speakers, Inc.
Finish Maintenance & Care
ThepaintfinishonallTriadspeakersaredesignedtolastalifetimewithminimal
care. If cleaning the surface becomes necessary, gently wipe the speaker grill
with a soft cloth lightly dampened with a mild soap and water solution.
Custom Paint
Custom paint is available from Triad at the time your speaker is ordered.
If you supply us with an actual paint sampler, we can paint your new speaker any
color you wish. The results will be superior, and you will also be supplied with a
small bottle of touch-up paint.

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Table of Contents
Features
Message from the President - About your
new Triad InCeiling Rounds 2
Finish Care & Custom Paint 2
Installation
NewConstruction&Retro-fit 4
Speaker Grill Installation & Removal 6
Wiring
Single Tweeter Models 7
DualTweeter(DT)Models 7
Specifi cations
InCeiling OpenRounds 9
InCeiling SealedRounds 9
Appendix
Warranty BC

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New Construction Installation:
Retro-fi t & Wiring installation:
Attach NCB to studs or joists using screws through holes
Place Speaker into large hole here
After sheetrock, place speaker into large hole here

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Retro-fi t & Wiring installation: continued
4.MakesurethattheStereo/Monoswitchissetforyourintendedapplication.
5.Placethespeakerintothehole.Donotliftorcarrythespeakerusingtweeter
arm(s).Rotatethespeakersothetweeter(s)arepositionedtobeproperlyaimed.
6.TightenthethreePhillipsscrewslocatedonthespeaker’sfrontbaffle(see
drawingabove)torotateandtightenthedogstothesheetrock.
7.MakesuretheTuningSwitchonthefrontbaffleissetforyourintendedapplication.
8. Aim the tweeters if desired and install the grill.
Dogswillmove
outward and tighten
to secure speaker to
sheetrock
Earthquake Tabs:
There are three Earthquake tabs
on the back of the SealedRound
back can.
Use cables secured through these
tabs to either attach the speaker to
building structure for earthquakes
ortoflythespeakerfromanopen
ceiling.
Always check that this work is done
to applicable codes.

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Speaker Grill Installation & Removal:
Attach the metal grill to the frame by placing the grill over the edge of the frame.
Grill will self-center onto the magnet system.
To remove the grill, grab the edge of the grill and gently pull away.
Grill Scrim:
Our optional square grills include a sheet with four dark corner scrims.
These are used to line the inside corners of the square grills on light colored
wallsandceilingssothatthecontrastofthespeakerbaffleisnotvisiblethrough
the grill. Simply transfer the four corner scrims to the corresponding corners on
the inside of the grill, with the glue side to the grill..
Corner scrim with glue
on paper.

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Single Tweeter Models:
Tweeters on all models can be aimed up to 30 degrees in each direction around
theaxisoftheirarmstovarytheirsounddistributepatternasdesired.
DT:FortypicaldipoleordiffuseBipoleapplications,anglebothtweetersin
oppositedirectionsattheir30degreeextremes.
Dual Tweeter Models:
TherearethreeprimaryapplicationsforDT(DualTweeter)models.
Each application requires a different combination of Tweeter Orientation &
Bipole/DipoleSwitchsettingonthefrontbaffleandInputConnections&Stereo/
Mono Switch setting on the back.
Stereo Mode (Factory Default)
Plays both channels of a two-channel system through a single speaker. This is
appropriate for areas where stereo separation is not desired, such as bathrooms,
dressing rooms, hallways, etc. This is the default setting as the speaker is
delivered to you from the factory. Both tweeters are in phase.
Tuning: Special Applications
TweeterOrientationBipoleSwitchInputs/StereoSwitch
to Bipole to Stereo

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Tuning: Special Applications
Dual Tweeter Models Continued:
Bipole Surround Mode
Usedforsurroundspeakerapplicationswhereamorediffusesoundfieldis
desired compared to a direct radiating speaker. Tweeters are in phase and
typically aimed in opposite directions.
Dipole Surround Mode
Used for surround speaker applications where a very diffuse and enveloping
soundfieldisdesired.Tweetersareoutofphaseandtypicallyaimedinopposite
directions.
TweeterOrientationBipoleSwitchInputs/MonoSwitch
to Bipole to Mono
TweeterOrientationDipoleSwitchInputs/MonoSwitch
    toDipole  toMono

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Specifi cations OpenRound:
InCeiling Mini OpenRound
Cabinet Dimensions:
InsideRingDiameter:6-7/16”(16.3cm)
MountingDepth:3”(10.4cm)
HoleCutOut|NCB:6-1/2(16.5cm)|RM
Grill:7-3/8(18.7cm)
Product Weight:
3.4lbs.each(1.5kg)
Shipping Weight: (2 per box)
9lbs.(4.2kg)
Drive Units:
(1)1”(25mm)Fabricdometweeter.
(1)4”(11cm)Carbonfiberwoofer.
Sensitivity:
86dB/1W/1m
Installed Frequency Response:
85Hz-20kHz(+/-3dB)
Power Handling:
Rec. amp. power 25 - 75 watts
Impedance:
Nominal impedance 8 ohms
InCeiling Bronze OpenRound
Cabinet Dimensions:
InsideRingDiameter:7-3/4”(19.6cm)
MountingDepth:4-1/8”(10.4cm)
HoleCutOut|NCB:7-7/8(20cm)|RB
Grill:8-5/8(21.9cm)
Product Weight:
4.2lbs.each(1.9kg)
Shipping Weight: (2 per box)
11lbs.(5kg)
Drive Units:
(1)1”(25mm)Fabricdometweeter.
(1)5-1/4”(14cm)Carbonfiberwoofer.
Sensitivity:
85dB/1W/1m
Installed Frequency Response:
65Hz-20kHz(+/-3dB)
Power Handling:
Rec. amp. power 25 - 75 watts
Impedance:
Nominal impedance 8 ohms
InCeiling Silver OpenRound
Cabinet Dimensions:
InsideRingDiameter9-3/8”(23.8cm)
MountingDepth4-1/16”(10.4cm)
HoleCutOut|NCB:9-1/2(24.1cm)|RS
Grill:10-1/4(26.1cm)
Product Weight:
5lbs.each(2.2kg)
Shipping Weight: (2 per box)
12.4lbs.(5.6kg)
Drive Units:
(1)1”(25mm)Fabricdometweeter.
(1)6-1/2”(17cm)Carbonfiberwoofer.
Sensitivity:
87dB/1W/1m
Installed Frequency Response:
70Hz-20kHz(+/-3dB)
Power Handling:
Rec. amp. power 25 - 125 watts
Impedance:
Nominal impedance 8 ohms
InCeiling Silver DT OpenRound
Cabinet Dimensions:
InsideRingDiameter9-3/8”(23.8cm)
MountingDepth4-1/16”(10.4cm)
HoleCutOut|NCB:9-1/2(24.1cm)|RS
Grill:10-1/4(26.1cm)
Product Weight:
5.3lbs.each(2.4kg)
Shipping Weight:
7.4lbs.each(3.4kg)
Drive Units:
(2)1”(25mm)Fabricdometweeter.
(1)6-1/2”(17cm)Carbonfiberwoofer.
Sensitivity: (each channel)
87dB/1W/1m
Installed Frequency Response:
60Hz-20kHz(+/-3dB)
Power Handling:
Rec. amp. power 25 - 125 watts
Impedance:
Nominal impedance 8 ohms

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Specifi cations SealedRound:
InCeiling Mini SealedRound
Cabinet Dimensions:
InsideRingDiameter6-7/16”(16.3cm)
MountingDepth7”(17.8cm)
HoleCutOut|NCB:6-1/2(16.5cm)|RM
Grill:7-3/8(18.7cm)
Product Weight:
5.4lbs.each(2.4kg)
Shipping Weight: (2 per box)
13.7lbs.(6.2kg)
Drive Units:
(1)1”(25mm)Fabricdometweeter.
(1)4”(11cm)Carbonfiberwoofer.
Sensitivity:
86dB/1W/1m
Installed Frequency Response:
95Hz-20kHz(+/-3dB)
Power Handling:
Rec. amp. power 25 - 75 watts
Impedance:
Nominal impedance 8 ohms
InCeiling Bronze SealedRound
Cabinet Dimensions:
InsideRingDiameter7-3/4”(19.6cm)
MountingDepth7-7/8”(20cm)
HoleCutOut|NCB:7-7/8(20cm)|RB
Grill:8-5/8(21.9cm)
Product Weight:
7lbs.each(3.2kg)
Shipping Weight: (2 per box)
18.4lbs.(8.3kg)
Drive Units:
(1)1”(25mm)Fabricdometweeter.
(1)5-1/4”(14cm)Carbonfiberwoofer.
Sensitivity:
85dB/1W/1m
Installed Frequency Response:
85Hz-20kHz(+/-3dB)
Power Handling:
Rec. amp. power 25 - 75 watts
Impedance:
Nominal impedance 8 ohms
InCeiling Silver SealedRound
Cabinet Dimensions:
InsideRingDiameter9-3/8”(23.8cm)
MountingDepth7-13/16”(19.9cm)
HoleCutOut|NCB:9-1/2(24.1cm)|RS
Grill:10-1/4(26.1cm)
Product Weight:
8lbs.each(3.6kg)
Shipping Weight: (2 per box)
21.8lbs.(9.9kg)
Drive Units:
(1)1”(25mm)Fabricdometweeter.
(1)6-1/2”(17cm)Carbonfiberwoofer.
Sensitivity:
87dB/1W/1m
Installed Frequency Response:
90Hz-20kHz(+/-3dB)
Power Handling:
Rec. amp. power 25 - 125 watts
Impedance:
Nominal impedance 8 ohms
InCeiling Silver DT SealedRound
Cabinet Dimensions:
InsideRingDiameter9-3/8”(23.8cm)
MountingDepth7-13/16”(19.9cm)
HoleCutOut|NCB:9-1/2(24.1cm)|RS
Grill:10-1/4(26.1cm)
Product Weight:
8lbs.each(3.6kg)
Shipping Weight:
11.9lbs.each(5.4kg)
Drive Units:
(2)1”(25mm)Fabricdometweeter.
(1)6-1/2”(17cm)Carbonfiberwoofer.
Sensitivity: (each channel)
87dB/1W/1m
Installed Frequency Response:
80Hz-20kHz(+/-3dB)
Power Handling:
Rec. amp. power 25 - 125 watts
Impedance:
Nominal impedance 8 ohms

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Notes:

Triad Speakers Warranty Information
For your convenience, we have included space below for you to record your
speaker model and serial number, purchase date, dealer’s name, and phone
number. You will need the following information in the event your speaker needs
servicing. Please keep this manual and the sales receipt in a safe place.
Model: ___________________ Serial #: __________________
 DealerName:_______________________________________
 PurchaseDate:____________Phone#:__________________
Triad North American Warranty
Triad speakers are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workman-
shipforaperiodoften(10)years,whenoperatedundernormalconditions.
This Limited Warranty Period Begins on the Date of Purchase
ThislimitedwarrantyisextendedonlytoTriadproductsandisexpresslyinlieu
ofallotherwarrantiesexpressedorimplied.
Should any defect in materials or workmanship occur within the limited warranty
period, customers in the United States should contact Triad Customer Service
at1-877-264-6315,toobtainaReturnAuthorization(RA)Number.Customersin
Europe should contact their dealer for service.
The product should be returned in its original packaging together with proof and
dateofpurchasewiththeRAnumberclearlyvisibleonoutsideofthebox.Atour
discretion, we will repair or replace the product and return it, free from charge.
If you do not have the original packaging for the product, contact your dealer or
Triad Service, and we will provide it for you.
Triad Speakers, Inc.
15835NECameronBlvd.•Portland,Oregon97230
503.256.2600Sales•877.264.6315TollFreeService
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