TRU Audio BB-465 LCR User manual
Instruction Guide and Owner’s Manual
In-wall Home Theater Speakers
BB-465 LCR • BB-265 LCR
BB-465 LCR BB-265 LCR
Description:
The idea behind the Bad Boy speaker line was to build a truly
high performance loudspeaker that would fit in the wall. The
Bad Boy not only has a stunning looks, but also has stellar
performance.
In order to produce Tru high fidelity full range speaker, a three
way design was selected. A three way design allows the use of the
proper size component for each band of frequencies for play back.
At the high end of the frequency spectrum, a silk dome tweeter
was selected for Tru to life dispersion pattern that most closely
resembles the way natural sound moves. The soft dome material
allows the tweeters to be played at the proper level, without the
listener experiencing ear fatigue. This is especially important at
the high volumes home theater playback often occurs. Also, the
tweeter’s neodymium motor was selected because it allowed the
tweeter to be compact enough to be in a swivel mount. This
allows the installer to place the speaker where it would go in a real
world application, but also aim the tweeters so that the listener
experiences them on axis where their response is best.
A 6.5” carbon fiber midrange was selected because of its balance
of the many factors that must be considered when choosing
a midrange driver. The cone size has good dispersion in the
usable band. Also, the cone size was important in considering
cone breakup which is a form of distortion that occurs at lower
frequencies in larger cones. The woven carbon fiber cone material
was chosen because it is very stiff, limiting cone break up in the
usable band. It is also very light, which helps reduce the weight
of the moving assembly. By balancing these qualities, a midrange
speaker was produced with good dispersion in the usable band
with very little break up, and is sensitive enough to have incredible
dynamic range and accuracy.
Because this is a three way in wall speaker, the limited depth
would not allow the use of a conventional woofer driver. The
solution was to use three 6.5 woofers instead of a single 10”
woofer. This would give the necessary output to balance with the
rest of the system, while playing low enough to be truly full range.
All while maintaining a depth that still fits in a standard 2 x 4
wall.
This high performance full range loudspeaker needs a back
box in order to control the amount of air the speaker operates
in (EL465/265). The midrange speaker has its own enclosure
integrated with in the speaker to optimize its performance and
control its resonance. The Bad Boy EL465/265 cabinet is designed
to allow the woofers the exact amount of air space they need to
balance their output perfectly.
It is very difficult to get true full range high quality sound out
of a speaker that fits in a standard wall. This is a problem the
industry has been struggling with for years. The Bad Boy 465 has
accomplished this, Tru high fidelity in the wall.
Unpacking and Inspection:
These Bad Boy loudspeakers are packaged extremely well to
make sure no damage occurs during shipping. Carefully open
the box and remove the speaker. Inspect it immediately for any
kind of damage. The speaker should have left our warehouse in
perfect condition so any damage must be reported to your dealer
or to TruAudio right away. Please contact us immediately at
1.888.858.1555
All service to this product MUST be done by a TruAudio
Authorized repair center. If you try to do any kind of repair,
This will void the warranty!
We recommend that you retain the packaging in case a need arises
for you to transport your loudspeakers.
Home Theater Use:
Today’s Home Theater systems require 6 or more speakers for
true, life like Home Cinema listening. These speakers are: the
front right and left, the center channel, right and left surround
(rear), and a subwoofer. Some systems also require additional
surround speakers or rear centers to enhance the theater sound.
The placement for these speakers is critical to having your home
theater experience the best it can be.
Before Installation:
In order for these speakers to perform to their potential, we
recommend the amplifier or receiver must have the proper amount
of power output. For the BB-465 we suggest using 5-350 watts
and for the BB-265we suggest using 5 to 200 watts.
These speakers require 2 conductor speaker cable when connecting
to the amplifier/ receiver. For most applications, we suggest using
a good quality, high strand 16 gauge. For longer runs over 75 feet,
we suggest using a 14 gauge speaker cable.
If the speaker cable will be run inside the wall or ceiling, make
sure the speaker cable is UL certified and is accordance with all
your local building regulations.
Determining Speaker Placement:
When properly installed and with appropriate equipment, the
TruAudio Bad Boy series will provide an unforgettable experience.
Bad Boy speakers are capable of delivering precise imaging and
unmatched sound quality. To maximize the performance of your
system please take time to read instructions for proper setup and
installation.
Pre-installation is critical to achieving the maximum performance
from your TruAudio Bad Boy speakers. Factors such as the
location and height of seating and location of video monitor will
dictate the proper placement of speakers.
Remember that the wall is part of the sound reproduction system.
The listening room should be symmetrical both in overall shape,
and with respect to furnishing. The best listening rooms exhibit
low intrusion of ambient noise. The Bad Boys should not be
mounted with less than two feet of unobstructed wall on either
side.
Optimun horizontal placement of left and right speakers is six to
ten feet apart and at least 18” from side walls. See figure #1
Room Layout - Top View
figure 1
Back Box installation:
The Bad Boy speakers MUST USE the preconstruction back
boxes provided by TruAudio (EL465 and EL265). The back boxes
provide better definition to bass, higher power handling, and less
intrusion of sound into other rooms.
• All Bad Boy back boxes will fit into a 2” x 4” stud bay.
See figure #2
• Avoid placing a speaker in a stud bay shared with electrical
wires.
• Securely attach back box to stud with screws.
• Be sure to attach speaker cable to back box.
Note: Be careful not to over cut sheetrock around the opening,
there is about 1⁄2” of play.
figure 2
Speaker installation:
1. Connect the speaker cable from the back box to the speaker,
strip back the insulation on the speaker cable.
2. We suggest stripping enough so that 3/8” of copper wire is
showing. Push down each post and insert the speaker cable.
The posts will be located on the back of the speaker on the
crossover. Make sure there are no wire strains crossing from the
red (positive) to the black (negative). All TruAudio products
feature gold push binding posts which are quick and simple to
use and also are great for conducting speaker signal.
Note: Make sure to observe polarity, R + (positive) from the
amp to speaker R + and R – (negative) to R –. When connecting
the other end of the speaker cable to the amplifier make sure to
observe the same polarity as you did at the speaker connection.
See figure #3
figure 3
3. Make sure midrange driver is on top for the left and right
speakers. This driver will have it’s own enclosure around it on
the speaker. See figure #4.
4. Carefully lift speaker into the wall opening.
5. Use screws provided by TruAudio to securely attach speaker to
back box.
6. Then simply line up the magnets on the grill to the screw
heads on the Bad Boy and the grill will attach itself.
figure 4
BB-465 LCR
Speaker Type: High End In-wall Speakers Home Theater LCR
Woofers: Three 6 1⁄2” woven carbon fi ber, phase plug, cast aluminum basket, 4
layer voice coil
Midrange: 6 1⁄2” woven carbon fi ber, phase plug, cast aluminum basket
Tweeter: 1” silk dome, Ferro fl uid cooled
Power: 5- 350 watts
Impedance: 4 ohms
Frequency Range: 55- 20K Hz.
Sensitivity: 92 dB
Grill: Black or white cloth w/ mdf frame
Mounting: Must be mounted to Mdf backbox, model EL-465. Sold separately
Backbox must be installed at pre-wire stage (before drywall).
Dimensions w/ grill: 40 1⁄2” H, 11” W, 4 3⁄4” D
w/o grill: 40” H, 10 1⁄2” W, 4 3⁄4” D
Weight: 23 lbs.
BB-265 LCR
Speaker Type: High End In-wall Speakers Home Theater LCR
Woofers: 6 1⁄2” woven carbon fi ber, phase plug, cast aluminum basket, 4 layer
voice coil
Tweeter: 1” silk dome, Ferro fl uid cooled
Power: 5- 200 watts
Impedance: 4 ohms
Frequency Range: 70- 20K Hz.
Sensitivity: 90 dB
Grill: Black or white cloth w/ mdf frame
Mounting: Must be mounted to Mdf backbox, model BBbox-2. Sold separately
Backbox must be installed at pre-wire stage (before drywall).
Dimensions w/ grill: 24” H, 12” W, 4 3⁄4” D
w/o grill: 23 1⁄2” H, 11 1⁄2” W, 4 3⁄4” D
Weight: 13 lbs.
It is the policy of TRUAUDIO to continuously incorporate improvements into
our products. All specifications are subject to change without notice.
If you have any questions regarding this or any other TRUAUDIO products,
please call 1-888-858-1555, Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm MST.
TRUAUDIO Speaker Systems, West Valley City, Utah, 84119
Office: 801-746-3777 Fax: 801-746-3774
Model BB-465 LCR • BB-265 LCR • BB-265 WSUR
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