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Architectural
Speakers
ARIC65 & ARIW6
Owner’s Manual
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Acoustic Research speakers. Proper installation is essential for
optimal performance and long-term reliability. Please read through this manual to familiarize
yourself with the installation procedures. If you feel you do not possess the skills and tools
necessary, contact a professional installer for assistance.
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ARIC65 & ARIW6 ARIC65 & ARIW6 Specifications ARIC65 ARIW6 Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1/2” Long Throw Woofer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1/2” Long Throw Woofer Tweeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1” Soft Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1”Soft Dome Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paintable Plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paintable Plastic Color, Grille and
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ARIC65 & ARIW6 ARIC65 & ARIW6 Limites de la Garantía Package Components Esta garantía tiene una vigencia de cinco años desde la fecha de compra de los componentes del altavoz, un año Your Acoustic Research ARIC65/ARIW6 contains the following: para los amplificadores de graves y componentes electrónicos. Esta garantía protege al propietario original • Two speakers with grilles and insulating tape siempre que el producto haya sido comprado a un distribuidor AR autorizado en los Estados Unidos. L
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ARIC65 & ARIW6 ARIC65 & ARIW6 Troubleshooting ARIC65 Front View (with grille removed) If no sound comes from the speakers, check the following: • Be sure the receiver Power switch is in the On position. • Check the receiver’s Volume Control setting to ensure volume is turned up sufficiently. • Check that the receiver’s Input Selector is set to an active source of audio signals and that a Tape Monitor Loop is not engaged. • Be sure that the receiver’s Speaker Selector switch is turned on to the
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ARIC65 & ARIW6 ARIC65 & ARIW6 Connect the red (+) terminal on the speaker to Red (+) Black (-) Wiring the red (+) terminal on the receiver. Connect the Roja (+) Negro (-) ARIC65 Back View black (-) terminal on the speaker to the black (-) Rouge (+) Cableado Noir (-) terminal on the receiver. Câblage Wall Clamp Screw Wall Clamp Screw Las Abrazaderas de Pared Las Abrazaderas de Pared Conecte (+) el terminal rojo en el altavoz con (+) Les Clames du Mur Red (+) to Red (+) Les Clames du Mur Roja
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ARIC65 & ARIW6 ARIC65 & ARIW6 Wiring Painting the Speakers Speakers can be painted to blend in with ceiling and wall colors. Speakers can be painted before or after Route Cables installation. Paint the grille separately using spray paint. For best results, thin the paint before spraying Route the cable from your receiver (or amplifier) to your speakers, either through the walls, over the attic grille so the paint will not clog the grille holes. or under the crawl space. 1. Carefully remove the
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ARIC65 & ARIW6 ARIC65 & ARIW6 Speaker Placement Cut Speaker Openings (continued) Proper placement of your speakers will ensure the best sound performance possible. ARIC65 and ARIW6 Step 3 - Check for Additional Obstructions speakers are designed for indoor use only and may be mounted in either the wall or ceiling. Placement of your Drill a small hole in the center of each installation point, stopping immediately if any obstructions are felt. rear/surround speakers is dependent most of all on
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Speaker 8-10feet Minimum 18” ARIC65 & ARIW6 ARIC65 & ARIW6 Cut Speaker Openings Speaker Placement Guidelines Step 1 - Find Unobstructed Area Use a stud locator to check for obstructions behind the drywall at each installation point. Speakers must be 40” minimum 40” minimum from floor placed at least one inch (25 mm) from corners, studs, plumbing and electrical work. Also make sure that from floor desired locations are clear of beams, lighting fixtures and door/window frames. Speaker 6 - 8 feet
