Specifications

Excite™ In-Wall Speakers
quickstart guide
IW5, IW6, IW8
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change without notice.
IW5, IW6, IW8
Mount/Remove Speakers
The in-wall speakers include six toggle clamps that simplify
the mounting process. If grilles are mounted on the speakers,
remove them before proceeding. (Refer to “Install/ Remove
Grilles”, below.)
1. Connect the speaker cable wires to the spring terminals
by pressing the top of the terminals down and inserting
the exposed strands into the hole. Make sure that left
and right channels are connected to the left and right
speakers, respectively, and that the + wires go to the +
(red coded) terminals, and the – wires go to the – (black
coded) terminals.
2. With the toggle clamps turned inward, insert the speaker
into the opening. Then, carefully tighten the six screws on
the front of the speaker. The toggle clamps first rotate
into clamping position and then begin holding the
speaker to the wall. Tighten the screws until the speaker
is secure; do not overtighten.
3. Speaker removal is accomplished by reversing the
procedures given in steps 1 and 2 above.
a. Loosen the front screws to unclamp the speaker.
Continue to loosen the screws until the toggle
clamps rotate inward.
b. When the speaker is loose, carefully pull the speaker
out from the opening.
c. Disconnect the wires from the terminals.
Install/Remove Grilles
To install the grille, place it in position and carefully press until
the surface of the grille is flush with the surface of the outer
flange.
To remove the grille, insert a slim, flat-blade screwdriver
between the grille and the outer flange, and carefully pry the
grille up and out.
It may be necessary to press one or more of the mounting
screws and toggle clamps toward the front to push the grille
free of the flange.
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Installation
Ideal components of every Sonnex™, Prodigy
®
, or
Adagio
®
multiroom audio system, Excite™ speakers
by Crestron
®
offer excellent sound quality and
flexible installation in a range of popular sizes and
configurations.
QUICKSTART DOC. 7128C (2029451) 09.12
The IW5, IW6, and IW8 rectangular in-wall speakers,
sold in pairs, include paint plugs installed on the front
of the speakers, perforated metal grilles, and a
mounting cut out template. The matte white ABS
plastic frame and white metal grille can be painted
to suit any room decor.
Determine Placement In Room
For applications such as classrooms, conference rooms, and multi-room
audio distribution installation, the Excite in-wall speakers are available in
three different sizes providing a great deal of flexibility to suit almost any
application.
For home theater applications, the Excite in-wall speaker line is an excellent
choice for the front, surround, and back channels.
As indicated in the figure below, suggested placement is at the angles from
the 0° primary viewing/ listening angle. For best results, place speakers
anywhere from the listener’s ear level to 2 to 3 feet (~ 0.6 to 0.9 meters)
above.
45°
90°
Prepare Mounting Holes
Before finalizing the speaker locations, check to
make sure there are no fixtures, pipes, air ducts,
power cables or other wiring, or other possible
obstructions. Use a good quality stud finder to
locate wall framing.
If it is uncertain that there are no obstructions in
the proposed speaker locations, carefully drill a
small hole just through the wall near the middle of
the location(s) and use one of the commercially
available inspection devices designed for this
purpose, or do one of the following:
● Use a piece of stiff wire, bent into an “L”
shape, with one end long enough to explore
an area equal to the size of the speaker with
the toggle clamps extended. Insert the wire
into the hole, make sure it moves freely
through the proposed speaker area and that
there is sufficient depth, or
● Use a drywall saw to cut a small hole at a 45°
angle toward the inside of the hole. An angle
cut simplifies repair since the removed piece
can be reinserted to help plug the hole.
If there are no obstructions, use the supplied
template to trace outlines of the mounting holes on
the wall. Cut the final mounting holes at a 90°
angle to the wall.
Paint the Speakers/Grilles
Speaker rim and/or grille painting should be done
prior to mounting.
1. Leave the painting plug installed in the front of
the speaker.
2. Carefully remove the material on the underside
of the grille and set it aside for reinstallation. It
may be necessary to use a knife or other sharp
instrument to free an edge of the material so it
can be peeled away. Use care to avoid cutting
the material.
3. Dry brush or lightly spray the surface to be
painted. Use care to avoid clogging the holes
in the grille.
Rear View (Typical)
Spring
Terminals
Toggle
Clamps (6)
Front View (Typical)
Tighten
Screws
Install Cables
Run the cables from the audio source to each speaker
location following all appropriate local codes. Strip the
ends of the speaker cable wires 1/4” to 1/2” (6 mm to
12 mm) and twist the exposed strands.
0°
Left
Surround
Left
Back
Right
Back
Right
Surround
110°
135°
90°
150°
135°
150°
110°
90°
Left
Front
Right
Front
22°
30°
22°
30°