WG Series In-Wall & Ceiling Speakers Owner’s Manual Part Numbers WG100C WG150C WG100W WG150W
Introduction WG Series ceiling and in-wall speakers are designed to provide clear, sharply-focused audio reproduction while remaining unobtrusive in the background. These speakers bring out the best in any home theater or whole-house stereo system.
WG150C Ceiling Speakers (Sold in Pairs) Frequency Response 35Hz to 20kHz (+/-3db) Maximum Power Rating 150 Watts Impedance Rating 8-Ohms Overall Dimensions 10 7/8” Diameter Specifications 8” Kevlar cone woofer; 1” asymmetrical aluminum dome tweeter Mounting Dimension w/o Mounting Ring 9 5/8” Diameter Mounting Ring Dimension 10 1/16” Diameter Grille Aluminum Color White WG100W In-wall Speakers (Sold in Pairs) Frequency Response 50Hz to 20kHz (+/-3db) Maximum Power Rating 100 Watts I
WG150W In-wall Speakers (Sold in Pairs) Frequency Response 35Hz to 20kHz (+/-3db) Maximum Power Rating 150 Watts Impedance Rating 8-Ohms Overall Dimensions 10 1/4” W x 14 15/16” H Specifications 8” Kevlar cone woofer; 1” asymmetrical aluminum dome tweeter Mounting Dimensions w/o 8 11/16” W x12 3/4” H ring Mounting Ring Dimension 9 3/16” W x 13 3/16” H Grille Aluminum Color White Unpacking Your Speakers Before you unpack your speakers, be extra careful not to touch the cone and tweeter materi
foot ceilings and above) apart but no closer than 2 feet to any adjacent wall. Avoid placing speakers in air return cavities. Some type of protection will be required for the back of the speaker if blown insulation is used. The following is a partial list of ways to protect the speaker: • Use an RE-16 speaker cover • Use a piece of wood that will cover at least 3 feet on either side of the speaker opening.
of the speaker, use a piece of bat insulation at least 3 inches thick in the stud cavity. This insulation should not have a backing or if it does, the backing must be installed facing away from the speaker. The insulation should extend about 2 ft. on either side of the speaker opening. Do not install speakers in outside walls, stud cavities containing 120/240V appliances, within 18 inches of dimmers, security wiring and other control wiring.
TIPS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION • If possible, run speaker wires after AC wiring is in place to avoid additional noise caused by close proximity of wiring. • Secure the speaker wires against a joist with insulated staples, being careful not to pierce the wire insulation. Allow slack for building material expansion. • Horizontal wire runs should be routed through holes drilled at equal heights in the joist. • Do not install the actual speaker until the wall board is in place.
installed. Leave at least 18 inches additional cable for the connection during final speaker installation. Run the other end of the speaker cable to the audio source. NOTE: Make a drawing of each speaker location. This will assist you in locating the wires if they have been covered after the wall board has been installed. Step 3. This is the finish-out stage.
tweeter when removing the paint mask in order to prevent any damage. Attach the speaker cable to the speaker by pressing down on the red (+) or black (-) gold-plated push terminals and inserting the red wire in the red terminal and the black wire in the black terminal. See Figure 3. Make sure that none of the strands from the black and red wires are touching each other. This can create a short circuit that can damage your electronics.
h i g h e s t directional response in this direction. See figure 5. If you want to disperse the sound in a 360degree pattern you must position the line in the tweeter in a horizontal position. See figure 6. The combination of switch settings allow you to boost and cut bass and treble +/-3dB. Adjust the speaker level to accommodate for room acoustics. FIGURE 5 tweeter horn crease position FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7 Step 7. Divide each adhesive bead strip in half.
In-wall Speakers Step 1. Speaker mounting rings are used in the pre-construction phase of speaker installation during construction of new homes and additions. WG Series mounting rings are designed to provide drywall installers the correct cut-out pattern for the speakers. The rings have “flaps” that are nailed/screwed/stapled onto the studs. See figure 8. Once the wall board is installed, the opening is cut out and the speaker frame is inserted into the mounting ring.
Do not install the actual speaker until the wall board is in place. Until then leave several feet of wire secured to the back of the mounting ring. The excess wire can be removed during final installation. During the drywall installation, make sure the speaker cut-out hole does not extend farther than 1/4 inch from the inside of the mounting ring. The flat rough-in rings and flaps are thin enough that they won’t interfere with installation. • Step 2.
Step 3. This is the finish-out stage. Prepare the speaker wiring by stripping off approximately 3 inches of the outer jacket (care should be taken so the insulation on the wires inside the jacket are not damaged) also strip approximately 3/8 inch off the ends of the two inside conductors. Twist the ends of the stranded cable so the wires are tight. Step 4. Follow the instructions included with the volume control and amplifier. Step 5. You are now ready to install the frame. Remove the paint mask.
the baffle using the 6 screws provided. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE SCREWS, the screws should on only be tight enough to secure the speaker. Step 6. After the speaker is mounted, adjustments to the swivel tweeter (small speaker) can be made by either directing the sound visually or by using a musical source to determine the best sound coverage for the listening area. To position the tweeter, press at the outside edge of the tweeter housing (DO NOT PRESS DIRECTLY ON THE CONE).
Tweeter horn Crease position FIGURE 12 Step 7. Divide each adhesive bead strip in half. (Adhesive bead strips are in the clear self-closing bag). Place strips on the edge of the grille as shown in figure 14. Reinstall the grill on the speaker. Step 8. Adhere the WG Series logo to the grille with the pressure sensitive tape. Repeat the steps for the second speaker.
for Existing Construction Ceiling Speakers For existing construction, the use of mounting rings can not occur. The following steps outline how to locate a section between two joists, mark the outer boundaries of the hole, drill a small hole in the center to verify the location and then cut the main hole. Step 1. Determine the location of the joists so the speaker can be centered approximately between them. There are several ways to go about this: • Use an electronic stud finder.
deep enough to fully penetrate the drywall. Step 4. Obtain a length of stiff wire such as a straightened wire coat hanger. Bend it so that the last 6 or 8 inches is at a right angle to the rest. Step 5. Insert the bent part into the 1-inch hole you just drilled and probe to the left and the right to confirm that a joist is not too close on either side. Move the wire around in a circular motion to check clearances above and below the hole as well. Step 6.
Step 10. Follow the instructions included with the volume control and amplifier. Step 11. You are now ready to install the speaker. Remove the paint mask from the baffle. Be careful not to touch the speaker cones and tweeter when removing the paint mask in order to prevent any damage. Attach the speaker cable to the speaker by pressing down on the red (+) or black (-) gold-plated push terminals and inserting the red wire in the red terminal and the black wire in the black terminal. See Figure 3 on page 8.
pattern you must position the line in the tweeter in a horizontal position. See figure 5 on page 10. The combination of switch settings allow you to boost and cut bass and treble +/-3dB. Adjust the speaker level to accommodate for room acoustics. See figure 6 on page 10. Step 13. Divide each adhesive bead strip in half. (Adhesive bead strips are in the clear self-closing bag). Place strips on the edge of the grille as shown in figure 7 on page 10. Reinstall the grille on the speaker. Step 14.
• When the sound is sharper and more flat sounding, you are close or over a stud. Identify studs by the position of electrical outlets or switches. There may be a stud directly to the left or right of these electrical fixture. This gives you a point of measurement since studs are either 24 or 16 inches on center in newer houses, 12 inches in older homes. Step 2.
you do not cut the hole larger than the outline. Step 7. Be sure to clear any insulation material from the speaker back. Step 8. After you have determined the speaker locations secure a 16 gauge 2 conductor cable to the stud using an insulated staple. Leave at least 18 inches of additional cable for connection during final speaker installation. Run the other end of the speaker cable to the audio source. Step 9.
none of the strands from the black and red wires are touching each other. This can create a short circuit that can damage your electronics. Mount the baffle to the frame using the 6 screws provided. Do not over tighten the mounting screws. Step 12. After the speaker is mounted, adjustments to the swivel tweeter (small speaker) can be made by either directing the sound visually or by using a musical source to determine the best sound coverage for the listening area.
WARRANTY M&S Systems™ Limited 10-Year Warranty for WG Series Speakers and AirVac™ Gold Power Units M&S Systems offers a 10-Year Warranty on our WG Series speakers and AirVac™ Gold power units. This warranty is identical to the M&S Systems™ 2-Year Warranty, with the exception that this warranty covers the WG Series speakers and AirVac™ Gold power units for 10 years instead of 2.
Service & Troubleshooting M&S Systems is committed to producing high quality audio products for the home. If you have any questions or problems with the speaker systems or the system is not operating properly, contact your WG Series installer or call M&S Systems at (800) 366-9422. 800.421.1587 www.mssystems.
