SpeakerCraft Starlet 9 User Manual
INSTALLATION PREPARATION
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Starlets are designed to be installed into a standing wall, therefore no new construction
bracket is supplied.
bracket is supplied.
There are some considerations for new construction to create the best possible sound:
1. Double Thick Drywall: The clamp between the back box and front baffle is designed
for
1
⁄
2
" drywall (or any wall material in
1
⁄
2
"). If you are planning double thick drywall,
leave an area about 12" wide around the Starlet opening in single thickness.
(See Diagram 8)
2. Starlets are Heavy: Walls should be constructed with screws and the wallboard
should be glued to the studs. A few dollars worth of Elmer’s wood glue can work wonders in an in-wall installation.
3. Metal Studs: Avoid these in a wall supporting Starlets
4. Wire Routing: Install the speaker wires before the wallboard goes up (see “SPEAKER INSTALLATION” for wiring information)
FINISHED WALL
When installing the Starlets in a finished wall, please follow these instructions carefully:
a. Determining Placement: See “SPEAKER PLACEMENT” on pages 3-4.
b. Locating Obstructions: See “Checking for Obstructions” on page 4.
c. Tracing the Cut-Out Template: Your installation cut-out template is included in the packaging. Please be aware that there
are two sections: one is the cut-out template and the other is the paint mask. Be careful not to confuse the two. Place the
cut-out template at the location you have decided to install the Starlets. (See Diagram 9) Keep in mind that the flange will
extend beyond the cut-out on the sides, top and bottom.
cut-out template at the location you have decided to install the Starlets. (See Diagram 9) Keep in mind that the flange will
extend beyond the cut-out on the sides, top and bottom.
The cut-out takes into account the asymmetrical
shape
of the Back Box/Driver Assembly. This gives a
small
degree of lateral freedom when installing the 11
1
⁄
2
"
wide
Back Box/Driver Assembly into a
typical 14
1
⁄
2
" wide stud bay. There is no real “up”
or
“down” to the Starlet, so use the cut-out template
to
determine the best position for the speaker in order
to
avoid obstructions and to get the best acous-
tic
results. There is a correct way to install the baf-
fle
assembly, however, which is covered in the next
sec-
tion, “SPEAKER INSTALLATION”.
With the above in mind, use a level along the top
or
bottom edge of the template so that the cut-out will
be
aligned correctly. Use tape or tacks to hold the tem-
plate
in place. Trace an outline of this pattern on the wall
with a
pencil. (See Diagram 10)
Starlet Owner’s Manual
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Diagram 8:
Double Drywall
Diagram 10:
Aligning the Cut-Out Template
Diagram 9:
Placing the Cut-Out Template