SpeakerCraft aim8 one User Guide
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AIM8 Owner’s Manual
3. Placement of Center Channel for Home Theater
Place the center channel speaker in line between the front left and right speaker directly above the screen.
See C (center) in Figure 1.
4. Placement of Rear Channels for Home Theater
Rear channels should be placed behind the listening area. See RL (rear left) and RR (rear right) in Figure 1.
5. Checking for Obstructions
Before confirming the placement of the speakers, you should carefully consider the location of ceiling joists, electrical,
plumbing and other fixtures that may get in the way. If you are installing the speakers into an existing ceiling, you can
locate obstructions by noting the placement of fixtures and, if possible, gaining access to an attic or crawl space for
further analysis. A good stud-finder, found at any building supply store, will help you determine where the joists are
located in the ceiling.
plumbing and other fixtures that may get in the way. If you are installing the speakers into an existing ceiling, you can
locate obstructions by noting the placement of fixtures and, if possible, gaining access to an attic or crawl space for
further analysis. A good stud-finder, found at any building supply store, will help you determine where the joists are
located in the ceiling.
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
Prior to the actual installation of the speakers, it will be necessary to run cables to the speaker location. See your Authorized
SpeakerCraft dealer for more information on cable installation. After the cable has been installed, you are ready to mount
the speakers.
SpeakerCraft dealer for more information on cable installation. After the cable has been installed, you are ready to mount
the speakers.
Preparation for and mounting of the speakers can happen at two different stages. If you are building a new ceiling, follow
the section titled INSTALLATION PREPARATION - NEW CONSTRUCTION. If you are placing the speakers into an existing
ceiling, follow INSTALLATION PREPARATION - FINISHED CEILING. There are different considerations for each application.
Please carefully follow the recommendations for your application.
the section titled INSTALLATION PREPARATION - NEW CONSTRUCTION. If you are placing the speakers into an existing
ceiling, follow INSTALLATION PREPARATION - FINISHED CEILING. There are different considerations for each application.
Please carefully follow the recommendations for your application.
INSTALLATION PREPARATION - NEW CONSTRUCTION
When installing the speakers into a newly built ceiling, please follow these instructions carefully:
1. Determine Placement
Determine where in the ceiling the speakers will be placed using the recommendations under SPEAKER PLACEMENT.
Pay careful attention to the section on avoiding obstructions.
Pay careful attention to the section on avoiding obstructions.
2. Mount InstaLLock Bracket
For best results, mount the SpeakerCraft InstaLLock New Construction Brackets for the AIM8 Series (Part No. BKT90681)
following the instructions included with the bracket.
following the instructions included with the bracket.
3. The Location is Ready for Drywall
The bracket provides a stable opening around which the drywall installer can cut out an opening, providing a perfect
location for installation of the AIM8 Series speaker.
location for installation of the AIM8 Series speaker.
INSTALLATION PREPARATION - FINISHED CEILING
When the speakers will be installed into a finished ceiling, please follow these instructions carefully:
1. Determine Placement
Determine where in the ceiling the speakers will be placed using the recommendations under SPEAKER PLACEMENT.
Pay careful attention to the section on avoiding obstructions.
Pay careful attention to the section on avoiding obstructions.
2. Locate Obstructions
Find the joists nearest the desired speaker mounting location. The use of a good stud-finder tool is highly recommend-
ed for this procedure. Make sure that there are no joists or obstructions where you
ed for this procedure. Make sure that there are no joists or obstructions where you
plan to install the speaker. Read
“Checking for Obstructions” under the section SPEAKER PLACEMENT.
3. Trace Template
Place the cut-out template at the location you have decided to place the speaker. Use a few pieces of tape or small tacks
to hold the template in place. Trace an outline on the ceiling with a pencil.
to hold the template in place. Trace an outline on the ceiling with a pencil.