Rockville Cube Black Home Theater Wall Speakers
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing these CUBE 3.5″ Speakers with Swivel Mounting Brackets. Please read these instructions carefully before use. Make sure all parts are included. If any parts are missing please contact our technical helpline at 1-646-758-0144, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm.
INCLUDED
TOOLS NEEDED
- Phillips-head screwdriver
- Small flat-head screwdriver
- Drill
- Loosen and remove the molded nut (A) by turning it counterclockwise. If it is necessary, use the supplied metal bar (B) to assist in removal by inserting it into one of the holes in the molded nut.
- Pull the ball shaft out of the wall bracket.
- Determine an area to mount the bracket. We recommend mounting it to a wood stud (C). If you must mount it on drywall, use wall anchors (D). Be sure that they are properly installed.
- Align the left side of the bracket with a stud (E). Place a mark at the top and bottom left side openings as well as the top right opening (F).
- Pre-drill screw holes where you made your marks. Ensure your holes properly align with the bracket (G). If you are using anchors, ensure the holes are deep and wide enough to accommodate them (H). Insert the anchors and tap in with a hammer if needed.
- Use 3 of the included screws to secure the top left, bottom left, and top right corners of the bracket. If you are using anchors, ensure that you are using the proper screws for your anchor type.
- Locate the safety chain and slide the end with the largest opening onto the ball shaft
- Thread the lock nut onto the shaft with the nut’s round surface facing away from the ball. Tighten it all the way onto the threaded shaft until it is flush with the ball.
- Screw the ball shaft into the threaded insert at the back of the speaker until it is fully seated against the opening.
- Screw the molded nut about one turn onto the wall bracket. Do not tighten all the way or you will not be able to insert the ball shaft ball into the wall bracket.
- Use a small flat-head screwdriver to loosen both terminal screws (I). Strip a half inch of sheathing from the ends of the speaker wire. Insert them into the terminal openings (J). Be sure to observe proper polarity. Tighten the screws (K).
- Use both hands to hold the speaker and gently, but firmly, push the ball into the wall bracket until it snaps in. Check that the ball is properly seated.
- Hand tightens the molded nut and orient the speaker in the desired direction.
- Insert the last screw into the open end of the safety cable. With the safety chain attached, insert the screw into the lower right-hand hole and tighten it.
- After making final orientation adjustments to the speaker, insert the metal bar into one of the holes on the molded nut and tighten it securely. Do not over tighten.
Frequently Asked Questions
A minimum of three speakers are required for real home theatre audio (left, right, and center). Five speakers are required for genuine surround sound (left, right, center, and two rear.)
Lack of audio output, audio distortion, blown speakers, the absence of bass or treble, and popping noises are typical speaker issues. These problems can be resolved by switching the output channels, turning down the level, or changing the coils, wiring, and fabric. New speakers can be immediately harmed by loud music.
How Much Wattage Do I Need for a Home Theater? Your theatre will sound better the more power it has beneath the hood. A high-power theatre really seems louder at lower volumes, which is strange but true. The best power level to have without ever having to worry about running out is 125 watts per channel.
The majority, and some even more, propose a range of 25–400 watts.
Keep in mind that walls also reflect sound. At least two to three feet should separate speakers from the closest wall (especially if your speaker is in a corner). Many speakers have bass ports that face the back. A rear bass port that is too close to a wall will reflect sound waves, blurring time.
High-quality speakers typically survive up to 40–50 years before displaying any indications of degradation, depending on the materials they are composed of and the climatic conditions where the equipment is utilised.
For optimal installation, most in-wall speakers need 3 12″ of depth and most in-ceiling speakers need 5″ or more behind the drywall, but make sure to check the speaker’s requirements first.
Where should I position my surround speakers? How high? The “go-to” placement is at ear level, but you can put them anywhere as long as the tweeters are aimed in that direction. Dolby specifies a suggested angle range of 110 degrees to 120 degrees in relation to the centre of your seat (from a horizontal line through the lounge).
Although many in-wall speakers come with rotating tweeters that can help make up for installations high on the wall, you’ll get the greatest sound if you position the speakers at the same height as a freestanding speaker, which is roughly 2 feet above ear level.
In-wall and in-ceiling speakers often do not require the construction of boxes or the restriction of space. These speakers were created with the homes in America in mind.
Due to the fact that in-wall absorption doesn’t affect the bass response of on-wall speakers, they sound slightly better. Compared to box and bookshelf models, in-wall and on-wall speakers offer significant space savings and a more modern appearance.
In-wall speakers are typically more expensive and larger in size, but they are flexible in location and help create a loud, expansive sound in your room.
In cinema setup, In-wall speakers are usually used as stereo sound and surround speakers. They are mounted behind the seats, left, right and also on the sides of the screen. In-wall, speakers are usually inexpensive but this does not mean that they cannot produce good quality sound with bass.
In-wall speakers only affect the quality of the sound in one way: their restricted depth and width limit the cabinet’s volume to that which can be adjusted by adjusting the enclosure’s height. Even some in-wall speakers use “infinite baffle” designs, in which the wall acts as the speaker box.
