Dayton Elite Series - User Manual

10) Caring For Your In-Wall Speakers
The two most common ways that in-wall speakers are permanently damaged:
1) Not enough power at higher volumes.
2) Too much power at higher volumes.
Contrary to conventional wisdom, far more speakers are damaged as a result of underpower-
ing, than by overpowering. When a receiver runs out of power, it still tries to reproduce the musical
signal by “clipping” the waveform. At loud volumes, this clipping introduces gross amounts of distor-
tion to the speaker, eventually destroying it. If the sound from your in-wall speakers starts to sound
distorted, turn down the volume.
Having plenty of reserve power will help your speakers reproduce dynamic contrasts and quick
transients of music much more effectively. But you do have to exercise good judgement; too much
power will also permanently damage a speaker. Again, if you hear distortion, turn the volume down.
11) Warranty Information
Dayton Audio
®
products are constructed by industry experts, and are thoroughly tested before
shipment. Dayton Audio
®
products are warranted for the period of five years. This warranty is limited
to manufacturer defects, either in materials or workmanship. Dayton Audio
®
is not responsible for any
consequential on inconsequential damage to any other unit or component or the cost for installation or
extraction of any component of the audio system. In the rare case of a product failure, please contact
your place of purchase or call our Customer Support Department at (937) 743-8248.
Warranty Limitations
There are no other warranties, either express or implied, which extend the foregoing, and there are no
warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The warranty will not cover inci-
dental or consequential damage due to defective or improper use of products. This includes but is not
limited to burnt voice coils, overheating, bent frames, holes in the cone, or broken lead wires.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state
to state.
Non-Warranty Service: If non-warranty service is required, the product may be sent to the Company
for repair/replacement, transportation prepaid, by calling (937) 743-8248 for details, complete instruc-
tions, and service fee charges.
Elite Series
In-Wall Speaker
© 2008 Dayton Audio
®
User's Manual
www.daytonaudio.com
ESIW-08

Summary

Caring For Your In-Wall Speakers

Warranty Information

Warranty Limitations

Details warranty exclusions like incidental or consequential damage and improper use, and lists specific covered damages.

Speaker Pre-Installation

Parts Inventory

Lists the components included in the In-Wall speaker kit.

Installation Tools

Lists the tools required for installing the in-wall speakers.

Speaker Location

Provides guidance on selecting the optimal placement for stereo imaging and bass response.

Speaker Installation Process

Speaker Installation

Step-by-step instructions for cutting the wall opening and securing the speaker.

Speaker Wire

Recommendations for choosing appropriate speaker wire gauge for optimal sound quality.

Speaker Hook Up

Instructions on correctly connecting speaker wires, emphasizing polarity for proper frequency response.

Final Installation

Details on attaching the speaker assembly and securing the angle lug installation clamps.

Speaker Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Painting Speakers

Guidance on painting speaker frames and grills without damaging the components.

Troubleshooting

Common issues like no sound or one speaker not playing, and their potential solutions.

Dayton Elite Series Specifications

General

Brand	Dayton
Model	Elite Series
Category	Speakers
Language	English