Definitive Technology AW5500 User Manual

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Painting AW Series Loudspeakers
You may paint white versions ofthe AW5500 and AW6500 speakers to match
your color scheme or to blend in with their surroundings.
You will need: .
• A
spray can ofprimer paint (Krylon Spray
Primer #1318, or equivalent).
• A
spray can of the paint of your choice.
Choose exterior grade paint if you plan to use A
the speakers outdoors.
• A paperclip, awl or corkscrew (for removing
the grille) [figure A].
• Masking tape.
• Paint mask (not included) to cover parts that
should not be painted. To make an easy paint
mask use the grille as a template and cut a
mask from heavy, nonporous craft paper.
Preparing to Paint
1. Separate the parts of the speaker. Remove
the bracket knobs and brackets by rotating
the bracket knobs counter-clockwise until
they come off. Remove the grilles by
carefully hooking them with an awl or
bent paper clip and pulling gently away
from the cabinet [figure A].
2. Mask the binding posts on the back
of
the speaker [figure B], the metal threaded
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Definitive Technology AW5500 Specifications

General

Brand	Definitive Technology
Model	AW5500
Category	Speakers
Language	English