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FM52, FM62,
FM82, FM65C
& FM8SUB
FM82, FM65C
& FM8SUB
simple
set-up guide
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one.
Speaker Placement
FM52, FM62, FM82 as front speakers
FM52, FM62, FM82 as rear speakers
FM65C in ceiling
FM8SUB subwoofer
in wall
in wall
5 – 6 ft.
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two.
Speaker Connections
Speakers and electronics ter-
minals have corresponding (+)
and (–) terminals. It is impor-
tant to connect both speakers
identically: (+) on the speaker
to (+) on the amplifier and (–)
on the speaker to (–) on the
amplifier. Wiring “out of phase”
results in thin sound, weak bass
and a poor stereo image.
minals have corresponding (+)
and (–) terminals. It is impor-
tant to connect both speakers
identically: (+) on the speaker
to (+) on the amplifier and (–)
on the speaker to (–) on the
amplifier. Wiring “out of phase”
results in thin sound, weak bass
and a poor stereo image.
Connection Tips
FM52, FM62, FM82, FM65C
FM8SUB
Wire Length
Recommended Size
Up to 20 ft.
16 gauge
Up to 30 ft.
12 gauge
Greater than 30 ft.
10 gauge
– +
– +
Front or Rear Speaker Outputs
LEFT RIGHT
LEFT
RIGHT
–
+
–
+
– +
– +
Front Speaker Outputs
LEFT RIGHT
Connection (1)
Connection (2)
–
+
–
+
Right Satellite
–
+
Left Satellite
–
+
Subwoofer
The wires for both speakers
should be the same length. If
one speaker is placed closer to
the amplifier than the other,
hide the excess wire behind
the wall.
should be the same length. If
one speaker is placed closer to
the amplifier than the other,
hide the excess wire behind
the wall.
The FM8SUB has two speaker
connections. Connect one set of
terminals, along with your left
connections. Connect one set of
terminals, along with your left
satellite to the left channel of
your amplifier. Connect the
other set of terminals, along
your amplifier. Connect the
other set of terminals, along
with your right satellite to the
right channel of your amplifier.
right channel of your amplifier.
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three.
Installation
FM52, FM62, FM82
Phillips #2 screwdriver
Measuring tape
Utility knife
Pencil
Carpenter’s level
Awl
Installation Kit
Template
Speaker frame
Thread-forming screws
Retainer clips
Mounting brackets
Tools Needed
The FM Series flush-mount
speakers were designed to be
easily installed. However, if you
are unsure of your ability to
speakers were designed to be
easily installed. However, if you
are unsure of your ability to
properly install these loud-
speakers, please contact your
dealer or a qualified installer.
speakers, please contact your
dealer or a qualified installer.
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