Russound Portable Speaker OB R6F User Guide

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Rock Speakers  
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OB-R6G  
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Installation  
Number of Speaker Pairs  
First, determine the size of the listening area,  
and identify any gathering areas where folks  
will sit or stand. The typical coverage area is  
20 feet from the front of the speaker for nor-  
mal listening levels. There should be a maxi-  
mum of 20 feet between speakers for better  
stereo imaging. Too far away from each other  
creates an acoustic void when used for  
stereo. Monaural will not be affected to the  
same degree.  
discover buried cables. Be aware of any local  
building code requirements that may be appli-  
cable.  
Trenching and Burying Cable  
To ensure proper installation of direct burial  
speaker cable, consult the manufacturer of  
the cable you are using, and adhere to all  
applicable electrical codes.  
After positioning the speakers and determin-  
ing where any buried obstructions exist, you  
can dig the trench. Lay the cable out on top  
of the ground from the speaker to the outdoor  
volume control to determine length.  
Use as many pairs of speakers as needed to  
achieve the desired coverage and dispersion  
of sound. Getting more sound with more  
speakers is better than cranking the volume,  
which may lead to amp clipping. Large areas  
are better served by monaural audio instead  
of stereo. In most outdoor environments,  
there is no ideal listening area to give stereo  
image or separation.  
Make cable connections at the speaker. Be  
sure to observe polarity. Make connections at  
the amplifier, and test the system to see if  
everything is working properly.  
Trench below the frost line for the cable. The  
frost line will vary depending on geography,  
and is typically no deeper than three feet.  
Tools Needed for Installation  
• Wire strippers  
• Hacksaw or pipe cutter  
• Spade or trench tool  
• Direct burial rated speaker cable  
(Polarity indication should be on the cable)  
16AWG minimum - for distances up to 75ft.  
14AWG - from 75 to 125 feet  
12AWG - from 125 to 175 feet  
• PVC conduit, cleaner and cement (optional)  
• Silicone caulking  
If using conduit, size and cut it to length.  
Connect the conduit lengths and elbows with  
PVC cement. Ensure all electrical connections  
are watertight; seal with additional silicone if  
necessary. Run cable through the conduit.  
Bury the cable or conduit in the trench, and  
leave an extra 3 feet of cable under the  
speaker to allow for future adjustments in  
position.  
Seal the cable paths through structure walls  
with silicone.  
Planning Path for Cable Burial  
First, consult your local phone and/or electric  
company to learn of existing buried cables or  
pipes. Watch for buried water lines or gas  
lines. If necessary, use a metal detector to  
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Rock Speaker Placement  
The Rock Speakers have been optimized to pro-  
the ground. Tilting the speaker up can potentially  
vide the best response when placed on the same create a problem with proper rainwater drainage  
elevation as the listening area and sitting flat on  
also.  
Poor placement  
Optimum  
sound field  
Ideal placement  
Security Eyelet Use  
The Rock Speakers have a security eyelet  
on the bottom through which a security  
cable can be looped. Attach a vinyl coated  
cable at a low position to a not-so-easily  
removable object like a park bench, fence  
post, tree trunk, etc.  
Run the cable to the speaker, and bury or  
cover the cable to hide visibility and  
prevent a trip hazard. Secure the cable to  
the eyelet on the bottom of the speaker.  
Use compression fittings or a crimp to  
form a loop.  
Compression  
fitting  
Security eyelet  
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Rock Speaker Stereo Imaging  
The best stereo imaging can be achieved by  
placing rock speakers no closer than 20 feet  
next to one another. The sound propagation out-  
ward from the face of the speaker is ideal within  
a 20 to 30 foot range. The rock speakers can  
certainly cover larger areas but as the distance  
between adjacent speakers increases, the stereo  
imaging starts to deteriorate. As the distance  
between opposing speakers increases beyond  
the 20 to 30 foot range, the volume level to  
cover the whole area can reach uncomfortably  
loud levels when the listener moves closer to the  
speakers.  
20 feet +/-  
20-30 feet  
20-30 feet  
20 feet +/-  
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Specifications  
Model: OB-R6G Gray Granite  
Description: Rock loudspeaker  
Woofer: 6.5-inch coaxial driver with polypropylene  
injection molded cone  
Tweeter: 14mm (0.56”) polycarbonate  
Frequency Response: 70Hz - 20kHz +/- 3 dB  
Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms  
Efficiency: 89 dB (1W @ 1M w/1kHz)  
Recommended Power: 10-100 watts per channel  
Dimensions: 14”W X 10”H X 9.25”D (35.6 X 25 X 23.5 cm)  
Weight: 10 lbs. (4.5 kg)  
Model: OB-R6W White Sandstone  
Description: Rock loudspeaker  
Woofer: 6.5-inch coaxial driver with polypropylene  
injection molded cone  
Tweeter: 14mm (0.56”) polycarbonate  
Frequency Response: 70Hz - 20kHz +/- 3 dB  
Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms  
Efficiency: 89 dB (1W @ 1M w/1kHz)  
Recommended Power: 10-100 watts per channel  
Dimensions: 14”W X 10”H X 9.25”D (35.6 X 25 X 23.5 cm)  
Weight: 10 lbs. (4.5 kg)  
Model: OB-R6F Fieldstone  
Description: Rock loudspeaker  
Woofer: 6.5-inch coaxial driver with polypropylene  
injection molded cone  
Tweeter: 14mm (0.56”) polycarbonate  
Frequency Response: 60Hz - 20kHz +/- 3 dB  
Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms  
Efficiency: 89 dB (1W @ 1M w/1kHz)  
Recommended Power: 10-100 watts per channel  
Dimensions: 13”W X 12”H X 10”D (33 X 30.5 X 25 cm)  
Weight: 13 lbs. (5.85 kg)  
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Warranty & Repair  
Warranty  
All Russound Rock Speaker products have a Five (5) year Limited Warranty against defects in mate-  
rials and workmanship. Proof of Purchase must accompany all claims. During the warranty period  
Russound will replace any defective part and correct any defect in workmanship without charge for  
either parts or labor.  
Russound may replace returned speakers with a product of equal value and performance. In such  
cases, some modifications to the mounting may be necessary and are not Russound’s  
responsibility.  
For this warranty to apply, the unit must be installed and used according to its written instructions.  
If necessary, repairs must be performed by Russound. The unit must be returned to Russound at  
the owner’s expense and with prior written permission. Accidental damage and shipping damage  
are not considered defects, nor is damage resulting from abuse or from servicing performed by an  
agency or person not specifically authorized in writing by Russound.  
Russound sells products only through authorized Dealers and Distributors to ensure that customers  
obtain proper support and service. Any Russound product purchased from an unauthorized dealer  
or other source, including retailers, mail order sellers and online sellers will not be honored or serv-  
iced under existing Russound warranty policy. Any sale of products by an unauthorized source or  
other manner not authorized by Russound shall void the warranty on the applicable product.  
Damage to or destruction of components due to application of excessive power voids the warranty  
on those parts. In these cases, repairs will be made on the basis of the retail value of the parts and  
labor. To return for repairs, the unit must be shipped to Russound at the owner’s expense, along  
with a note explaining the nature of service required. Be sure to pack the speaker(s) in a corrugat-  
ed container with at least 3 inches of resilient material to protect the unit from damage in transit.  
This Warranty Does Not Cover:  
• Damage caused by abuse, accident, misuse, negligence, or improper operation (installation).  
• Products that have been altered or modified.  
• Any product whose identifying number or decal, serial #, etc. has been altered, defaced or  
removed.  
• Normal wear and maintenance.  
Due to our continual efforts to improve product quality as new technology and techniques become  
available, Russound/FMP, Inc. reserves the right to revise speaker systems specifications without  
notice.  
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Rock Speakers  
Owners Manual  
Models:  
OB-R6F, OB-R6G, OB-R6W  
Russound  
5 Forbes Road, Newmarket, NH 03857  
tel 603.659.5170 • fax 603.659.5388  
28-1193 05/27/05  
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