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Invisa Signature Point Source In-Wall/In-Ceiling Loudspeaker

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Congratulations!

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing GoldenEar’s™Invisa®Signature Point Source

speakers! You are about to hear the spectacular difference these very special In-Wall / In-

Ceiling speakers will make in your music and/or home theater system!

Our engineers’ many years of experience in developing loudspeakers has led to these extraordinary

products. In order to ensure that you experience maximum performance, please take a moment

to fully read this owner’s manual and familiarize yourself with the unique installation, assembly

and set-up procedures for your Invisa®Signature Point Source speakers-based music and home

theater system.

Please visit our website at www.GoldenEar.com for more information on the technology behind

your new speaker system. If you have additional questions, contact your Authorized GoldenEar™

Dealer or visit the Q&A page in the Tech Support section of our website.

Your New GoldenEar Speakers

GoldenEar Invisa® Signature Point Source in-ceiling speakers are designed to t beautifully in a wide variety of

applications. Their low-prole grille and nearly invisible design allows for perfect integration in a wide variety

of locations within your home. To get the best performance possible and for a product that lasts a lifetime,

we strongly recommend that you follow the placement and setup guidelines provided in this manual.

Cleaning

Do not use a strong or abrasive cleaner on your new speakers’ grilles. Clean them only with a damp cloth,

but do not get them wet.

Preventing Speaker Damage

GoldenEar Invisa® Signature Point Source speakers are efcient and can be driven to loud listening levels with

moderate amplier power. They are also able to handle the output of very powerful ampliers. To prevent

damage to your speakers, please read all of the following guidelines before hooking them up.

USE AN APPROPRIATE AMPLIFIER. At high volumes a very powerful amplier can overdrive your

speakers and damage them. And if the amplier is not powerful enough, it can produce distortion

that can easily damage your speaker. (Consult your dealer for assistance.)

DON’T BE FOOLED BY YOUR RECEIVER’S VOLUME CONTROL. It only adjusts how loud, it is not an

indication of power output. If your speakers begin to sound harsh or grating or if you hear other forms

of distortion, turn down the volume immediately!

Avoid use of tone controls and loudness controls as they will demand even more power from

an amplier, lowering the volume at which damage could occur.

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Amplier Distortion — #1 Threat to your New Speakers!

Amplier distortion is the principal cause of speaker damage. When listening at loud levels your amplier may run

out of clean power. It will then begin to produce speaker-damaging distorted power. This will damage any brand

of speaker very quickly! More powerful ampliers are actually safer — For example: A 40 Watt/channel amplier

will have substantial distortion above 40 Watts. If driven to 50 Watts, this amplier will deliver speaker-damaging

distorted power! But a 100 Watt/channel amplier will have very low distortion below 100 Watts. Therefore, when the

speaker requires 50 Watts, this more powerful amplier will deliver clean power and speaker damage is less likely to

occur. (See your GoldenEar dealer for amplier recommendations.)

Volume Setting

Do not be fooled by the Volume setting of your receiver/preamplier. It only adjusts listening level — it is not

a “power-output” dial. The amount of amplier power actually used at a given Volume setting depends solely

on the nature of the source material you are listening to (at a given Volume setting a quiet section of music will

use less amplier power than a loud section). With typical material, the rated output power of many receivers/

ampliers is often reached when the Volume is set to around -10dB, or between the “11” and “1 o’clock”

settings with an analog control (with bass/ treble and loudness controls not used — otherwise rated power may be

reached at even lower Volume settings). Remember, all ampliers produce distortion when operated beyond their

rated output power. The resulting distortion will damage all speakers! If you listen at loud levels, be careful to listen

for the point of audible distortion — if the speakers begin to sound distressed, turn the Volume down or your

speakers and/or amplier(s) will be damaged! This type of damage constitutes abuse and is not covered by

the warranty. If louder volumes are desired, consider a more powerful amplier.

There is Actually a Limit!

Even with these safer, more powerful ampliers, there is a point at which you could have more power than the

speaker can handle. At that point you will overpower the speaker and damage it. At loud levels do not increase

bass/treble controls from zero and ensure that all loudness/contour/bass EQ buttons are off (otherwise rated

output power will be reached at even lower volume control settings).

The Right Amount of Power

A power-range rating is given in the specications as a guide to indicate the approximate minimum and

maximum power input of your GoldenEar Invisa® Signature Point Source speakers. Ampliers that meet or even

exceed the speaker’s power-range rating are recommended as their greater power reserves provide better sound.

But always use the speakers within their power-range rating to prevent damage — that is, keep listening levels

below the point of obvious audible distortion.

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Speaker Placement

GoldenEar Invisa® Signature Point Source speakers are designed to allow exible placement while providing a

very large window of sound throughout your listening room. Please remember that although the following

recommendations are usually valid, all rooms and listening sets-ups are somewhat unique. Remember, whatever

sounds best to you is correct.

Room Acoustics

GoldenEar Invisa®Signature Point Source speakers are designed to provide exceptional sound in a wide variety

of domestic settings. It is important to note however that listening room construction, dimensions and furnishings

all play a part in the quality of sound you will ultimately achieve from your new speakers. The listening room will

impose its own character on the performance capabilities of the speaker system. Regarding the room, please

note that:

• Mid and high frequencies are affected by the amount of soft furnishings in your room — curtains, carpets,

sofas, wall coverings, etc. An excess of such items can result in a somewhat dull sound. The same room

without any soft furnishings can produce an overall bright sound. The typical quantity of soft furnishings

found in most living environments provides the right acoustic characteristics to allow the speakers to

sound balanced. To help control for these differences, your new Invisa Signature Point Source speakers

have a high frequency EQ switch to increase or decrease the HF level to accommodate different room

acoustics and placements;

• Concrete oors and walls tend to aggravate low-frequency standing wave problems;

• Rooms where height, width and length are similar can exhibit signicant low-frequency standing

wave problems. This may result in reduced clarity. In such rooms avoid corner placement to minimize

acoustic problems.

The extra care you take in correctly positioning the speakers will result in greater listening enjoyment. So, keep the

following guidelines in mind when deciding on the best speaker placement.

To ensure the best performance possible, observe the following placement guidelines:

LOCATION: When preparing to install your speakers pick a location that has the required clearance between

wall studs or ceiling joists. Make sure to check for wiring, conduit, water pipes, HVAC ducts and other obstructions

before cutting the installation hole.

ACCURATE TIMBRE: For the most accurate and natural timbre, for in-wall music installations, speakers’ high-

frequency drivers should be at approximately ear level. Stereo pairs should be placed approximately equal

distance apart. Select locations that allow the sound to reach the listening area unobstructed by furnishings.

BALANCED BASS: Placing speakers in corners will over-emphasize bass and reduce overall clarity. If possible,

position speakers away from either side wall. This will ensure better bass performance and optimal

midrange clarity.

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FOR BEST IMAGING: For in-wall installations of L/R mains, measure the distance from your main listening area to

the left front speaker (we’ll call this distance “X”). For optimal imaging and largest soundstage, place speakers

“X” distance apart from each other (and no less than 3/4 of that distance — 3/4 of “X” up to “X”). For Home Theater

installations with L/C/R in-walls, place the center speaker above or below your TV, whichever position is closer to

ear level, as show in the gure below. For horizontal installations, see "Rotating the Tweeter for Horizontal

Applications" section on page 10.

Positioning Invisa®as Surrounds/Rears

When used as surround speakers in a 5.1 system, Invisa®speakers may be located on the side, above, or behind

the listeners. When used on the sides, take care never to locate the speakers forward of the listeners (A). If the

speakers are placed along the rear wall as surrounds, it is suggested that they be positioned fairly wide apart

if possible, in-ceilings in the corners is also a good location. For instance, if there is a couch in the center of the

rear wall on which the listeners will sit, try to position the speakers wider apart than the couch (B). Rear speakers

in a 7.1 system should be placed fairly close together (4-6 feet) as shown (C). Surround and rear speakers should

always be positioned as high as possible in the room for non-Atmos systems. For systems with height channels,

always position the non-height channels at ear level.

Positioning Invisa® Signature Point Sources as Left/Right/Center Fronts

5.1 System Rear Speaker Location Options

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Speaker Break-in

Your new Invisa

Signature Point Source loudspeaker system should sound good as soon as you turn them on; however,

an extended break-in period of 40-60 hours or more of normal playing time is required to reach full audiophile

performance capability. Break-in allows the driver suspensions to work-in and crossover components to “heal,”

resulting in fuller and tighter bass, a more open “blossoming” midrange and smoother high frequency reproduction.

Color-Match Painting (optional)

Your new Invisa®Signature Point Source speakers include a paintable “edgeless” grille that completely covers the

installed speaker. The grille comes in a neutral white to blend with most areas, however, for the ultimate in “stealth”

installation, they may be painted to match any decor. PLEASE NOTE: Failure to follow the instructions below may

result in a serious degradation of sound quality!

Please Note:

• Do not paint the grille with a brush or roller — this will clog the grille’s acoustic perforations and mufe

the sound.

• It is not necessary to remove the backing cloth, or scrim, from the grille before painting.

• Do not heat cure the nish.

• Do not paint the grilles while attached to the speaker.

To paint, follow these steps:

1. Remove the grille from the speaker and place it on a drop cloth

2. Spray paint the grille using:

i. A spray paint that closely matches the color and shine desired.

ii. A custom-made spray can, color matched to your paint nish.

iii. The indoor latex paint used to paint the ceiling or wall, but diluted to the paint manufacturer’s/

spray gun manufacturer’s recommendations

3. In a well ventilated area, apply several light coats of paint, sprayed at about a 60 degree angle

from the grille’s surface, letting the grille dry completely between coats. Follow the paint

manufacturer’s directions.

To insure the paint is evenly applied, each coat should be applied from multiple directions (at least four).

5. Once the painted grille has dried completely, if necessary you can use a brush or small roller to

touch-up the grille’s outer edge — just be careful not to get any additional paint on the grille’s

perforated surface.

7.1 System Rear Speaker Location Options

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Installation Instructions

Installation of your new Invisa

Signature Point Source speakers requires use of tools such as a drill, screwdriver, saws

and possibly other power tools. The installer should have knowledge of all applicable building and/or re codes. Care

must be taken to ensure the area behind the wall or ceiling where you plan to install the speakers is clear of obstruc-

tions. When cutting the hole in and running wires through walls and/or ceilings proper care must be taken to avoid

electrical, water, gas and/or HVAC pipes and the corresponding risks to your safety and risk of damage to property.

If you are not comfortable with the above and/or performing the following installation procedures we strongly

suggest having a professional contractor install your speakers (see your GoldenEar Dealer).

Tools Required:

• Pencil

• Drywall saw, Keyhole saw, utility knife or other material-appropriate cutting tool for wall material

• Phillips Head Screwdriver

• Power drill with appropriate bit (optional, for starting wall cut)

Installation Into Existing Walls or Ceilings

For new construction (pre-drywall), use our custom rough-in brackets, sold separately.

NOTE: You must rst install appropriate gauge and type speaker

wires. For best sound quality, the use of high quality speaker cable

is essential.

1. Make sure the wall material can support the weight of

the speakers you plan to install (see specications

page for weights).

2. Make sure the location selected is free of studs, electrical

wiring, water or gas pipes, etc. Prior to installing, hold the

speaker in your selected location to make sure it is clear

of any obstacles. PLEASE NOTE: Your cutout must be at

least 2" (50mm) from adjoining walls/ceiling, internal

studs, and any pipes.

3. Place the included mounting template onto the wall or

ceiling in your preferred location. Use the pencil

to trace around the template (Figure 1).

4. Carefully cut a hole with the appropriate cutting tool

along the pencil trace as follows: Start the hole by

drilling a hole inside of the pencil line (place drill bit just

inside the line). Use this hole to insert the cutting tool

and begin cutting — be careful not to cut outside the

template line! (Figure 2).

Figure 1

Figure 2

Use only cable that is rated for in-wall use

(UL Standard CL2, CL3 and CM, CSA standard FT4).

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8. Loosen the six rotating lock arms on the speaker by turning the arm screws on the front of the speaker

counterclockwise 1/2 to 1 turn, just enough to allow the lock arm to move freely (Figure 4).

•

Make sure the rotating lock arms are positioned inwards (Figure 5) so that your speaker ts into your cutout hole.

9. Holding the speaker’s front lip with your thumbs and index ngers, carefully slip the speaker into the cutout

and hold rmly in place. (Figure 6).

5. For In-Wall Mounting:

• For optimum performance, loosely place two pieces of standard berglass insulation in the wall,

one just above the hole and one just below. An 8" x 10" piece should work well, R-12 for a 2x4 wall,

R-20 for a 2x6 wall.

• Also place a half-think piece of berglass insulation cut to the height of the speaker in the wall right

behind the mounting hole.

6. For In-Ceiling Mounting:

• For optimum performance, loosely place one piece of standard berglass insulation, cut to t the

joist size, above the speaker and extending about 15" or more beyond the speaker;

• For taller joists, also place berglass insulation against the joists on either side of the mounting hole.

7. Pull the speaker wire out of the hole and connect the speaker as follows:

• Your Invisa®Signature Point Source speakers are equipped with a set of high-quality push spring

connectors that can be used with bare wire. Make sure all wires are rmly fastened. Always use high

quality speaker wire of the correct rating (see above) and sufcient gauge for the distances you are

running (see your dealer for assistance).

• Strip 1/2" (12 mm) of insulation from each of the two conductors to expose the metal, twist the strands

of each into a single un-frayed strand.

• Hold the speaker up to the cutout and connect the speaker cable. Proper polarity (or phase) is

critical for proper stereo imaging and bass performance. Connect the red(+) terminal of your receiver

or amplier to the red(+) terminal of the Invisa loudspeaker and the black(-) terminal of your receiver or

amplier to the black(-) terminal of the Invisa loudspeaker (See Figure 3). Most speaker cables are

either color coded or have some indicator (ribbing or writing) on one of theconductors to help main-

tain this consistent polarity. It is essential that all speakers be connected in the same way (in phase) to

its own channel of the amplier. If you experience a great lack of bass, it is likely that one speaker is

out of phase (+ and – reversed) with the other.

• Push down on the top of the speaker’s push terminal to reveal the wire hole in the post. Insert the

wire into the hole and release your pressure on the terminal.

Turn your amplier/receiver OFF before performing any connection steps, in order to prevent

accidental damage to your amplier.

If you plan to use multiple speakers per amplier channel. The minimum impedance of ONE Invisa

in-wall/in-ceiling speaker is 4 ohms per channel.

Figure 3

AMPLIFIER

RECEIVER

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8. Loosen the six rotating lock arms on the speaker by turning the arm screws on the front of the speaker

counterclockwise 1/2 to 1 turn, just enough to allow the lock arm to move freely (Figure 4).

•

Make sure the rotating lock arms are positioned inwards (Figure 5) so that your speaker ts into your cutout hole.

9. Holding the speaker’s front lip with your thumbs and index ngers, carefully slip the speaker into the cutout

and hold rmly in place. (Figure 6).

Figure 6

Figure 5

Figure 4

LOCK ARM

SCREWS TURN

COUNTER

CLOCKWISE

TO LOOSEN

(12 PLACES)

LOCK ARMS

TUCKED

IN PRIOR TO

INSTALLING

SPEAKER IN

WALL/CEILING

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10. While holding in place, tighten the six lock arm screws with a screwdriver (Figure 7). This will rotate the

lock arms and secure the speaker to the wall/ceiling. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN the lock arm screws as this

could damage the drywall. If you are using a power screwdriver or drill, set the torque to a value of no

more than 7 in.-lb (8dN-m).

11. Install the grille by placing it over the installed speaker and aligning the powerful miniature magnets.

LOCK ARM

SCREWS TURN

CLOCKWISE

TO TIGHTEN

LOCK ARMS

AND SECURE

SPEAKER TO

MOUNTING

SURFACE

(12 PLACES)

Rotating Tweeter for Horizontal Installations

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