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Features
Mounting Options

Features

Drivers: The Energy EAS-8C in-ceiling speakers are equipped with the following drivers:

• Tweeter: 1" aluminum dome tweeter
• Woofer: 8" Injection-molded Homopolymer woofer

Surround: The woofer uses a NBR (Nitrile-Butadiene-Rubber) / SBR (Styrene-Butadiene-Rubber) surround.

Speaker Terminals: The speaker has a pair of spring clip terminals that can accept pin connectors or bare wire up to 12-gauge.

Break-In Period: Energy recommends that you play the EAS-8C for a 50 to 100 hour break-in period before playing at high volume and making final sound adjustments. This is easily done by putting your compact disc player on repeat mode while playing a CD with a wide dynamic range at normal listening levels.

Mounting Options

Installation: The speakers can be installed in new or existing construction; each speaker requires a cutout of 9-13/16", and is held in place with four plastic mounting clamps. The required depth to install the speaker is 3-1/4" from the mounting surface (this includes the thickness of the drywall). Behind the opening there must be a 7/8" clearance around the speaker to accommodate the mounting clamps. Speakers should be installed in drywall at least 3/8" thick. A cardboard template is included to assist you in making the cutout.

Paintable: Both the bezel and aluminum grille can be painted to match the ceiling; a cardboard paint mask is included.