Loudspeaker Kit Assembly Instructions Dayton RS722 Speaker Kit Manual © 2008 Dayton Audio®
Introduction This Dayton RS722 speaker kit uses two of the most popular Dayton Reference Series products; the RS28AS-4 11/8" Aluminum Dome Tweeter and 2 of the RS180S-8 7" Woofers. The speaker is designed using a classic MTM (Midrange Tweeter Midrange) configuration which is ideal for Home Theater or any home audio application. Once your RS722 speaker kit is built and put into use it will have a soundstage and performance level that rivals much higher priced off the shelf speakers.
Loudspeaker Kit Assembly Instructions By following these instructions and assembling the speaker in a conscientious manner, you will be able to enjoy your speaker for many years to come. If there are any questions during the assembly process, please contact your place of purchase. Gather the Necessary Tools The assembly of your speaker kit requires several basic tools and supplies, though more advanced tools can be used if desired.
Remove the binding posts from their package, and unscrew all washers and nuts from the shaft. Next, remove the main nut that is used to hold the speaker wire onto the terminals- this will prevent them from getting damaged while the posts are being inserted. Insert one of the post shafts into the hole and align it making sure the wire through-hole is running vertically. Gently tap into place until the shoulder is snug with the rear of the cabinet.
The drivers can now be carefully lowered into place on the baffle. Having the terminals facing towards the bottom of the cabinet is the generally accepted orientation, though it is not a critical matter. Using the included screws and predrilled pilot holes, carefully tighten the drivers down onto the baffle. Pay particular attention to not over-tighten screws on drivers with stamped steel or polymer frames, which can cause deformation of the flange. 5.
Each component will have two leads that correspond to holes on the PC board. Put the components into place with the leads going through their appropriate holes, following the pictorial on the board. Directionality on the components is not important; either end of each component can go into either hole. It is recommended that each component be secured to the board with hot-melt or silicone to prevent any possible vibration of components.
. Install the crossovers Now that you are satisfied that everything is working correctly, permanently secure the crossover boards. The recommended location for the crossover boards is the bottom rear and side of the cabinet. Once again, securing with silicone or hot-melt glue is the recommended fastening method. If using hot-melt glue, it is recommended to place the glue on the surface of the cabinet and then press the board into it.
Troubleshooting Problem: No output from woofer in individual speaker. Cause: Bad connection or defective woofer. Solution: Check connections from crossover board to woofer. If this is OK, check solder connections in the crossover, particularly on inductors. If this is OK, directly test the woofer by hooking it up to stereo system at low volume setting. If sound comes out of the woofer, then go back and check connections. If there is no sound at all, then woofer is likely defective.
Problem: Speakers play well, but amplifier shuts down. Cause: Amplifier does not have enough power or cannot handle speaker impedance. Solution: If using 4 ohm speakers, check receiver/amplifier manual to see if it can handle 4 ohm speakers or if it has a low impedance setting. If not, upgrade your amplifier. If the receiver/amplifier can safely handle the speaker load, then it may simply not have enough power.
