ARCHITECTURAL SPEAKERS

Guide To Products and Installation

IC-610 - 6.5” IC-610T - 6.5” IC-620 - 6.5” IC-620T - 6.5”

IC-630 - 6.5” IC-820 - 8” IC-820T - 8” IC-830 - 8”

Thank you for choosing your speakers from Russound’s Architectural Series of premium loudspeakers. They’ve
been designed, manufactured and tuned with great care so your listening experience is as rewarding as
possible. This range of speaker solutions provides excellent choices for any application - from budget-minded
to audio-purist, in-ceiling and in-wall. They provide perfect choices for multi-room audio, home theater,
primary listening and other applications.

These new speakers incorporate the latest advances in material technologies as well as engineering innovation
and design excellence. For example, on the step-up models, you’ll find the SwiftLock® tool-less installation
feature to be a brilliant means to accomplish secure installations simply and easily. We wish you many years of
musical enjoyment from your Russound speakers, indoors, outdoors or wherever your entertainment needs
take you.
PREPARATION / WIRING INFO & SPEAKER PLACEMENT

Speaker Wire Speaker Placement in the Room

What kind to use: We recommend using premium, CL-2 rated, 16 to 14 gauge Your speaker’s low frequency bass reproduction is “helped” when ceiling
multi-stranded wiring for amplifier-to-speaker connections. speakers are placed close to a wall or ceiling. This is known as the boundary
effect. Each nearby surface helps to amplify the perceived sound output.
Selecting the proper gauge: Gauge relates to the size of the wire. The Avoid placing one speaker in a corner and another on a long flat surface.
bigger the gauge, the smaller the wire diameter. The wire gauge needed is Better audio performance will result if both speakers are placed in similar
determined by the distance between your amplifier/receiver and the speakers. positions and face a similar type of surface.
The longer the wire run, the heavier the gauge needed. for wire runs up to
150’, use at least 16 gauge wire. For runs100’ to 200’, use at least 14 gauge. Ceiling speakers for surround sound purposes should be placed directly to the
sides or behind the prime listening position, yet aimed toward the listener.
Note: Each speaker wire is like 2 wires in one. It is important that your wiring This configuration is also suitable for TV/movie and music usage.
process has the same + and - relationship between your amp and your
speakers for best musical performance. Keeping your speaker connections If the prime purpose of the surround system is to listen to music, the ceiling
consistent. The standard colors on the terminals are red Positive (+) and black speakers should be aimed at the prime listening position.
Negative (-). If the wire has transparent insulation, one conductor will be
In-ceiling speakers may be used for rear surround sound channels by placing
copper-colored (+) and the other silver-colored (-). If the wire has an opaque
them just behind the viewers.
insulation, the conductors are differentiated by a series of ribs or grooves, a
stripe, or dotted line on one conductor. Use and mark these as the Positive Refer to the details below for sample In-ceiling placement options.
(+) conductor.
• Good placement for serious listening: Stereo pair In-ceiling. 6’ to 8’
(1.8m-2.4m) apart, on the long wall of a rectangular room, centered on
the listening area.

- + - +
• Best placement for serious listening: Stereo pair In-ceiling. 6’ to 8’
(1.8m-2.4m) apart, on the short wall of a rectangular room, centered on
the listening area.

• Good placement for background listening: Stereo pair behind, above or to

the sides of the main listening area. 6’ to 8’ (1.8m-2.4m) apart, centered
on the listening area.
Typical usage of speaker wire conductors • Surround sound: The multiple surround locations can all be made
to work as long as the speakers are properly positioned so that the
Installation Tips: listener is equidistant from the rear speakers - so they get a balanced
representation of the audio.
• If installing these speakers in a drop ceiling, keep in mind that T-bar or
“drop ceilings” have thin fiberboard panels which can buzz or vibrate. If
needed, reinforce the drop-in panel with wood or particle board.

• Some ceilings have pipes, ducts or AC wiring in the area. Local building
codes may dictate the type of wire you need to use. Only wire that is
rated for use in walls/ceilings should be used for that purpose.

• Speaker Wire Paths

• Avoid running speaker wires close to house electrical wiring for

any distance. If you have to run them to the same locations, leave
two feet between the wiring. Speaker wires should cross electrical
wiring at a 90° angle.

• Label speaker wires at each end with Left and Right and room Good Placement Best Placement
location. Serious Listening Serious Listening
• Impedance Matching for Amplifiers and Speakers
Not all amps/receivers can safely operate two sets of speakers at
once. If you want to use more than one pair of speakers at a time,
consider the speaker’s impedance and the rating of the amp /
receiver you’re using.

Use and Placement

For each room, think about what kind of listening is going to be going on
there most of the time. In a Great Room, you want to be bathed in smooth
even coverage through the room. In a Home Theater set-up, you want the
breadth and depth of the imaging to be as much like that in a movie theater
as you can.
Good Placement Home Theater
If your Russound speakers are going to be your primary listening source in a Background Listening Surround Sound
room, you need to consider some other factors to ensure proper imaging. The
term “stereo imaging” refers to a speaker system’s ability to project music so
that it sounds like the performers are in a three-dimensional space between
the speakers.

Russound’s Architectural Series Speakers are designed to provide full-

sounding dispersion out to well-off the primary axis, so that listeners
throughout the room are treated to full, rich music reproduction.

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 PREPARATION / SPEAKER PLACEMENT

Pre-wire or Pre-construction Additional Tips / Considerations

Locate all obstructions (AC wiring, plumbing, duct work, studs, and joists).
• Try to run speaker wires after AC wiring is in so you can separate the wires,
Route the speaker wire to the speaker location avoiding all obstacles. Watch
avoiding induced noise caused by close parallel positioning of the two
out for closeness to AC wiring.
wire types.
Russound offers Speaker Rough-In Brackets that can be fastened to the
• Secure speaker wires in place against a stud along vertical runs. Do not
adjacent studs. Once the dry wall is installed, the opening is cut out. There are
pierce the wire insulation. Allow a bit of slack for expansion of building
holes molded into the bracket for speaker wire tie-off to keep the wire from
materials.
being lost during construction.

• Route horizontal wire runs through holes drilled in studs at roughly equal
Make sure the speaker cutout (hole) doesn’t extend further than 1/4” (0.6 cm)
heights.
from the inside of the mounting bracket.

In-ceiling bracket Installation • Speakers should not be installed until the wallboard is in place. In the
meantime, leave several feet of wire coiled up and secured to the back
Rough-in Bracket side of the mounting frame. Excess length can be removed during final
assembly.

Stud / Joist • When installing the drywall, make sure the speaker cutout hole doesn’t
extend farther than 1/4” (0.6 cm) from the inside of the mounting frame.

Screw • Speakers installed in ceilings should have a safety wire tied between
Speaker Cable
the back of the speaker and the frame of the building. Use any strong
insulated wire, connect it to the speaker frame or baffle so it doesn’t
interfere with the speaker’s operation. The other end should be firmly
Note: attached to the joist or flooring above using a hook, nail, or other reliable
In-wall bracket Installation Run two pair conductors for fastener.
single point speakers. • Terminating the wires in an outlet box attached to a stud or retrofit
junction box at the exit location. Use an outlet plate with speaker wire
terminations.

• After the drywall is secured and finished, install the speakers as we’ve
described.

Magnetic square grille

ICG-6S (6” Models) and Painting the Speaker Grille
ICG-8S (8” models) Russound Architectural Speaker Grilles have a designer white finish that can
(sold separately) be painted with ordinary latex paint. Remove the speaker grille from the
speaker before painting.

1. Remove the magnetic speaker grille and carefully remove the scrim cloth
from the grille and set aside.
Retrofit Installation
Locate existing pipes, duct work, and AC wiring before cutting any holes in 2. Paint the grille. Russound recommends diluting the latex paint with water
the ceiling. 4:1 or 5:1 proportionally. Due to the fine mesh openings, using several layers of
a thinner paint spray is recommended rather than using a single, thicker coat.
1. Center the cardboard template between adjacent joists, avoiding all
A thick coat is likely to clog the speaker grille openings.
wiring, pipes, duct work, and lightly mark the outline with a pencil.
Then use a keyhole/drywall saw or motorized spiral-cut tool to make 3. While the paint is still wet on the grille, and the grille is not attached to the
the opening. frame, use a gentle burst of compressed air against the outside surface to clear
the fine holes in the mesh.
2. Score the outline of the template with a utility knife to prevent
chipping. If dealing with lath and plaster or thick paneling, drill 1” 4. After the paint has thoroughly dried, re-attach the scrim cloth, and attach
(2.5 cm) holes in several places around the pencil outline. Use a the grille to the frame.
fine-toothed keyhole saw or hacksaw blade with slow strokes to saw
through and remove the inner surface.
Do not attach the grille until the
speaker has been connected and
secured in the ceiling.

Speaker

Scrim Cloth

Grille

Speaker Assembly
Score template outline Cut out opening
Retrofit Installation

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INSTALLATION

Installation Listening Test

1. Connect the speaker wire to the speaker terminals: It’s a good idea to test everything at this point.

• Leave about 2’ (60 cm) of wire extending through the ceiling or wall 1. Turn on your stereo system or music source. Make sure that the
cutout. volume control is turned down and that the balance control is set
to center.
• Pull the conductors apart so the last two inches are separated and
remove 1/2” (13 mm) of insulation from the end of each conductor. 2. Gently turn up the volume. You should hear music coming out of your
new Russound Speakers! (If you don’t, refer to the troubleshooting
• Twist the strands in each conductor into tight spirals. guide.)

• Attach the speaker wires to the red and black speaker terminals. 3. Now rotate the stereo’s balance control all the way to the left. Sound
Connect the Positive (+) conductor to the Red terminal and the should only come out of your left speaker. If it comes out of the right
Negative (-) conductor to the Black terminal. Make sure that no stray speaker, skip to Step 5.
strands of wire are touching the other conductor or terminal.
4. Rotate the balance control all the way to the right. Sound should only
NOTE: Single point speakers have four terminals; Right(+), (-) and Left(+), come out of the right speaker.
(-). Run an extra pair of wires and observe proper polarity when making
5. If sound comes from the right speaker when the stereo’s balance
connections. control is turned to the left, you’ll need to change the connections
on the back of the amplifier/receiver. Note: Turn off the amplifier.
Swap the wires attached to the left and right speaker terminals before
turning the amplifier back on. Make sure to keep the (+) and (-) the
same for left and right speakers.
(+) (-)
Tweeter Adjustment
The IC-630 and IC-830 feature a tweeter control that enables you to adjust the
high frequency performance up or down in 3 dB steps - to help compensate
(+) (-) for room acoustics. Also, in those models where the tweeters pivot, they
Insertion of speaker wire on back of speaker baffle should be aimed toward the intended listener. Before installing the grille,
gently press on the outside of the tweeter ring as shown to aim as you wish.
2. Center the speaker in the cutout. For the IC-610 and IC610T models: Rotate
the frame as needed before tightening the mounting dog screws. Tighten the
screws equally until the clamps secure the frame. Do not over-tighten.

IC-620, IC-820, IC-630 and IW-620 models - These models feature the patented
Press on the outer
SwiftLock® by Swarm attachment design. For these models position the ring of the tweeter to
speaker in the opening, rotate them to the desired position and hold them Tweeter achieve desired angle.
in place - and then press each of the three SwiftLock® installation buttons. Dome
You will hear a resounding “click” letting you know the speaker is securely
mounted in place.

3. Attach the magnetic grille.

Tweeter Adjustment

Cutout

Speaker
Cable

Speaker

Install Speaker
Press each of the three
SwiftLock® installation
buttons. (One for each
of the three dogs).

Removing a SwiftLock® Speaker

Removing a SwiftLockTM speaker is quick and easy.
Simply insert a #2 Phillips Screwdriver into the
screwhead, push the screw in and turn the screw a
1/2-turn counter-clockwise to lock it into place.

Repeat for the other two SwiftLock® mounting dogs

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 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

IC-610 Specifications IC-610T Specifications

Type Two-way in-ceiling Type Single Point Stereo in-ceiling
Tweeter 0.75" / (19mm) Pivoting Silk Tweeter 2 X 0.5” / (13mm) PEI
Woofer 6.5” / (16.51cm) Polypropylene Cone Woofer 6.5” (16.51 cm) Polypropylene Cone
Cutout Dimensions Ø in (cm) 8.375 (21.27) Cutout Dimensions Ø in (cm) 8.375 (21.27)
Frequency Response 50Hz - 20kHz Frequency Response 40Hz - 20kHz
Impedance (Ω) 8 Impedance (Ω) 8
Magnet Structure oz (Kg) 11 (0.312) Magnet Structure oz (Kg) 11 (0.312)
Mounting Depth in (cm) 3.98 (10.1) Mounting Depth in (cm) 3.98 (10.1)
Overall Dimensions Ø in (cm) 9.37 (23.8) Overall Dimensions Ø in (cm) 9.37 (23.8)
Recommended Power 5 - 90 watts Recommended Power 5 - 90 watts
Sensitivity @1W/1M 88 dB Sensitivity @1W/1M 90 dB

IC-620 Specifications IC-620T Specifications

Type Two-way in-ceiling Type Single Point Stereo in-ceiling
Tweeter 1” / (25mm) Pivoting Silk Tweeter 2 X 0.5” / (13mm) Fixed Silk
Woofer 6.5” / (16.51cm) IM Polypropylene Cone Woofer 6.5” / (16.51cm) IM Polypropylene Cone
Cutout Dimensions Ø in (cm) 8.375 (21.27) Cutout Dimensions Ø in (cm) 8.375 (21.27)
Frequency Response 47Hz - 20kHz Frequency Response 40Hz - 20kHz
Impedance (Ω) 8 Impedance (Ω) 8
Magnet Structure oz (Kg) 11 (0.312) Magnet Structure oz (Kg) 11 (0.312)
Mounting Depth in (cm) 4.22 (10.7) Mounting Depth in (cm) 3.98 (10.1)
Overall Dimensions Ø in (cm) 9.37 (23.8) Overall Dimensions Ø in (cm) 9.37 (23.8)
Recommended Power 5 - 100 watts Recommended Power 5 - 100 watts
Sensitivity @1W/1M 90 dB Sensitivity @1W/1M 91 dB

IC-630 Specifications IC-830 Specifications

Type Two-way in-ceiling Type Two-way in-ceiling
Tweeter 1” (25 mm) Pivoting Titanium Tweeter 1” (25 mm) Pivoting Titanium
Woofer 6.5” (16.51 cm) IM Polypropylene Woofer 8” (20.33CM) IM Polypropylene with
with vapor deposited Titanium Cone vapor deposited Titanium Cone
Cutout Dimensions Ø in (cm) 8.375 (21.27) Cutout Dimensions Ø in (cm) 9.875 (25)
Frequency Response 45Hz - 25kHz Frequency Response 38Hz - 25kHz
Impedance (Ω) 8 Impedance (Ω) 8
Magnet Structure oz (Kg) 11 (0.312) Magnet Structure oz (Kg) 11 (0.312)
Mounting Depth in (cm) 4.22 (10.7) Mounting Depth in (cm) 5.06 (12.84)
Overall Dimensions Ø in (cm) 9.37 (23.8) Overall Dimensions Ø in (cm) 11.04 (28.1)
Recommended Power 5 - 110 watts Recommended Power 5 - 130 watts
Sensitivity @1W/1M 90 dB Sensitivity @1W/1M 93 dB

IC-820 Specifications IC-820T Specifications

Type Two-way in-ceiling Type Single Point Stereo in-ceiling
Tweeter 1” / (25mm) Pivoting Silk Tweeter 2 X 1” / (25mm) Fixed Silk
Woofer 8” (20.32 cm) IM Polypropylene Cone Woofer 8” (20.32CM) IM Polypropylene Cone
Cutout Dimensions Ø in (cm) 9.875 (25 cm) Cutout Dimensions in (cm) 9.875(25)
Frequency Response 42Hz - 20kHz Frequency Response 38Hz - 20kHz
Impedance (Ω) 8 Impedance (Ω) 8
Magnet Structure oz (Kg) 17 (0.484) Magnet Structure oz (Kg) 11 (0.312)
Mounting Depth in (cm) 5.06 (12.84) Mounting Depth in (cm) 5.06(12.84)
Overall Dimensions Ø in (cm) 11.04 (28.1) Overall Dimensions Ø in (cm) 11.04(28.1)
Recommended Power 5 - 120 watts Recommended Power 5-120 Watts RMS
Sensitivity @1W/1M 92 dB Sensitivity @1W/1M 92dB

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WARRANTY

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AND WARRANTY dealers in your area, you must contact Russound to receive a factory Return
Before returning your Russound speakers for service, try these simple Authorization Number and shipping instructions. Purchaser is responsible for
remedies first. any shipping and handling charges for shipping the product to Russound. DO
NOT RETURN ANY UNIT WITHOUT FIRST RECEIVING WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION
No sound from either speaker: AND SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS FROM RUSSOUND. ANY PRODUCTS RECEIVED
WITHOUT FOLLOWING THIS PROCEDURE WILL BE REFUSED AND RETURNED
• Incorrect source selected on receiver or preamplifier. UNOPENED.
• Mute button pressed on receiver. Upon examination, Russound will, at its sole option and expense, repair or
• Wrong speaker output selected; many receivers have an “A” and “B” speaker replace any product found to be defective. Russound will return the repaired
switch. Make sure it is in the correct position. or replaced unit to you via its usual shipping method from the Russound
repair center to your address in the United States of America or Canada only.
• In-wall Volume control not turned up or wired incorrectly. Any shipping costs for addresses outside of the United States or Canada or
any expedited shipping charges requested by the purchaser shall be the
• If using a speaker selector, room or zone not turned on or improperly responsibility of the purchaser. In the event that a particular product is no
connected. longer available and cannot be repaired effectively, Russound, at its sole
option, may replace it with a different model of equal or greater value, or
No sound from one speaker: refund the original purchase price paid.
• Unsecured connection at either the speaker or amplifier - double-check THE FOREGOING ARE YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES FOR BREACH OF
all connections. WARRANTY.
• Balance control turned all the way left or right - return it to center. This Warranty will be void if:
• Bad connecting cable between sound source and amplifier - try a new • the serial number on the product has been removed,
cable. tampered with, or defaced.
• Check for stray wire strands crossing the speaker terminals. • the product was not purchased from an authorized dealer
Defective speaker - contact your Russound dealer or call Russound Tech or reseller.
•
Support at 603.659.5170. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF
Any other problems not listed, discuss with your dealer or call Russound. ALL OTHER EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES. RUSSOUND
•
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL SUCH OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT,
Russound/FMP, Inc. warrants to the original retail purchaser that this product WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT
will be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for the PERMITTED BY LAW, RUSSOUND SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
following periods (“Warranty Period”) and subject to the limitations and ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EXCEPT TO THE
exclusions set forth below: EXTENT PROVIDED (OR PROHIBITED) BY APPLICABLE LAW, EVEN IF IT
HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Lifetime
Volume controls, Architectural Series speakers, Flexbox speaker back boxes Not with standing the above, if you qualify as a “consumer” under the
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, or applicable state laws, then you may be
Ten years from the date of purchase entitled to any implied warranties allowed by law for the Warranty Period.
Speaker selectors and impedance matching Further, some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
devices lasts or allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so such
limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
Five years from the date of purchase and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Landscape speakers, Outback™ speakers
For the name of your nearest authorized Russound dealer, contact: Russound,
1 Forbes Road, Newmarket, NH 03857, or call 1 (603) 659-5170. Please be
Two years from the date of purchase
advised that Russound products are only sold via the Internet through a select
Multiroom controllers, keypads, source equipment, A-BUS devices, ComPoint
group of authorized Internet dealers. These are listed at www.russound.com.
devices, D-Series amplifiers, infrared products
Products offered on the Internet through unauthorized Internet dealers are
not covered by this warranty and may be either:
One year from the date of purchase
P-Series amplifiers, touchscreens 1) goods acquired on a secondary or grey market

Ninety days from the date of purchase 2) counterfeit or stolen goods

All B-Stock or factory-refurbished items
This Warranty is not transferable to subsequent purchasers/owners of the 3) damaged, or defective goods
product.
Please fill in your product information and retain this for your records. You
This Warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by may also submit your warranty registration information online on www.
improper use or handling, including but not limited to damage caused by russound.com/warranty-registration, but you must still retain all proof of
accident, mishandling, improper installation, shipping damage, power surges, purchase information should warranty service ever be required.
lightning strikes, abuse, negligence, or normal wear and tear, or any defect
caused by repair to the product by anyone other than Russound or Russound’s
Model_____________________________
authorized repair facility.
Serial No.__________________________
Certain Russound products may permit access to third-party content providers
and/or may support third- party technologies such as specific codecs or file Purchase Date__________
formats. Russound reserves the right to discontinue support and/or access
to such third-party content or technologies at any time and for any reason. ATTENTION: TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS:
Russound makes no representations or warranties whatsoever regarding To ensure that consumers obtain quality pre-sale and after-sale support and
ongoing support for any such third-party content or technologies. service, Russound products are sold exclusively through authorized dealers. This
Warranty is VOID if the products have been purchased from an unauthorized
This Warranty does not cover reimbursement for the costs of removing and dealer.
transporting the product for warranty service evaluation, re-installation, or
installation of any replacement product provided under this Warranty.

To obtain warranty service, contact the authorized Russound dealer/installer

where you purchased your product or take the unit to the nearest authorized
Russound dealer. Proof of purchase must be provided – claims made without
proof of purchase will not be covered under this Warranty. The authorized
Russound dealer/installer will test the product and if necessary, make
arrangements with Russound for service. If there are no authorized Russound

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Guide to Products and Installation

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