ROCKSLIM: How To Set Up Home Theater Wall-Mount Speakers

Introduction

The Rockville Rock Slim speakers are sleek, modern wall-mountable speakers designed for home theater systems. Available in black or white, these speakers provide high-quality audio while maintaining a minimalist aesthetic.

This guide will walk you through:

• Mounting the speakers
• Connecting them to an amplifier
• Parallel wiring multiple speakers

What’s Included

• Rock Slim Speakers
• Speaker Wires (for connecting to an amp or receiver)
• Mounting Screws (one for each speaker)
• Grille Removal Tool (optional for removing the front grille)

Step 1: Mounting the Speakers

1. Mark the wall where you want to mount each speaker.
2. Drill the screw into the marked spot.
3. Leave a small gap between the screw head and the wall (for hanging the speaker).
4. Connect the speaker wires to the speaker before mounting (see Step 2).
5. Hang the speaker by aligning it with the screw.

Step 2: Connecting Speaker Wires

1. Take one end of the speaker wire and connect:
   • White wire → Red (positive) terminal on the back of the speaker.
   • Black wire → Black (negative) terminal on the back of the speaker.
2. Press down on the latch while inserting the wire, then release to secure it.
3. Use the built-in groove on the back of the speaker to neatly run the wires down the wall.

Step 3: Connecting to an Amplifier or Receiver

1. Take the other end of the speaker wires and connect them to your amplifier or receiver.
2. Match the positive and negative wires:
   • White wire → Positive (+) terminal.
   • Black wire → Negative (-) terminal.
3. Since the Rock Slim speakers are 8 ohm, they can be connected:
   • One per channel (8-ohm final impedance).
   • Two per channel in parallel (4-ohm final impedance, if your amp supports it).

Step 4: Parallel Wiring Multiple Speakers

Parallel wiring allows you to connect two speakers per channel, reducing impedance from 8 ohms to 4 ohms.

Parallel Wiring Steps

1. For the first speaker:
   • White wire → Positive terminal.
   • Black wire → Negative terminal.
2. Take the other end of that same wire and connect:
   • White wire → Positive terminal on the second speaker.
   • Black wire → Negative terminal on the second speaker.
3. Now connect this speaker pair to the amplifier:
   • Take another speaker wire.
   • Connect one end to the last speaker’s terminals.
   • Connect the other end to the amplifier’s right channel terminals.
4. Repeat the process for the left channel speakers.

Step 5: Testing the System

1. Turn on your amplifier or receiver.
2. Play audio and check if the sound is coming through properly.
3. Ensure balanced sound output and adjust volume levels as needed.

Conclusion

The Rockville Rock Slim Home Theater Wall-Mountable Speakers are easy to install and provide premium sound in a sleek design. Whether you're using one speaker per channel or wiring multiple speakers in parallel, this guide ensures a smooth setup for your home theater system.