HP4S | HPS4S-8: How To Set Up Wall-Mounted Home Theater Speakers

Introduction

The Rockville HP4S home theater speakers are designed for both indoor and outdoor use, making them ideal for patios, home theater setups, and other entertainment areas. These speakers come in 4-ohm and 8-ohm versions and are available in black or white.

This guide will walk you through:
✅ Installing the mounting brackets
✅ Connecting the speaker wires
✅ Securing the speakers to the wall
✅ Connecting the speakers to an amplifier or receiver

What’s Included?

• Two HP4S speakers
• Speaker wires
• Attachable swivel brackets
• Mounting screws

Step 1: Attaching the Mounting Brackets

1. Remove the brackets from the speakers.
2. Mark the mounting holes on the wall where you want to place the brackets.
3. Drill holes at the marked locations.
4. Run your speaker wire through the wall or ceiling so it feeds through the bracket.
5. Secure the brackets to the wall using the included screws.

Step 2: Attaching the Speakers to the Brackets

1. Align the handles on the speaker with the mounting bracket.
2. Insert the mounting screws through the bracket and into the speaker’s mounting holes.
3. Tighten the screws to secure the speaker to the bracket.
4. Adjust the speaker angle by loosening the top and bottom knobs.
5. Once you find the ideal position, tighten the knobs to lock the angle.

Step 3: Connecting the Speaker Wires

1. Take the other end of the speaker wire that you ran through the bracket.
2. Plug it into the output terminals on your amplifier or receiver.
3. At the speaker side, use the push terminals on the back of the speaker to connect the positive (red) and negative (black) wires.

✅ Important Wiring Notes:

• 8-ohm speakers: If using a 4-ohm stable amp or receiver, you can run two speakers per channel.
• 4-ohm speakers: If using a 2-ohm stable amp or receiver, you can also run two speakers per channel.

Final Checks & Testing

• Ensure all connections are secure.
• Turn on your amplifier or receiver and play audio.
• Adjust speaker angles if needed for the best sound.

Conclusion

The Rockville HP4S home theater speakers are easy to install and provide powerful, high-quality audio for both indoor and outdoor settings. By following these steps, you can quickly set up and enjoy your sound system.