WET-40: How To Set Up, Wire & Install

Introduction

This guide will walk you through setting up your Rockville WET-40 indoor/outdoor 70-volt wall-mountable speakers. Whether used as standard 8-ohm stereo speakers or part of a 70-volt speaker system, the steps provided are clear and easy to follow, even for users with no technical experience.

What's Included:

• Two Rockville WET-40 Speakers
• Power Cable
• Mounting Brackets and Hardware

Tools Needed:

• Drill and drill bits
• Screwdriver
• Stud finder (recommended)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Part 1: Understanding 70-Volt Systems

70-volt systems allow you to connect multiple speakers to a single amplifier, making it perfect for commercial installations.

• Each speaker connects at a chosen wattage.
• Ensure the total wattage of all speakers does not exceed the amplifier's rated wattage.
  • Example: A 200-watt amp can handle ten speakers tapped at 20 watts each.

Part 2: Mounting Your Speakers

Step 1: Locate the Studs

• Use a stud finder to locate wooden studs in the wall for secure mounting.
• Typically, studs are 16 inches apart.

Step 2: Marking Your Mounting Holes

• Place the mounting bracket on the wall at the desired height (usually near the ceiling).
• Use a level and mark through the screw holes in the bracket onto the wall with a pencil.

Step 3: Installing Anchors

• Drill holes where marked using an appropriate drill bit size.
• Insert the provided anchors into each hole.

Step 3: Securing the Bracket

• Align the bracket with the anchors.
• Screw in the provided screws tightly.

Step 4: Attaching the Speaker to the Bracket

• Insert the ball shaft through the lock nut.
• Screw this assembly securely onto the back of your speaker.
• Place the ball into the mounting bracket hole.
• Secure the assembly by tightening the molded nut.
• For additional security, use the metal bar through holes on the molded nut to tighten further.

Part 3: Wiring Your Speakers

Step 1: Selecting the Speaker Mode

Your WET-40 can function in two modes:

• 8-ohm mode: Standard stereo setup.
• 70-volt mode: Ideal for commercial installations.

To select 70-volt mode:

• Choose the appropriate wattage tap (e.g., 20W, 15W, 10W, etc.) on the speaker, depending on your amplifier's power and setup requirements.

Step 2: Connecting Speaker Wire

• Use quality speaker wire.
• Connect the red (positive) wire to the positive terminal on the speaker.
• Connect the black (negative) wire to the negative terminal.

Part 3: Connecting Speakers to Your Amplifier

Step 1: Wiring the Speakers

• Run speaker wires from each speaker to your amplifier.
• Use parallel wiring if connecting multiple speakers:
  • Connect each speaker’s positive terminal together and each negative terminal together.

Step 2: Connecting to the Amplifier

• Connect the red (positive) wire into the positive terminal on your amplifier.
• Connect the black wire to the negative terminal.
• For multi-zone amplifiers, connect speakers to individual zones for independent volume control.

Step 3: Adjusting Your Amplifier

• Turn on your amplifier.
• Raise the master volume and zone volume controls to desired listening levels.

Step 4: Testing Your System

• Connect your smartphone or audio device to the amplifier via Bluetooth or AUX input.
• Play audio and ensure sound is clear from all speakers.

Troubleshooting & FAQs

Q: Why is there no sound coming from my speakers?

• Check connections at both the speakers and amplifier.
• Ensure correct wattage taps and amplifier settings are matched.

Q: I hear distortion or buzzing. What's wrong?

• Verify that your speakers are not overloaded by exceeding the wattage rating.
• Adjust the wattage tap on each speaker or lower the amplifier’s volume.

Q: Can I mount these speakers outdoors?

• Yes, the WET-40 speakers are specifically designed for both indoor and outdoor use.

Conclusion

Your Rockville WET-40 speakers are now successfully set up. Enjoy powerful, customized audio indoors or outdoors.