ROCKTOWER 64 | 68: How To Set Up

Introduction

In this guide, we'll walk you through setting up your Rockville RockTower (64B|64D|64C|64W|68B|68C|68W|68D) home audio passive tower speakers. These speakers come in black, white, and classic wood finishes and are available in both 4-ohm and 8-ohm versions. The grille on the front of the speaker is removable for a customized look. Each speaker includes its own speaker wire for easy connection to a home receiver or amplifier.

For this setup, we'll demonstrate using the Rockville RPA60BT V2 amplifier. The process will vary slightly depending on whether you're using the 4-ohm or 8-ohm versions.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Setting Up the 4-Ohm RockTower Speakers

1. Prepare the Speaker Wire
   • The included speaker wire may need to be separated in the middle.
   • Carefully cut and spread the wires using scissors or a box cutter.
2. Connect the Wire to the Amplifier
   • Take one end of the speaker wire.
   • Plug the positive (red) wire into the positive terminal of either the left or right channel on your amplifier.
   • Plug the negative (black) wire into the negative terminal of the same channel.
3. Connect the Wire to the Speaker
   • Unscrew the speaker terminals on the back of the speaker.
   • Insert the wire through the terminal holes:
     • Red wire → Positive terminal
     • Black wire → Negative terminal
   • Tighten the terminals to secure the connection.
4. Repeat for the Second Speaker
   • Follow the same steps for the second speaker, connecting it to the opposite channel of the amplifier.
5. Play Your Audio Source
   • Connect any source (TV, Bluetooth device, etc.) to your amplifier and enjoy the sound!

Setting Up the 8-Ohm RockTower Speakers

You can set up the 8-ohm version using the same method as the 4-ohm version or wire them in parallel to bring the impedance down to 4 ohms, which allows two speakers to share one channel on the amplifier.

Parallel Wiring for 8-Ohm Speakers

1. Connect the First Speaker to the Second Speaker
   • Take a speaker wire and connect:
     • Positive terminal of Speaker 1 → Positive terminal of Speaker 2
     • Negative terminal of Speaker 1 → Negative terminal of Speaker 2
2. Connect to the Amplifier
   • Take another speaker wire and either:
     • Connect directly from Speaker 2 to the amplifier
     • Twist the speaker wires together at Speaker 2 for a neater setup before connecting to the amplifier.
   • Plug the wire into either the left or right channel of the amplifier.
3. Repeat for the Other Two Speakers (If Using Four in Total)
   • Follow the same steps to wire the other set of speakers.
4. Enjoy Your Setup
   • Once connected, play your audio source through the amplifier and enjoy high-quality sound.

Speaker Configuration Chart

Your setup will depend on your speaker version and amplifier. Below are common wiring methods:

Conclusion

Setting up your Rockville RockTower passive tower speakers is quick and easy, whether you're using the 4-ohm or 8-ohm versions. If you're using parallel wiring, you can connect multiple speakers to share an amplifier channel.

Enjoy your speakers, and if you have any questions, refer to the setup guide or watch the full video for a visual demonstration.