Moderno M10 SUB Instruction Manual

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a Moderno subwoofer. When properly

installed your new subwoofer will give you years of entertainment

pleasure. This manual will teach you about your new subwoofer and

will show you how to install and get the very best performance from

it. Please read it thoroughly.

TOOLS NEEDED

You will need the following tools to install your Moderno subwoofer:

• Pencil

• Keyhole or drywall saw

• Philips screwdriver

• Small level

• Fish tape or coat hanger

• Wire strippers

• Gloves

• Safety goggles

• Drill with ¼” – ½” bit (for test hole) and 1”

Flat bit (if drilling through studs)

BOX CONTENTS

Your Moderno subwoofer box should contain the following items:

(1) Moderno M10 Sub Subwoofer

(1) Paintable grille

(1) Mounting cutout template (in packaging)

SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT

The Moderno M10 Sub is designed to be installed into walls built with

standard 2” x 4” stud construction. 

Ceiling mounting is NOT recommended.

Home Theater Placement

For highest output and best overall performance the M10 Sub should

be located in the front corner of the room. Place the subwoofer as

close as possible to the left, center and right speakers to assure

seamless integration of the sound from the main speakers and the

subwoofer. 

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Use the following illustration as a guide.

Stereo Placement (2-Channel System)

In a 2-channel system the M10 Sub should be located in a corner of

the room, as close as possible to the left or right speaker. Corner

placement provides the highest output and best overall performance

for the M10 Sub subwoofer.

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Use the following illustration as a guide. 

INSTALLING THE SUBWOOFER

Step 1. Determine the location for the 

subwoofer (see 

Subwoofer Placement).

Center the subwoofer between the wall

studs. Tap the wall  and listen for a

“hollow” sound, or use a stud finder to

locate studs.

Step 2. Position the included cutout template

where the subwoofer is to be located and

trace the outline on the wall with a pencil.

I M PORTANT: Be sure to center the

template between the wall studs —

the edges of the cutout outline must

be at least 1” away from any studs,

to allow room for the RotoLock

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clamps to operate.

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Step 3. Drill a small hole in the center of the

outline you just traced. 

Step 4. Insert a coat hanger wire into the hole

to feel-around for possible obstructions.

If there are obstructions, patch the hole

and select another location for the

speaker. Make sure that any studs will

be at least 1” away from the edges of

the cutout.

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