Automotive / Car Audio
Taramps TAQ 62 Ambient Speaker
Quick guide for the Taramps TAQ 62 ambient speaker. Includes installation steps, technical specifications, and recommended filter settings for optimal sound performance.
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The Taramps TAQ 62 is a passive ambient speaker designed for both indoor and outdoor environments. Installation must be performed by a qualified professional to ensure safety and proper mounting. The speaker features a weather-resistant ABS cabinet and aluminum grille, making it suitable for areas like pool decks, balconies, and gardens.
Installation
Follow these steps to mount the speaker:
- Mark and Drill: Use the included bracket as a template to mark the position for wall anchors. Drill the holes and insert the anchors.
- Secure Bracket: Screw the bracket to the wall.
- Mount Speaker: Secure the TAQ-62 box to the support bracket using the provided plastic nuts.
- Adjust: Rotate the speaker box on the bracket to direct the sound toward the desired listening area.
Technical Specifications
- RMS Power: 60 W
- Maximum Power: 120 W
- Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms
- Frequency Response (-6 dB): 70 Hz to 20 kHz
- Sensitivity: 87 dB (@ 1W, 1m)
- Dimensions: 7.12" x 10.66" x 5.90"
- Weight: 2.50 kg (5.51 lb)
Recommended Filter
To ensure optimal performance and longevity, use a High Pass Filter (HPF) set to 80 Hz with a slope of -24 dB/octave.
Practical help
Common problems
Sound distortion or potential damage
Ensure the recommended High Pass Filter (HPF) of 80 Hz (-24 dB/octave) is applied to the signal.
Mounting instability
Ensure the wall surface is suitable for anchors and that the bracket is securely screwed to the wall before attaching the speaker.
Before use
- Ensure installation is performed by a qualified professional
- Verify mounting surface can support the speaker weight
- Check amplifier compatibility for 8 Ohm impedance
- Prepare tools for drilling and mounting
- Confirm the location is suitable for outdoor/indoor use
Specs in practice
- Nominal Impedance
- 8 Ohms; ensure your amplifier is compatible with this load
- Frequency Response
- The range of frequencies the speaker can reproduce (70 Hz to 20 kHz)
- Recommended Filter
- HPF at 80 Hz (-24 dB/octave) is required to protect the speaker from low-frequency damage
Images and diagrams
- Bracket installation: Use the bracket as a template to mark holes.
- Mounting: Secure the speaker to the bracket using the provided plastic nuts.
- Adjustment: Rotate the speaker on the bracket to direct sound.
Model compatibility
- Designed for indoor and outdoor use
- Requires 8 Ohm amplifier output
- Not suitable for direct connection to power mains
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