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Page 3 - PRODUCT REGISTRATION; INTRODUCTION

4 Thank you for purchasing the JBLPerformance Series P81/P941 In-WallLoudspeakers. Designed for discerningaudiophiles, the P81 and P941 offer ver-satile, easily integrated in-wall loud-speakers that provide the superior,uncolored sound that is the hallmark ofJBL loudspeakers. The P81 and P941reprodu...

Page 4 - UNPACKING; Figure 2: Packing Materials

The P81 and P941 require special careand handling during unpacking. Payparticular attention to the precautionsthat appear in this section and to otherprecautions that appear throughout thisowner’s manual. When unpacking, save all packingmaterials for possible future shippingneeds. Refer to the Obtai...

Page 5 - Listener Axis Control; In some circumstances, such; LOUDSPEAKER OVERVIEW

P81/P941 DRIVER COMPLEMENT The numbers in Figure 3 correspond tothe numbered items in this section. 1. Tweeter • 1-inch (25mm) titanium dome • Underhung with copper-clad alu-minum wire for low distortion • Ferrofluid for high-power handlingwith reduced compression 2. Woofer • 7-1/2-inch (191mm)/9-in...

Page 6 - FILTER NETWORK

• Two high-grade neodymium magnetsplaced inside the voice coils for opti-mal magnetic shielding • Symmetrical Field Geometry (SFG ™ ) design for low overall distortion • 1-1/2-inch (38mm) voice coil woundon a fiberglass bobbin for high-powerhandling and low distortion • Copper cap stabilizes inducta...

Page 7 - LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT; Two Channel Placement; INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

Loudspeaker fidelity depends on thefollowing three factors: • Loudspeaker accuracy • Loudspeaker placement • Listening room acoustics Advanced JBL design features allow theP81 and P941 to achieve exceptionalacoustical precision. However, properplacement and listening room acousticshave a significant...

Page 8 - At least; Figure 9: Use wall template; INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

For installations in new constructionprojects, use the JBL P81/P941 In-WallRough-In Bracket, which should beinstalled by a professional. Refer to theJBL P81/P941 In-Wall Rough-In BracketInstallation Instructions for more infor-mation. The JBL P81 and P941 in-wall speakerswere designed to be easily i...

Page 9 - Figure 13: Clamp Closeup; Figure 16: Install the Insulation and Baffle

7. Be sure to run the speaker wire in through the rear opening before reinstalling the baffle assembly. 8. Insert the mounting frame into the cutout until the clamps snap intoplace. Figure 13: Clamp Close-Up Figure 14: Clamp Mechanism Figure 15: Frame Alignment Tool 9. Insert the frame alignment too...

Page 10 - MAKING CONNECTIONS

The P81 and P941 feature gold-platedbinding posts that allow for two meth-ods of connecting the speaker wires. CAUTION: Never make or break con- nections unless all system componentsare powered off. Before making connections, note thefollowing: • Make all connections observing theproper polarity, po...

Page 11 - Painting the Frame; OPTIMIZING PERFORMANCE; Inverted Speaker Placement (woofer is above tweeter); Figure 19: Listener Axis Control Upright Speaker Placement

It is highly recommended that youmake front-panel control adjustmentsbefore installing the grille. Experimentwith settings and carefully listen toensure that the proper adjustmentshave been made. To optimize the P81 and P941 for bestperformance: 1. Refer to the Loudspeaker Placement section on page ...

Page 12 - Painting the Grille; To Attach the Replacement Scrim Cloth; Grille Removal; To Remove the Grille:; Speaker Frame Removal; Figure 20: Removing the Grille

Painting the Grille For best results, it is recommended that the grille be painted with a sprayapplicator to enable the paint to beevenly applied to the inside edges ofthe grille’s perforations. The following items are required topaint the grille: • the grille (included) • replacement scrim cloth (i...

Page 13 - To Contact Customer Support:; Ohms; OBTAINING SERVICE

Before returning a product for warrantyor non-warranty service, contact JBLCustomer Support to determine theextent of the problem and to obtain aReturn Authorization (RA) number. Noproducts will be accepted without anRA number issued by JBL. If a product must be returned for repair,JBL will assume n...

Page 14 - INDEX

15 INDEX 2-Channel Installations 8 5.1-Channel Installations 8 6.1-/7.1-Channel Installations 8 About the P81/P941 4 Highlights 4 Product Registration 4 Unpacking 5 Allen Key 5, 9, 10, 13 Aluminum Ring 4, 6 Amplifier Power Range Recommended 14 Baffle Assembly 9, 10 Baffle, Centering of 10 Banana Plu...