Page 2 - JBL Consumer Products
INCLUDED THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING JBL For more than 60 years, JBLhas been involved in everyaspect of music and filmrecording and reproduction,from live performances tomonitoring the recordings youplay in your home, car oroffice. We’re confident that the JBL loudspeaker you havechosen will provide ever...
Page 3 - SPEAKER PLACEMENT
3 SPEAKER PLACEMENT Low-frequency sounds are normally omnidirectional,meaning the listener can’t tellwhere they are generated from.However, frequencies between75Hz and 150Hz can be local-ized, especially at higher vol-ume levels. Positioning yoursubwoofer as recommendedwill provide the most naturals...
Page 4 - Connection Tips; SPEAKER CONNECTIONS; Size
Speakers and electronics havecorresponding (+) and (–) termi-nals. Most manufacturers ofspeakers and electronics,including JBL, use red todenote the (+) terminal andblack for the (–) terminal. It isimportant to connect bothspeakers identically: (+) on thespeaker to (+) on the amplifierand (–) on the...
Page 5 - Connection Method #1, Using Two SS88IWS Loudspeakers
5 using a dedicated subwooferamplifier or your main receiver/amplifier to power theSS88IWS, select one of thetwo connection methods thatfollow. Connection Method #1 Use this method when youare using the SS88IWS with your main receiver/amplifier. Connect the main left andright speaker-level outputs o...
Page 6 - Amplifier
6 The SS88IWS’s onboard cross-over feeds the low-passed sig-nal (2nd order at 100Hz) to theSS88IWS subwoofers, and thehigh-passed signal to thespeaker-level outputs for con-nection to the satellite speakers. NOTE: When using Connection Method #1 with only oneSS88IWS, the shorting strapsmust be remov...
Page 7 - Tools Needed; INSTALLATION; Connection Method #2, Using Two SS88IWS Loudspeakers
7 Phillips-head #2 screwdriver Measuring tape Utility knife Pencil Carpenter’s level Awl Tools Needed The JBL PerformanceSpecialist in-wall speakerswere designed to be easilyinstalled. However, if youare unsure of your ability to properly install these loud-speakers, please contactyour dealer or a q...
Page 8 - EXISTING CONSTRUCTION; Always allow at least
8 SS88IWS EXISTING CONSTRUCTION The grille is packed separatelyfrom the speaker. If at somelater date you wish to removethe grille from the speaker, toavoid scratching the grille orbaffle you may unfold a paperclip, insert the straight endthrough one of the holes in thegrille, and gently pull up. De...
Page 9 - NEW CONSTRUCTION; Included With the SS88IWSBB:; Install the two centering bars
NEW CONSTRUCTION You may either purchase theoptional SS88IWSBB kit, or youmay install the speaker after thewallboard has been installed byfollowing the instructions forexisting construction on page 8. INSTRUCTIONS FORINSTALLING THE SS88IWSUSING THE SS88IWSBB BACKBOX KIT The SS88IWSBB enclosure(“back...
Page 11 - TROUBLESHOOTING; • In Dolby
TROUBLESHOOTING If there is no soundfrom any of the speakers: • Check that receiver/amplifier is on and a source is playing. • Check all wires and connectionsbetween receiver/amplifier andspeakers. Make sure all wiresare connected. Make sure noneof the speaker wires are frayed,cut, punctured or touc...
Page 12 - OWNER’S GUIDE; PERFORMANCE; Declaration of Conformity; Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories.; 50 Watts per channel; SPECIFICATIONS
DESIGN GOAL: Combine the superior performance of traditional JBL loudspeakers with the convenience of in-wall installation. WOOFER TYPE: Polymer-coated aluminum cone with rubber surround CROSSOVER NETWORK: Straight-Line Signal Path ™ (SSP ™ ) PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE: Studio Monitor OWNER’S GUIDE PROD...