Page 3 - eatures and Benefits; ” Teteron Tri-laminate Tweete; ea; Introduction; HD o r
F eatures and Benefits Injection Molded TCC (Talc, Carbon and Ceramic) Woofer with Butyl RubberSurround Vented Pole Piece, VentedPole Piece and Custom Debris Screen The Niles High Definition series loud - speakers employ a newly developed conematerial that combines injection moldedp o l y p r o p y ...
Page 4 - mounting system makes retrofit installa-; Remodels or New Construction; ou install only the parts you need for a
No-Strip Speaker Terminal Niles patented No-Strip terminal enables speakers to be connected without strip-ping the speaker wire. No-Strip terminalseliminate fumbling with wire strippers andinput terminals. They are color coded andsimply plug into the crossover circuitboards on the back of Niles spea...
Page 5 - Recommended; For satisfactory performance, we recom; Incorporating a Local Volume Control; In a multiroom system there is one indis; Ins; Figure 1; New Construction Wings
Ins tallation Considerations Recommended Amplifier Power For satisfactory performance, we recom - mend an amplifier with a power rating often to one hundred watts for the HD5;and ten to one hundred twenty-five wattsfor the HD6, and ten to one hundred fiftywatts for the HD8 and HD8.3. Curiously,most ...
Page 6 - Speaker Wire; Use 2-conductor speaker wire when con; Incorporating a Remote Control; If you are planning to use a stereo system; Insulating the Wall Cavity; For best performance from your speakers fill; TEC; Wire size is expressed by its AWG (American Wire
amplifier to the volume control and then from the volume control to the speaker. Speaker Wire Use 2-conductor speaker wire when con - necting HD speakers to your receiver or amplifier. For most applications, we rec-ommend you use 16 or 18 gauge strandedwire. For wiring runs longer than 80 feetwe rec...
Page 7 - Placement for Critical Listening; If you like to imagine that the band or; Speak; Figure 2
6 Speak er Placement Placement for Critical Listening If you like to imagine that the band or orchestra is playing in front of you as youlisten to music, or you are very conscious ofclarity, detail and the textures of the individ-ual instruments, you are a critical listener. In a home theater, the i...
Page 8 - The Boundary Effect; Corners can affect the bass response of; Placement for Varying Listening; If you want the freedom to sit anywhere; Placement for Home Theater Rear; In a home theate
The Boundary Effect Corners can affect the bass response of the speaker powerfully! This is called theboundary effect. You will emphasize par-ticular bass frequencies and cancel outother bass frequencies when you placespeakers close to the wall/ceiling bound-ary or a corner wall boundary. This canm ...
Page 10 - Running the Speaker Wire in New; If you have doubts about whether you are; Figure 3
Ins tallation Fundamentals Running the Speaker Wire in New Construction If you have doubts about whether you are capable of installing a Niles HD loud-speaker in your walls, consult a Nilesdealer or professional installer. They havespecial tools, techniques, and experienceto make the impossible poss...
Page 11 - Try to line the holes up perfectly, because; Concealing Speaker Wire; This is actually a fairly simple task if you
Try to line the holes up perfectly, because it makes pulling the wire much easier. Agood technique is to snap a chalk lineacross the face of the studs or against thebottom of the ceiling joists. Then workbackward so that you can always see theholes you have already drilled. Payingcareful attention t...
Page 12 - I d e n t i f y w h e r e a l l o f y o u r e l e c t r i c a l ,; Figure 4
I d e n t i f y w h e r e a l l o f y o u r e l e c t r i c a l , phone, and TV wiring is likely to be andplan to route around it all. You can acci-d e n t a l l y i n d u c e 6 0 H z h u m o n y o u rspeakers if you run your speaker wire rightbeside electrical wire for more than a fewfeet. Try to k...
Page 13 - b u i l d i n g c o d e s , s o m e m u n i c i p a l i t i e s; Figure 6
b u i l d i n g c o d e s , s o m e m u n i c i p a l i t i e s require conduit). In traditional wood stud/drywall construc-tion you can cut the hole for the speakerand utilize the large hole to auger holesacross, up or down the wall for as far asyour drill bit will take you. If you havematching pai...
Page 14 - Insulating the Wall Cavity.; If feasible, fill the wall cavity with insula; Stage Two: Before Paint; Screw the frame to the installed bracket; Figure 8
Ins tallation of Brackets, Frames and Grilles in NewConstruction Stage One: Before Drywall is Hung. Insulating the Wall Cavity. If feasible, fill the wall cavity with insula - tion at this point . Attach the wings to the bracket by snap - ping them into the sides of the bracket.The wings can be shor...
Page 15 - the grille with paint. The grille is construct; Figure 9
the grille with paint. The grille is construct - ed of aluminum with a perfectly evenpowder coat overall. This powder coat isan ideal primer. Remove the grilles before painting. If you areusing spray paint, use two thin coats withoutany primer. If you are using a compressor anda spray gun, use the f...
Page 16 - IMPORTANT; . D r i l l a 1/ 8 ” p i l o t h o l e j u s t b a r e l y
Ins tallation of Brackets, Frames and Grilles in Existing Walls IMPORTANT : Before you cut into any wall, review the sections on runningwire and speaker placement. 1 . D r i l l a 1/ 8 ” p i l o t h o l e j u s t b a r e l y through the wallboard or dry wall (1/2” to5/8” deep in most homes) about an...
Page 17 - unseen obstruction behind the wall.; Installing a Niles MS
unseen obstruction behind the wall. BE V E R Y C A R E F U L N O T T O S A WTHROUGH EXISTING WIRES, PIPES, ORSTRUCTURE. IF YOU FEEL ANY EXTRARESISTANCE AS YOU ARE CUTTING,STOP. 4. If you are cutting into lath and plasterwalls, use masking tape to outline yourpenciled marks, drill the four corners wi...
Page 18 - Installing the Speaker; I f t h e g r i l l e i s a l r e a d y
Installing the Speaker I f t h e g r i l l e i s a l r e a d y i n s t a l l e d , r e m o v e i t b yusing a bent paper clip orthe tip of a corkscrew andpulling it away from theframe (See Figure 13) . 1. Separate the speaker wire so that at least two inches of eachconductor are free. 2. Open the no...
Page 19 - Speaker Phase; Speaker wire has two conductors. One; Adjusting the Bass and Treble Controls; The HD High Definition loudspeakers; Figure
Speaker Phase Speaker wire has two conductors. One conductor is attached to the negative (-)terminals and one conductor is attached tothe positive (+) terminals of both yourspeaker and your amplifier. Usually, thewire is marked for your convenience.There are different ways wires are marked:a stripe ...
Page 20 - Adjusting the Tweeter; The tweeter is housed in a precision adjust; Installing the Grille; Carefully fit the grille into its recess so that it
1 9 Ins ta lla tion of the Speak er and Grille in Ne w or Exis ting Cons tr uc tion Adjusting the Tweeter The tweeter is housed in a precision adjust - ment mechanism which enables preciseaiming of the directional high frequencies toprovide optimum performance. To adjustthe tweeter: 1. Carefully gra...
Page 21 - Removing The Speaker; If the grille is already installed, remove it by; Oper; Listening at Higher Volumes; It requires more power to achieve a reason; Cleaning; You can clean the speaker with a damp
20 Oper ation Removal of Speakerand Grille Removing The Speaker If the grille is already installed, remove it by using a bent paper clip or the tip of acorkscrew and pulling it away from the frame. Utilizing two small screwdrivers or twoneedle nose pliers, release the snaps thathold the speaker to t...
Page 22 - Specifications; Model HD5; Model HD6; Driver Compliment
21 Specifica tions Specifications Model HD5 Driver Compliment 5-1/4” Injection-Molded TCC Woofer withC u s t o m D e b r i s S c r e e n , B u t y l R u b b e rSurround, High BL Magnet Structure withVented Pole Piece 1” Teteron Tweeter Housed in a LowD i f f r a c t i o n P r e c i s i o n A d j u s...
Page 23 - Model HD8
22 Specifica tions Specifications Model HD8 Driver Compliment 8” Injection-Molded TCC Woofer withC u s t o m D e b r i s S c r e e n , B u t y l R u b b e rSurround, High BL Magnet Structure withVented Pole Piece 1” Teteron Tweeter Housed in a LowD i f f r a c t i o n P r e c i s i o n A d j u s t m...
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DETACH HERE AND RETURN TO: Niles Audio Corporation Warranty Registration Dept. P .O. Box 160818 Miami, Florida 33 11 6- 0818 Model Purchased ___________________________________ _________________________________________________ Serial Number____________________________________________________________...
Page 27 - imited Warranty; For the name of your nearest authorized NILES dealer contact:; NILES AUDIO CORPOR; ty
L imited Warranty Niles Audio Corporation ("NILES") warrants its loudspeaker products to the original purchaser to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of five yearsfrom date of purchase. This Warranty is subject to the following additional conditions and...