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Page 2 - Thank you for choosing; TABLE OF CONTENTS

Thank you for choosing HDFX High-Deﬁ nition, Side-/Rear-Channel Effects, In-Wall Loudspeakers from Niles. With proper installation and operation, you should enjoy years of trouble-free use. Niles manufactures the industry’s most complete line of custom installation components and accessories for aud...

Page 3 - INTRODUCTION; the most important consideration.; FEATURES AND BENEFITS; INSTALLER-SELECTABLE ACOUSTIC FINE TUNING

NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI INTRODUCTION Niles HDFX High-Deﬁ nition, Side-/Rear-Channel Effects, In-Wall Loudspeakers are expressly designed for superior sonic quality in side- or rear-channel applications. They employ advanced tec...

Page 5 - Figure 1; . Mounting an HDFX vertically into a wall; INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 3 Bracket New Construction Wings Frame Loudspeaker Bafﬂ e Acoustic Fine Tuning Controls Grille Figure 1 . Mounting an HDFX vertically into a wall INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

Page 6 - the same volume without distorting. See; OPERATION; on page 22 for more information about

TOOLS AND PRECAUTIONS We recommend using the following tools to install an HDFX loudspeaker: • Electric drill with 1/4- and 1/2-inch drill bits, and a 1-inch flat drill bit (for drilling through studs) • Keyhole or drywall saw • Stiff wire, fish tape, or glow rods (for routing cables) • Phillips scr...

Page 7 - TECH TIP

NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 LOUDSPEAKER WIRE Use 2-conductor loudspeaker wire when connecting loudspeakers to your receiver or ampliﬁ er. For most applications, we recommend using 16- or 18-gauge wire. For wiring runs longer than 80 feet, we recommend 14-gauge wire. The s...

Page 8 - LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT; LOUDSPEAKER; PLACEMENT FOR HOME THEATER REAR APPLICATIONS; ambient soundtrack of the movie.; SETTING THE BIPOLE/DIPOLE MODE; on page 20). Here are some recommended loudspeaker placement tips:

LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT NOTE: THE NILES HDFX LOUDSPEAKER IS DESIGNED FOR USE IN SIDE- OR REAR-CHANNEL APPLICATIONS ONLY. FOR FRONT-OR CENTER-CHANNEL APPLICATIONS, WE RECOMMEND USING A NILES HDLCR OR HDLCR BX LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT FOR HOME THEATER REAR APPLICATIONS In home theater, the goal is to repro...

Page 10 - THE BOUNDARY EFFECT; others it just seems like more bass sound.; Two pairs of HDFX loudspeakers

THE BOUNDARY EFFECT Placing a loudspeaker in a corner can powerfully affect the way a listener perceives bass response. Known as the boundary effect, placing loudspeakers close to a wall/ceiling boundary or near a corner-wall boundary will emphasize certain bass frequencies, while canceling others. ...

Page 11 - • Avoid drilling near nails – they ruin bits and can cause injury.; SCHEDULING AND PREPARATION; • Never run loudspeaker wire into the same J-box as electrical cable.

NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 INSTALLATION FUNDAMENTALS RUNNING THE LOUDSPEAKER WIRE IN NEW CONSTRUCTION IMPORTANT: IF YOU HAVE DOUBTS ABOUT WHETHER YOU ARE CAPABLE OF INSTALLING A NILES WALL-MOUNT LOUDSPEAKER, PLEASE CONSULT A NILES DEALER OR PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER. THEY H...

Page 12 - ABOUT DRILLING; Figure 5; PULLING THE CABLE; building code for special requirements in your area.

RUNNING THE LOUDSPEAKER WIRE IN NEW CONSTRUCTION (CONTINUED) ABOUT DRILLING Use a bit that is large enough for the wires you plan to run. This is an important consideration, since you may be drilling a lot of holes. Here are some additional tips: • We recommend using an auger bit for rough-in wiring...

Page 13 - CONCEALING LOUDSPEAKER WIRE; ABOUT INTERIOR WALLS; Figure 6

NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 11 CONCEALING LOUDSPEAKER WIRE ABOUT INTERIOR WALLS Interior walls in almost all North American residences are hollow, so they are easy installation sites for ﬂ ush mounting loudspeakers and routing new loudspeaker cable in the house. Looking a...

Page 14 - PLANNING THE LOUDSPEAKER WIRE ROUTE; Figure 7; An example of

CONCEALING LOUDSPEAKER WIRE (CONTINUED) PLANNING THE LOUDSPEAKER WIRE ROUTE (CONTINUED) To ﬁ nd exactly where an electrical cable is routed, try inspecting the inside of the wall by turn- ing off the breaker for a particular power outlet or switch, removing the cover plate and switch or receptacle, ...

Page 15 - Figure 9; After the wire has been run, patch the

NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 OTHER POSSIBLE LOUDSPEAKER WIRE ROUTES INCLUDE: • Under-the-carpet runs using flat loudspeaker wires. • Heating and air conditioning vents used as wire raceways for plenum-rated wire. NOTE: CHECK YOUR LOCAL BUILDING CODES, SINCE SOME MUNICIPALI...

Page 16 - NEW CONSTRUCTION: INSTALLING A BRACKET; exactly where the loudspeaker will be.; INSTALLING THE BRACKET; the bracket sides, as shown in; The hole-saving brackets include

NEW CONSTRUCTION: INSTALLING A BRACKET The hole-saving bracket enables a faster and cleaner ﬁ nal installation of the loudspeaker. It forces the drywall installer to cut out the loudspeaker hole for you and provides wire ties for the loud- speaker wire, reducing the risks of accidental loss or movem...

Page 17 - The loudspeaker; EXISTING CONSTRUCTION: INSTALLING A BRACKET; Using a coat

NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 Figure 12. The loudspeaker wire is looped and hung on two nails attached to the joists, securing it for future use. Be sure to note the location on house plans. CONCEALING LOUDSPEAKER WIRE FOR A FUTURE INSTALLATION 1. Attach the loudspeaker wir...

Page 18 - and repeat steps 1 through 4 at a new location.

EXISTING CONSTRUCTION: INSTALLING A BRACKET (CONTINUED) 4. Continue turning the coat hanger as you move it into the cavity to a depth of approxi- mately 4 inches. If you feel an obstruction, fill the hole(s) with spackling compound and repeat steps 1 through 4 at a new location. 5. If the coat hange...

Page 19 - FINISHING THE INSTALLATION; PAINTING THE GRILLE AND FRAME; and apply several light coats instead of one heavy one.; INSTALLING THE FRAME; you so that its front edge slides into the hole and stops in place.

NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 FINISHING THE INSTALLATION PAINTING THE GRILLE AND FRAME After drywall is up, each HDFX frame and grille may be painted without the need for primer. For best results, use a spray gun or airless sprayer, thin the paint to prevent clogging of the...

Page 20 - CONNECTING AND INSTALLING THE LOUDSPEAKER; Checking Loudspeaker Phase; Installing the

CONNECTING AND INSTALLING THE LOUDSPEAKER 1. At each loudspeaker, separate the loudspeaker wire so that at least 2 inches of each conductor are free. Strip away 1/4 inch of insulation from each loudspeaker wire. 2. On each set of loudspeaker connectors, press down the spring-loaded lever, insert the...

Page 21 - CHECKING LOUDSPEAKER PHASE; Inserting the loudspeaker

NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 IMPORTANT: WHEN INSTALLING THE LOUDSPEAKERS IN THE CEILING, OR IF THE INSTALLATION IS IN AN EARTHQUAKE ZONE, WE RECOMMEND USING THE ENCLOSED SHEET METAL SCREWS TO SECURE THE BAFFLE TO THE FRAME AS FOLLOWS: a. Locate the dimples on the front baf...

Page 22 - Stand halfway between the loudspeakers.; recordings that equally emphasize front and surround sounds.

CHECKING LOUDSPEAKER PHASE (CONTINUED) Of course, there are some wires that appear completely identical. So be careful, or you might make a connection mistake. If you do, one loudspeaker will be playing “out-of-phase” with the other loudspeaker. A pair of out-of-phase loudspeakers works against each...

Page 24 - LISTENING AT HIGHER VOLUMES; REMOVING THE GRILLE AND LOUDSPEAKER; REMOVING THE GRILLE

OPERATION LISTENING AT HIGHER VOLUMES Achieving a reasonable volume of sound in a large room requires more ampliﬁ er power than it does in a small room. It is possible to turn the volume up so high that the ampliﬁ er runs out of power. This creates “clipping” distortion, which will make treble sound...

Page 25 - SPECIFICATIONS

NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 SPECIFICATIONS Recommended Ampliﬁ er Power Nominal Impedance 10 to 150 watts per channel 8 ohm Frequency Response Sensitivity 65 Hz to 21 kHz, +/- 3 dB 88 dB with 2.83 V pink noise input, measured at 1 meter on axis Frame Dimensions Hole Cut-Ou...

Page 26 - NOTES