Niles cm5at - Manual

Recommended Amplifier Power For satisfactory performance, we recom-mend an amplifier with a power rating of10 to 100 watts for the CM5AT; 10 to 125watts for the CM6AT and 10 to 150 wattsfor the CM8AT. Curiously, most speakersare not damaged by large amplifiers butby small amplifiers. If your system ...

In a multiroom system there is one indis-pensible device for true convenience—alocal volume control. It enables you toadjust the volume of the speakers withoutleaving the room. Plan to wire the system so that each pairof speakers has its own volume controlbuilt into the wall (think of a volume con-t...

6 Introduction Although the CM5AT, CM6AT and CM8AThave extensive ability to compensate forunusual placements with their unique piv-oting tweeters and acoustic fine-tuningswitches, placement is still the primarytool for satisfying your particular listeningneeds. In the following section, we discussho...

array in a commercial theater. Here, it isnot uncommon to see twenty or thirtyspeakers around the audience. This hugearray of speakers assures that you will feelcompletely surrounded by the ambientsoundtrack of the movie. Film makers tryto use the “surround” soundtrack to enve-lope you in the enviro...

receiver or amplifier. Niles makes a num-ber of Systems Integration Amplifiers withp r o p r i e t a r y f e a t u r e s t h a t m a k e t h e muniquely suited to enhance a good sur-round sound system. Consult your localNiles dealer for more information. The Boundary Effect Corners can affect the ba...

of solid masonry, and have no hollowspace for speakers or wires. Start by examining all the possible routesyou might take to run the speaker wirefrom the speaker to the volume controland back to the stereo. Use a stud sensoror other device to locate the internal struc-ture of the wall. You want to a...

Screw one side of the assembled bracketwith wings to the joist using one of thesupplied screws. Level the bracket. Screwthe other side of the bracket/wing assem-bly to the joist. Two screws on each sidemake for a very secure installation. Securethe wire to the bracket using bracket’swire tie. The dr...

cleanly if there is an unseen obstructionbehind the wall. BE VERY CAREFULNOT TO SAW THROUGH EXISTINGWIRES, PIPES, OR STRUCTURE. IFYOU FEEL EXTRA RESISTANCE ASYOU ARE CUTTING, STOP. 6. If you are cutting into a plaster ceiling, use masking tape to outline your pen-ciled circle and use a razor to scor...

17 Operations Operation Listening at Higher Volumes It requires more power to achieve a reason-able volume of sound in a large room thanit does in a small room. It is possible (even ifyou are not a teenager) to turn the volumeso high that the amplifier runs out of power . This creates “clipping” dis...

18 Specifica tions Specifications CM5AT Driver Compliment 5-1/4" carbon/glass fiber with butyl rubbersurround 1" fluid-cooled ultra-wide dispersion tri-laminate Teteron tweeter in a custompivoting coaxial enclosure Recommended Amplifier Power 10 to 100 watts per channel Nominal Impedance 4 o...

19 Specifications CM8AT Driver Compliment 8" carbon/glass fiber with butyl rubber surround 1" fluid-cooled ultra-wide dispersion tri-laminate Teteron tweeter in a custompivoting coaxial enclosure Recommended Amplifier Power 10 to 150 watts per channel Nominal Impedance 4 or 8 ohm selectable ...

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Limited Warranty Niles Audio Corporation ("NILES") warrants its loudspeaker products to the original purchaserto 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 l...