Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you for choosing a superior StageFront Home Theater Solutions™ In-Wall FX loudspeaker 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 acce...
Page 3 - INTRODUCTION
1 INTRODUCTION StageFront Home Theater Solutions loudspeakers are expressly designed for superior sonic quality in home theater applications. Each model employs advanced technology components that extract the subtle nuances in recorded music or the thunderous action sound in a movie. Models ending i...
Page 4 - FEATURES AND BENEFITS
2 FEATURES AND BENEFITS TCC™ (TALC, CARBON, CERAMIC-FILLED) WOOFER* *IW650FX only Extremely rigid to reduce breakup, lower distortion and provide enhanced bass response DUAL SIDE-FIRING TCC™ (TALC, CARBON, CERAMIC-FILLED) SURROUND EFFECT DRIVERS* *IW650FX only Provide diffuse sound fields for optimum...
Page 5 - INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS; Loudspeaker Baffle; Figure 1; . Mounting an IW770FX vertically into a wall.
3 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS (CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE) Loudspeaker Baffle Grille Figure 1 . Mounting an IW770FX vertically into a wall. Mounting Screws Dogs swivel 90°
Page 6 - TOOLS AND PRECAUTIONS; OPERATION; LOUDSPEAKER WIRE
4 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS (CONTINUED) TOOLS AND PRECAUTIONS We recommend using the following tools to install an In-Wall StageFront 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, fis...
Page 7 - LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT; PLACING THE STAGEFRONT FX AS THE SIDE LEFT AND RIGHT LOUDSPEAKERS; SETTING; TECH TIP
5 electrical and fire codes. In some areas, conduit is also required. For a trouble-free installation, low-voltage wire such as loudspeaker wire must be run in accordance with the National Electrical Code and any applicable provisions of the local building code. If you are unsure of the correct insta...
Page 8 - Figure
Figure 2. Loudspeakers are placed near back corner walls of a home theater room. Figure 3. Loudspeakers are placed near back corner walls of a home theater room with an L-shaped sofa. Right Left Right Left 6 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS (CONTINUED) ■ Place the surround loudspeakers on a rear wall dir...
Page 9 - authorized Niles Audio dealer.; THE BOUNDARY EFFECT; Two pairs of loudspeakers
7 ■ If you like listening to music in surround modes (which emulate concert hall acoustics), consider using more than two surround loudspeakers to provide an extraordinary effect. With StageFront loudspeakers, it is easy to add another pair without affecting the decor of the room. If the StageFront ...
Page 10 - FINISHING THE INSTALLATION; CONNECTING & INSTALLING THE LOUDSPEAKER; outwards as you work around the edges.; ON PAGE
8 FINISHING THE INSTALLATION CONNECTING & INSTALLING THE LOUDSPEAKER 1. Please be sure to install the correct loudspeaker in the correct room position. Look on the rear label for “Right” or “Left” designation. Install in the appropriate position as viewed from the listening position facing the v...
Page 11 - Installing unit into a wall.; Connecting a loudspeaker
Figure 7. Installing unit into a wall. ������������ Rear View Front View 9 Figure 6. Connecting a loudspeaker wire to the terminals. (CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE) 7. Remove cardboard paint mask / template from the box and keep for future potential use. 8. Turn on the home theater receiver and calibrate a...
Page 13 - The In-Wall FX models; SETTING THE BIPOLE/DIPOLE MODE; . Set the BIPOLE/DIPOLE switch on each StageFront; Figure 8
Figure 8. The In-Wall FX models feature BIPOLE/DIPOLE and Diffusion Level controls. ���� � � � � � � � � � � �� ��� ������� �� � �� �� ��� �������� �� � 11 SETTING THE BIPOLE/DIPOLE MODE Each StageFront FX loudspeaker features a BIPOLE/DIPOLE switch located on the front, as shown in Figure 8 . Set t...
Page 14 - LISTENING AT HIGHER VOLUMES
12 OPERATION LISTENING AT HIGHER VOLUMES Achieving a reasonable volume of sound in a large room requires more amplifier power than it does in a small room. It is possible to turn the volume up so high that the amplifier runs out of power. This creates “clipping” distortion, which will make treble soun...
Page 15 - SPECIFICATIONS
13 SPECIFICATIONS IW650FX Recommended Amplifier Power 15 to 125 watts per channel Nominal Impedance 6 ohm nominal; 3.2 ohm minimum Frequency Response 80Hz to 20kHz, +/- 3 dB Sensitivity 88 dB with 2.83 V pink noise input measured at 1 meter on axis Frame Dimensions 21-1/2" x 11" Hole Cut-Out ...
Page 16 - NOTES
Page 18 - LIMITED WARRANTY; FOR THE NAME OF YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED NILES DEALER CONTACT:
16 LIMITED WARRANTY NILES AUDIO CORPOR ATION (“NILES”) WARR ANTS ITS PASSIVE LOUDSPEAKER PRODUCTS (THOSE NOT REQUIRING AC OR BATTERY POWER) TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER TO BE FREE OF MANUFACTURING DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. THIS WARR ANT Y IS S...
Page 19 - Miss; WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD
17 Model Purchased _________________________________________________________ Serial Number ___________________________________________________________ Date Purchased (month/day/year) _____________________________________________ Dealer Name and Location ______________________________________________...