iW1, iW2, iW3 In-Wall Loudspeakers OWNER’S MANUAL Now Hear This 527 Stone Road Benicia, CA 94510 800-NHT-9993
Specifications iW1 System Type: 2-way in-wall design Driver Complement: 6.5” polypropylene cone woofer 1” fluid cooled soft dome tweeter coaxially mounted Crossover: 2.4KHz, 18dB/octave high-pass and 12dB/octave low-pass Response: 62Hz - 20KHz, +/-3dB Sensitivity: 86dB (2.83V at 1M) Impedance: 8 ohms nominal Recommended Power: 10W/ch minimum, 100W/ch maximum Inputs: spring clips Weight: 7 lbs.
Thank you for purchasing NHT in-wall loudspeakers. Please take a few minutes to read through this Owner's Manual prior to installing your new speakers. The information provided will help you to obtain maximum performance from your audio system.
Packing List: Baffles 1 pair of baffles 1 pair of frames iW1 iW2 iW3 1 pair of metal grilles 2 cutout template/paint shields iWB mounting bracket includes: (optional, purchased seperatly) (1) Mounting bracket (2) Mounting wings (4) 5 x 50mm flathead screws Tools Needed: #2 Philips screwdriver 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 1 Grille 9 Protective gloves 01 Safety goggles 11 Wire strippers 21 Level 31 Utility knife or keyhole saw 2 iWB (optional) 41 Tape measure Fr
7 8 7 8 6 9 10 9 5 10 6 5 4 11 11 4 3 12 13 14 12 3 2 fig.2 2 13 1 14 1 Installation: New Construction (unfinished walls) 1. Begin by installing the iWB mounting bracket between adjacent studs. NHT in-wall loudspeakers should only be used in the vertical orientation (fig.5). Attach the mounting wings to the bracket by inserting them into the 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 3 4 locking plastic tabs in the side of the bracket (fig.2). 2.
Tech Tips: Optimizing Sonic Performance Bass response is smoothest when the speaker is mounted within a rigid wall that flexes very little. For improved performance, add 2”x4” cross-braces horizontally roughly one foot above and one foot below the speaker location. Use wood glue and extra screws when attaching the drywall to the studs around the speaker.
through the lath, being careful not to vibrate plaster off the wall. Frame 5. If the frame and grille are to be painted in the wall, paint now before installing the baffle (see “Painting”). 6. Now install the frame. The frame attaches to the wall (or iWB bracket) via six plastic mounting clamps on the back of the frame that swivel to “sandwich” the drywall between the speaker assembly and the clamps (fig.7).
Painting fig.9 The frame and grille are painted in a matte white finish that may be painted to match the wall. The baffle must be removed before installing the paint shield. Keep in mind that the grille contains hun- Fold down outer ring Paint Shield dreds of tiny holes that are essential to the sound of the speaker. Take care not to clog these holes with paint. 1. Remove the baffle from the frame by removing the six screws and Remove Baffle carefully separating the baffle from the frame. 2.
Operation NHT in-wall loudspeakers are designed to handle a wide range of listening levels, but every speaker has limits. It is important to use common sense and listen for signs of possible distress from the speakers. Underpowered amplifiers are most often the cause of speaker damage. For example, a 60-watt amplifier runs out of power when called upon to produce more than 60 watts, and the resulting distortion can damage the speaker.