® iW4 In-Wall Loudspeaker OWNER’S MANUAL Now Hear This 6400 Goodyear Road Benicia, CA 94510 800-NHT-9993
Thank you for your purchase of the NHT iW4 in-wall loudspeaker. 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.
Placement The iW4 is designed for in-wall installation, oriented vertically or horizontally between standard 2" x 4" wood studs. Installation in outdoor locations or in moisture-prone interior environments such as indoor swimming pools or saunas is not recommended. Spend some time considering speaker placement prior to installing the iW4. Once the speakers are installed, they are permanent, so their location should be selected carefully.
Packing List: iW4 Pack iW4 Pre Construction Bracket Kit "iW4" pack includes: (1) MDF Baffle with drivers and crossover (1) Bezel (1) Metal grille (1) Cutout template (12) 4 x 20mm recessed head screws (8) 4 x 50mm recessed head screws "iW4" pre construction bracket kit includes: (1) Mounting bracket (2) Mounting wings, aluminum Tools Needed: #2 Philips screwdriver Pencil Tape measure Utility knife or keyhole saw Masking tape Level Wire strippers Safety goggles Protective gloves Tech Tips: Pre-Wiring fo
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 15 inches above and below the speaker location. Use wood glue and extra screws when attaching the drywall to the studs around the speaker. Additionally, once the speaker cutout has been made in the drywall, add a bead of wood glue inside the wall where the drywall meets the studs and cross-braces.
. If the iW4 bezel frame and grille are to be painted in the wall, paint now before installing the baffle (see "Painting" on the last page). Foam Foam Foam Foam 2 - 3 inches 4 - 5 inches Stud Foam Foam Foam Foam Stud Cutout Vertical Stud Cutout Horizontal Stud 7. NHT offers iWF foam blocks to optimize the performance if your iW4. See the web site for more information: nhthifi.com Refer to the diagram (fig. 6) for orientation of the foam blocks.
Installation: Existing Construction (retrofitting finished walls) Warning: Exercise caution when drilling into existing walls. Do not drill through existing wires, pipes, conduits, heating or air conditioning ducts. If you feel resistance while drilling, stop immediately. fig.8 Cutout Horizontal 1. Using a studfinder or the "knocking" method, locate the wall studs in the wall area where you wish to mount the speaker. The speaker will be mounted between adjacent studs (fig.8).
6. Insert the iW4 mounting bracket diagonally through the cutout in the wall, then pull forward into position. If the cutout was cut correctly according to the cutout template, the bracket should fit snugly into place. The plastic tabs on all sides of the bracket will rest against the rear side of the wall (fig.10). If the tabs interfere with a stud, break them off with pliers. fig.10 7.
Painting The bezel frame and grille of the iW4 are finished in a matte white powder-coated finish that may be painted to match the wall. Keep in mind that the grille contains hundreds of tiny holes that are essential to the sound of the speaker. Take care not to cover these holes with paint. 1. Paint the bezel frame and the grille at the same time using the same paint.
Maintenance The iW4's require minimal maintenance under normal use. The grille and frame may be cleaned using a damp cloth or a mild, non-abrasive cleaner. Do not expose the speaker to direct sunlight, high temperatures, or moisture. Do not attempt to clean the actual drivers. Limited Warranty Valid Only in the U.S.A.
