INSTALLATION & OPERATION GUIDE MODELS RS6 GRANITE RS6 SANDSTONE RS6 CORAL Weatherproof Rock Loudspeaker ® B L E N D I N G A N D A H I G H F I D E L I T Y RC H I T E C T U R E ®
CONGRATULATIONS Thank you for choosing a Rock Loudspeaker from Niles. With proper installation and operation, you’ll enjoy years of trouble free use. Niles’ manufacturers the industry’s most complete line of custom installation components and accessories for audio/video systems. For a free full line catalog write to: Niles, Catalog Request, P.O. Box 160818, Miami, Fl 33116-0818 or check our website at www.nilesaudio.com.
The RS6 series of weatherproof rock loudspeakers are designed to provide unparalleled listening satisfaction and GeoRealistic™ styling. The extraordinary sonic performance of the RS6 was achieved by harmonizing Niles' unique and proprietary technology with advances in cabinet assembly techniques. They are designed and built to withstand the environmental stresses placed on an outdoor loudspeaker. They will sound good and look good no matter what Mother Nature does to them.
FEATURES & BENEFITS FEATURES & BENEFITS GeoRealistic™ Styling Traditionally, rock speakers have looked like ornaments and not like rocks. Each RS6 style has unique textures and colors that are fashioned after natural rocks. Shaped grilles match the features on the front of the rock, making them blend into the cabinet. All of this extra attention to detail leads to a GeoRealistic™ style that enables the RS6 to blend in with other landscaping and disappear.
ConeForward™ Design Most competitive rock speaker manufacturers mount their drivers from inside the cabinet. This moves the front of the driver inside the cabinet creating a tunnel for the driver to play through. This tunnel adversely affects the sound quality of the loudspeaker by making the loudspeaker sound “narrow” and “far away”. Niles’ engineers have used a patent-pending ConeForward™ design technique that moves the woofer and tweeter as close to the grille as possible.
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS Tools and Materials Required • A wire stripper • 1/2" PVC conduit (optional) • PVC conduit glue and cleaner (optional) • PVC cutting tool • Trench digger or shovel • Tube of silicon sealant (optional) • Cable (length and type determined by installation site – see “Choosing the Speaker Cable”) Selecting the number and location for your speakers The RS6 loudspeaker can be installed directly on the ground, in a flowerbed, on a wood deck or on a concrete/
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS Figure 1 shows how this would work for a square area of 35 feet by 25 feet and using stereo signals. Using our spacing rules as shown in Table 1, leads to the need for four loudspeakers. The loudspeaker coverage pattern is shown in the diagram. Figure 2 Stereo Coverage 6 speakers Figure 2 shows the same area as Figure 1, however the number of speakers has increased by 2.
RS6 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS Figure 3 Mono Coverage 4 speakers Figure 3 shows the difference in coverage area using the spacing rules for mono signals. Using the same four speakers as we did in Figure 1, we can increase our coverage area from 875 square feet (81.3 sq. meters) to 1400 square feet (130.1 sq. meters), simply by using a mono source. The trade off in sound quality between mono sources and stereo sources is sonic imaging.
• After calculating the length of cable needed for each speaker, use the furthest length cable to determine the gauge (thickness) of speaker wire to use: Maximum Distance Wire Gauge 16 . . . . . . . . . . . .60 ft (18 m) 14 . . . . . . . . . . . .100 ft (30 m) 12 . . . . . . . . . . . .160 ft (50 m) • When running wires inside walls or outdoors, you should install your wires while conforming to your local building requirements and codes.
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS Figure 5 Two Zone Volume Control Wiring Volume controls provide flexibility and customization to make the system reliable and easy to use. Consult your local Niles’ dealer for more information about using volume controls. Recommended Amplifier Power We recommend an amplifier with a power rating of ten to one hundred fifty watts per channel for optimum performance. Outdoor speakers typically require more power than indoor speakers.
Run the speaker cable Determine the location of the amplifier that will power the loudspeakers. The amplifier should be located in an area that protects it from the weather. Refer to the amplifier installation instructions to ensure that the amplifier is not located in an area that does not meet its recommended operating environment. INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Once the location of the amplifier is determined, layout and place the loudspeakers in the area where music is desired.
INSTALLATION 4. Connect one stripped end of the speaker cable coming from the amplifier to the RS6 connection cable’s red wire. To connect the two wires, twist the stripped ends of the wire together and screw down the wire nut on the twisted wires. The material inside the wire nut will protect the stripped ends of the wire. However, if added protection is desired, place a large amount of silicon sealant so the bottom of the wire nut is encased and sealed. Pay attention to the markings on the speaker cable.
2. Play some music with the amplifier or receiver set to Mono. 3. Stand so you are the same distance from each speaker and listen to the richness of the bass and the loudness of the sound. INSTALLATION 1. Point the speakers at each other, rather than at the area you want to cover. 4. Turn off the amplifier and reverse the connections on one speaker only. 5. Repeat the listening test with the same setting of the volume controls.
INSTALLATION Installing the Security Bracket and Cable 1. With the loudspeaker in the proper location per the layout, turn the loudspeaker over so the bottom of the loudspeaker is facing you, as shown in Figure 7. Figure 7 Bottom of Loudspeaker 2. Take the nylon security cable, supplied with the loudspeaker and fold it in half. Using the middle of the cable, feed it through the Security Attachment Eyelet as shown in Figure 8. Figure 8 Security Cable in Eyelet 3.
INSTALLATION 4. Pull the ends of the security cable with the loops as tight as you can until the knot around the security eyelet is tightened as shown in Figure 11. Figure 11 Security Cable Connected and Tightened 5. Feed the Security Stake through the loops at the end of the security cable and insure that they are inserted into the cable holder provided at the top of the stake, as shown in Figure 12. Figure 12 Security Stake Attachment to Cable 6.
INSTALLATION Upgraded Security Attachment Method (Optional) To perform this attachment method you will need the following items: 1. (1) Stainless Steel Eyebolt 2. (1) Concrete Anchor sized to the Stainless Steel Eyebolt 3. (1) Bag of Quikcrete – fast drying cement mix or equivalent 4. A post hole digger or shovel 5. (1) Stainless Steel Aircraft Cable 1/8" diameter or larger 6. (2) Stainless steel wire rope clamps sized to the aircraft cable chosen To install an upgraded security system: 1.
Aircraft Cable Eyelet INSTALLATION Rock Speaker Concrete Anchor Wire Rope Clamps Figure 14 Upgraded Security Attachment Final Adjustments Now that the loudspeaker’s phase, operation and security is assured, there are some final steps to ensure that the loudspeakers installation is complete and that they are used at there full potential. 1. Cover any trenches or wires that are still open or exposed. 2.
OPERATION OPERATION Listening at Higher Volumes Outdoors there are no walls to reflect and contain the sound and typically the ambient noise level is louder. This causes the system to require more power to achieve a reasonable listening level than it does when you are listening indoors. In addition, you are frequently further away from the loudspeaker. It is possible to turn the volume so high that the amplifier runs out of power. This creates “clipping” distortion.
Recommended Amplifier Power 10 to 150 Watts Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Response 60 Hz to 21kHz Sensitivity 89 decibels for 2.83 Volts RMS of Pink Noise, measured at 1 Meter on Axis Wiring Requirements 2-conductor direct burial cable at the following sizes depending on longest length of cable required: Wire Gauge Maximum Distance 16 . . . . . . . . . . . .60 ft (18 m) 14 . . . . . . . . . . . .100 ft (30 m) 12 . . . . . . . . . . . .
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