Invisa HTR 7000 & 8000 ® Invisa In-Ceiling Home Theater Reference Loudspeakers Owner’s Manual
Invisa ® HTR 7000/8000 Owner’s Manual Congratulations! Congratulations and thank you for purchasing GoldenEar’s™ Invisa® HTR 7000/8000 speakers! You are about to hear the spectacular difference these very special FocusField Technology In-Ceiling speakers will make in your music and/or home theater system! Our engineers’ many years of experience in developing loudspeakers has led to these extraordinary products.
Amplifier Distortion — #1 Threat to Your New Speakers! Amplifier distortion is the principal cause of speaker damage. When listening at loud levels your amplifier may run out of clean power. It will then begin to produce speaker-damaging distorted power. This will damage any brand of speaker very quickly! More powerful amplifiers are actually safer. For example: A 40 Watt/channel amplifier will have substantial distortion above 40 Watts.
Invisa ® HTR 7000/8000 Owner’s Manual Speaker Placement GoldenEar Invisa HTR 7000/8000 speakers are designed to allow flexible placement while providing a very large window of sound throughout your listening room. Please remember that although the following recommendations are usually valid, all rooms and listening setups are somewhat unique, so do not be afraid to experiment with the speakers. Remember, whatever sounds best to you is correct.
FOR BEST IMAGING: Measure the distance from your main listening area to the left front speaker (we’ll call this distance “X”). For optimal imaging and largest soundstage, place the Left and Right speakers this “X” distance apart from each other (and no less than 3/4 of that distance — so 3/4 of “X” up to “X”).
Invisa ® HTR 7000/8000 Owner’s Manual Invisa HTR 7000-8000 Speakers as Surrounds/Rears (Figures B&C) The Invisa HTR 7000/8000 speakers are also ideal for use as surrounds/rears. In this configuration, all channels are positioned with the driver array aimed toward the listening area. When used as surround speakers in a 5.1-channel system, Invisa HTR 7000/8000 speakers may be located to the side or behind the listeners. When used on the sides, take care never to locate the speakers forward of the listeners.
Speaker Break-In Your new Invisa HTR 7000/8000 loudspeaker system should sound good as soon as you turn it on; however, an extended break-in period of 40-60 hours or more of normal playing time is required to reach full audiophile performance capability. Break-in allows the driver suspensions to work-in and crossover components to “heal,” resulting in fuller and tighter bass, a more open “blooming” midrange and smoother high frequency reproduction.
Invisa ® HTR 7000/8000 Owner’s Manual Installation Instructions Installation of your new Invisa HTR 7000/8000 speakers requires use of tools such as a drill, screwdriver, saws and possibly other power tools. The installer should have knowledge of all applicable building and/or fire codes. Care must be taken to ensure the area behind the wall or ceiling where you plan to install the speakers is clear of obstructions.
5. For optimum performance, loosely place one piece of standard fiberglass insulation, cut to fit the joist size, above the speaker and extending about 15" or more beyond the speaker; For taller joists, also place fiberglass insulation against the joists on either side of the mounting hole. Turn your amplifier/receiver OFF before performing any connection steps, in order to prevent accidental damage to your amplifier. If you plan to use multiple speakers per amplifier channel.
Invisa ® HTR 7000/8000 Owner’s Manual 7. Loosen the four rotating lock arms on the speaker by turning the arm screws on the front of the speaker counterclockwise 1/2 to 1 turn, just enough to allow the lock arm to move freely (Figure 4). • Make sure the rotating lock arms are positioned inwards (Figure 5) so that your speaker fits into your cutout hole. LOCK ARM SCREWS (4). TURN COUNTERCLOCKWISE TO LOOSEN. LOCK ARM (4) TUCKED IN PRIOR TO INSTALLING SPEAKER IN-WALL/CEILING. Figure 4 8.
9. While holding in place, tighten the four lock arm screws with a screwdriver (Figure 7). This will rotate the lock arms and secure the speaker to the wall/ceiling. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN the lock arm screws as this could damage the drywall. If you are using a power screwdriver or drill, set the torque to a value of no more than 7 in.-lb (8dN-m). R TO AKER . Figure 7 10. Install the grille by placing it over the installed speaker and aligning the powerful miniature magnets.
Invisa ® HTR 7000/8000 Owner’s Manual Setting Bass and Treble Controls on Receiver or Amplifier Normally we recommend that you set the “Bass” and “Treble” controls on flat (or off, or 0 dB). Same applies for a graphic equalizer; we recommend that you leave it flat (or off). This will give you the most accurate and natural sound.
Troubleshooting If you experience any difficulties with your Invisa HTR 7000/8000 speakers, try the suggestions described below. If you are still having problems, please consult your GoldenEar Authorized Dealer for assistance. 1. Make sure all your system interconnects, speaker cables and power cords are solidly in place. 2. Check that no foreign objects or liquid has entered the speaker. 3.
Invisa ® HTR 7000/8000 Owner’s Manual Specifications Invisa® HTR 7000 Dimensions: 10-1/2" (26.8 cm) Diameter x 4-15/16" (12.6 cm) Deep Cutout: 9" (22.9 cm) Diameter Weight: 4 lbs. 8 oz. (2.04 kg) Frequency Response: Depending on rear loading, 35Hz – 35kHz Efficiency: 90 dB Nominal Impedance: 4Ω (Compatible with 8Ω) Driver Complement: One 7" high-definition cast-basket MVPP mid/bass drivers One HVFR High Velocity Folded Ribbon tweeter Rec.
Limited Warranty 5-YEARS FOR DRIVERS AND CABINETS, 3-YEARS FOR ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS GoldenEar™ warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this GoldenEar Loudspeaker Product (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years covering the drivers and cabinets, and three (3) years for the electronic components from the date of the original purchase from a GoldenEar Authorized Dealer.
