Soundpoint OM SP5-6-6C-8-8 7/7/06 9:36 AM Page 3 ® SOUNDPOINT SERIES ® SP5II, SP6II, SP6CII, SP6CSII, SP8II, SP8CII OWNER’S GUIDE
Soundpoint OM SP5-6-6C-8-8 7/7/06 9:36 AM Page 2 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING JBL For more than 60 years, JBL has been involved in every aspect of music and film recording and reproduction, from live performances to monitoring the recordings you play in your home, car or office.
Soundpoint OM SP5-6-6C-8-8 7/7/06 9:36 AM Page 3 MODELS SP5II, SP6II, SP8II AS REAR SPEAKERS 5 – 6 ft. WALL WALL WALL WALL IN-CEILING MODELS SP6CII, SP6CSII, SP8CII Proper placement of the speakers is an important step in obtaining the most realistic soundstage possible. These recommendations are for the optimum placement of the loudspeakers. Use these placement recommendations as a guide. Slight variations will not diminish your listening pleasure.
Soundpoint OM SP5-6-6C-8-8 7/7/06 9:36 AM Page 4 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS CONNECTION TIPS The wires for both speakers should be the same length. If one speaker is placed closer to the amplifier than the other, hide the excess wire behind the wall. Speakers and electronics terminals have corresponding (+) and (–) terminals. Most manufacturers of speakers † † and electronics, including JBL, use red to denote the (+) terminal and black for the (–) terminal.
Soundpoint OM SP5-6-6C-8-8 7/7/06 9:36 AM Page 5 EXISTING CONSTRUCTION SP5II, SP6II, SP8II ≥1/2" ≥1/2" ≥1/2" Remove the grille from the speaker frame by pulling on the paper tab. If the tab is missing, to avoid scratching the grille or baffle you may unfold a paper clip, insert the straight end through one of the holes in the grille, and gently pull up. Determine the correct speaker location. Note: Remove the inner template, which is the paint shield, at the perforation.
Soundpoint OM SP5-6-6C-8-8 7/7/06 9:36 AM Page 6 EXISTING CONSTRUCTION SP6CII, SP6CSII, SP8CII ≥1/2" ≥1/2" ≥1/2" Remove the grille from the speaker frame by pulling on the paper tab. If the tab is missing, to avoid scratching the grille or baffle you may unfold a paper clip, insert the straight end through one of the holes in the grille, and gently pull up. Determine the correct speaker location. Note: Remove the inner template, which is the paint shield, at the perforation.
Soundpoint OM SP5-6-6C-8-8 7/7/06 9:36 AM Page 7 NEW CONSTRUCTION You will need to purchase the correct rough-in frame kit for your model: SPEAKER MODEL ROUGH-IN FRAME KIT SP5II SP6II SP6CII SP6CSII SP8II SP8CII RIF5 RIF6 RIF6C RIF6CS RIF8 RIF8C Detailed installation instructions are supplied with the rough-in kit. PAINTING THE SPEAKER FRAME AND GRILLE SoundPoint Series loudspeakers can be painted to match any décor.
Soundpoint OM SP5-6-6C-8-8 7/7/06 9:36 AM Page 2 SPECIFICATIONS SP5II SP6II SP6CII SP6CSII SP8II SP8CII Frequency Response 45Hz– 20kHz (–10dB) Recommended Maximum Amplifier Power † 60 watts Impedance 8 ohms nominal Sensitivity 87dB (2.
