ceiling mount I N S T A l l ati o n G u i d e DESIGNER AESTHETICS AUDIOPHILE PERFORMANCE 9901198-RevA-CM-SpkManual-V6a.
LEFT/CENTER/RIGHT CEILING-MOUNT LOUDSPEAKERS CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you for choosing the Niles CM Loudspeaker Series. With proper installation, use, and care, your loudspeakers will deliver years of listening enjoyment. Niles manufactures the industry’s most comprehensive line of custom installation components and accessories. For information on our complete product assortment, please visit us at: www.nilesaudio.com.
INTRODUCTION PARTS GUIDE Niles CM Loudspeakers deliver an uncompromising combination of designer oriented aesthetics, superb sound performance, and ease of installation. Small footprint and low profile, MicroThin™ magnetically attached grilles provide the look that today’s homeowners desire. Available in 7” and 8” versions, there are left/center/right, surround effects, and stereo input models to satisfy applications ranging from advanced home theaters to distributed audio systems.
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS INSTALLING THE LOUDSPEAKERS continued NOTE: Be very careful when locating the speakers. Verify all locations are clear of obstructions BEFORE cutting the first hole. Each speaker requires two-conductor wiring of sufficient gauge. The gauge depends on the length of the wire. For recommendations, please refer to (Figure 2). (Stereo Input loudspeakers require four-conductor wiring).
INSTALLING THE LOUDSPEAKERS SWITcH ADJUSTMENTS continued 6. P rep the speaker wire by stripping 1/4”-1/2” from each speaker lead. Twist the strands or tin the leads with solder to ensure there are no stray strands that could short and possibly harm the amplifier. 7. I f you’ve chosen to use insulation behind the loudspeaker, place it through the hole and center it on the opening. If using paper-backed insulation, it should be placed so that the paper side is away from the loudspeaker. 8.
APPLICATIONS APPLICATIONS Niles CM Loudspeakers are designed to be installed in any standard ceiling. When choosing a location, thought should be given to the sound coverage of the loudspeaker, and ease of running the speaker wire. Niles manufactures a large variety of speaker models for many different applications, with special models for shallow depth ceilings, models with Rear Wave Enclosures to minimize any sound bleeding through to adjacent rooms, etc.
SPECIFICATIONS Model Woofer Tweeter / Midrange Recommended Amplifier Power Normal Impedance Frame Dimensions with Grille Hole Cut-Out Dimensions Depth (5/8” Drywall Ceiling) CM7BG 7” Polypropylene woofer cone 13mm Kaladex 10-75 watts 8 ohm nominal; 6 ohm minimum 9-7/8” (25.1 cm) 8-1/2” (21.6 cm) 3-3/4” (9.
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