Atlantic Technology THX ULTRA 2 IWTS-155 Instruction Manual Download Page 2

 IWTS-155 LCR In-Wall THX Ultra2 Theater System Speakers 

For Future Reference

Record your serial numbers and date of purchase here:

Model Number 

Serial Number 

Date of Purchase

The serial number is found on the back panel.

Safety Precautions

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Specifications are those in effect at the time of printing. Atlantic Technology reserves the 

right to change specifications or designs at any time without notice.

Model IWTS-155 LCR 

In Wall THX Ultra2 Theater System 
Speakers

Thank you for purchasing Atlantic Technology products. Our speaker sys-
tems have been designed to deliver exceptional sound and value. We hope 
you like what you hear from them, and are happy with your decision to 
buy them.
Please take a few moments to read these instructions. They’re intended not 
only to tell you how to mount the speakers, but how to get the best perfor-
mance from them.

What’s THX?

THX is a series of standards and technologies originally developed by 
LucasFilm Ltd. (of Star Wars fame) and now an entity unto itself. These 
technologies and standards are intended to ensure that what you hear and 
see on your A/V system, as closely as possible, matches what the director/ 
artist/engineer heard and saw during the final mixing of the source mate-
rial. THX standards are intended to enhance every type of viewing and 
listening experience including the latest discrete multi-channel digital for-
mats. Please note however that, although there is proprietary THX electronic 
processing, THX is not a surround format.
THX Ultra2 standards are based on a 3000 cubic foot room (L x W x H = 
cu. ft.). This does not mean Ultra2 certified components must be used in 
rooms this exact size. The room sizes simply provide a frame of reference, 
as the standards specify that the system must deliver certain performance 
minimums (volume, frequency response, etc.) in the specified space. For 
more information, see the THX website at www.thx.com.

Table of Contents

Safety Precautions

  2  Model IWTS-155 LCR
  3  Important Considerations Before Installation

  3 

Recommended Wire Sizes

  3 

Location Considerations

  3 

Room Acoustics

  3  Speaker Placement

  3 

Stereo Music Listening

  4 

Home Theater Systems

  5  Mounting the IWTS-155 Speakers
  5  Installation of the IWTS-155 in New Construction  

with Optional Back Box

  5  Installation of the IWTS-155 in Existing Construction 

without Optional Back Box

  5 

Removing and Installing the Grille

  5 

Cutting the Opening

  6 

Installing the Mounting Frame

  6 

Painting the Speaker Assembly

  6 

Speaker Connection and Assembly

  6 

Installing the Speaker Enclosure Into the Frame

  7  Front Panel Controls

  7 

HF (High Frequency) Level Control

  7 

Boundary Compensation Control

  7 

Directional Vector Control™

  7 

IR Knockout

  7  Specifications

Summary of Contents for THX ULTRA 2 IWTS-155

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual IWTS 155 LCR Speakers In Wall THX Ultra2 Theater System Speakers ...

Page 2: ...rial THX standards are intended to enhance every type of viewing and listening experience including the latest discrete multi channel digital for mats Pleasenotehoweverthat althoughthereisproprietaryTHXelectronic processing THX is not a surround format THX Ultra2 standards are based on a 3000 cubic foot room L xW x H cu ft This does not mean Ultra2 certified components must be used in rooms this e...

Page 3: ...majordifferenceinsoundqualityand intelligibility by reducing excessive reflections Speaker Placement Forallthefollowingsituations it srecommendedthatyoufirstplacesmall box speakers in the proposed locations just to get a good idea of how that location will sound In wall speakers are tough to move once they re installed Forallthefollowingplacementinstructions it simportanttobearinmind thatforaesthe...

Page 4: ...ar level Dipole or direct radiators may be used here Optional Direct Radiator Speakers should be placed slightly behind the listening position above ear level The spacing of the left right speakers can be a little wider than with 2 channel stereo speakers since in a theater sys tem the center channel speaker reproduces the on screen effects and anchors the center image Left right spacing of about ...

Page 5: ...king at the locations of nearby outlets and plumbing But their location or absence is never an assurance that there is not something within the wall cavity Mounting the IWTS 155 Speakers NOTE We always recommend a professional be involved in the installation of the IWTS 155 LCR if at all possible TheIWTS 155LCRcanbeeasilymountedinmostanystandardwallmate rial from to1 inchesthick Usethegrille frame...

Page 6: ...e plastic frame and the metal grille may be left as is or painted to match your décor You can paint the frame before or after it is installed in the wall Spray painting using slightly thinned paint isthebestmethodtousefor painting the grille Before painting thegrille carefullypeeloff thecloth scrim Afterpaintingthegrille use airpressureto blowout anygrille holes that are filled in with paint Once ...

Page 7: ...speakercloserthan12inchestotheceilingor corner youmayfindthatbyswitchingtheBoundaryCompensationcontrol on the speaker sounds better We recommend that you try the control in both positions and see if it helps in your particular installation IR Knockout There s an IR knockout plug in the upper right corner of the front baffle If you are using a multi room con trol system you can install a standard I...

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