Crestron IW5 Quick Start Manual Download Page 2

Essence™ In-Wall Speakers

quickstart guide 

IW5, IW6, IW8

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Specifications subject to 

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IW5, IW6, IW8

Specifications

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IW5, IW6, IW8 Specifications

Features & Performance
 

Woofer

1

 

 

Tweeter

2

 

Crossovers

 

Crossover Frequency

Environmental
 

Temperature

 

Humidity

Dimensions

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Height

 

Width

 

Depth

 

Minimum Mounting Depth

 

Recommended Cutout Size 

 

Impedence

 

Frequency Response

 

Frequency Range 

 

Power Handling 

 

Sensitivity 

 

Construction
 

Baffle

 

Grille

 

Mounting

8 Ω  nominal

55 Hz - 20 kHz (±3 dB)
45 Hz to 20 kHz (-10 dB)
125 watts program 
88.5 dB @ (W/m)  

IW5

10.42 in (265 mm)
7.90 in (201 mm)
3.27 in (83 mm)
3.10 in (79 mm)
9.80 in (249 mm) high, 
7.30 in (186 mm) wide

ABS plastic, black
Steel with textured finish, paintable, magnetically-held “zero bezel” frameless
Flush wall mount using six integral spring-loaded toggle clamps, 1.35 in (34 mm) 

maximum surface thickness

41° to 104° F (5° to 40° C)
10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
For indoor use only

Connections
 

Input

 

Maximum Wire Size

(2) spring terminals
10 AWG

IW6

IW8

5.25 in (134 mm) 
1.10 in (28 mm) 
4th order Linkwitz-Riley
2 kHz

1. Woven Kevlar

®

 with rubber surround, vented pole piece and cast aluminum basket

2. Advanced synthetic polymer dome, ferrofluid cooling, damped aperiodic rear chamber

3. Dimensions shown are per speaker, positioned vertically

8 Ω  nominal

45 Hz - 20 kHz (±3 dB)
35 Hz to 20 kHz (-10 dB)
150 watts program
89.0 dB @ (W/m)  

6.50 in (165 mm) 
1.10 in (28 mm) 
4th order Linkwitz-Riley
2 kHz

8 Ω  nominal

38 Hz - 20 kHz (±3 dB)
30 Hz to 20 kHz (-10 dB)
175 watts program 
91.5 dB @ (W/m)  

8.00 in (203 mm) 
1.10 in (28 mm) 
4th order Linkwitz-Riley
2 kHz

Weight

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5.26 lb (2.4 kg)

Available Models

Available Accessories
 

Essence 5.25” 2-Way 

In-Wall Speaker, Pair, 

White Textured

ESSENCE IW5-W-T

SPKA-NCTP-IW500 
New-Construction 

Speaker Templates

11.86 in (301 mm)
8.98 in (228 mm)
3.67 in (94 mm)
3.49 in (89 mm)
11.20 in (285 mm) high, 
8.30 in (211 mm) wide
5.74 lb (2.6 kg)

13.91 in (354 mm)
10.45 in (266 mm)
4.50 in (115 mm)
4.33 in (110 mm)
13.30 in (338 mm) high, 
9.80 in (249 mm) wide
7.54 lb (3.4 kg)

Essence 6.5” 2-Way 

In-Wall Speaker, Pair, 

White Textured

ESSENCE IC6-W-T

SPKA-NCTP-IW600 
New-Construction 

Speaker Templates

Essence 8” 2-Way 

In-Wall Speakers, Pair, 

White Textured

SPKA-NCTP-IW800 
New-Construction 

Speaker Templates

SPECIFICATION

ESSENCE IC6-W-T

Height

Cutout

Height

Width

Cutout

Width

Depth

Minimum

Mounting

Depth

Side and Rear Views (Typical)

The following table provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. 

If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron customer service 

representative.

Further Inquiries

Future Updates

TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

CORRECTIVE ACTION

No sound or 

intermittent 

sound from 

speakers.

Cable connection 

error.

Verify cable connections 

between amplifier and speakers.

Amplifier not receiving 

input signal or amplifier 

malfunction.

Verify amplifier is functioning correctly, 

that it is receiving an input signal and 

that correct input source is selected.

Faulty device in system.

Verify all devices in system are 

functioning properly.

Constant 

noise such as 

buzz, hum, or 

hiss from 

speakers.

System grounding fault.

Verify system grounding.

Poor low 

frequency 

output.

Incorrect polarity 

connection at speaker.

Verify speaker connection polarity 

(+ on speaker to + on amplifier).

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Problem Solving

Troubleshooting

To locate specific information or resolve questions after reviewing this guide, 

contact Crestron's True Blue Support at 1-888-CRESTRON [1-888-273-7876] 

or refer to the listing of Crestron worldwide offices on the Crestron Web site 

(www.crestron.com/offices) for assistance within a particular geographic 

region.
To post a question about Crestron products, log onto the Online Help section 

of the Crestron Web site (www.crestron.com/onlinehelp). First-time users 

must establish a user account to fully benefit from all available features.

As Crestron improves functions, adds new features and extends the 

capabilities of the Essence IW5, IW6, and IW8, additional information may 

be made available as manual updates. These updates are solely electronic 

and serve as intermediary supplements prior to the release of a complete 

technical documentation revision.
Check the Crestron Web site periodically for manual update availability and 

its relevance. Updates are identified as an “Addendum” in the Download 

column.

The specific patents that cover Crestron products are listed at patents.crestron.com.

Crestron, the Crestron logo and Essence, are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Crestron Electronics, 

Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Kevlar is either a trademark or registered trademark of E. I. du Pont 

de Nemours and Company in the United States and/or other countries. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, 

and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their 

products. Crestron disclaims proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.

©2012 Crestron Electronics, Inc.

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