WIN600
Six room in-wall speaker-stereo interface
Installation instructions
Warning
: To be installed and/or used in accordance with
appropriate local electrical codes and regulations.
Description:
The Knöll
WIN600 six-channel
speaker-stereo interface can
safely power two to six rooms
of stereo speakers from one
stereo amplifier or receiver.
Speakers can be similar or
dissimilar and each will sound
their best. This stereo
interface can be used with and without stereo room volume
controls. Parallel or series speaker wiring is acceptable.
Maximum power input is 200 watts per channel. The WIN600
features an incredible "ultra" music quality frequency response
of DC to 500,000 Hz +/-0.1dB at all power levels up to 350
watts due to its transformer-free
topology.
The
SI1x6
is a "stackable with the components" version of
the WIN600.
Depending on the quantity and type of speakers chosen, the
WIN600 may offer the amplifier impedance as low as 4 ohms,
so we suggest that your amplifier (or receiver) be rated for
4-ohm (or lower) operation. The WIN600 is usually in-wall or
wall mounted away from the stereo components and does not
need a power supply.
Basic System Layout and Pre-Wiring
: The WIN600 is wall
mounted in in-wall mount away from the stereo equipment. It
may get warm or a bit hot, so it needs ventilation for maximum
power and longest life. Don’t cover or block the vent holes.
Take care to mount it away from anything that can be damaged
by heat.
From each speaker run a
fire rated
two-conductor speaker
wire, ideally 16 gauge or larger for runs up to 33’ (10m) and 14
gauge or larger for longer runs to the WIN600 stereo
interface (or volume control then to the interface). To save
time and money, many installers run a four-conductor speaker
wire from the volume control to the stereo interface. If there
is more than one pair of speakers connected to a single
WIN600 room connection, wire the speakers in series or
parallel whichever makes the impedance closest to 4 or 8
ohms.
Do not attempt
to make the final combined
speaker impedance less than 4 ohms.
If the WIN600 is
not
located next to the stereo, run a single
fire rated four-conductor (or two two-conductor) 14-18-gauge
speaker wire from the stereo to the WIN600.
Connection to Stereo Equipment:
Remove the WIN600 four-
position detachable speaker connectors. The stereo amplifier
or receiver outputs (left and right) are connected to the
WIN600 connector labeled “INPUT”. Be very careful to
observe the correct polarity. The WIN600 uses independent
floating grounds so bridged amplifiers can be used safely.
