Figure 1.
Required dimensions for installation in ceiling.
6” (15.25 cm)
Depth Behind
Drywall
DS7 8-1/2” (21.6 cm)
DS8 9-3/4” (24.8 cm)
Diameter Hole Opening
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PARTS GUIDE
PACKAGE CONTENTS:
DS7MP, DS7PR, DS7HD, DS8PR, DS8HD, DS7SI
(1) Niles DS loudspeaker, (1) Magnetically attached round grill, (1) Hole template
with painting standoffs, (1) Owner’s manual with warranty information
PACKAGE CONTENTS:
DS7FX, DS8FX
(2) Niles DS loudspeakers, (2) Magnetically attached round grilles, (2) Hole
templates with painting standoffs, (1) Owner’s manual with warranty information
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
Recommended tools for installation:
7” DS LOUDSPEAKERS
These require an 8-1/2” (21.6 cm)
diameter hole opening and a
minimum of 6” (15.25 cm) depth
when measured from the exterior
face of the drywall. To the sides
of the hole you will need 1” for
the mounting tabs to clamp the
speaker to the drywall.
8” DS LOUDSPEAKERS
These require a 9-3/4” (24.8
cm) diameter hole opening and
depth of 6” (15.25 cm) from the
face of the drywall. To the sides
of the hole you will need 1” for
the mounting tabs to clamp the
speaker to the drywall.
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INTRODUCTION
Niles DS 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 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. Niles’ patented
Directed Soundfield™ pivoting woofer technology precisely directs the sound to
the listening area for the best possible audio performance.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
DESIGNER AESTHETICS
Magnetically attached MicroThin™ round speaker grilles ensure a clean,
unobtrusive designer appearance that blends with the room’s aesthetics. Optional
square grilles provide added design flexibility.
SUPERIOR SOUND QUALITY
Patented Directed Soundfield™ technology* precisely directs the sound to the
listening area for better sound quality. New patent-pending pivot mechanism
provides for smooth adjustment and holds the loudspeaker securely in position.
INSTALLATION EASE
Three patent-pending, spring tensioned mounting clamps permit quick installation
and compensate for uneven mounting surfaces and varied environmental
conditions. Weather-resistant construction enables installation in moist areas such
as bathrooms or outdoors under eaves.
INSTALL WITH CONFIDENCE
The best-built loudspeakers deserve the best protection—the Niles Lifetime
Limited Warranty.
• Cordless screwdriver
• Measuring tape
• Painters tape
• One inch #2 Phillips tip
• Stud finder
• Drop cloth
• 1/8” Drill bit
• Spackle
• Optional - a 24” x 24”
piece of R19 insulation
• Drywall saw
• Wire stripper
• Laser plumb bob
• Cable ties
• 12” -14” Coat hanger wire
• Pencil
* U.S. Patent 6,070,694
