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twist clockwise to lock.

(See Figure 18)

.

8. Direct the Tweeter. The tweeter is

directed by gently pushing on the edge
of the tweeter housing. 

(See Figure 19)

.

It will move 17° in any direction. For
critical listening, point the tweeter to the
user’s favorite listening position mini-
mizing reflections from the side walls.
For surround sound or low volume
background listening create more reflec-
tions and thus more ambience by direct-
ing the tweeter towards the side walls.

9. Direct the Woofer. The woofer is

directed by gently pushing on the outer

edge of the grille face. 

(See Figure 20)

.

It will move 15° in any direction. For
critical listening, point the woofer to the
user’s favorite listening position mini-
mizing reflections from the side walls.
For surround sound or low volume
background listening create more reflec-
tions and thus more ambience by direct-
ing the woofer towards the side walls. 

10.Setting the Treble cut switch. Listen to a

well-recorded piece of music at the
user’s favorite listening position. Listen
for treble harshness or ringing, particu-
larly when the speakers are placed in a
room without carpet. Use the +/-1.5dB
Treble switch to correct.

11.Setting the bass jumper. Listen to a

well-recorded piece of music at the
user’s favorite listening position. Listen
for bass boominess, particularly when
the speaker is placed near a corner.
Remove the speaker by grasping the tabs
and rotating counter-clockwise. Adjust the
bass jumper (-1dB, -2dB) accordingly.

(See Figure 21)

.

12.Install the grille into the speaker. The

grilles should fit snugly. If you have 
difficulty fitting them in, try loosening
the mounting dog screws (excessive
tightening can distort the shape of the
frame holding the grille in place).

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Figure 19 

Directing the tweeter.

Figure 21 

Setting the bass jumper.

Figure 18 

Installing the speaker 

Figure 20 

Directing the woofer.

Summary of Contents for DS8300AT

Page 1: ...B L E N D I N G H I G H F I D E L I T Y A N D A R C H I T E C T U R E I N S T A L L A T I O N O P E R A T I O N G U I D E DIRECTED SOUNDFIELD DS8300AT M O D E L S DIRECTED SOUNDFIELD DS8500AT...

Page 2: ...essories for audio video systems For a free full line catalog write Niles Catalog Request P O Box 160818 Miami Florida 33116 0818 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 2 FEATURES AND BENEFITS 2 INSTALLATION...

Page 3: ...h usually is not where the listening area is DS Directed Soundfield Loudspeakers patented independent pivoting woofer and tweeter overcome this challenge and allow sound to be directed into the listen...

Page 4: ...n the screws Twist Lock Baffle Patented U S patent number 6 683 963 two piece twist and lock baffle frame mechanism facilitates quick installations Moreover it allows trouble free upgrades or repairs...

Page 5: ...ts into a ceiling Installation Considerations New Construction Bracket serves as a hole saver when drywall has not been applied It is not necessary when retro fitting to existing ceilings Knockout wir...

Page 6: ...pection department Incorporating Remote Control If your stereo system operates with a wire less Infrared IR remote control consider the advantages of installing a Niles Infrared Extender System Niles...

Page 7: ...have a direct line of sight with the front of the speaker To determine the best position measure the listening distance between the ideal lis tening position your favorite chair or couch and the locat...

Page 8: ...und you effect The speakers can be placed near corners to create more reflect ed sound By directing the tweeters to point away from the listener so they create as much reflected sound as possible you...

Page 9: ...built into a typical surround sound receiver or amplifier Niles makes a number of Systems Integration Amplifiers with proprietary features that make them uniquely suited to enhance a good surround sou...

Page 10: ...on cannot cause interference or hum on your speaker wires so you can safely run all of them at the same time through the same holes side by side Before you drill any holes mount the speaker brackets i...

Page 11: ...s into them and route new speaker cable around the house What you see when you look at the painted wall board plaster or paneling is only the skin of the wall Behind the skin is the skeleton two by fo...

Page 12: ...ur house too sometimes conduit vents or drain pipe will be visible that give useful infor mation Choose the route with the fewest potential obstacles If your house is built on a slab or you are wiring...

Page 13: ...in the drywall you will make your patch at the same time you cut your hole Notch the bottom of the joists and run the wire through the notches Protect the wire with nail plates Once you ve run your w...

Page 14: ...ave centering lines to simplify placement of the speakers Screw one side of the assembled bracket with wings to the joist using one of the supplied screws Level the bracket Screw the other side of the...

Page 15: ...e hole s with spackle and try another location See Figure 14 4 If the coat hanger moves freely in a complete circle hold the supplied template up to the ceiling surface Outline the circular cutout on...

Page 16: ...r must be connected to the amplifier in the same way If unsure see Speaker Phase located on the following page 5 The DS8300AT and DS8500AT feature a separate frame assembly which installs with four cl...

Page 17: ...irect ing the woofer towards the side walls 10 Setting the Treble cut switch Listen to a well recorded piece of music at the user s favorite listening position Listen for treble harshness or ringing p...

Page 18: ...to Mono 3 Listen to the richness of the bass and the loudness of the sound 4 Turn off the amplifier and reverse the connections on one amplifier channel only 5 Repeat the listening test with the same...

Page 19: ...dates 12 18 gauge wire We recommend 16 18 gauge stranded wire for up to 80 feet 14 gauge stranded wire for up to 200 feet DS8500AT Driver Compliment 8 carbon glass fiber woofer with shorting ring and...

Page 20: ...return the product to NILES in which case NILES will repair or replace at its sole option the defective product without charge for parts or labor NILES will return a unit repaired or replaced under w...

Page 21: ...PLEASE FILL OUT THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD ON THE REVERSE SIDE DETACH AND MAIL TO Niles Audio Corporation Warranty Registration Dept P O Box 160818 Miami Florida 33116 0818 DETACH HERE...

Page 22: ...9 999 60 000 74 999 75 000 99 999 Over 99 999 Occupation Arts Entertainment Business Owner Engineer Finance Accounting General Office Management Professional Sales Marketing Student Tradesperson Music...

Page 23: ...y strive to improve our products Niles reserves the right to change product specifications without notice The technical and other information contained herein is not intended to set forth all technica...

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