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CONGRATULATIONS

Thank you for choosing a Niles OS Indoor/Outdoor Loudspeaker. With proper
installation and operation, you’ll enjoy years of trouble-free use.

Niles manufactures the industry’s most complete line of custom installation
components and accessories for audio/video systems. To learn more about 
Niles products visit our website: 

www.nilesaudio.com

or call us at 

800-BUY-HIFI

(800-289-4434).

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

2

FEATURES & BENEFITS

3

PARTS GUIDE

5

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

7

PAINTING THE OS SERIES LOUDSPEAKER

12

INSTALLATION

15

OPERATION

18

SPECIFICATIONS

19

WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD

21

LIMITED WARRANTY

22

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Summary of Contents for OS5.5

Page 1: ...3Si OS5 3Si M O D E L S OS6 3Si OS5 3Si Stereo Input Indoor Outdoor Loudspeaker 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...

Page 2: ...stom installation components and accessories for audio video systems To learn more about Niles products visit our website www nilesaudio com or call us at 800 BUY HIFI 800 289 4434 TABLE OF CONTENTS I...

Page 3: ...dvantage to design elements pioneered in the award winning Niles DS Directed Soundfield loudspeakers Their engineering advances come from our integrated approach to driver and cabinet design By integr...

Page 4: ...eft and right channels from one loudspeaker Dual UltraSilk Dome Tweeters 1 fluid cooled tweeters provides ultra wide dispersion for clear detailed and extended high frequencies Stereo Imaging Tweeter...

Page 5: ...and dynamic bass response All Weather Versatility Reduces installation limitations to provide great sound from the beaches of Miami to the harsh winters of Minneapolis Home Theater Applicability Enabl...

Page 6: ...PARTS GUIDE Figure 1 OS 5 3Si and OS 6 3Si Parts Guide a Bracket b Nail Hole c Wire Hole d Screw Hole e Bracket Knob f Grille g Cabinet h Binding Posts i Threaded Insert 1 4 20 Thread size a d d b b...

Page 7: ...6 PARTS GUIDE PARTS GUIDE h h i...

Page 8: ...accommodate up to 12 gauge wire directly Larger sizes can be accommodated using spade banana or pin connectors When you run wire inside walls outdoors or in marine installations special jacketing or c...

Page 9: ...lifier with a power rating of five 5 to one hundred 100 watts per channel for optimum performance For the OS 6 3Si loudspeaker we recommend an amplifier with a power rating of five 5 to one hundred tw...

Page 10: ...s of applications that the OS Si loudspeaker was created With its ultra wide dispersion pattern a single OS Si loudspeaker is able to project quality stereo sound over a larger area No matter where yo...

Page 11: ...s The OS loudspeaker should be mounted horizontally The bracket knobs will keep the loudspeaker angled correctly in any position once they are tightened You can choose from three mounting methods to a...

Page 12: ...9 pounds The OS 6 3Si loudspeaker including bracket weighs 11 pounds If you are not sure of a safe way to mount the loudspeakers consult a professional installer or a building contractor You will maxi...

Page 13: ...professional or a painter Tools Required A spray can of primer paint The correct paint for the environment use oil or water based paint is fine A paint brush or applicator if the paint is not in a sp...

Page 14: ...t require a coat of primer 2 Allow the primer to dry completely 3 Apply the finish color 4 Allow the paint to dry completely 5 Carefully remove the masking material 6 Do not reattach the loudspeaker t...

Page 15: ...uniform appearance paint the front and back of the grille Replacing the Grille Carefully fit the grille into its recess so that it is barely in place Starting with one corner go around the speaker pu...

Page 16: ...fits through the large circular wire hole in the center of the bracket Align the bracket to be square with the surroundings use a level for accuracy 3 Mark the locations of the three oval shaped screw...

Page 17: ...a solid surface slide the loudspeaker onto the bracket Do not tighten the knobs completely Angle the loudspeaker so that the rear terminals are accessible 5 Connect one stripped wire end to the black...

Page 18: ...tal wire on each conductor or there might be a fabric strand or string wound into one of the conductors Of course there are some wires which appear completely identical Be careful to avoid mistakes If...

Page 19: ...ry harsh and unmusical When you hear harsh sounding treble from any good loudspeaker indoors or outdoors turn the volume down immediately Those harsh sounds are masking some much more powerful ultra h...

Page 20: ...3 16 wide x 9 3 16 deep Weight Loudspeaker and Bracket 11 lbs Warranty 2 year limited OS5 3Si Loudspeaker Recommended Amplifier Power 5W 100W per channel Nominal Impedance 8 ohms per channel wired in...

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: ...ness Owner J Engineer J Finance Accounting J General Office J Management J Professional J Sales Marketing J Student J Tradesperson Musical tastes Please check all that apply J Alternative J Classical...

Page 23: ...tive product without charge for parts or labor NILES will return a unit repaired or replaced under warranty by shipping same by its usual shipping method from the factory only at its expense within th...

Page 24: ...udio Corporation All rights reserved Niles reserves the right to change product specifications without notice Niles the Niles logo and Blending High Fidelity and Architecture are registered trademarks...

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