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Phillips-head #2 screwdriver
Measuring tape
Utility knife
Pencil
Carpenter’s level
Awl
Tools Needed
The JBL Performance
Specialist in-wall speakers
were designed to be easily
installed. However, if you
are unsure of your ability to
properly install these loud-
speakers, please contact
your dealer or a qualified
installer.
INSTALLATION
SS88IWS
L 1
L 2
L 3
L 4
BLK
GRN
BLK
ORN
J 1
C 1
C 3
C 2
+
O
U
T
2
–
+
O
U
T
1
–
C 4
J 2
+
IN
2
–
+
IN
1
–
–
+
Amplifier
Receiver/Processor
Speaker-Level
Outputs
Subwoofer or
Main Amp
Out
Line-Level
Inputs
–
+
Left
Left
Right
Right
Left
Right
Rear of SS88IWS*
Connection Method #2, Using One SS88IWS in Stereo Mode (Remove Shorting Straps)
–
+
Amplifier
Receiver/Processor
Speaker-Level
Outputs
Subwoofer or
Main Amp
Out
Line-Level
Inputs
–
+
Left
Left
Right
Right
Left
Right
YEL/BLK
YEL
WHT/BLK
WHT
ORG/BLK
ORG
GRE/BLK
GRE
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
OUTPUT 1
OUTPUT 2
–
+
– +
– +
– +
YEL/BLK
YEL
WHT/BLK
WHT
ORG/BLK
ORG
GRE/BLK
GRE
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
OUTPUT 1
OUTPUT 2
–
+
– +
– +
– +
Left SS88IWSBB Back Box
**
Right SS88IWSBB Back Box
**
Connection Method #2, Using Two SS88IWS Loudspeakers
With Back Boxes (Use Shorting Straps)
** Use corresponding inputs on rear of SS88IWS speaker when installed without back box.
* Use corresponding inputs on SS88IWSBB connections panel when installed with back box.
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