INSTALLATION GUIDE
For 6-1/2"
15 ° Model
Overall Cut-Out (Round x Depth)
CI-IC6A
6-1/2" In-Ceiling
15
°
Frameless Model
9-7/8" round
8-5/8" x 5"
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Rev. B
Congratulations!
You have purchased a high quality stereo
loudspeaker. When matched to comparable electronic equipment,
expect years of quality high fidelity sound. The CI Series brand
is based on the belief that music matters and we are focused on
delivering superlative music reproduction everywhere in your home.
The following manual is designed to give you, the installer or
owner, basic information as to the speaker’s installation and
operation. It is beyond the scope of this manual to go into all the
details that must be taken into consideration in a sophisticated
high fidelity system. When installing the wiring and speakers it is
important to adhere to all local codes and regulations. Consulting
a professional can help to maximize your system’s performance.
If you have any questions regarding this speaker which are not
answered by this manual, contact your local dealer for assistance.
For the most current information please visit:
www.
NextLevelAcoustics.com.
MINIMUM TOOLS REQUIRED
# 2 Phillips Head Screw Driver / Drill Driver
Wire Cutter / Stripper
Other Possible Tools
Tape Measure, Pencil, Ladder, Drywall Saw, Stud-Finder, etc.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
These two-way speakers have specially designed woofers with
linear long throw butyl rubber surrounds for long life and superior
damping. Dome tweeters are utilized for excellent high frequency
dispersion throughout your entire listening environment.
SHIPPING DAMAGE
Each speaker is thoroughly tested before it leaves the factory.
However, in shipment, accidents may occur. Please inspect your
speakers carefully when you receive them to make sure there
is no damage. If there is, please notify your dealer or supplier
immediately for assistance. If you received your speakers by
public transportation, report the damage immediately to the
shipping company.
AMPLIFIER OPERATION
These speakers will perform well with amplifiers from 5 to 125
Watts RMS. However, damage to the speakers can be done by
amplifiers of nearly any power rating if the amplifier is overdriven
into clipping. “Amplifier clipping” is a phrase used to describe
a condition when, because of the volume demand, an amplifier
is being asked for more power than it can give. Clipping causes
distortion of the audio signal. If you should hear an unusual
amount of distortion at high listening levels then consider
reducing the volume. DAMAGE DONE TO A SPEAKER BY CLIPPING
IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY.
SPEAKER PLACEMENT
Placement of in-ceiling and in-wall speakers should be carefully
considered. Please contact a professional for assistance if you are
uncomfortable with the planning or installation process. Ideally,
the speakers should be located where they will provide the best
possible sound and ease of installation. It is beyond the scope of
this publication to discuss all of the various aspects of speaker
placement. However, here are a couple quick suggestions.
For the front channels of a home theater we recommend that the
speakers be placed between 18 and 36 inches (0.45m to 0.9m)
from an adjacent wall/surface, as measured to the center of the
hole. Avoid placing the speakers less than 12 inches (0.3m) from
an adjacent wall. When placing speakers near a corner, avoid
locating them an equal distance from the two adjacent surfaces.
If the drywall has not yet been installed, rough-in-kits are
available to reserve the speaker location. The hole is then cut
when the drywall is installed.
WIRING
To achieve maximum performance we recommend that the
speaker cable be at least 16 gauge or larger for runs over 50 feet
(15m) and that the cable be double insulated. A CL2 or CL3 rated
cable is usually sufficient. “Zip cord,” which is single insulated
and is often made with clear insulation, should be avoided as it
is not as durable. Allow about 2½ feet (0.8m) of free cable at the
speaker cut-out and sufficient length at the other end to reach
the electronics. Having to add extra cable later can be tedious and
time consuming.
Avoid bundling speaker cables parallel to electrical cables for
extended lengths. Though the impedance is low and the likelihood
of interference low, this may help reduce hum and RF interference.
When securing the cable, use care not to staple or nail through the
electrical conductors. Doing so could result in a short that might
damage the electronics.
When connecting your speakers, make sure proper polarity
(phasing) is maintained. Simply put, this means being sure the
same wire which is connected to the positive terminal of the
amplifier has its other end connected to the positive terminal of
the speaker. It is important to check this on all speakers. If the
connections on one of the speakers are reversed, (out of phase)
the quality of your bass will be seriously impaired.
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