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NXG recommends the use of 16-gauge wire minimum. For wire options consult your retailer 

or custom audio contractor.
1. NXG Architectural Speakers are designed to be installed in the ceiling or wall area between 

studs. Using a stud finder, make sure you are between two studs. Tape the supplied template to

the wall and lightly trace around the inside with a pencil. 
2. Cut the hole using your drywall saw. You may want to start with a small hole in the center of

the outline. This will allow you to check for any obstructions that may exist behind the desired 

location. CAUTION: Be certain electrical wiring, water pipes or heating ducts do not interfere in 

the planned installation areas prior to drilling or cutting the wall.
3. Run speaker wire from your amplifier or speaker switching device to the speaker location.
4. Carefully remove the grille and inner grille backing. (Note: The open cell foam inner grille backing

is designed to hide speaker components from view and may be removed if desired.) If you like the

standard white finish of your NXG speakers, skip to step 5, but if if you want your speakers to blend

in with a colored wall or ceiling, now is the time to paint your speaker’s outer frame and perforated

grille. (Remove the foam inner grille backing and put it aside in a clean and dust free area for later

reinstallation if desired.) The speaker’s outer surface will accept ordinary latex wall paint or aerosol

spray paint. Because the speaker baffle surface behind the grille should remain unpainted, you will

need to cover this area with the supplied cardboard paint mask. Cover the speaker’s interior black

surface, woofer and tweeter. Paint the outer speaker frame and grille separately. (Grille painting hint:

Use a paint roller that is nearly out of paint to first paint the inside of the grille, then the outside. This

will avoid paint filling the grille perforations.) 
5. Attach the wire to the input terminals on the rear of the speaker. Remember to maintain proper 

polarity with the amplifier by attaching the positive (+) lead to the red terminal and the negative (-)

lead to the black terminal.

Congratulations on choosing NXG In-Ceiling 

Loudspeakers. Like all NXG products, great

care has been taken in their design. Their

combination of advanced engineering and

state-of-the-art materials will provide you 

with years of listening pleasure, while blending

smoothly into your home’s decor. Before you

get started, it is a good idea to identify all the

parts and hardware (See Fig. 1).

FIG. 1

Cutout 

Template

Speaker with self-contained

mounting clamps

Metal Grille with

foam inner backing

FIG. 2

NXG ceiling speakers can be used as rear

surround channels by mounting them 

(1) on each side of, (2) just behind, 

or (3) in back of the viewing position.

1

1

2

2

3

3

(Continued on reverse)

Where To Place Your In-Ceiling Speakers

Placement can make all the difference in how your speakers sound, and how easy they will be to 

install. Carefully consider where your speakers should be positioned. For optimum performance,

speakers should be mounted to the left and right of the main listening area and a minimum of 8 to 10

feet apart (See Fig. 2). Avoid mounting speakers in stud cavities containing electrical wiring, heating

ducts, water pipes, etc. Make sure the ceiling materials are sturdy enough to support the weight of

the speakers.

Adjustable Tilt-Swivel Tweeter Island (Fig. 3)

The tweeter island in the NXG ceiling speakers can be directed toward the listening area allowing 

you to tailor the speaker's dispersion pattern to better fit the desired listening area. The overall

smoothest response is achieved with the tweeter island facing straight out; however, you may find

the sound more pleasing by aiming the tweeters toward a particular listening position. To adjust

the tweeter island direction, you can rotate the tweeter housing as shown in Fig. 3a.

Speaker Installation In Existing Construction

(See Fig. 4 on reverse)

Once you have selected the location for your speakers, you are ready to install them. 

You will need the following: 

• Stud Finder 

• Drill & Drill Bits 

• Wire Cutter/Strippers

• Speaker Wire

• Pencil 

• Phillips Screwdriver 

• Utility Knife or Drywall Saw

• Masking Tape 

FIG. 3

OWNER’S MANUAL

NX-C5.2-X, NX-C6.2-X Ceiling-Mount Speaker System

Grille

removal 

tool

Black 

grille 

adhesive

Painting

Mask

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