IW200 SUBWOOFER Sub In-Wall Woofer Enclosure Installation Guide
Introduction
This woofer and enclosure were carefully engineered to deliver well-defined bass, while remaining virtually
invisible in a room. The enclosure is designed for installation during new construction or major remodel jobs to fit
between framing studs placed on 16” centers. The enclosure dimensions are 72” high X 14” wide X 3 ½ “ deep.
The woofer enclosure is for a dual 8” mono woofer system design that will be powered by the P200 subwoofer
amplifier, so during pre-wire, you will want to run a pair of wires from your source location to the woofer location.
Selecting the Woofer Location
When selecting a location to install the woofer, it is recommended the woofer be located near the left and right
front speakers. Avoid placing the woofer on an opposite wall whenever possible. Room placement will affect the
output of the woofer. It is recommended that the woofer be placed near the floor or ceiling and close to a side
wall. Avoid placing the woofer in the center of the wall or the center of the room when possible.
Getting Started
Before beginning your installation, it is recommended that you measure the bay (the space between studs) you
intend to install the woofer enclosure. Although 16” centers are the standard for framing construction, you will
likely find many variations. For the simplest installation and best results, select a bay that is clear of any
obstructions like electrical wiring, gas or water pipes. The woofer enclosure is intended to rest on the bottom plate
between vertical studs. The bottom (toe) plate is the 2” X 4” stud lying on the floor, to which the vertical studs
supporting the wallboard are nailed. The height of the actual woofer in the enclosure was selected to allow the
woofer-mounting flange used to mount the subwoofer system, to provide adequate clearance for decorative base
molding up to 6” wide.
Note:
IN custom homes, the base molding may be wider than 6” requiring a cutout around
the mounting flange. You may wish to raise the woofer enclosure slightly above the bottom plate. Consult the
general contractor if this is a concern.
Step 1
Open each end of the carton and slide the woofer enclosure out of the carton.
Note:
Do NOT pull the woofer
enclosure from the packing carton using the speaker wires as a handle.
Step 2
Once the enclosure is placed between the framing, run screws through the stud and into the cabinet. We suggest
no less then 6 per side. This will retain the woofer enclosure in place and prevent it from vibrating against the
studs. The wood baffle over the opening in the enclosure is to be used as a guide for cutting a through hole in the
drywall. This needs to be removed after the drywall is up and when you are ready to install the IW 200 Sub flange
and driver assembly into the enclosure.
Step 3
Once the enclosure is in place you are ready to connect the speaker leads to the amplifier leads. The wire in the
enclosure is 16 Gauge plenum rated UL approved stranded copper wire. You may make connections a number of
ways including butt-connectors, wire nuts, electrical tape and solder. Soldered connections with heat-shrink
insulation, is the recommend way to splice the amplifier and woofer wires. Please note the (+) terminals are
indicated with a red wire.
Note:
Low voltage electrical codes differ by state. Check your local low voltage code
before selecting a method of wire splicing.
