Niles Audio DS6.7, DS6.5, DS6.3 manual Final Installation in New or Existing Construction

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Final Installation in New or Existing Construction

Final Installation in New or Existing Construction

1.If it is possible to lay a batt of insulation into the ceiling cavity do so. Remember to use equal amounts of insulation for each speaker.

2.Check the position of the Impedance jumper on the crossover PC board. Choose the 4 ohm position if you are using an amplifier capable of driving a 4 ohm load and you have only one pair of speakers connected. Otherwise, use the 8 ohm position (See Figure 15).

3.Separate the speaker wire so that at least two inches of each conductor are free.

4.Open the no-strip terminal by applying pressure to the red and black levers until an audible “click” is heard.

5.Insert one unstripped wire fully into the black and one into the red terminal. Pay attention to the markings on the wire. Each speaker must be connected to the amplifier in the same way. If unsure, see “Speaker Phase” located on the fol- lowing page. Squeeze the red and black levers until they click signifying that they have locked into the wire. Check to make sure that the knife assembly inside the no strip connector has prop- erly pierced the wire (See Figure 16).

Figure 16 No-Strip Speaker Wire Terminal.

6.The DS6.3, DS6.5 and DS6.7 feature a separate frame assembly which installs with four clamps or mounting “dogs” which hold the frame in place. The dogs are tightened via four front-baffle screws. Tighten the dogs by turning the screws clockwise. DO NOT OVER- TIGHTEN THESE SCREWS. Over-tight- ening the clamps may make the grille difficult to install. (See Figure 17).

NOTE: The screws will turn easier if you “prime” them first. Before installing each speaker, turn the screws in and then turn them back out to their original positions.

7.Insert the No-strip terminal into the corresponding socket on the rear of the speaker. Push it down until it locks in place. The terminal will only fit in the socket in one direction. If the terminal does not properly seat, reverse the ter- minal.

Figure 15 Setting the Impedance jumper.

Figure 17 Tightening the mounting “dogs”

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Contents DS6.3 Table of Contents Introduction Features and Benefits Easy InstallationTwist & Lock Baffle Hole Saving BracketInstallation Considerations Installation ConsiderationsRecommended Amplifier Power Incorporating Remote Control Speaker WireInsulation Behind The Speaker Placement for Critical Listening Speaker PlacementIntroduction Placement for Varying Listening Positions Placement for Home Theater Rear ApplicationsBoundary Effect Installation Fundamentals Running the Speaker Wire in New ConstructionConcealing Speaker Wire Existing Walls Pulling the CableSpeaker Location Volume Control Stereo Installation Fundamentals Insulating the Ceiling Cavity Installation in New ConstructionMounting New Construction Bracket Installation in Existing Construction Installation in Existing ConstructionFinal Installation in New or Existing Construction Final Installation in New or Existing ConstructionDirecting the tweeter Listening at Higher Volumes CleaningOperation OperationsSpecifications SpecificationsDS6.7 Detach Here WA R R a N T Y R E G I ST R AT I O N C a R D Limited Warranty Limited WarrantyNiles Audio Corporation