Niles Audio DS6.5, DS6.7, DS6.3 manual Introduction

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Introduction

Niles new DS Directed Soundfield loud- speakers feature a fully adjustable, inde- pendently pivoting, woofer and tweeter that enables the loudspeakers to accu- rately recreate high fidelity sound regardless of where they are located in

the ceiling — preserving interior design integrity and delivering life-like sonic quality that is not available from conven- tional ceiling speakers.

Features and Benefits

Features and Benefits

Fully pivoting woofer and tweeter

A pivoting woofer assembly can adjust up to 15° focusing bass and midrange tones directly at the listening area for superb imaging and unparalleled clarity. Within the woofer assembly, the tweeter is housed in its own low-diffraction pivoting assembly that can adjust up to 17° in any direction to create direct or diffused sound fields.

No-Strip Speaker Terminal

Niles patented No-Strip terminal enables speakers to be connected without strip- ping the speaker wire. No-Strip terminals eliminate fumbling with wire strippers and input terminals. They are color coded and plug into the crossover circuit boards on the back of Niles speakers, resulting in positive in-phase connections every time.

Moisture and UV Resistant

Construction

The DS6.3, DS6.5 and DS6.7 loudspeak- ers are suitable for use in high moisture environments. The drivers are resistant to moisture and UV exposure; the grille is made of powder-coated aluminum. However, the speakers are not waterproof and direct contact with water should be avoided.

Engineered for Ceiling Placement

The increased popularity of cathedral and vaulted ceilings pose a distinct sonic chal- lenge for conventional ceiling loudspeak- ers. That is because conventional ceiling

speakers radiate sound perpendicular to their mounting surface, which usually is not where the listening area is. DS Directed Soundfield Loudspeakers over- come this challenge and allow sound to be directed into the listening area regard- less of ceiling angle.

Installer Selectable Acoustic

Fine Tuning

Installers can select to fine tune the bass or treble to accommodate reflective surfaces and corner loading. This selection is accomplished via the baffle-mounted tre- ble control (-1.5dB, flat and +1.5dB) and PC board mounted bass jumper (flat, -1dB, and -2dB).

4 or 8 ohm Selectable Impedance

The DS6.3, DS6.5 and DS6.7 give the installer flexibility to select the speaker’s impedance — 4 ohms for systems where maximum current transfer and output level is desired; 8 ohms for systems utiliz- ing multiple speaker pairs where amplifier loading is a consideration.

MicroPerfGrilles

The DS6.3, DS6.5 and DS6.7 employ Niles exclusive MicroPerf grille construc- tion. The exceptionally tight hole pattern provides acoustic transparency at all audio frequencies and enables the speaker ele- ments to remain invisible. MicroPerf grilles can also be painted to blend seem- lessly with the surrounding decor.

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Contents DS6.3 Table of Contents Introduction Hole Saving Bracket Features and BenefitsEasy Installation Twist & Lock BaffleInstallation Considerations Installation ConsiderationsRecommended Amplifier Power Speaker Wire Incorporating Remote ControlInsulation Behind The Speaker Speaker Placement Placement for Critical ListeningIntroduction Placement for Home Theater Rear Applications Placement for Varying Listening PositionsBoundary Effect Running the Speaker Wire in New Construction Installation FundamentalsPulling the Cable Concealing Speaker Wire Existing WallsSpeaker Location Volume Control Stereo Installation Fundamentals Installation in New Construction Insulating the Ceiling CavityMounting 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 Operations Listening at Higher VolumesCleaning OperationSpecifications 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