Niles Audio manual Congratulations, Table Of Contents, SW10JM Placement, SW10WM Placement

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CONGRATULATIONS!

CONGRATULATIONS!

Thank you for choosing Niles. This manual is for use with the Niles SW10JM Joist Mount Subwoofer or the Niles SW10WM Wall Mount Subwoofer. The SW10JM/SW10WM are custom- install passive subwoofers designed to blend seamlessly within a home’s interior. Combined with the Niles SWA-500M subwoofer ampliﬁer, the SW10JM/SW10WM provide superior sonic quality in home theater and home audio bass reinforcement. Like all Niles products, the SW10JM and SW10WM are built to the highest standards of quality and reliability, and with proper installation and operation, you’ll enjoy years of trouble-free use.

Niles manufactures the industry’s most complete line of custom installation components and accessories for audio/video systems. To see the complete Niles product assortment, visit us on the Internet at: www.nilesaudio.com.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction	1

Features and Benefits	2

SW10JM (Joist-Mount) Subwoofer	3

SW10JM Placement	5

SW10JM In-ceiling/In-floor installation	6

SW10WM Installation – Floor Application	7

SW10WM Installation – Ceiling Application	13

Amplifier Requirements & Wiring	19

SW10WM (Wall-Mount) Subwoofer	21

SW10WM Placement	22

SW10WM In-wall Installation	23

Amplifier Requirements & Wiring	24

Specifications	28

Troubleshooting Guide	29

Notes	30

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Contents A N D N I L E S S W 1 0 W M WA L L M O U N T S U B W O O F E R SW10JM SW10WMFOR USE WITH NILES SW10JM JOIST MOUNT SUBWOOFER SW10JM Placement TABLE OF CONTENTSCONGRATULATIONS SW10JM In-ceiling/In-floor installationINTRODUCTION SW10JM JOIST MOUNT SUBWOOFER SW10WM WALL MOUNT SUBWOOFER10-INCH WOOFER WITH INJECTION MOLDED TCC SW10JM ONLY INSTALLATION FLEXIBILITYFEATURES AND BENEFITS 10-INCH REINFORCED FIBERGLASS CONE WOOFER SW10WM ONLYQUALITY YOU CAN COUNT ON NILES SW10JM JOIST MOUNT SUBWOOFERTOOLS NEEDED SW10JM PLACEMENT Figure 2. Home Theater layout with SW10JM placement optionsSW10JM IN-CEILING/IN-FLOOR INSTALLATION Pre-ConstructionFloor SW10JM INSTALLATION - FLOOR APPLICATIONFLOOR APPLICATION - BEFORE FINAL FLOORING APPLIED Subwoofer Rear Bracket SubwooferFront Bracket 2 x ScrewsSW10JM INSTALLATION - FLOOR APPLICATION CONTINUED staple the template in place for added ease FLOOR APPLICATION - COMPLETE INSTALLATIONNew/Existing Construction CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGEFront Bracket 7. Install the included ﬂoor grille into the cut-out opening using the supplied screwsSW10JM INSTALLATION - CEILING APPLICATION CEILING APPLICATION - BEFORE DRYWALL APPLIED Pre-Construction4. Place the SW10JM subwoofer into the brackets 7. For trim out, remove Trim Out Panel SW10JM INSTALLATION - CEILING APPLICATION CONTINUED9. Install the included ceiling grille into the frame CEILING APPLICATION - COMPLETE INSTALLATION New/Existing Construction SW10JM INSTALLATION - CEILING APPLICATION CONTINUED 8. Install the included ceiling grille into the frame AMPLIFIER REQUIREMENTS & WIRING OptionalWIRING FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION The SW10JM has 5-way binding posts that accept all types of wire endsThe SW10WM Wall Mount subwoofer includes the following items SW10WM WALL MOUNT SUBWOOFERInstallation package Preconstruction packageSW10WM PLACEMENT Figure 6. Possible home theater layout with SW10WM placement optionsSW10WM IN-WALL INSTALLATION Pre-ConstructionTop Bottom Installing the cabinetPreparing the cabinet SW10WM IN-WALL INSTALLATION CONTINUED Installation Package13. Insert the metal grille into the frame pressing ﬁrmly all the way around the perimeterFigure 7. 1 or more SW10WM connected to the SWA-500 Figure 8. 5-way binding postsSPECIFICATIONS SOLUTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEPROBLEM Page NILES AUDIO CORPORATION - 1-800-BUY-HIFI or 1 2 3 3 1 S . W . 1 3 0 S t r e e t M i a m i , F l o r i d a 3 3 B L E N D I N G H I G H F I D E L I T Y A N D A R C H I T E C T U R EN i l e s A u d i o C o r p o r a t i o n 1 - 3 0 5 - 2 3 8 - 4