Niles Audio Speaker Running the Loudspeaker Wire in NEW Construction, Installation Fundamentals

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INSTALLATION FUNDAMENTALS

RUNNING THE LOUDSPEAKER WIRE IN NEW

CONSTRUCTION

IMPORTANT: IF YOU HAVE DOUBTS ABOUT WHETHER YOU ARE CAPABLE OF INSTALLING A NILES WALL-MOUNT LOUDSPEAKER, PLEASE CONSULT A NILES DEALER OR PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER. THEY HAVE SPECIAL TOOLS, TECHNIQUES, AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE THE IMPOSSIBLE JOB POSSIBLE. THE INSTALLER CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH AN ESTIMATE BEFORE ANY WORK IS DONE.

OBSERVE SAFETY FIRST!

•Always wear gloves, safety goggles, and head protection gear when drilling or cutting holes.

•Avoid drilling near nails – they ruin bits and can cause injury.

•Be careful using “hole-hogs” and other powerful electric drills. The torque of this drill when suddenly stopped by a nail can break the wrist of a strong man.

SCHEDULING AND PREPARATION

Plan to schedule the loudspeaker wiring after the electrical wiring is finished. That way you can avoid wire routes, which could potentially induce hum over the loudspeaker wire. The basic wiring rules are:

•Never run loudspeaker wire through the same hole as an electrical cable.

•Never run loudspeaker wire into the same J-box as electrical cable.

•Avoid running the loudspeaker wire beside the electrical cable. Keep your loudspeaker cable at a distance of at least 3 feet from any electrical power cable.

•If side-by-side wiring is unavoidable in particular spots in the house, move the loudspeaker wire route away as soon as possible.

•If construction forces a side-by-side run for more than 10 feet, install metal conduit or shielded loudspeaker wire. Low-voltage wires such as doorbells, intercoms, telephone, security, or television cannot cause interference or hum on your loudspeaker wires, so you can safely run all of them at the same time, through the same holes, side-by-side.

•Before drilling any holes, mount the loudspeaker brackets in the desired loudspeaker locations and mount p-rings or open-backed J-boxes where the in-wall volume con-

trols and stereo equipment will be located.

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Contents Hdfx Congratulations Table of ContentsIntroduction INSTALLER-SELECTABLE Acoustic Fine TuningFeatures and Benefits NILES’ HD HIGH-DEFINITION Voice Matching BIPOLE/DIPOLE and FX/CUT SwitchesEasy Retrofit Installation in Your Existing Home Microperf Aluminum GrillesMounting an Hdfx vertically into a wall Installation ConsiderationsRecommended Amplifier Power Tools and PrecautionsInsulating the Wall Cavity Loudspeaker WireLoudspeaker Placement Placement for Home Theater Rear ApplicationsOn Next Boundary Effect Installation Fundamentals Running the Loudspeaker Wire in NEW ConstructionAbout Drilling About Interior Walls Concealing Loudspeaker WireAn example of unobstructed wall space for loudspeaker wiring NEW Construction IN- Stalling a Bracket Other Possible Loudspeaker Wire Routes IncludeNEW Construction Installing a Bracket Installing the BracketExisting Construction Installing a Bracket Concealing Loudspeaker Wire for a Future InstallationExisting Construction Installing a Bracket Painting the Grille and Frame Installing the FrameFinishing the Installation Connecting a loudspeaker wire to the Hdfx terminals Connecting and Installing the LoudspeakerLocate the dimples on the front baffle Checking Loudspeaker PhaseSetting the BIPOLE/DIPOLE Mode Installing the Grille Setting the DIRECT/DIFFUSE Sound Field BalanceAcoustic Fine Tuning Removing the Loudspeaker Listening AT Higher VolumesCleaning Removing the GrilleSpecifications Limited Warranty Yes Warranty Registration CardL e s a u d i o C o r p o r a t i o n
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