Thank you for purchasing NHT in-wall loudspeakers. Please take a few minutes to read through this Owner's Manual prior to installing your new speakers. The information provided will help you to obtain maximum performance from your audio system. If you have ques- tions or need assistance at any time during the installation or operation of your new speakers, please call your NHT Dealer or our Toll- Free Customer Hotline at:
1-800-NHT-9993
Design
NHT loudspeakers are designed to deliver refined, musical sound from attractive and affordable packages. Our efforts are guided by the study of human hearing and are optimized for real world use. Every NHT speaker undergoes rigorous testing and quality control at the factory to ensure you years of listening pleasure.
NHT in-wall loudspeakers are designed to deliver the sonic performance and value of NHT’s freestanding loudspeakers, while offering the invisibility of in-wall installation. The custom designed drive units are mounted in a rigid baffle assembly designed to minimize the audible effects of unwanted vibrations and resonance. The mounting assembly is designed to be intuitive and flexible, making it ideal for new or existing construction. With high performance sonics and a paintable face, NHT in-wall loudspeakers are the perfect solution for architectural audio and home theater installations.
Caution: In-wall loudspeakers should be installed by an experienced and licensed custom installation professional. Be sure that the installer possesses sufficient skill, the proper tools, knowledge of local fire and building codes, and a familiarity with the structure of the building (especially wall and/or ceiling materials, layouts, electrical and plumbing lines, etc.).
Placement
NHT in-wall loudspeakers are designed for in-wall installation between standard 2” x 4” wood studs. Installation in outdoor locations or in moisture-prone interior environments such as indoor swimming pools or saunas is not recommended.
Spend some time considering speaker placement prior to installing the NHT in-wall loudspeaker. Once the speakers are installed, they are permanent, so their location should be selected carefully. Mount the speakers in a location where they face the listening area with- out obstruction from furniture, and preferably at least three feet from side walls. The speakers should be mounted on a flat wall surface to ensure a good seal between the speaker assembly and the wall. For best sonic performance, position the speakers so that the dis- tance between the primary listening position and the wall is 1.5 times the distance between the two speakers (fig.1). To get an idea how they will look in the room, try taping the supplied cutout templates to the wall. Keep in mind that room furnishings play an important role in absorbing and reflecting soundwaves. Midrange and high frequencies in particular will be absorbed by soft furnishings such as sofas, carpets and curtains. A large number of these soft furnishings will tend to dull the sound somewhat, while a “live” room with few fur- nishings tends to brighten the sound.
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