Niles Audio PSW800 manual Inverted Dust Cap, MicroPerf Grilles, High Power Handling

Features and Benefits

Inverted Dust Cap

The inverted dust cap feature of the PSW800 actually reinforces the cone to fur- ther increase the stiffness-to-mass ratio and reduce distortion. In a subwoofer applica- tion, this dust cap inversion offers the addi- tional benefit of reducing the “oil can” effect that can cause traditional woofers to pro- duce unwanted high frequency overtones.

MicroPerf™ Grilles

The PSW800 employs Niles’ exclusive MicroPerf grille construction. The excep- tionally tight hole pattern provides acoustic transparency at all audio fre- quencies and enables the woofer element to remain invisible. MicroPerf grilles can be painted to blend seamlessly with the surrounding decor.

High Power Handling

The PSW800 employs an exceptionally heavy-duty magnet/voice-coil/spider assem- bly that is capable of handling high power amplifiers (up to 150 watts).

Infinite Baffle Design

The PSW800 is designed for optimum low frequency reproduction in a traditional 2 x 4 stud wall with varying air volumes. It does not require a special enclosure to provide high performance.

Selectable Low-Pass Filter

Installers can select to roll off the high fre- quencies from the PSW800 at 12dB per octave at either 100Hz or 140Hz. This selection is accomplished via baffle-mount- ed controls that are accessible even after the subwoofer has been installed.

14 AWG Input/Output Terminals

The PSW800 is equipped with both left and right speaker level input terminals to accom- modate a stereo amplifier driving a single subwoofer. Output terminals are also provid- ed to utilize the switchable low-pass filter and provide for convenient wiring to the satellite speakers.

Easy Retrofit Installation in your Existing Home

Designed for ease of installation, the Niles mounting system makes retrofit installations simple and fast. A supplied template assures fast and accurate hole cutting. The bracket slips behind the drywall and the screws secure the bracket to the frame, sandwich- ing the drywall between them. The speaker baffle attaches to the frame, and the grille mounts over the speaker.

Selectable High-Pass Filter

Installers can also select whether or not to fil- ter the low frequencies from the satellite speakers at a fixed frequency of 120Hz. Like the low-pass filter, this selection is accessed via baffle mounted controls.

Weatherproof Construction

All components of the PSW800 are weather- proof. The aluminum grille and stainless steel mounting screws are rustproof. This makes the subwoofer ideal for moist environments which would cause some brands of speakers to discolor. Protected outdoor installations are perfectly suited for the PSW800.

Three Stage Installation System for Remodels or New Construction

You install only the parts you need for a particular stage of construction. When the framing and wiring are finished, you install the bracket. After the drywall is up, but before the painter begins to paint, you install the frame and provide the rustproof aluminum grilles to the painter so that they can be painted to match the sur- roundings. Only when construction is completely finished do you put the valu- able speaker in the wall. You don’t have to mask or prep the speaker for painting, and worries about theft during the final phases of construction are never an issue!

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