Niles OS5.5 Installation Manual
Indoor/outdoor weatherproof loudspeakers
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- Page 1 I N D O O R / O U T D O O R W E A T H E R P R O O F L O U D S P E A K E R S OS7 .5 OS6.5 OS5.5...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you for choosing Niles OS Indoor/Outdoor Loudspeakers. 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... -
Page 3: Introduction
A new and modern style enables OS Indoor/Outdoor Loudspeakers to blend seamlessly with architectural elements, both indoors and out. After the installation is complete, you will be astonished by the experience of hearing such clean and powerful sound coming from such elegant-appearing loudspeakers. NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373... -
Page 4: Features And Benefits
FEATURES AND BENEFITS PATENT-PENDING INTEGRATED WOOFER/BAFFLE ASSEMBLY Increases the woofer cone-area to cabinet-width ratio for enhanced bass output CARBON-WEAVE POLYPROPYLENE WOOFER CONE Reduces breakup and lowers distortion BUTYL-RUBBER WOOFER CONE SURROUND Damps resonance and provides exceptional durability DISPERSION STABILIZER Distributes midrange tones for clear off-axis sound TRI-LAMINATE TETERON DOME TWEETER One-inch fluid-cooled tweeter provides ultra-wide dispersion for clear, detailed, and extended high-frequencies... - Page 5 Provide a variety of secure, quick and easy mounting solutions TAPERED SHAPE Facilitates mounting in corners and under eaves INVERTED GOLD-PLATED 5-WAY BINDING POSTS Repel moisture and ensure positive connections in virtually any conditions over long periods of time NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373...
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Page 6: Parts Guide
PARTS GUIDE Figure 1. OS .5 Parts Guide a. Mounting Bracket b. Nail Hole c. Wire Hole d. Screw Hole e. Bracket Knob f. Grille g. Cabinet h. Shelf Stand... -
Page 8: Installation Considerations
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED • Electric drill with 1/4- and 1/2-inch drill bits, and a 1-inch flat drill bit for drilling through studs) • Three screws or bolts suitable for the mounting surface • The proper screwdriver for the mounting hardware •... -
Page 9: Recommended Amplifier Power
400 square feet (18.58 to 37.16 square meters) of listening area. Your local Niles dealer is a good source for advice on loudspeaker placement for your particular installation. NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 Figure 4. Incorporating a... - Page 10 PLACING LOUDSPEAKERS FOR THE BEST SOUND QUALITY (CONTINUED) When using more than one pair, it is usually best to alternate a left channel and then a right channel, so that you have the best possible stereo coverage possible. The position of the loudspeakers and their surroundings play a very important role in how a stereo image is created.
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Page 11: Mounting Methods
3. There is a threaded brass insert (1/4" – 20) on the back of the OS loudspeakers for attaching a custom bracket (see Figure 8). This allows you to position the loudspeaker at unusual angles or varying distances from the mounting surface. NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 Figure 7. Placement for less bass output... -
Page 12: Safety First
MOUNTING METHODS (CONTINUED) Nail Mounting Screw Mounting Custom Bracket Mounting Figure 8. The OS loudspeakers can be mounted three ways SAFETY FIRST! Be careful to use hardware that is designed for the surface you are mounting to. The OS 5.5 loudspeaker with the bracket weighs 6 pounds (2.72 Kg) . -
Page 13: Painting The Loudspeaker
Do not touch or rub the loudspeakers on the front baffle. Make sure everything is dry before masking. 3. Mask off the binding posts and the brass threaded inserts on the back panel with masking tape. NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 (CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE) - Page 14 PREPARING TO PAINT Figure 9. Removing the grille using an awl 4. Mask off the threaded inserts on the top and bottom with masking tape. 5. Protect the front of the loudspeakers by inserting the supplied paint masks in place of the grilles.
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Page 15: Painting The Grille
You will feel a positive “snap” when it is in place. NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373... -
Page 16: Installation
INSTALLATION MOUNTING THE BRACKET (IF ATTACHING THE LOUDSPEAKER TO A WALL, CEILING, BEAM, OR OTHER SOLID STRUCTURE) 1. Loosen the bracket knobs and remove the bracket from the loudspeaker. 2. Hold the bracket up to the mounting surface. The loudspeaker can be mounted either horizontally or vertically. -
Page 17: Connecting The Loudspeaker
3. If you have any connectors (gold pins or bananas) which you prefer to use, affix them to the stripped wire ends now. Only gold-plated connectors should be used outside, as they will not tarnish or corrode. NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 Bottom of Speaker (CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE) - Page 18 CONNECTING THE LOUDSPEAKER 4. If using the bracket to attach to a solid surface, slide the loudspeaker onto the bracket. Do not tighten the knobs completely. Angle the loudspeaker so that the rear terminals are accessible. If using the shelf stand, position the loudspeaker on the stand and place it on the shelf or table where you want it.
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Page 19: Operation
Hosing off the loudspeaker is not recommended, as the tweeter is a precise mechanism which might be damaged by a high-pressure stream of water. NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373... -
Page 20: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS OS 7.5 Loudspeaker Driver Complement • 7" carbon-weave polypropylene woofer • 1" Teteron dome tweeter with fluid cooling Recommended Amplifier Power 5 to 150 watts per channel Nominal Impedance 8 ohm Frequency Response 60 Hz to 23 kHz, +/- 3 dB Sensitivity 91 dB with 2.83 V pink noise input, measured at 1 meter... -
Page 21: Notes
NOTES NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373... - Page 22 NOTES...
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