DaytonAudio CONTRACTOR Series User Manual

Contrary to conventional wisdom, far more speakers are damaged as a result of underpowering,
than by overpowering. When a receiver runs out of power, it still tries to reproduce the musical
signal by "clipping" the waveform. At loud volumes, this clipping introduces gross amounts of
distortion to the speaker, eventually destroying it. If the sound from your in-wall speakers starts to
sound distorted, turn down the volume.
Having plenty of reserve power will help your speakers reproduce dynamic contrasts and quick
transients of music much more effectively. But you do have to exercise good judgement; too much
power will also permanently damage a speaker. Again, if you hear distortion, turn the volume down.
Specifi cations
Model Number
System
Frequency Range
Continuous Power Capacity
80W Peak
Sensitivity
Impendance / 70V Taps
Coverage
Transducers
Low Frequency
High Frequency
Physical
Crossover Network
Suggested air cavity
Dimensions
Cutout Size
Maximum Wall Thickness
Weight (each)
5-Year Limited Warranty
See daytonaudio.com for details
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CW65W
65 Hz - 20 kHz
40W RMS
88 dB
8Ω
120° H v 90° V (40 to 10 kHz)
165 mm (6.5") Poly Cone Woofer
25mm (1") PEI Dome Tweeter
2nd order (12 dB/octave) high pass and low pass,
with polyswitch protection for the tweeter
28 - 56 liters 1.0 - 2.0 ft³
306 x 220 x 84 mm
12" x 8-11/16" x 3-5/16"
271 x 185 mm
10-3/4" x 7-1/4"
32mm
1.54 kg
705 Pleasant Valley Dr.
Springboro, OH 45066
USA
Last Revised: 12/6/2023
In-Wall Speaker
Models: CW65W User Manual