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THEORY iws12-6 Quick Start Installation Manual

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iws12-6 Install Subwoofer
QUICK START INSTALLATION
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Rev b 230726
Theory iws12-6 QUICK START

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  • Page 1 Install Subwoofer QUICK START INSTALLATION GUIDE Rev b 230726 Theory iws12-6 QUICK START...

  • Page 2: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY Disclaimer : THEORY AUDIO DESIGN, LLC is not liable for any damage to loudspeakers or any other equipment that is caused by negligence or improper use or installation of this product, including damage caused by connecting Theory loudspeakers and subwoofers to third party ampli- fiers.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus that produce heat. Use only attachments/accessories specified by THEORY AUDIO DESIGN, LLC. Use only with hardware, brackets, stands, and components sold with the apparatus or supplied by THEORY AUDIO DESIGN, LLC. 10. Mount only to solid architectural walls and ceilings.

  • Page 4: Product Features

    IS PART OF A SYSTEM OF MODULAR PRODUCTS FROM THEORY The iws12-6 Subwoofer System is comprised of the iws12-6-ENCL Enclosure and the iws12-SPKR Speaker Assembly. These components are sold separately as part of the iws12 range of Theory Modular Subwoofer Systems.

  • Page 5: Installation Options

    OPERATING MODES - SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Your Theory iws12-6 Subwoofer system operates at 8-ohms nominal impedance. Two iws12-6 Subwoofers systems can be safely operated wired in parallel on a single Theory Ampli- fied Loudspeaker Controller channel. Do not exceed two units wired in parallel per channel.
  • Page 6 1 - INSTALLATION OPTIONS (cont’d) 1a. IN-WALL WITHIN DRYWALL WALL CONSTRUCTION The iws12-6 enclosure is designed to mount to the front surface of 16” on-center 2” x 6” studs. Drywall can then be used to finish the wall concealing the subwoofer within. An optional low-profile perforated grille (sold separately) is available to create a nearly “invisible”...

  • Page 7: Enclosure Installation

    FROM ENCLOSURE AS THIS WILL CREATE A LEAK THAT WILL CAUSE AUDIBLE DISTOR- TION. FIGURE 2a. Securely mount iws12-6 ENCLOSURE to architectural wall studs using 10 Phillips lag screws provided leaving a minimum 3” gap between closure bottom and wall base plate.
  • Page 8 Using the second (unused) set of “+” and “-” connections on the input Euro Plug, run two-conductor speaker wire from this plug to the input Euro plug of the second iws12-6 Subwoofer. Figure 3b. DO NOT PARALLEL MORE THAN TWO iws12-6 SUBWOOFER SYSTEMS ON A SINGLE AMPLIFIER CHANNEL.
  • Page 9 (Wall omited) 4 - DRYWALL INSTALLATION 4a. INSTALL DRYWALL Once the iws12-6 Enclosure has been installed into the wall as described in Section 2 and wired according to Section 3, drywall maybe installed and the wall can be finished normally. Cut the drywall tight around the Drywall Guide to insure a clean final appearance.
  • Page 10 Tighten all 8 screws uniformly and securely. See Figure 5c. Once the speaker assembly has been installed into the iws12-6 Enclosure, the wall is ready to receive fabric to complete the installation. FIGURE 5b. Connect the enclosure wire harness to the speaker assembly driver input terminals observing proper FIGURE 5c.
  • Page 11 QUICK START GUIDE - iws12-6 Subwoofer 6 - INSTALLING SPEAKER ASSEMBLY - DRYWALL FINISH 6a. REMOVE DRYWALL GUIDE Using the supplied 4mm hex wrench remove and retain the 8 flat head screws and remove the Drywall Guide. Keep the Drywall Guide in a safe place in case the wall needs to be painted in the future.
  • Page 12 QUICK START GUIDE - iws12-6 Subwoofer 7 - INSTALLING OPTIONAL PERFORATED METAL GRILLE (DRYWALL ONLY) 7a. INSTALL GRILLE FRAME (SOLD SEPARATELY) TABLE 1. Identify your drywall or wall DRYWALL THICKNESS SPACER(S) Once construction has been completed and the speaker surface thickness configuration and 1/2”...

  • Page 13: Specifications

    © 2023 THEORY AUDIO DESIGN, LLC. All rights reserved. Theory Audio Design routinely engages in programs to improve, modify and revise its products without notice or obligation. As such, your product may differ slightly from what is shown in this guide.

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