Niles CM650SI blueprint series Installation And Operating Manual

I N S T A L L A T I O N
CM 650 SI
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C E I L I N G M O U N T

SPECIFICATIONS

DESIGN PRINCIPLE
Infinite baffle. Specifically designed
for in-ceiling applications. Extended
bass response, ultra-wide dispersion
WOOFER
6-1/2" dual voice coil polypropylene
with a rubber surround
TWEETER
Dual 3/4" dome tweeters
RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER
POWER
5 to 125 watts per channel RMS
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
45 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 3 dB
SENSITIVITY
91 decibels for 2.83 volts of pink
noise, measured at 1 meter on axis
IMPEDANCE
8 ohm nominal; 7 ohm minimum
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
9-1/4" diameter
MOUNTING DEPTH
3-3/8" (assumes 1/2" drywall)
CEILING CUT-OUT FOR RETROFIT
8" diameter
BEZEL FINISH
Pearl white ABS with non-glare finish
GRILLE COLOR AND MATERIAL
Pearl white, perforated aluminum
WEIGHT
7 lbs.
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Keyhole saw
• #2 Philips screwdriver or screw-
driver bit
• Pencil
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L E N D I N G I G H I D E L I T Y
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A N D R C H I T E C T U R E
FEATURES & BENEFITS
FEATURES & BENEFITS
The CM650SI stereo input ceiling mount
loudspeaker offers Niles durability and
installation ease and is designed for
unobtrusive installations.
The CM650SI measures 9-1/4" in diame-
ter. It features a weather-resistant dual
input 6-1/2" polypropylene co-axial
driver system with a rubber surround and
powder coated aluminum grilles, making
it suitable for bathroom and outdoor patio
applications. It employs a bracketless
PLACEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
PLACEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
The CM650SI is designed to work well
in any standard ceiling. The mounting
surface must be at least 3/8" thick.
WIRING CONSIDERATIONS
WIRING CONSIDERATIONS
This speaker is designed to be minimally
affected by long lengths of speaker wire.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Figure 1
Checking for obstructions
behind the ceiling surface.
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A N D O P E R A T I O N G U I D E
CONGRATULATIONS
Thank you for choosing a Niles Ceiling
Mount loudspeaker. With proper instal-
lation and operation, you'll enjoy years
of trouble-free use.
mounting system: simply cut a hole in the
mounting surface and tighten the four
clamps via front-baffle screws. The flush,
MicroPerf ™ grille can be painted or cov-
ered to blend with the surrounding decor.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

• 1 Piece Speaker With Grille
• 1 Piece Hole Template/Paint Mask
It will perform well in any air volume
greater than .5 cubic feet.
The CM650SI will accommodate speaker
wire between 12 and 22 gauge.
1. Cut a foot-long piece of coat hanger.
Bend the wire (creating a right angle) leav-
ing 4-3/4" at one end for the CM650SI
(this allows for the extra width of the
mounting dogs). Poke the "L-shaped" wire
into the pilot hole and turn it in a com-
plete circle and move it into the ceiling
cavity to make sure you have approxi-
mately 3-3/8" of depth. If the coat hanger
movement is obstructed by anything, fill
the hole(s) with spackle and try another
location (See Figure 1).
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