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- Page 1 JBL PERFORMANCE OWNER’S GUIDE ™ SERIES P941 HIGH-PERFORMANCE IN-WALL LOUDSPEAKERS...
- Page 2 P81/P941 IN-WALL LOUDSPEAKERS Documentation Conventions Introduction Highlights Product Registration Unpacking Loudspeaker Overview Driver Complement Filter Network Input Panel Installation Considerations Loudspeaker Placement Installation Instructions Making Connections Optimizing Performance Loudspeaker Volume Specifications Dimensions Obtaining Service Index DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS This document contains general safety,...
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Page 3: Introduction
A critical aspect of loudspeaker design, transducers convert electrical signals into audible sounds, profoundly affecting speaker performance. Combining supe- rior form and function, the P81 and P941 transducers feature a distinctive design that allows for smoother frequency response. The cones are constructed... - Page 4 Allen keys. 6. Invert speaker so it is in the upright position. 7. When the P81/P941 is in the upright position, remove the top pad. 8. Leave the loudspeaker upright in the bottom pad until ready to install.
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Page 5: Driver Complement
This is a fixed angle for most loudspeakers, but the P81 and P941 provide compen- sation for much greater placement flexibility. The listener axis control, used in conjunction with the placement... -
Page 6: Input Panel
One positive (+) gold-plated binding post and one negative (–) gold-plated binding post are available. Refer to Figure 5: Rear of P81/P941 the Making Connections section on page 11 for additional information. P941 Figure 5: Rear of P81 and P941... -
Page 7: Loudspeaker Placement
JBL is not responsible for any possible damages caused by improper installation. LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT The P81 and P941 are designed to offer excellent performance in any listening room or home theater system. Abide by the following placement suggestions for optimal results. - Page 8 Refer to the JBL P81/P941 In-Wall Rough-In Bracket Installation Instructions for more infor- mation. The JBL P81 and P941 in-wall speakers were designed to be easily installed into existing walls. It is recommended that they be professionally installed.
- Page 9 7. Be sure to run the speaker wire in through the rear opening before reinstalling the baffle assembly. 8. Insert the mounting frame into the cutout until the clamps snap into Figure 13: Clamp Closeup place. CLAMP Note how the clamp...
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Page 10: Banana Plugs
Review the owner’s manuals for asso- ciated audio components to deter- mine their connection procedures. Connections are made between one pair of P81 or P941 input connectors and one amplifier/receiver output channel, as described below. To Make Connections: 1. Loosen the terminal connectors by hand (counterclockwise) on the speakers’... -
Page 11: Grille
Experiment with settings and carefully listen to ensure that the proper adjustments have been made. To optimize the P81 and P941 for best performance: 1. Refer to the Loudspeaker Placement section on page 8 for information about loudspeaker installation. -
Page 12: Grille Removal
“out- of-band” frequencies. Combined with carefully selected transducers and fil- ter network components, this approach helps the P81/P941 to maintain its per- formance under extreme operating conditions. However, all loudspeakers have limits when it comes to continuous playback. -
Page 13: Nominal Impedance
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Page 14: Table Of Contents
INDEX 2-Channel Installations 8 5.1-Channel Installations 8 6.1-/7.1-Channel Installations 8 About the P81/P941 4 Highlights 4 Product Registration 4 Unpacking 5 Allen Key 5, 9, 10, 13 Aluminum Ring 4, 6 Amplifier Power Range Recommended 14 Baffle Assembly 9, 10... - Page 15 JBL Consumer Products 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury, New York 11797 USA www.jbl.com © 2005 Harman International Industries, A Harman International Company Incorporated A Harman International Company Part No. 355087-001 2/05 A Harman International Company A Harman International Company ®...