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Summary of Contents for JBL Performance Specialist SS88IWS
- Page 1 ® PERFORMANCE ™ SPECIALIST SS88IWS OWNER’S GUIDE...
- Page 2 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING JBL For more than 60 years, JBL has been involved in every aspect of music and film recording and reproduction, from live performances to monitoring the recordings you play in your home, car or office. INCLUDED SS88IWS One loudspeaker with grille.
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Page 3: Speaker Placement
It is generally recommended that you install your SS88IWS in-wall subwoofer along the same wall as the front loud- speakers. The SS88IWS sub- woofer is not video-shielded and should not be placed near a video display. -
Page 4: Speaker Connections
With the advent of multi- channel surround sound systems, connecting all of the Connection Method #1, Using One SS88IWS (Remove Shorting Straps) Receiver/Amplifier Speaker Outputs Left – Rear of SS88IWS... - Page 5 Connection Method #1 Use this method when you are using the SS88IWS with your main receiver/amplifier. Connection Method #1, Using Two SS88IWS Loudspeakers (Use Shorting Straps) Rear of Left SS88IWS SS88IWS Front Left Speaker – Connection Method #1, Using Two SS88IWS Loudspeakers...
- Page 6 When using the SS88IWS in this mono mode, you should not remove the shorting straps. Connection Method #2, Using One SS88IWS in Mono Mode (Use Shorting Straps) Receiver/Processor Line-Level Subwoofer Input...
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Page 7: Installation
Inputs Main Amp Left Left Right Right ** Use corresponding inputs on rear of SS88IWS speaker when installed without back box. INSTALLATION The JBL Performance Specialist in-wall speakers were designed to be easily installed. However, if you are unsure of your ability to... -
Page 8: Existing Construction
Connect the speaker wires to the speaker as described on pages 4–7. Replace the metal grille. Attach the JBL logo to the grille to cor- respond to vertical or horizontal installation. -
Page 9: New Construction
8. INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING THE SS88IWS USING THE SS88IWSBB BACK BOX KIT The SS88IWSBB enclosure (“back box”) is optional. If desired, it is installed during new construction before the wallboard is installed. - Page 10 SS88IWS loudspeaker. See pages 6–7. PAINTING THE SPEAKER FRAME AND GRILLE JBL in-wall loudspeakers can be painted to match any décor. If you wish to change their color, the satin finish on the grille and frame will function as a primer coat.
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Page 11: Troubleshooting
• Make sure the connections to the “Speaker Inputs” have the correct polarity (+ and –). If you are using two SS88IWS sub- woofers, try inverting the polarity on one subwoofer as described on page 4. • Consider adding a separate power amplifier to drive the SS88IWS subwoofer. -
Page 12: Specifications
† The maximum recommended amplifier power rating will ensure proper system headroom to allow for occasional peaks. We do not recommend sustained operation at these maximum power levels. JBL and Harman International are registered trademarks, and Performance Series, Pro Sound Comes Home and Straight-Line Signal Path (SSP) are trademarks, of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.