Operation - Niles RS5 Installation Manual

FINAL ADJUSTMENTS
Now that the loudspeaker's phase, operation and security is assured, there are
some final steps to ensure that the loudspeakers installation is complete and that
they are used at their full potential.
1. Cover any trenches or wires that are still open or exposed.
2. Point the loudspeakers per the layout and verify that the sound is even and
consistent throughout the area that sound is desired, as you did in step 5 of
verifying system operation.
3. Verify that the front of the loudspeaker is as close to perpendicular to the
ground as possible. This will aid the drainage of water away from the woofer
and improve sound quality.
4. Check that the entire installation is safe and secure.

OPERATION

LISTENING AT HIGHER VOLUMES
Outdoors there are no walls to reflect and contain the sound and typically the
ambient noise level is louder. This causes the system to require more power to
achieve a reasonable listening level than it does when you are listening indoors.
In addition, you are frequently further away from the loudspeaker. It is possible
to turn the volume so high that the amplifier runs out of power. This creates
"clipping" distortion.
Clipping distortion makes treble sound very harsh and unmusical. When you
hear harsh sounding treble from any good speaker indoors or outdoors, turn the
volume down immediately! Those harsh sounds are masking some much more
powerful ultra-high-frequency sound spikes that will quickly damage any fine
loudspeaker.
CLEANING
The rock loudspeaker should not require cleaning. The formation of dirt and
molds on the cabinet will add to the natural look of the loudspeaker. However, if
you desire to clean the loudspeaker you can clean your RS PRO series
loudspeaker with a dampened soft cloth or a paper towel. Hosing the
loudspeaker off with a garden hose or high pressure cleaner is not
recommended, the drivers, especially the tweeter, can be damaged by a high-
pressure stream of water. The use of chemical cleaners should also be avoided.
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