Induction Dynamics S1.iw Owner's Manual

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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction General Information Check Speaker and Parts General Care of Your Loudspeaker and Amplifier Bass and Loudness Contour Controls S1.iw Location Speaker Information S4X Crossover Wide Angle Phase Alignment Multi-Channel (Home Theater) Installation Speaker Wire Tools and Materials You Will Need...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Because of S4X technology, any of Induction Dynamics’ speakers can be used to build a custom home theater system. Your S1.iw can be combined with any of our main and surround speakers, be they in-wall, on-wall, or free-standing.
  • Page 5: General Information

    If possible, save the shipping cartons for future use. Each S1.iw comes with a parts packet and mounting hole template. The parts packet contains a grille mounting flange driver, a selection of grommets with various hole sizes, four stud screws and a selection of #8 insulated fork terminals.
  • Page 6: General Care Of Your Loudspeaker And Amplifier

    As you make your decision, consider whether people will be standing or sitting in the listening area. The S1.iw may be mounted upside down (tweeter nearest floor) to achieve the proper tweeter level with the look of a higher mounted speaker.
  • Page 7: Speaker Information

    Speaker Information S4X™ Crossover The heart of Induction Dynamics® is found in the S4X™ Super Fourth-Order Crossover. The patented S4X inductively couples crossover coils and optimizes each driver’s performance, individually and interactively with the other drivers. This greatly increases control over driver range, frequency response, phase and impedance.
  • Page 8: Wide Angle Phase Alignment

    Induction Dynamics® eliminates phase differences with respect to height through our Wide Angle™ phase alignment technology. Because our patented circuitry provides additional variables that can help control phase, Wide Angle finds the one optimization solution that produces a flat frequency response along the vertical axis, when the microphone (or listener’s...
  • Page 9: Multi-Channel (Home Theater) Installation

    Use approved wire designed for in-wall or exposed use, as appropriate for your installation. For the S1.iw, we recommend using high-quality speaker wire that is 12 gauge or lower, with easily visible polarity coding to make your connections. The following chart identifies minimum gauge requirements for various lengths.
  • Page 10: Tools And Materials You Will Need

    Tools and Materials You Will Need Stud Finder Pencil Drill and assorted bits Level Drywall knife or keyhole saw Hand saw 1/4” hex key or hex driver #2 Square Drive Screwdriver Slotted screwdriver Speaker cable (fire rated) Flashlight Level New Construction Installation In new home construction, or with walls where drywall has not been applied, it is recommended that you wait until after the drywall application before installing the easy- mount boxes for the following reasons:...
  • Page 11: Locating The Loudspeaker Mounting Holes

    Locating the Loudspeaker Mounting Holes 1. To find wall studs, use a stud finder. The S1.iw will mount between two studs and should be positioned so that the tweeter is at ear level. 2. When you’ve decided on a location, cut a 3”...
  • Page 12 2. There are two speaker wire access holes located at the top of the easy-mount box. The box comes with a solid grommet preinstalled in the large hole and a small size grommet preinstalled in the smaller hole. The grommet hole size you will need depends on the size of the wire you are putting through the hole.
  • Page 13 Exploded view of the S1.iw View of the easy-mount box mounted in-wall...
  • Page 14: Installing The Faceplate

    Installing the Faceplate While installing the faceplate, we recommend that an assistant help hold the faceplate. Be careful working with the assembly that you don’t damage any of the speaker components. If the 3” soft dome midrange gets dented in, you can work it back out with your fingertips or use a vacuum cleaner to suck it out.
  • Page 15: S1.Iw Specifications

    S1.iw Specifications 3-way in-wall loudspeaker. Type: Crossover: Exclusive patented S4X Driver Control Technology. Crossover Frequencies: 700, 3,800 Hz Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms 55-22,000 Hz Frequency Response: 90 dB Sensitivity (2.83 V @ 1M): 90 dB SPL (1 W / 1 M):...
  • Page 16: Warranty

    The warranty is void if the S1.iw is serviced or altered by anyone other than Induction Dynamics, Inc. the sole remedy for breach of this warranty shall be repair or replace- ment.
  • Page 17: Contacts

    Contacts Manufacturer Information If you have any questions, contact Induction Dynamics by phone at 855-663-5600, 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. CST, fax at 913-663-3200, email at sales@inductiondynamics.com, or write to: Induction Dynamics Customer Service Department 8005 W. 110th St., Suite 208...
  • Page 18 To simplify your record keeping, please glue, staple, or tape your receipt to this page. Audio Perfection Realized ™...
  • Page 19 8005 W. 110th Street, Suite 208 Overland Park, KS 66210 Tel: (855) 663-5600 Fax: (913) 663-3200 www.inductiondynamics.com © Induction Dynamics®, August 2013 ™...

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