Niles Audio CORAL RS8SI User's Manual
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1. 45 to 85 Celsius Dimensions 19 1 2 Length x 16 1 2 Deep x 12 1 2 High 495mm Length x 419mm Deep x 318mm High Weight Shipping Weight 29 Ibs 132 kgs PLEASE FILL OUT THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD ON THE REVERSE SIDE DETACH AND MAIL TO Niles Audio Corporation Warranty Registration Dept P O Box 160818 Miami Florida 33116 0818 NILESe WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD Model Purchased Serial Number if applicable Date Purchased month day year Dealer Name and Location Ms Address City State Zip Telephone e mail Address Please take a moment to fill out our warranty registration card The information helps us to get to know you better and develop the products you want Age Under 25 025 34 035 44 045 54 055 amp over Income Q Under 24 999 T 25 000 34 999 T 35 000 44 999 0 45 000 59 999 2 60 000 74 999 2 75 000 99 999 Over 99 999 Occupation Arts Entertainment Business Owner Engineer Finance Accounting General Office Management Professional Sales Marketing Student Tradesperson Musical tastes Please check all that apply Alternative Classical 2 Country Jazz New Age Popular Other How did you hear about Niles Architect Developer Custom Installer a Direct Mail Friend Family In Store Display U Interior Des2. BY APPLICABLE LAW Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state For the name of your nearest authorized NILES dealer contact NILES AUDIO CORPORATION P O BOX 160818 Miami Florida 33116 0818 1 800 BUY HIFI 800 289 4434 Please fill in your product information and retain for your records Model Serial No Date Purchased E z amp 3 Ro Zz 5 E E 5 2 NILES Niles Audio Corporation 12331 SW 130 Street Miami Florida 33186 Tel 305 238 4373 Fax 305 238 0185 62003 Niles Audio Corporation DS00333ACN Printed in China
3. RS8Si connection cable s yellow wire To connect the three wires twist the stripped ends of the wire together and screw down the wire nut on the twisted wires The material inside the wire nut will protect the stripped ends of the wire However if added protection is desired place a large amount of silicon sealant so the bottom of the wire nut is encased and sealed Pay attention to the markings on the speaker cable Each loudspeaker you connect must be connected to the amplifiers speaker wire in the same way 4 Repeat step 3 with the RS8Si connection cable s black wires and the other stripped amplifier speaker cable s conductor m Connect the opposite end of the speaker cable to the amplifier or receiver Start by performing step 1 and 2 on the speaker cable near the amplifier Paying attention to the markings on the speaker cable conductor attach the same conductor you attached to the red loudspeaker wire to the positive red or amplifier output terminal Attach the other conductor to the amplifier s negative black or amplifier output terminal Speaker Phase Speaker wire has two conductors One conductor is attached to the negative black or terminals and one conductor is attached to the positive red or terminals of both the loudspeaker and the amplifier Usually the wire is marked for your convenience There are different ways to mark the conductor a stripe on one wire a ribbed area on one conductor that you ca
4. a path for the speaker cable You may need to run wires in walls under sidewalks or patios and around obstacles in your yard Install the wires while conforming to your local building requirements and codes If you are unsure of these codes consult a professional audio video installer building contractor or local building and inspection agency that has jurisdiction Use care when digging trenches in the yard ensure that there are no buried cables or gas lines by verifying the location of these items with the local authorities in your area prior to digging the trenches After selecting this path estimate the amount of cable needed and use the section entitled Choosing the Speaker Cable to choose and cut the cable required Remember that if you are connecting the speakers in the one speaker stereo mode make sure you run two cables to each speaker and that the cables are clearly identified Right and Left so that the stereo imaging of the speakers is assured If the cable will be run underground dig a trench along the path needed for the speaker cable If you are using PVC pipe to run your cable in connect and glue the PVC piping sections and connections together so they lie in this trench easily Now run the cable from the amplifier to each speaker location through the pipe If you are using direct burial cable run the cable from the amplifier to each speaker location and lay the cable in the trench Do not cover the cable in th
5. abuse negligence or normal wear and tear or any defect caused by repair to the product by anyone other than NILES or an authorized NILES dealer To obtain warranty service take the unit to the nearest authorized NILES dealer who will test the product and if necessary forward it to NILES for service If there are no authorized NILES dealers in your area you must write to NILES and include your name model and serial number of your unit along with a brief description of the problem A factory Return Authorization Number will be sent to you DO NOT RETURN ANY UNIT WITHOUT FIRST RECEIVING WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION AND SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS FROM NILES If the above conditions are met the purchaser s sole remedy shall be to return the product to NILES in which case NILES will repair or replace at its sole option the defective product without charge for parts or labor NILES will return a unit repaired or replaced under warranty by shipping same by its usual shipping method from the factory only at its expense within the United States of America THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER PURCHASER NILES SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED OR PROHIBITED
6. 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 the RS8Si 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 a high pressure stream of water The use of chemical cleaners should also be avoided 3 a gt z ba a E er e 7 PECIFICATIONS Recommended Amplifier Power 10 to 200 Watts Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms in one speaker stereo mode 4 Ohms in two speaker stereo mode Frequency Response 50 Hz to 21kHz Sensitivity 88 decibels for 2 83 Volts RMS of Pink Noise measured at 1 Meter on Axis iring Requirements 2 conductor direct burial cable at the following sizes depending on longest length of cable required 2 per speaker in one speaker stereo mode Wire Gauge Maximum Distance 16 60 ft 18m 14 100 ft 30 12 160 ft 50m Temperature Extremes 50 to 185 Fahrenheit
7. or equivalent 4 A post hole digger or shovel 5 1 Stainless Steel Aircraft Cable 1 8 diameter or larger 6 2 Stainless steel wire rope clamps sized to the aircraft cable chosen To install an upgraded security system Prepare a hole that is at least one foot deep at a minimum three feet if the speaker is being installed in an area that has a frost line The hole should be at least six inches in diameter This hole should be under the desired location of the loudspeaker M Once the hole is prepared mix the concrete per its instructions Fill the hole with concrete Place the concrete anchor in the center of the concrete so the top of the anchor is flush with the top of the concrete and the anchor is not filled with concrete Wait until the concrete is dried per the instructions on the concrete mix used 4 Screw the stainless steel eyebolt into the concrete anchor m Feed one end of the stainless steel aircraft cable through the eyebolt in the concrete NOLLVTIVISNI 2 gt E gt 2 6 Loop the end of the aircraft cable around the eyebolt and back to the aircraft cable Secure this end of the cable to the main aircraft cable with the wire rope clamp 7 Turn the loudspeaker over and feed the other end of the aircraft cable through the eyelet in the bottom of the loudspeaker 8 Loop this end of the aircraft cable around the eyelet and back to the aircraft cable Secure this end of t
8. INSTALLATION amp OPERATION GUIDE MODELS BLENDING HIGH FIDELITY AND ARCHITECTURE CONGRATULATIONS Thank you for choosing a Rock Loudspeaker from Niles With proper installation and operation you ll enjoy years of trouble free use Niles manufacturers the industry s most complete line of custom installation components and accessories for audio video systems For a free full line catalog write to Niles Catalog Request P O Box 160818 Miami Fl 33116 0818 or check our website at www nilesaudio com TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 2 FEATURES amp BENEFITS 3 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS 5 INSTALLATION 11 OPERATION 18 SPECIFICATIONS 19 WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD 21 LIMITED WARRANTY 22 2003 Niles Audio Corporation All rights reserved Niles reserves the right to change product specifications without notice Niles the Niles logo and Blending Technology and Architecture are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation ConeForward GeoRealistic and MicroPerf are trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation NTRODUCTION The RS8Si series of weatherproof rock loudspeakers are designed to provide unparalleled listening satisfaction and GeoRealistic styling The extraordinary sonic performance of the RS8Si was achieved by harmonizing Niles unique and proprietary technology with advances in cabinet assembly techniques They are designed and built to withstand the environmental stresses placed on a
9. age of the loudspeaker The RS8Si loudspeaker will cover an area of a circle with a 22 foot diameter in front of the speaker When choosing the location for the loudspeaker take into consideration the slope of the land in the area the speakers are going to be placed The flatter and more level the area the better The woofer should be straight up and down or tilted forward a bit to assist in drawing water away from it Never chose a place where an automatic sprinkler will be aimed on or near the loudspeaker While the loudspeaker is weatherproof continuous streaming water will shorten the product s life Single Speaker Stereo Mode In one speaker stereo mode each connection cable of the RS8Si loudspeaker is connected to a separate amplifier channel and each loudspeaker cabinet plays in stereo This configuration gives you the benefit of covering a larger area than the two speaker stereo mode The loudspeakers can be spaced 11 feet from the sides of the listening area and 22 feet from each other The row spacing between speakers should be less than 38 feet These loudspeaker spacing rules are the recommended maximums placing speakers at a greater distance apart will negatively affect sound coverage and produce spots within the listening area where the sound quality will be poor Figure 1 shows how this would work for a square area of 44 feet by 38 feet and using the RS8Si s in the one speaker stereo mode The loudspeaker coverage pattern is sho
10. e trenches until system operation and loudspeaker coverage is verified Connecting the loudspeaker in one speaker stereo mode 1 Strip two to three inches of each speaker cables outer jacket away from the insulated conductors Ensure that at least two inches of the separate conductors are free Do this on both loudspeaker connection cables 2 Strip one half inch of insulation from the end of each conductor as show in Figure 6 for both connection cables Choose the speaker cable that is labeled for the Right amplifier channel Connect one stripped end of the Right speaker cable coming from the amplifier to the RS8Si connection cable s red wire To connect the two wires twist the stripped ends of the wire together and screw down the wire nut on the twisted wires The material inside the wire nut will protect the stripped ends of the wire However if added protection is desired place a large amount of silicon sealant so the bottom of the wire nut is encased and sealed Pay attention to the markings on the speaker cable Each loudspeaker you connect must be connected to the amplifier s speaker wire in the same way Repeat step 3 with the RS8Si connection cable s black wire that is in the same conductor as the wire attached in step 3 and the other stripped amplifier Right speaker cable s conductor Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the Left speaker cable and the RS8Si s connection cable with the yello
11. eaker manufacturers mount their drivers from inside the cabinet This moves the front of the driver inside the cabinet creating a tunnel for the driver to play through This tunnel adversely affects the sound quality by making the loudspeaker sound narrow and far away Niles engineers have used a patent pending ConeForward design technique that moves the woofer and tweeter as close to the grille as possible Combining the ConeForward design technique with tight quality control leads to unparalleled sonic performance and imaging from an outdoor rock loudspeaker Rigid Acoustically Inert Cabinet Construction Niles utilizes a unique 4 layer cabinet construction to achieve superior non resonance of the loudspeaker cabinet This insures that all you hear is the music and not the cabinet ringing Low Diffraction Microperf Aluminum Grilles The aluminum Microperf grilles on the RS8Si have hundreds of precisely sized perforations creating an acoustically transparent grille The aluminum construction resists oxidation enabling years of trouble free operation in the harshest conditions We paint both sides of the grille for added protection Dual Connection Cables with Water Resistant Wire Nuts Connecting the loudspeaker s cable to the cable running from the house is always a point of concern for the installer If this connection is not done right the cable will corrode and the connection will fail To make sure this connectio
12. er in bass or louder than the previous sound turn off the amplifier and reverse the connections of the wire you moved in step 3 5 Check the phase between each speaker in the area by following the procedures for two speaker stereo mode Remembering to change the phase on both sides of the speaker when you perform step 4 of that procedure In two speaker stereo mode or checking phase between speakers Point the speakers at each other rather than at the area you want to cover M Play some music with the amplifier or receiver set to Mono w Stand so you the same distance from each speaker and listen to the richness of the bass and the loudness of the sound 4 Tum off the amplifier and reverse the connections on one speaker only Repeat the listening test with the same setting of the volume controls If the current sound has a richer bass and is slightly louder than the previous sound the speakers are working together and are in phase Leave the speakers connected to the amplifier in this configuration If the current sound is not richer in bass or louder than the previous sound turn off the amplifier and reverse the connections of the wire you moved in step 4 Verify System Operation and Loudspeaker Coverage Turn the system On and play music to the speakers Set the Volume controls to a level that allows the speakers to be easily heard over the noise in the area M Verify that music is play
13. g from Sides _ Spacing Between Spacing Speakers within row Between Rows Single Speaker Stereo Tit 22 ft 38 ft Stereo 3 4m 67m T1 6m Two Speaker Stereo T 281 Stereo 3 4m 5 5m 8 5m Note These are maximun recomended distances sound quality improves if you use smaller spaces Table 1 Summary of spacing rules Speaker 2 Speaker 1 2 gt 5 e z a e z 2 ie Ld E e z wn E Area Covered in treo Wb as Covered by e Channel E Covered by Right Channel Lem Speaker d Figure 2 Two speaker Stereo Coverage with 4 speakers igure 3 shows the same area as Figure 2 however the number of speakers has increased by 2 You can see a greater area of stereo coverage and this would also have a more even sound level across the listening area This illustrates the fact that not using the maximum spacing allowed leads to improved sound quality Speer t E Ars Covered in Stereo E As Covered by Lei Channel E Ana Covered by ight Chun Speer Figure 3 Speaker Stereo Coverage with 6 speakers Speer Speaker One speaker Stereo Mode vs Two speaker Stereo Mode As can be seen in the coverage examples the one speaker stereo mode has the advantage of covering a larger area than the two speaker stereo mode The difference in coverage area between the one speaker stereo mode and the two speaker stereo mode is si
14. gnificant Four speakers in the one speaker stereo mode can cover a maximum area of 1672 square feet 155 3 sq meters The same four speakers in two speaker stereo mode can cover a maximum area of 840 square feet 78 0 sq meters The trade off between the two configurations is volume The two speaker stereo configurations will be able to play louder in its area than the one speaker stereo configuration Choosing the Speaker Cable In order to choose the proper speaker cable please follow these steps Unless you are using a Niles WVC100 or WMVC100 series weatherproof impedance matching volume controls or equivalent only two halves of an RS8Si loudspeaker can be safely attached to a typical amplifier channel if that amplifier is rated to drive 4 ohms This means that two loudspeakers can be attached to an amplifier channel in the one speaker stereo mode or one loudspeaker can be attached in the two speaker stereo mode You can do this by running wires from each loudspeaker to the amplifier or you can connect one loudspeaker to another Make sure this is taken into account when calculating cable length and number of amplifier channels needed If you are unsure about these calculations consult an audio video installer You will need 2 conductor speaker cable that clearly identifies each conductor in the cable If burying your cable in the ground is required use cable rated for direct burial or run cable through PVC pipe Always use moistu
15. he cable to the main aircraft cable with the wire rope clamp The upgraded attachment should now look like Figure 14 Rock Speaker Aircraft Cable YA Concrete M ES Wire Rope Clamps Figure 14 Upgraded Security Attachment 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 there full potential Cover any trenches or wires that are still open or exposed 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 w 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 OPERATIO 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
16. igner Magazine Ad Mail Order Catalog Newspaper Ad Product Brochure Product Review Retail Salesperson What magazines do you read 1 2 Who will install the product Custom Installer Electrician Friend Myself Which factor s influenced the purchase of your Niles product Please check all that apply Ease of Use Price Value Product Features Quality Durabilty O Reputation Q Style Appearance Q Warranty Do you Own a House If yes how many square feet Own a Town House Condominium Co op Rent an Apartment U Rent a House Are you interested in receiving literature on other Niles products QYes What products capabilities would you like to see developed in the future DETACH HERE AND RETURN Niles Audio Corporation Warranty Registration Dept Box 160818 Miami 33116 0818 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Niles Audio Corporation NILES warrants its rock loudspeaker products to original purchaser to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of five years from date of purchase This Warranty is subject to the following additional conditions and limitations The Warranty is void and inapplicable if NILES deems that the product has been used or handled other than in accordance with the instructions provided by the manufacturer including but not limited to damage caused by accident mishandling improper installation
17. ing through each speaker If not trouble shoot the wiring and make sure each speaker is electrically connected to the amplifier w Verify that each speaker is connected to the proper channel of the amplifier To do this change the balance of your speakers on your amplifier or receiver so that one channel is at playing loudly and the other is not Verify that each speaker or each side of the speaker is attached to the proper channel of the amplifier If they are not correct the wiring on the loudspeaker that is not connected properly Reset the balance on the amplifier or receiver so both channels have a similar volume level B If you used a volume control between the amplifier and the speakers verify that it is controlling the volume of the loudspeakers in its zone Repeat this for every volume control in the system If it is not correct the wiring w Point the loudspeakers per the layout and verify that the sound is even and consistent throughout the area NOLLVTIVISNI 2 gt gt z Installing the Security Bracket and Cal ble With the loudspeaker in the proper location turn the loudspeaker over so the bottom of the loudspeaker is facing you as shown in Figure 7 M Take the nylon security cable supplied with the loudspeaker and fold it in half Using the middle of the cable feed it through the Security Attachment Eyelet as shown in Figure 8 Figure 7 Bottom of Loud
18. n feel different color metal conductor wire inside the insulation the insulation covering the conductor might be different colors or there might be a fabric string wound onto one of the conductors Of course some cables make it difficult to determine which conductor is which Be careful to avoid mistakes If you do one loudspeaker will be playing out of phase with the other loudspeaker An out of phase pair of speakers work against each other and the sound of the two speakers playing together will be lacking in bass response and have a phasey sound quality If you suspect the sound is not right check to make sure that the conductors on each loudspeaker are attached the same on the loudspeaker and the amplifier If you cannot see any markings or determine if they are all attached the same try this simple test In one speaker stereo mode 1 Play some music with the amplifier or receiver set to Mono 2 Stand in the middle of each speaker and three feet away from it Listen to the richness of the bass and the loudness of the sound 3 Tum off the amplifier and reverse the connections on one side of the speaker only 4 Repeat the listening test with the same setting of the volume controls If the current sound has a richer bass and is slightly louder than the previous sound the speakers working together in phase Leave the speakers connected to the amplifier in this configuration If the current sound is not rich
19. n is trouble free we provide two three foot connection cables rated for burial underground and specialized waterproof wire nuts Our wire nuts are filled with a waterproof sealant Just insert the wires and twist them together Then bury the cable The connection will be protected from the elements Security Bracket and Cable Using the security bracket and cable supplied with the loudspeaker provides a simple but effective method to protect the loudspeaker from theft or unapproved movement You can easily upgrade our standard security mounting method to provide even greater security if you require it m 5 an 2 m E E 2 2 gt gt E 2 Z I Ei E Z INSTALLATION CONSIDER Tools and Materials Required A wire stripper 1 2 PVC conduit optional PVC conduit glue and cleaner optional PVC cutting tool Trench digger or shovel Tube of silicon sealant optional Cable length and type determined by installation site see Choosing the Speaker Cable Selecting the number and location for your speakers The RS8Si loudspeaker can be installed directly on the ground a flowerbed wood deck or on a concrete stone patio There are three considerations for placing the loudspeaker connecting each cabinet in one speaker stereo mode or two speaker stereo mode ease of running the cable to the loudspeaker and cover
20. n outdoor loudspeaker They will sound good and look good no matter what Mother Nature does to them The RS8Si series loudspeaker is a two way stereo input loudspeaker in an acoustic suspension enclosure The loudspeaker can be wired to play stereo from one cabinet or act as a wide dispersion single channel loudspeaker The cabinet is styled to look like a rock It is supplied with a security bracket and cable to insure it stays where it is placed reducing the chance of theft and unauthorized movement of the loudspeaker For the first time serious listeners will be able to enjoy the music in their backyard as much as their living room and the speakers will blend into the landscaping z ES Zz e g s z E c m wn m 2 a wu FEATURES amp BENEFITS Looks Natural Sounds Great Traditionally rock speakers have looked like ornaments and not like rocks Each RS8Si style has unique textures and colors that are fashioned after natural rocks Shaped grilles match the features on the front of the rock making them blend into the cabinet All of this extra attention to detail leads to a GeoRealistic style that enables the RS8Si to blend in with other landscaping and disappear All that will be noticed is the great sound not the loudspeaker Weatherproof Construction The cabinet is made from fiberglass it utilizes double seals on the tweeter woofer and enclosure cover the woofer drains wate
21. nd 5b is for two speaker stereo mode Niles makes a wide range of outdoor volume controls We recommend our standard weatherproof volume control WVC100 series or our weatherproof muting volume control WMVC series In addition to controlling the volume of the loudspeakers these controls can allow the addition of added speakers without adding more amplifier channels Volume controls provide flexibility and customization to make the system reliable and easy to use Consult your local Niles dealer for more information about using volume controls Receiver Amplifier Receiver Amplifier a o oo g Control Master Volume Contral Op One Zone VC Wiring One Zone VC Wiring Receiver Amplifier Figure 5a One Speaker Stereo Two Zone VC Wiring Figure 4b Two Speaker Stereo Two Zone VC Wiring Recommended Amplifier Power We recommend an amplifier with a power rating of ten to two hundred watts per channel for optimum performance Outdoor speakers typically require more power than indoor speakers The outdoor environment is usually noisier and has less reflective surfaces to make the system sound louder Therefore the use of a higher power amplifier is recommended Ironically most speakers are not damaged by large amplifiers but by small amplifiers When playing the loudspeaker at higher volumes a small amplifier will r
22. r away from it the grilles are painted aluminum and the drivers are made from weather resistant materials The RS8Si has passed the most stringent environmental tests devised Surviving over 5 years worth of temperature cycling and still having seals that pass a 24 hour submersion test It has passed the test requirements for Salt Fog Operating Temperature Storage Temperature UV Exposure and Humidity per military test standard 883 Whether you are considered about salt air rain freezing rain snow extreme temperatures high humidity direct sunlight or combinations of these conditions the RS8Si has proven itself to withstand the harshest conditions Mother Nature can throw at it 8 Injection Molded TCC Woofer with Dual Voice Coils The unusually stiff and light injection molded TCC talc carbon and ceramic filled polypropylene cone the butyl rubber surround and the substantial magnet and motor structure are optimized for large excursions of the woofer In this way the 8 woofer can create superior bass output Since it has a dual voice coil it has the added advantage of playing in stereo In the end the woofer design combines deep rich bass and outstanding weather resistance capabilities with the ability to play in stereo Dual 1 Teteron Tweeters In the past rock speakers have used a co axial tweeter design that has disappointed listeners with a fatiguing and harsh treble sound caused by tweeter ringing The RS8Si s dual 1 Teteron t
23. re resistant cable After calculating the length of cable needed for each speaker use the furthest length cable to determine the gauge thickness of speaker wire to use Wire Gauge Maximum Distance TB s2nncics coed 60 ft 18 14 100 ft 30 m 12 160 ft 50 m When running wires inside walls or outdoors you should install your wires while conforming to your local building requirements and codes If you are unsure of these codes consult a professional audio video installer building contractor or local building and inspection agency that has jurisdiction If the one speaker stereo mode is used for this installation remember that each speaker uses two separate cables to get their signals Plan the number and length of cables accordingly Z gt E s z o Z 2 5 a Z wn z gt gt 5 s z 2 2 5 s 2 Incorporating a Volume Control It is possible to control the volume of the sound at the speaker location Volume controls are connected in line with the speaker an example of wiring an area with 2 speakers and a master volume control is shown in Figures 4a and 4b 4a is for one speaker stereo mode and 4b is for two speaker stereo mode It is usually desirable to control the volume of the speakers in different areas or zones of the outdoor system A suggested way to accomplish this is shown in Figures 5 and 5b 5a is for one speaker stereo mode a
24. speaker w of the cable that was just fed tl Figures 9 and 10 Figure 8 Security Cable in Eyelet Feed the opposite end of the nylon security cable through the exposed portion hrough the security eyelet as shown in fe SE Figure 9 Security Cable Looping Through 4 Figure 11 Security Cable Connected and Tightened Figure 10 Security Cable after Looping Pull the ends of the security cable with the loops as tight as you can until the knot around the security eyelet is tightened as shown in Figure 11 Feed the Security Stake through the loops at the end of the security cable and insure that they are inserted into the cable holder provided at the top of the stake as shown in Figure 12 6 Pick a spot in the ground which the loudspeaker will cover and drive the security stake all the way into the ground until the cable holder is completely under the surface of the ground as shown in Figure 13 Figure 12 Security Stake Figure 13 Security Stake Attachment to Cable Driven into Ground 7 Pull on the security cable and verify that the stake is securely held in the ground Upgraded Security Attachment Method Optional To perform this attachment method you will need the following items 1 1 Stainless Steel Eyebolt 2 1 Concrete Anchor sized to the Stainless Steel Eyebolt 3 1 Bag of Quikcrete fast drying cement mix
25. un out of power very quickly When an amplifier runs out of power it creates damaging clipping distortion A large amplifier will play at the same volume without causing this distortion If the plan requires connecting two halves of a RS8Si speaker to an amplifier in the one speaker stereo mode or use the speaker in the two speaker stereo mode an amplifier rated to drive a 4 ohm load of thirty watts to three hundred watts is recommended If you use two halves of RS8Si s on one channel and the amplifier is not rated for driving a 4 ohm load the amplifier will run out of power more easily and could damage the speakers See the section Operation for more information about clipping distortion 2 gt gt gt s 2 9 pA 2 i m s Z NOLIVTIVISNI NSTALLATION Run the speaker cable Determine the location of the amplifier that will power the loudspeakers The amplifier should be located in an area that protects it from the weather Refer to the amplifier installation instructions to ensure that the amplifier is not located in an area that does not meet its recommended operating environment Once the location of the amplifier is determined layout and place the loudspeakers in the area where music is desired Use the procedures and recommendations detailed in the section Selecting the number and location for your speakers of this manual to choose the best locations for the speakers Determine
26. w black pair of conductors Connect the opposite of the speaker cable to the amplifier or receiver Start by performing step 1 and 2 on the speaker cable near the amplifier Pay attention to the markings on the speaker cable conductor Use the cable labeled Right and attach the same conductor you attached to the red loudspeaker wire to the positive red or Right amplifier output terminal Attach the other conductor in that cable to the amplifier s Right negative black or amplifier output terminal Using the cable labeled Left attach the same conductor you attached to the yellow loudspeaker wire to the positive red or 4 Left amplifier output terminal Attach the other conductor in that cable to the amplifier s Left negative black or amplifier output terminal Connecting the loudspeaker in two speaker stereo mode 1 Strip two to three inches of the speaker cables outer jacket away from the insulated conductors Ensure that at least two inches of the separate conductors are free Do this on both loudspeaker connection cables 2 Strip one half inch of insulation from the end of each conductor as show in Figure 6 for both connection cables MN Figure 6 Speaker wire preparation NOILLVTIVISNI 2 gt gt 2 e z w Connect one stripped end of the speaker cable coming from the amplifier to the RS8Si connection cable s red wire of one cable and the
27. weeters utilize a tri laminate design consisting of an inner textile layer which forms the dome a high damping layer to kill unwanted resonances and an outside layer of urethane to add stiffness and prevent breakup modes The result is a transparent clear sweet natural sounding tweeter which still maintains its extended frequency response Having two separate tweeters allows the cabinet to play in one speaker stereo mode or two speaker stereo mode Tweeter Placement Improves Coverage and Dispersion The tweeters are angled twenty degrees up from the woofer They are also angled twenty degrees from each other This means that they are aimed at the listener and not at the ground They are aimed away from each other to improve stereo imagining if the loudspeaker is wired in the one speaker stereo mode If it is wired in the two speaker stereo mode it has ultra wide dispersion These features improve the high frequency coverage of the loudspeaker and ensure that all the benefits of the 1 Teteron Tweeter are heard and not lost in the surroundings Dual Precision Crossovers A customized electronic dividing network inside the cabinet precisely distributes the music to the woofer and each tweeter keeping the two channels completely isolated from each other The three pole two way design of RS8Si crossover provides excellent stereo imaging into each channel low distortion and superior sonic performance ConeForward Design Other rock sp
28. wn in the diagram 1 Feet 22 teet N Feet Bamm 6 mmi gg Speaker 2 ry 5 E Area Covered in Stereo 38 Feet 11 8 mm Figure 1 Stereo Coverage 4 speakers With the loudspeakers wired in the one speaker stereo mode you can cover large areas with the highest quality stereo imagining available Two speaker Stereo Mode In this mode each loudspeaker will have one amplifier speaker cable connected to both loudspeaker connection cables and it will take two loudspeakers to play in stereo To obtain the best stereo imagining possible use stereo outputs from the amplifier and alternate the speakers in your layout You should place speakers less than 11 feet from the sides of the listening area and 18 feet from each other The row spacing should not be greater than 28 feet These loudspeaker spacing rules are the recommended maximums placing speakers at a greater distance apart will negatively affect sound coverage and reduce their stereo effect Placing speakers closer together will improve sound coverage and produce more stereo coverage Z gt gt E z o Z Ez 5 a Z wn Figure 2 shows how this would work for a square area of 35 feet by 28 feet and using stereo signals Using our spacing rules as shown in Table 1 leads to the need for four speakers The loudspeaker coverage pattern is shown in the diagram Mode Sources Spacin
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