Niles-audio OS5.5 User Manual download pdf (Page 9)

Figure 3. Wiring directly from a

receiver or ampliﬁe

Figure 4. Incorporating a

volume control

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RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER POWER

For optimum performance, we recommend ampliﬁers with the following power ratings:

• For the OS 5.5 loudspeaker, 5 to 100 per channel

• For the OS 6.5 loudspeaker, 5 to 125 per channel

• For the OS 7.5 loudspeaker, 5 to 150 per channel

Ironically, most loudspeakers are not damaged by large ampliﬁers but by small ampliﬁers. If you are

playing at high volume, a small ampliﬁer will run 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 distorting. See OPERATION on page 17 for more information about clipping distortion.

PLACING LOUDSPEAKERS FOR THE BEST SOUND QUALITY

An OS loudspeaker’s dispersion pattern is very broad. This allows good sound quality over an

extremely large listening area. However, if a single pair is positioned to provide coverage of a very

large room or patio, you will have “hot spots” of loud sound when you are near the loudspeakers.

The best way to avoid hot spots for a large space is to use several pairs of loudspeakers evenly

spaced throughout the room. A good rule of thumb is to install a pair of loudspeakers for every 200

to 400 square feet (18.58 to 37.16 square meters) of listening area. Your local Niles dealer is a

good source for advice on loudspeaker placement for your particular installation.

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