Niles-audio Niles CM5HD User Manual

B LENDING H IGH F IDELITYAND A RCHITECTURE®INSTALLATION & OPERATION GUIDE®MODELSHIGH DEFINITIONHIGH DEFINITIONHIGH DEFINITIONCM5HDCM6HDCM8HD

In a multiroom system there is one indis-pensible device for true convenience—alocal volume control. It enables you toadjust the volume of the speaker

18SpecificationsSpecificationsCM5HDDriver Compliment5-1/4" injection-molded TCC (talc, carbonand ceramic filled) with rubber surround1" flui

17OperationsOperationListening at Higher VolumesIt requires more power to achieve a reason-able volume of sound in a large room thanit does in a small

6Although the CM5HD, CM6HD andCM8HD have extensive ability to compen-sate for unusual placements with theirunique pivoting tweeters and acoustic fine-

Listening PositionsIf you want the freedom to sit anywhere ina room facing any direction, and/or findthat you prefer the “all around you” soundof some

9. Setting the Bass and Treble cut switch-es. Listen to a well-recorded piece ofmusic at the user’s favorite listeningposition. a) Listen for bass boo

Final Installation in Newor Existing Construction1. If it is possible to lay a batt of insulationinto the ceiling cavity do so. Rememberto use equal a

However, as you move the speaker far-ther away from the listener, both thereflected and the direct sound will dissi-pate, requiring more power from yo

InstallationFundamentalsRunning the Speaker Wire in NewConstructionIf you have doubts about whether you arecapable of installing a Niles ceiling mount

Installationin Existing ConstructionIMPORTANT: Before you cut into anywall, review the sections on runningwire and speaker placement.1. When determini

Congratulations!Thank you for choosing a High Definition Ceiling Mount Loudspeaker from Niles.With proper installation and operation, you'll enjo

Installationin NewConstructionInsulating the Ceiling CavityIf feasible, fill the ceiling cavity with insu-lation at this point.Mounting The New Constr

of your contractor.Try to line the holes up perfectly, becauseit makes pulling the wire much easier. Agood technique is to snap a chalk lineacross the

allel to power cables at least three feetaway. To find exactly where an electricalcable is routed, try inspecting the inside ofthe wall by turning off

In traditional wood stud/drywall construc-tion you should first cut the hole for thespeaker and utilize the large hole to augeracross the (through the

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2Features and Benefits Introduction Features and BenefitsInjection Molded TCC Woofer withButyl Rubber SurroundThe CM High Definition series loudspeak-

Installer Selectable Acoustic Fine TuningInstallers can select to de-emphasize thebass or treble by 2dB to accommodatereflective surfaces and corner l

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19SpecificationsCM8HDDriver Compliment8" injection-molded TCC (talc, carbon andceramic filled) with rubber surround1" fluid-cooled ultra-wid

Recommended Amplifier PowerFor satisfactory performance, we recom-mend an amplifier with a power rating of10 to 100 watts for the CM5HD; 10 to125 watt