Definitive Technology 5.5BPS User Manual
Definitive Technology
Di 5.5BPS
OWNER’S MANUAL
Specifications
Di 5.5BPS
Grille Length
Grille Width
Cutout Width
Cutout Length
Total Depth *
Mounting Depth In-Wall **
Product Weight
Frequency Response
Sensitivity
Impedance
Recommended Amp Power
* From back of mounting flange to deepest part of product
** Total depth when product installed in 1/2" (12.7 mm) thick material
13-5/8" (34.6 cm)
7-3/4" (19.74 cm)
6-13/16" (17.4 cm)
12-5/8" (32.2 cm)
3-7/8" (9.7 cm)
3-3/8" (8.42 cm)
Woofer
2 @ 5-1/4" (13.3 cm)
Tweeter
2 @ 1" (25 mm)
8.4 lb. (3.76 kg)
28 Hz – 30 kHz
89 dB
Compatible with 4 – 8 Ohm outputs.
10 – 225 W
atts Per Channel
Thank You
Thank you for choosing the Definitive Technology Disappearing In-Wall loud
speaker. The Di Series products offer extraordinary sound quality from speakers that
are barely visible when installed in a wall or ceiling. Our engineers spent many
years developing this product. In order to ensure that you experience the finest per
formance possible, we encourage you to take a moment to fully read this owner’s
manual and familiarize yourself with the proper installation and set-up procedures
for your Di 5.5BPS speaker.
Unpacking Your Di 5.5BPS Speakers
Please Inspect For Shipping Damage
Each loudspeaker leaves our plant in perfect condition. Any visible or concealed
damage most likely occurred in handling after it left our plant and should be reported
at once to your Definitive dealer or the delivery company that delivered your loud-
speaker. Please unpack your system carefully. Save all cartons and packing materials
in case you move or need to ship your system. Record the serial number found on
the back of the speakers, and on the carton, in this manual and save it for future
reference should your speaker need service. For your best protection, register your
Di 5.5BPS speakers on-line at http://r
egistration.definitivetech.com.
Definitive Technology
5.1 channel – in-ceiling
≥2’
(61 cm)
≥2’
(61 cm)
5.1 channel – in-wall
≥2’
(61 cm)
≥2’
(61 cm)
option 1
option 2
Painting Di 5.5BPS Speakers
Your Di 5.5BPS speakers may be painted to match the color of the wall
or ceiling in which they are installed. Failure to follow the following
painting instructions may result in seriously degraded sound quality.
It is your responsibility to make sure your painting contractor sees and
follows these instructions.
1. DO NOT PAINT THE GRILLE WITH A BRUSH OR ROLLER —
they will clog the fine mesh of the grille and cloth scrim and result
in poor sound quality.
2. Remove the grille from the speaker and place it on a drop cloth,
newspaper or plastic sheet.
3.
The grille MUST be spray painted with one of the following:
• Spray paint that closely matches the desired finish/color
• A custom spray bomb, color matched to your paint finish
• Indoor latex paint using a spray gun (paint must be diluted
to the paint manufacturer’s specifications)
4. Removing the backing cloth (scrim) is not required.
5. Paint should be applied in a series of thin coats sprayed at
approximately 60 degrees from the grille surface, allowing each
coat to fully cure before applying additional coats.
6. To ensure that the paint distribution is evenly applied, each coat
should be applied from at least 4 different directions to the grille.
(N, S, E & W) This will ensure an even coverage on the grille.
7. Once the grille has been painted and the paint has fully cured, you
may use a brush, or small roller to touch-up the outer edge of the
grille frame — being VERY careful not to get any additional paint
on the grille mesh surface.
5.1 Channel Installations
Optional Fire-Rated Enclosures
Definitive Di Series speakers have been designed to meet UL 1480 and
2043 standards when used with the appropriate optional Definitive
fire-rated enclosures. All plastic parts used in the speakers are V0 flame
rated as per UL 94.
While these enclosures are necessary in most countries for commercial
and multi-family dwelling installations, residential customers may want
to use them for added safety and/or to reduce the sound from “leaking”
into adjacent rooms.
Placement Options
Placement choice for your in-wall speakers bears careful consideration, as
installation requires that you cut a hole in your wall or ceiling! The Di BPS is
a bipolar speaker intended to produce a diffuse and non-localizable surround
effect. As such its placement is very different than front channel speakers.
They may be placed in the ceiling or wall. Keep the speakers at least 2 feet
(61cm) from side walls. When mounting the speakers in walls, they should
be positioned at least 6 feet (2 meters) high. See the illustrations for specific
placement guidelines. Definitive Di 5.5BPS Loudspeakers have aimable
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tweeters that allow you to focus their sound toward or away from your
listening area depending on the application.
Di 5.5BPS
6.1 channel – in-ceiling
≥2’
(61 cm)
≥2’
(61 cm)
7.1 channel – in-ceiling
≥2’
(61 cm)
≥2’
(61 cm)
≥2’
(61 cm)
≥2’
(61 cm)
6.1 channel – in-wall
7.1 channel – in-wall
≥2’
(61 cm)
≥2’
(61 cm)
6.1 Channel Installations 7.1 Channel Installations
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