Definitive Technology UIW64A, UIW55, UIW65 User Manual
Ultimate In-Wall
High-Performance Designer Loudspeakers
Owner's Manual
Congratulations
Congratulations on your purchase of
Definitive Technology Ultimate In-Wall
Series Loudspeakers. These reference quality
loudspeakers provide the highest level of sonic
performance and construction quality and are
designed for easy flush mount installation in
walls and ceilings of homes and commercial
spaces. Six years of intensive research and
development by Definitive engineers, working
in collaboration with one of the world’s leading
industrial design firms, has produced the finest
in-wall loudspeaker series on the market. The
beautiful upscale designer styling of all models
is perfect for the finest homes belonging to the
most discriminating homeowners.
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The Ultimate In-Wall Loudspeaker Series
All models:
• Incorporate high power, high definition cast basket Definitive
bass/midrange drivers combined with state of the art Definitive
1" dome tweeters (except UIW 63/A and UIW 83/A which use
a stamped basket driver).
• Incorporate polypropylene cones with butyl rubber surrounds.
• Incorporate a complete precision crossover system designed by
Definitive engineers for seamless driver blending.
• Are moisture resistant to allow use in bathrooms, etc.
• Incorporate the installer’s favorite: a sturdy, easy and quick to use
metal pivoting dog mounting system.
• Are easily paintable and come complete with mounting templates
and plastic paint masks.
• Optional rough-in kits are available.
• UIW 55, 65, and 75 incorporate a variable high frequency
equalization control to optimize response characteristics for
different mounting positions.
The Sound Quality Is Extraordinary
The Ultimate In-Walls have been voiced by Definitive engineers
(using the superb facilities of the National Research Council) to the
same high-end standards as all Definitive loudspeakers. The drivers
and baffles are perfectly integrated into the designs to minimize the
diffraction problems that are inherent with most other in-wall
loudspeakers. To ensure that you experience the finest performance
possible from your Ultimate In-Walls, we encourage you to read this
owner’s manual to familiarize yourself with the proper installation
and set-up procedures.
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Unpacking Your In-Wall Loudspeakers
Please Inspect For Shipping Damage
Each loudspeaker leaves our plant in perfect condition. Any visible
or concealed damage most likely will have occurred in handling after
it left the plant and should be reported at once to your Definitive dealer or the delivery company that delivered your loudspeakers. Please
unpack your system carefully. Save all cartons and packing materials
in case you move or need to ship your system. Record the serial numbers found on the back of the In-Wall Loudspeakers in the appropriate
place on your warranty card.
Ultimate In-Wall Installation
Definitive’s Ultimate In-Wall Loudspeakers are designed to be
mounted in walls or ceilings with excellent results. Because of their
wide dispersion characteristics and other aspects of their superb sonic
performance, mounting position in your room is very flexible. Because
of the different requirements of the wide variety of room shapes and
sizes, we recommend that you consult with the custom installation
specialist at your Definitive Technology dealer regarding your own
particular needs.
Painting Your In-Wall Loudspeakers
All Ultimate In-Wall Loudspeakers are easily paintable and are
shipped with plastic paint masks (which should be retained even if
you initially decide not to paint the speakers). The grill and frame
must be painted separately and, for best results, prior to installation
in the wall.
For the grill, spray painting is the recommended method. Follow
the paint manufacturer’s directions for ventilation and correct spraying
procedure. Be very careful not to clog the speaker grill with too heavy
a coat of paint as this will impair system sonic performance.
For the frame, spray painting is preferred but brush or roller will also
give good results. The supplied frame masks should be put in place to
protect the speaker components whichever method you choose.
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