HTI6, HTI8, HTI55 and
HTI6C
HOME THEATER
IN-WALL SERIES
OWNER’S GUIDE
®
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INCLUDED
Template/paint shield
(punch out at perforation).
One pair of speakers with grilles.
Template/paint shield
(punch out at perforation).
One pair of speakers with grilles.
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING JBL
HTI6, HTI8
HTI6C
For more than 50 years, JBL
has been involved in every
aspect of music and film
recording and reproduction,
from live performances to
monitoring the recordings you
play in your home, car or office.
We’re confident that the
JBL loudspeakers you have
chosen will provide every note
of enjoyment that you expected
– and that when you think
about purchasing additional
audio equipment for your home,
car or office, you will once
again choose JBL.
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on our latest advancements,
and helps us to better understand our customers and build
products that meet their needs
and expectations.
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HTI55
One loudspeaker with grille.
Logo to be attached to grille
depending on vertical or
horizontal installation.
Template/paint shield
(punch out at perforation).
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FRONT SPEAKERS (HTI6, HTI8, HTI55)
MODELS HTI6, HTI8 AND HTI55 AS REAR SPEAKERS
MODEL HTI6C IN CEILING
SPEAKER PLACEMENT
Proper placement of the
speakers is an important step
in obtaining the most realistic
soundstage possible. These
recommendations are for the
optimum placement of the loudspeakers. Use these placement
recommendations as a guide.
Slight variations will not diminish your listening pleasure.
The front speakers should be
placed the same distance from
each other as they are from the
listening position. They should
be placed at about the same
height from the floor as the
listeners’ ears will be, with the
tweeters aimed toward the
listening position at ear-level
height.
Model HTI55 is suitable for the
front left, center and right positions, and it may also be used
as a side surround or surround
back speaker. It may be
mounted horizontally or vertically, but make sure to position
it so that the tweeters for all of
the front speakers are at the
same height (or differ by no
more than 2 feet). You may
rotate the tweeter to correctly
orient the JBL logo.
In a home theater configuration, the two surround speakers
should be placed slightly
behind the listening position
and, ideally, should face each
other and be at a level higher
than the listeners’ ears. If that
is not possible, they may be
placed in a wall behind the listening position, facing forward.
The rear wall is the required
mounting position for the surround back speakers in 6.1- and
7.1-channel system. The surround speakers should not call
attention to themselves. They
should provide a diffuse, ambient sound accompanying the
main program material heard in
the front speakers. In Dolby*
Digital and DTS
®
systems, aim
the tweeters toward the listening position at ear-level height.
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400 – 60
5 – 6 ft.
WALL WALL
WALL WALL
4
Phillips #2 screwdriver
Measuring tape
Utility knife
Pencil
Carpenter’s level
Awl
Tools Needed
The JBL HTI Series in-wall
speakers were designed to be
easily installed. However, if you
are unsure of your ability to
properly install these loudspeakers, please contact your
dealer or a qualified installer.
INSTALLATION
Speakers and electronics
terminals have corresponding
(+) and (–) terminals. Most
manufacturers of speakers and
electronics, including JBL, use
red to denote the (+) terminal
and black for the (–) terminal.
It is important to connect both
speakers identically: (+) on the
speaker to (+) on the amplifier
and (–) on the speaker to (–)
on the amplifier. Wiring “out
of phase” results in thin sound,
weak bass and a poor stereo
image. With the advent of multichannel surround-sound
systems, connecting all of
the speakers in your system
with the correct polarity
remains equally important in
order to preserve the proper
ambience and directionality
of the program material.
CONNECTION TIPS
WIRE LENGTH RECOMMENDED SIZE
Up to 20 ft. 16 gauge
Up to 30 ft. 12 gauge
Greater than 30 ft. 10 gauge
The wires for both speakers
should be the same length. If
one speaker is placed closer to
the amplifier than the other,
hide the excess wire behind the
wall.
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
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LEFT
LEFT RIGHT
Front or Rear Speaker Outputs
RIGHT
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HTI6, HTI8, HTI55
EXISTING CONSTRUCTION
Remove the grille from the
speaker frame by pulling on the
paper tab. If the tab is missing,
to avoid scratching the grille or
baffle you may unfold a paper
clip, insert the straight end
through one of the holes in the
grille, and gently pull up.
Determine the correct speaker
location.
Note: Remove the inner template, which is the paint shield,
at the perforation. Use the
outer template when cutting
the drywall. Although the HTI55
may be oriented either horizontally or vertically, the installation procedure is the same.
Note: Always allow at least
one-half inch between a wall
stud and the speaker cutout or
the locking tabs will not be able
to swivel into place.
Cut the drywall.
Connect the speaker wires to
the speaker.
Replace the metal grille. For the
HTI55 only, attach the JBL logo
to the grille to correspond to
vertical or horizontal installation.
Place the frame assembly in
the wall.
Screw down each of the four
(six for HTI55) Phillips head
screws. The locking tabs will
swivel into place and secure
the unit to the rear surface of
the drywall.
The HTI speakers feature
unique swivel mounts for the
tweeters that enable you to aim
the very directional high frequencies toward the
listening position, at ear-level
height. Before installing the
speaker grille, gently press on
the outer edge of the tweeter
mount to adjust the position of
the tweeter. The tweeter will
not swivel more than 15
degrees in any direction; do not
attempt to force it to move further. You may also rotate the
tweeter to orient the JBL logo
as desired.
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Level
Template
≥1/2"
≥1/2"
≥1/2"
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HTI6C
EXISTING CONSTRUCTION
Remove the grille from the
speaker frame by pulling on the
paper tab. If the tab is missing,
to avoid scratching the grille or
baffle you may unfold a paper
clip, insert the straight end
through one of the holes in the
grille, and gently pull up.
Cut the drywall.
Note: Always allow at least
one-half inch between a wall
stud and the speaker cutout or
the locking tabs will not be able
to swivel into place.
Connect the speaker wires to
the speaker.
Place the frame assembly in
the wall.
Screw down each of the three
Phillips head screws. The locking tabs will swivel into place
and secure the unit to the rear
surface of the drywall.
Replace the metal grille.
Determine the correct speaker
location.
Note: Remove the inner template, which is the paint shield,
at the perforation. Use the
outer template when cutting
the drywall.
The HTI speakers feature
unique swivel mounts for the
tweeters that enable you to aim
the very directional high
frequencies toward the
listening position, at ear-level
height. Before installing the
speaker grille, gently press on
the outer edge of the tweeter
mount to adjust the position of
the tweeter.
The tweeter will not swivel
more than 15 degrees in any
direction; do not attempt to
force it to move further. You
may also rotate the tweeter to
orient the JBL logo as desired.
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≥1/2"
≥1/2"
≥1/2"
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NEW CONSTRUCTION
PAINTING THE SPEAKER
FRAME AND GRILLE
JBL HTI Series loudspeakers
can be painted to match any
decor. If you wish to change
their color, the satin finish on
the grille and frame will function as a primer coat. Before
painting, install the paint shield
(in the assembly kit) securely
into the recess in the baffle.
This will protect the speaker
components and baffle from
paint residue.
Use a high-quality spray paint,
and apply a thin coat of color.
Be certain the grille perforations remain free of paint.
Filling them with paint will
diminish the sound quality.
Note: Gently remove the
acoustical foam blanket from
the grille before painting. Reattach the blanket after the paint
has dried.
You will need to purchase the correct rough-in frame kit for your model:
Speaker Model Rough-in Frame Kit
HTI6 RIF6
HTI8 RIF8
HTI55 RIF55
HTI6C RIF6C
Detailed installation instructions are supplied with the rough-in kit.
TROUBLESHOOTING
IF THERE IS NO SOUND
FROM ANY OF THE
SPEAKERS:
• Check that receiver/amplifier
is on and a source is playing.
• Check all wires and connections between receiver/amplifier and speakers. Make sure
all wires are connected. Make
sure none of the speaker wires
are frayed, cut or punctured.
• Review proper operation of
your receiver/amplifier.
IF THERE IS NO SOUND
COMING FROM ONE
SPEAKER:
• Check the “Balance” control
on your receiver/amplifier.
• Check all wires and connections between receiver/amplifier and speakers. Make sure
all wires are connected. Make
sure none of the speaker wires
are frayed, cut or punctured.
In multichannel applications,
make sure that your receiver or
processor has been configured
to enable all channels that you
are using.
IF THERE IS LOW (OR
NO) BASS OUTPUT:
• Make sure the connections
to the left and right “Speaker
Inputs” have the correct polarity (+ and –).
• Consider adding a powered
subwoofer to your system.
• In Dolby Digital or DTS modes,
make sure your
receiver/processor is correctly
configured. When using a subwoofer, make sure the subwoofer output of the receiver/
processor has been enabled. If
no subwoofer is being used,
make sure the left and right
front and rear speakers have
been config-ured as “LARGE.”
See your receiver/processor’s
owner’s manual for futher information on correct speaker configuration in Dolby Digital, DTS
and other surround-sound
modes.
IF THE SYSTEM PLAYS
AT LOW VOLUMES BUT
SHUTS OFF AS VOLUME
IS INCREASED:
• Check all wires and connections between receiver/amplifier and speakers. Make sure
all wires are connected. Make
sure none of the speaker wires
are frayed, cut or punctured.
• If more than one pair of main
speakers is being used, check
the minimum-impedance
requirements of your receiver/
amplifier.
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All features and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
† The maximum recommended amplifier power
rating will ensure proper system headroom to
allow for occasional peaks. We do not recommend sustained operation at these maximum
power levels.
* Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories.
DTS is a registered trademark of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
HTI6
Frequency Response
38Hz – 20kHz (–10dB)
Recommended Maximum
Amplifier Power
†
100 watts
Impedance
8 ohms nominal
Sensitivity
88dB (2.83V/1m)
Crossover Frequency
2,500Hz
Woofer
6-1/2" Polymer-coated aluminum
cone w/rubber surround
Tweeter
1" Pure-titanium dome,
w/Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal™
(EOS) waveguide, and swivel mount
Plate Size (W x H)
216 x 279mm (8-1/2" x 11")
Mounting Cutout Size (W x H)
181 x 246mm (7-1/8" x 9-11/16")
Mounting Depth
98mm (3-7/8")
Weight per Speaker
5kg (11 lb)
HTI8
Frequency Response
30Hz – 20kHz (–10dB)
Recommended Maximum
Amplifier Power
†
120 watts
Impedance
8 ohms nominal
Sensitivity
90dB (2.83V/1m)
Crossover Frequency
2,500Hz
Woofer
8" Polymer-coated aluminum
cone w/rubber surround
Tweeter
1" Pure-titanium dome,
w/Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal™
(EOS) waveguide, and swivel mount
Plate Size (W x H)
257 x 333mm (10-1/8" x 13-1/8")
Mounting Cutout Size (W x H)
225 x 300mm (8-7/8" x 11-13/16")
Mounting Depth
102mm (4")
Weight per Speaker
6.1kg (13.5 lb)
HTI55
Frequency Response
40Hz – 20kHz (–10dB)
Recommended Maximum
Amplifier Power
†
120 watts
Impedance
8 ohms nominal
Sensitivity
88dB (2.83V/1m)
Crossover Frequency
2,000Hz
Woofer
Dual 5" polymer-coated aluminum
cone w/rubber surround
Tweeter
1" Pure-titanium dome,
w/Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal™
(EOS) waveguide, and swivel mount
Plate Size
391 x 191mm (15-3/8" x 7-1/2")
Mounting Cutout Size
56 x 152mm (14" x 6"3)
Mounting Depth
98mm (3-7/8")
Weight per Speaker
2.6kg (5.7 lb)
HTI6C
Frequency Response
40Hz – 20kHz (–10dB)
Recommended Maximum
Amplifier Power
†
100 watts
Impedance
8 ohms nominal
Sensitivity
88dB (2.83V/1m)
Crossover Frequency
2,000Hz
Woofer
6-1/2" Polymer-coated aluminum
cone w/rubber surround
Tweeter
1" Pure-titanium dome,
w/swivel mount
Plate Size (Diameter)
233mm (9-3/16")
Mounting Cutout Size
(Diameter)
200mm (7-7/8")
Mounting Depth
108mm (4-1/4")
Weight per Speaker
4.5kg (10 lb)
Declaration of Conformity
We, Harman Consumer Group International
2, route de Tours
72500 Chateau-du-Loir
France
declare in own responsibility that the products described in this
owner’s manual are in compliance with technical standards:
EN 61000-6-3:2001
EN 61000-6-1:2001
Gary Mardell
Harman Consumer Group International
Chateau-du-Loir, France 9/04
DESIGN GOAL:
Combine the superior performance of traditional
JBL loudspeakers with the convenience of in-wall installation.
TWEETER TYPE:
Pure-titanium dome with EOS™waveguide,
and swivel mount
WOOFER TYPE:
Polymer-coated aluminum cone with rubber surround
CROSSOVER NETWORK: Straight-Line Signal Path
™
(SSP)
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE: Studio Monitor
OWNER’S GUIDE
PRODUCT LINE:
MODELS:
HTI6, HTI8, HTI55 and HTI6C
JBL Home Theater In-Wall Series
SPECIFICATIONS
© 2004 Harman International Industries, Incorporated
JBL is a registered trademark of Harman International
Industries, Incorporated.
Part No.
406-000-05033
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JBL Consumer Products
250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797
Europe: 2. Route de Tours, 72500 Château du Loir, France
www.jbl.com
NOTE: For new-construction applications, be sure
to purchase the correct rough-in frame kit.
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