
SPECIFICATIONS SHEET
AT8500
IN-WALL LOUDSPEAKER
8" 3-Way AT Advanced Technology
In-wall Loudspeaker
• Dual midrange and tweeter array can be rotated and pivoted
Baffle-mounted bass, midrange and treble tone controls for acoustical adjustments
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8" In-Wall Loudspeaker
IN-WALL LOUDSPEAKER
AT8500
Stock Number
FG00743
WOOFER TECHNOLOGY
■ 8" Aluminum/urethane cone is extremely rigid to reduce breakup and lower distortion even under
high power
■ Butyl rubber cone surround damps resonance and provides exceptional durability
■ Sophisticated motor assembly including high BL magnet, extended pole piece, high temperature
aluminum voice coil former and machined top plate for deep bass response and clean bass tones
■ Cast aluminum frame and basket secures drive components to prevent distortion and unwanted
harmonics
■ Inverted dust cap for added rigidity and wide mid-bass dispersion
MIDRANGE TECHNOLOGY
■ Dual 1-1/2" aluminum/urethane hyperbolic dome midrange drivers reproduce critical midrange
sounds with exceptional accuracy
■ NDFE 35 neodymium, high BL magnet motor structures enable compact driver construction
■ Midrange drivers are housed in a 360° rotating, 30° pivoting DSFG® adjustable array allows
installer to control dispersion patterns for optimal response
TWEETER TECHNOLOGY
■ 1" fluid-cooled aluminum/urethane hyperbolic dome tweeter reproduces high frequencies and their
harmonics with crystal clear accuracy
■ Tweeter is housed in a 360° rotating, 30° pivoting DSFG® adjustable dispersion array allows
installer to control dispersion patterns for optimal response
AUDIOPHILE FEATURES
■ Linkwitz-Riley filters with premium crossover components provides seamless driver integration
■ Low diffraction, X-Matrix™ reinforced polycarbonate Baffle eliminates unwanted resonance
TONE CONTROLS
■ 4 increment (-2dB, Flat, +2dB, +4dB) bass, midrange and treble controls adjust from the front
baffle for fine tuning after installation
INSTALLATION
■ 100% rustproof MicroPerf™ aluminum grille conceals loudspeaker elements yet allows full
frequency sound through. Grille can be painted to match décor
■ Moisture and UV resistant materials including all stainless steel and brass hardware stand up to
harsh environments
■ Infrared sensor knockout provides a hidden remote control solution
SPECIFICATIONS
■ Impedance: 8 ohms (4 ohms minimum)
■ Recommended amplifier power: 20W to 200W
■ Frequency response: 30Hz-21kHz +/-3dB
■ Sensitivity: 89dB for 2.83 pink noise, measured at 1 meter on axis
■ Frame dimensions: 11” x 18-3/8”
■ Hole cutout dimension: 9-3/4” x 17-1/4”
■ Depth behind ceiling: 3-3/4" deep (based on 1/2" drywall)
arranty: Five-year limited
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Shipping weight: 11 lbs.
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 12331 S.W. 130 Street, Miami, FL 33186 Tel: 800.289.4434 – www.nilesaudio.com NAAT8500PDF
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Technology
DIRECTED SOUND FIELD GEOMETRY MIDWAY AND TWEETER ARRAY
Directs the flattest frequency response 15° off axis from the tweeter
ATING AND PIVOTING MIDRANGE AND TWEETER ARRAY
ROT
Enable installers to control dispersion patterns for optimal response and placement flexibility
ADVANCED MATERIAL SCIENCE
Elevates performance of sub component parts like woofer cones, tweeter diaphragms and crossover components
SOPHISTICATED MOTOR AND MAGNETIC DESIGN
IN-WALL LOUDSPEAKER
Including high BL magnets, Bi-filer voice coils, extended pole pieces, sophisticated audiophile crossover design, Linkwitz-Riley filters and
premium components allow drivers to deliver seamless sound
ACOUSTIC FINE TUNING
Bass, midrange and treble controls optimize system sound for every acoustical environment
ANTI-RESONANT WAVE-BRACING TECHNOLOGY
Prevents transmission of woofer vibrations to the baffle and into the drywall for clear and dynamic bass response
Details
HOME THEATER SPECIFIC MODELS
Deliver voice-matched cinema performance and are compatible with all AT High Definition models
MODULAR MOUNTING SYSTEM
Uses innovative mounting technique to simplify installation and ensure uniform contact with wall
BLACK BAFFLES
Deliver a seamless appearance after the speakers are installed and the grilles are in place
MICROPERF™ RUSTPROOF ALUMINUM GRILLES
Are acoustically transparent yet won’t rust or discolor
DEBRIS SCREENS
Block unwanted debris such as fiberglass insulation, sheetrock chips, or other foreign matter from coming in contact with the woofer cone
REQUIRES USE OF BRACKET KIT
Use AT8000 bracket kit - FG00746
REQUIRES USE OF FRAME AND GRILLE KIT
Use AT8000 frame and grille kit - FG00745
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 12331 S.W. 130 Street, Miami, FL 33186 Tel: 800.289.4434 – www.nilesaudio.com NAAT8500PDF
©2004 Niles Audio Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Niles and the Niles logo are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation.