Niles DS8PR, DS8FX, DS8HD, DS7FX, DS7HD Owner's Manual
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DIRECTED SOUNDFIELD
INSTALLATION GUIDE
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DESIGNER AESTHETICS
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
DIRECTED SOUNDFIELD
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CONGRATULATIONS!
Thank you for choosing Niles DS Loudspeakers. With proper installation, use,
and care, your loudspeakers will deliver years of listening enjoyment. Niles
manufactures the industry’s most comprehensive line of custom installation
components and accessories. For information on our complete product
assortment, please visit us at: www.nilesaudio.com.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 3
Features and Benefits 3
Parts Guide 4
Installation Considerations 4
Installing the Loudspeakers 6
Adjusting the Pivoting Woofer and Tweeter 8
Switch Adjustments 9
LEFT/CENTER/RIGHT CEILING-MOUNT LOUDSPEAKERS
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DS8
DS8
DS7
SURROUND EFFECTS CEILING-MOUNT LOUDSPEAKERS
DS7 DS8
Painting the Grilles 9
Installing the Grilles 9
Applications 10
Specifications 12
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INTRODUCTION
Niles DS Loudspeakers deliver an uncompromising combination of designer
oriented aesthetics, superb sound performance, and ease of installation. Small
footprint and low prole, MicroThin™ magnetically attached grilles provide the
look that homeowners desire. Available in 7” and 8” versions, there are left/center/
right, surround effects, and stereo input models to satisfy applications ranging
from advanced home theaters to distributed audio systems. Niles’ patented
Directed Soundeld™ pivoting woofer technology precisely directs the sound to
the listening area for the best possible audio performance.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
DESIGNER AESTHETICS
Magnetically attached MicroThin™ round speaker grilles ensure a clean,
unobtrusive designer appearance that blends with the room’s aesthetics. Optional
square grilles provide added design exibility.
SUPERIOR SOUND QUALITY
Patented Directed Soundeld™ technology* precisely directs the sound to the
listening area for better sound quality. New patent-pending pivot mechanism
provides for smooth adjustment and holds the loudspeaker securely in position.
PARTS GUIDE
PACKAGE CONTENTS:
DS7MP, DS7PR, DS7HD, DS8PR, DS8HD, DS7SI
(1) Niles DS loudspeaker, (1) Magnetically attached round grill, (1) Hole template
with painting standoffs, (1) Owner’s manual with warranty information
PACKAGE CONTENTS: DS7FX, DS8FX
(2) Niles DS loudspeakers, (2) Magnetically attached round grilles, (2) Hole
templates with painting standoffs, (1) Owner’s manual with warranty information
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
Recommended tools for installation:
• Cordless screwdriver • Measuring tape • Painters tape
• One inch #2 Phillips tip • Stud nder • Drop cloth
• 1/8” Drill bit • Spackle • Optional - a 24” x 24”
• Drywall saw • Wire stripper
• Laser plumb bob • Cable ties
• 12” -14” Coat hanger wire • Pencil
piece of R19 insulation
INSTALLATION EASE
Three patent-pending, spring tensioned mounting clamps permit quick installation
and compensate for uneven mounting surfaces and varied environmental
conditions. Weather-resistant construction enables installation in moist areas such
as bathrooms or outdoors under eaves.
INSTALL WITH CONFIDENCE
The best-built loudspeakers deserve the best protection—the Niles Lifetime
Limited Warranty.
* U.S. Patent 6,070,694
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7” DS LOUDSPEAKERS
These require an 8-1/2” (21.6 cm)
diameter hole opening and a
minimum of 6” (15.25 cm) depth
when measured from the exterior
face of the drywall. To the sides
of the hole you will need 1” for
the mounting tabs to clamp the
speaker to the drywall.
8” DS LOUDSPEAKERS
These require a 9-3/4” (24.8
cm) diameter hole opening and
depth of 6” (15.25 cm) from the
face of the drywall. To the sides
of the hole you will need 1” for
the mounting tabs to clamp the
speaker to the drywall.
6” (15.25 cm)
Depth Behind
Drywall
DS7 8-1/2” (21.6 cm)
DS8 9-3/4” (24.8 cm)
Diameter Hole Opening
Figure 1. Required dimensions for installation in ceiling.
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