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ROCK SPEAKER
WEATHERPROOF ROCK LOUDSPEAKER
INSTALLATION GUIDE
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CONGRATULATIONS
Thank you for choosing a premium quality Rock Loudspeaker from Niles.
With proper installation and operation, you’ll enjoy years of trouble free use.
Niles manufactures the industry’s most complete line of custom installation
components and accessories for audio/video systems.
For up-to-date information on all of our products, please visit our website
at www.nilesaudio.com.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 3
FEATURES & BENEFITS 4
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS 6
INSTALLATION 12
OPERATION 20
SPECIFICATIONS 21
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INTRODUCTION
The RS PRO series of weatherproof rock loudspeakers are designed to provide
unparalleled listening satisfaction and GeoRealistic™ styling with a design
rugged enough to withstand nature’s fury. The extraordinary sonic performance
of the RS PRO series was achieved by harmonizing Niles’ unique and proprietary
technology with advances in cabinet assembly techniques. They are designed
and built to withstand the environmental stresses placed on an outdoor
loudspeaker. They will sound good and look good no matter what Mother
Nature does to them.
The RS PRO series loudspeaker is a two-way stereo input loudspeaker in an
acoustic suspension enclosure. All of the RS PRO series loudspeakers can be
wired to act as wide dispersion, single channel loudspeakers. Additionally, any
of the SI models can optionally be wired to play stereo sound from a single
loudspeaker. The cabinet is styled to look like a natural rock surface. It is
supplied with a security bracket and cable to ensure it stays where it is placed,
reducing the chance of theft and unauthorized movement of the loudspeaker. For
the rst time, serious listeners will be able to enjoy the music in their backyard as
much as in their living room and the speakers will blend into the landscaping.
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RS8SI models shown
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FEATURES & BENEFITS
LOOKS NATURAL, SOUNDS GREAT
Traditionally, rock speakers have looked like ornaments and not like rocks.
Each RS PRO series loudspeaker style has unique textures and colors that are
fashioned after natural rocks. Shaped grilles match the features on the front of
the rock, making them blend into the cabinet. All of this extra attention to detail
leads to a GeoRealistic™ style that enables the these loudspeakers to blend in
with other landscaping and disappear. All that will be noticed is the great sound
not the loudspeaker.
WEATHERPROOF CONSTRUCTION
The custom cabinet is made from multi-layer berglass, it utilizes double seals
on the tweeter, woofer and enclosure cover, and is designed so that the woofer
drains water away from it. The grilles are painted rust-resistant aluminum and
the acoustic drivers are made from weather resistant materials. The RS PRO
series loudspeakers have passed some of the most stringent environmental tests
devised. Surviving over 5 years worth of temperature cycling and still having seals
that pass a 24-hour submersion test. They have passed the test requirements
for Salt Fog, Operating Temperature, Storage Temperature, UV Exposure and
Humidity per the stringent military test standard 883. Whether you are concerned
about salt-air, rain, freezing rain, snow, extreme temperatures, high humidity,
direct sunlight or combinations of these conditions, the RS PRO series has
proven itself to withstand the harshest conditions Mother Nature can throw at it.
INJECTION MOLDED TCC WOOFER
COILS
The unusually stiff and light injection molded TCC (talc, carbon, and ceramiclled) polypropylene cone, the butyl rubber surround, and the substantial magnet
and motor structure are optimized for large excursions of the woofer. In this way,
the woofer can create superior bass output.
DUAL VOICE COIL WOOFERS (SI MODELS ONLY)
The dual voice coil design of the SI models have the added advantage of being
able to play in stereo when wired in Stereo Input mode.
ADVANCED WEATHER-RESISTANT TWEETERS
In the past, many rock speakers have used a co-axial tweeter design that
has disappointed listeners with a fatiguing and harsh treble sound caused by
tweeter ringing. The advanced 1” Teteron tweeters found in our RS6, RS6SI
(dual tweeter), and RS8SI (dual tweeter) models utilize a tri-laminate design
consisting of an inner textile layer which forms the dome, a high damping layer to
kill unwanted resonances and an outside layer of urethane to add stiffness and
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prevent breakup modes. The result is a transparent clear, sweet, natural sounding
tweeter, which still maintains its extended frequency response. The two separate
tweeters of the SI models allow the cabinet to play in one-speaker stereo mode
or two-speaker stereo mode The RS5 models utilize a custom 3/4” Kaladex
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dome tweeter with uid cooling designed for ultra-wide disperson and clear high
frequency response.
TWEETER PLACEMENT IMPROVES COVERAGE AND DISPERSION
The tweeters are angled twenty degrees up from the woofer. The dual tweeters of
the SI models are also angled twenty degrees from each other. This means that
the tweeters are “aimed” at the listener and not at the ground.
DUAL PRECISION CROSSOVERS - SI MODELS ONLY
A customized electronic dividing network inside the cabinet precisely distributes
the music to the woofer and each tweeter, keeping the two channels completely
isolated from each other. The three pole two-way design of the crossover
provides excellent stereo imaging into each channel, low distortion and superior
sonic performance.
CONEFORWARD™ DESIGN
Other rock speaker manufacturers mount their drivers from inside the cabinet.
This moves the front of the driver inside the cabinet creating a tunnel for the
driver to play through. This tunnel adversely affects the sound quality by
making the loudspeaker sound “narrow” and “far away”. Niles’ engineers have
used a proprietary ConeForward™ design technique that moves the woofer
and tweeter as close to the grille as possible. Combining the ConeForward™
design technique with tight manufacturing controls leads to unparalleled sonic
performance and imaging from an outdoor rock loudspeaker.
RIGID ACOUSTICALLY INERT CABINET CONSTRUCTION
Niles utilizes a unique multi-layer cabinet construction to achieve superior nonresonance of the loudspeaker cabinet. This ensures that all you hear is the music
and not the cabinet ringing.
LOW DIFFRACTION MICROPERF™ ALUMINUM GRILLES
The aluminum MicroPerf™ grilles on the RS PRO series loudspeakers have
hundreds of precisely sized perforations, creating an acoustically transparent
grille. The aluminum construction resists oxidation enabling years of trouble-free
operation in the harshest conditions. We paint both sides of the grille for added
protection.
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CONNECTION CABLES WITH WATER RESISTANT WIRE NUTS
Connecting the loudspeaker’s cable to the cable running from the house is
always a point of concern for the installer. If this connection is not done right, the
cable may corrode and the connection may fail. To make sure this connection
is trouble-free, we provide three-foot connection cables rated for burial
underground and specialized waterproof wire nuts. Our wire nuts are lled with a
waterproof sealant. Just insert the wires and twist them together. Then bury the
cable. The connection will be protected from the elements.
SECURITY BRACKET AND CABLE
Using the security bracket and cable supplied with the loudspeaker provides a
simple but effective method to protect the loudspeaker from theft or unapproved
movement. You can easily upgrade our standard security mounting method to
provide even greater security, if you require it.
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED
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SELECTING THE NUMBER AND LOCATION FOR YOUR SPEAKERS
The RS PRO series loudspeakers loudspeaker can be installed directly on the
ground, in a owerbed, on a wood deck or on a concrete/stone patio.
When choosing the location for the loudspeaker, take into consideration the
slope of the land in the area the speakers are going to be placed. The atter and
more level the area, the better. The woofer should be straight up and down or
tilted forward a bit to assist in drawing water away from it. Never choose a place
where an automatic sprinkler will be aimed on or near the loudspeaker. While
the loudspeaker is weatherproof, continuous streaming water will shorten the
product’s life.
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SINGLE SPEAKER STEREO MODE (SI MODELS ONLY)
In one-speaker stereo mode, each connection cable of the SI model loudspeaker
is connected to a separate amplier channel and each loudspeaker cabinet
plays in stereo. This conguration gives you the benet of covering a larger area
than the traditional two-speaker stereo mode. Loudspeakers should be spaced
to properly cover the listening area. The SI models will typically provide proper
coverage for an area 20-30 feet around the front of the loudspeaker (20-24 feet
for the RS6 models and 24-30 feet for the RS8 models).
Figure 1 shows how this would work for a square area using the RS8Si’s in the
one-speaker stereo mode. The loudspeaker coverage pattern is shown in the
diagram.
With the loudspeakers wired in the one-speaker stereo mode you can cover
large areas with the highest quality stereo imaging available.
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Figure 1.
Stereo Coverage 4 speakers
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TWO-SPEAKER STEREO MODE
To obtain the best stereo imaging possible, use stereo outputs from the amplier
and alternate the speakers, left channel speaker, then right, then left, etc. in your
layout. Placing speakers farther apart will lessen sound coverage and require you
to play a louder volume to achieve the same sound level. Placing speakers closer
together will improve sound coverage and produce more stereo coverage. By
utilizing more loudspeakers to cover the area, you can play all of them at a softer
volume and still reach the desired overall sound level. This will avoid having “hot
spots” directly in front of the speakers where the volume is too loud.
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Figure 2.
Two-speaker Stereo Coverage – with 4 speakers
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ONE-SPEAKER STEREO MODE VS. TWO-SPEAKER STEREO MODE
As can be seen in the coverage examples, the one-speaker stereo mode has
the advantage of covering a larger area than the two-speaker stereo mode. The
difference in coverage area between the one-speaker stereo mode and the twospeaker stereo mode is signicant.
The trade off between the two congurations is volume. The two-speaker stereo
congurations will be able to play louder in their area than the one-speaker
stereo conguration.
CHOOSING THE SPEAKER CABLE
In order to choose the proper speaker cable, please follow these steps:
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connecting RS PRO series loudspeakers to your amplier/receiver. An SI
model wired in single speaker stereo mode will present a 4 ohm load to the
amplier. All other models and an SI model wired for two-speaker stereo
mode will present an 8 ohm load . Verify the requirements of your amplier/
receiver prior to making any connections or running any wires.
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conductor in the cable. If burying your cable in the ground is required, use
cable rated for direct burial or run cable through PVC pipe. Always use
moisture resistant cable. If you are using an SI model in single speaker stereo
mode, it will require a 4-conductor cable as it needs to carry both left and
right stereo channels.
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length cable to determine the gauge (thickness) of speaker wire to use:
Wire Gauge Maximum Distance
16 60 ft (18 m)
14 100 ft (30 m)
12 160 ft (50 m)
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while conforming to your local building requirements and codes. If you are
unsure of these codes, consult a professional audio/video installer, building
contractor or local building and inspection agency that has jurisdiction.
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each speaker uses two separate cables to get their signals. Plan the number
and length of cables, accordingly.
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INCORPORATING A VOLUME CONTROL
It is possible to control the volume of the sound at the speaker location. Volume
controls are connected in line with the speaker, an example of wiring an area with
2 speakers and a master volume control is shown in Figures 3a and 3b, 3a is
for one-speaker stereo mode (SI models only) and 3b is for two-speaker stereo
mode. It is usually desirable to control the volume of the speakers in different
areas or zones of the outdoor system. A suggested way to accomplish this is
shown in Figures 4a and 4b, 4a is for SI models in one-speaker stereo mode and
4b is for two-speaker stereo mode.
Niles makes a wide range of outdoor volume controls. We recommend our
standard WVC series models. In addition to controlling the volume of the
loudspeakers, these controls can allow the addition of added speakers
without adding more amplier channels. Volume controls provide exibility and
customization to make the system reliable and easy to use. Consult your local
Niles dealer for more information about using volume controls.
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Figure 3a. Two speakers wired
in One-Speaker Stereo. One Zone VC Wiring
Figure 3b. Two-Speaker Stereo
One Zone VC Wiring
Figure 4a. One-Speaker
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Figure 4b.
Two-Speaker Stereo
Two Zone VC Wiring
RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER POWER
We recommend an amplier with a power rating as listed in the specications
page of this manual for optimum performance. Outdoor speakers typically require
more power than indoor speakers. The outdoor environment is usually noisier
and has less reective surfaces to make the system sound louder. Therefore, the
use of a higher power amplier is recommended.
Ironically, most speakers are not damaged by large ampliers but by small
ampliers. When playing the loudspeaker at higher volumes, a small amplier
will run out of power very quickly. When an amplier runs out of power it creates
damaging “clipping” distortion. A large amplier will play at the same volume
without causing this distortion.
See the section “Operation” for more information about clipping distortion.
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INSTALLATION
RUN THE SPEAKER CABLE
Determine the location of the amplier that will power the loudspeakers. The
amplier should be located in an area that protects it from the weather. Refer to
the amplier installation instructions to ensure that the amplier is not located in
an area that does not meet its recommended operating environment.
Once the location of the amplier is determined, layout and place the
loudspeakers in the area where music is desired. Use the procedures and
recommendations detailed in the section “Selecting the number and location for
your speakers” of this manual to choose the best locations for the speakers.
Determine a path for the speaker cable. You may need to run wires in walls,
under sidewalks or patios and around obstacles in your yard. Install the wires
while conforming to your local building requirements and codes. If you are unsure
of these codes, consult a professional audio/video installer, building contractor or
local building and inspection agency that has jurisdiction.
Use care when digging trenches in the yard; ensure that there are no buried
cables or gas lines by verifying the location of these items with the local
authorities in your area prior to digging the trenches.
After selecting this path, estimate the amount of cable needed and use the
section entitled “Choosing the Speaker Cable” to choose and cut the cable
required.
Remember that if you are connecting SI model speakers in the one-speaker
stereo mode, make sure you run two cables to each speaker and that the
cables are clearly identied “Right” and “Left”, so that the stereo imaging of the
speakers is assured.
If the cable will be run underground, dig a trench along the path needed for the
speaker cable. If you are using PVC pipe to run your cable in, connect and glue
the PVC piping sections and connections together so they lie in this trench easily.
Now run the cable from the amplier to each speaker location through the pipe. If
you are using direct burial cable, run the cable from the amplier to each speaker
location and lay the cable in the trench.
Do not cover the cable in the trenches until system operation and loudspeaker
coverage is veried.
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CONNECTING THE LOUDSPEAKER IN ONE-SPEAKER STEREO MODE
(SI MODELS ONLY)
1. Strip two to three inches of each speaker cables’s outer jacket away from
the insulated conductors. Ensure that at least two inches of the separate
conductors are free. Do this on both loudspeaker connection cables.
2. Strip one half inch of insulation from the end of each conductor as show in
Figure 5 for both connection cables.
3. Choose the speaker cable that is labeled for the “Right” amplier channel.
Connect one stripped end of the “Right” speaker cable coming from the
amplier to the SI model’s connection cable’s red wire. To connect the two
wires, twist the stripped ends of the wire together and screw down the wire nut
on the twisted wires. The material inside the wire nut will protect the stripped
ends of the wire. However, if added protection is desired, place a large amount
of silicone sealant so the bottom of the wire nut is encased and sealed. Pay
attention to the markings on the speaker cable. Each loudspeaker you connect
must be connected to the amplier’s speaker wire in the same way.
4. Repeat step 3 with the connection cable’s black wire, that is in the same cable
as the wire attached in step 3, and the other stripped amplier “Right” speaker
cable’s conductor.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the “Left” speaker cable and the connection cable
with the “yellow/black” pair of conductors.
6. Make sure your amplier/receiver is turned OFF before making any
connections. Connect the opposite end of the speaker cable to the amplier
or receiver. Start by performing step 1 and 2 on the speaker cable near the
amplier. Pay attention to the markings on the speaker cable conductor.
Use the cable labeled “Right”and attach the same conductor you attached
to the red loudspeaker wire to the positive (red) or (+) “Right” amplier output
terminal. Attach the other conductor in that cable to the amplier’s “Right”
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7. Using the cable labeled “Left” attach the same conductor you attached to
the yellow loudspeaker wire to the positive (red) or (+) “Left” amplier output
terminal. Attach the other conductor in that cable to the amplier’s “Left”
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CONNECTING THE LOUDSPEAKER IN TWO-SPEAKER STEREO MODE
(ALL NON-SI MODELS AND SI MODELS THAT ARE WIRED IN TWO
SPEAKER STEREO MODE)
1. Strip two to three inches of the speaker cables’ outer jacket away from
the insulated conductors. Ensure that at least two inches of the separate
conductors are free. Do this on both loudspeaker connection cables.
2. Strip one half inch of insulation from the end of each conductor as show in
Figure 5 for both connection cables.
Figure 5.
Speaker wire preparation
3. Connect one stripped end of the speaker cable coming from the amplier to
the loudspeaker connection cable’s red wire of one cable and the connection
cable’s yellow wire. To connect the three wires, twist the stripped ends of the
wire together and screw down the wire nut on the twisted wires. The material
inside the wire nut will protect the stripped ends of the wire. However, if added
protection is desired, place a large amount of silicone sealant so the bottom
of the wire nut is encased and sealed. Pay attention to the markings on the
speaker cable. Each loudspeaker you connect must be connected to the
amplier’s speaker wire in the same way.
4. Repeat step 3 with the connection cable’s black wires and the other stripped
amplier speaker cable’s conductor.
5. Make sure your amplier/receiver is turned OFF before making any
connections. Connect the opposite end of the speaker cable to the amplier
or receiver. Start by performing step 1 and 2 on the speaker cable near the
amplier. Paying attention to the markings on the speaker cable conductor,
attach the same conductor you attached to the red loudspeaker wire to the
positive (red) or (+) amplier output terminal. Attach the other conductor to the
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SPEAKER PHASE
Speaker wire has two conductors. One conductor is attached to the negative
(black) or (-) terminals and one conductor is attached to the positive (red) or (+)
terminals of both the loudspeaker and the amplier. Usually, the wire is marked
for your convenience. There are different ways to mark the conductor; a stripe
on one wire, a ribbed area on one conductor that you can feel, different color
metal conductor wire inside the insulation, the insulation covering the conductor
might be different colors, or there might be a fabric string wound into one of
the conductors. Of course some cables make it difcult to determine which
conductor is which. Be careful to avoid mistakes. If you do, one loudspeaker
will be playing out of “phase” with the other loudspeaker. An out of phase pair
of speakers work against each other and the sound of the two speakers playing
together will be lacking in bass response and have a “phasey” sound quality. If
you suspect the sound is not right, check to make sure that the conductors on
each loudspeaker are attached the same on the loudspeaker and the amplier. If
you cannot see any markings or determine if they are all attached the same, try
this simple test:
IN ONE-SPEAKER STEREO MODE (SI MODELS ONLY)
1. Play some music with the amplier or receiver set to Mono.
2. Stand in the middle of both speakers and about three feet away from them..
Listen to the richness of the bass and the loudness of the sound.
3. Turn off the amplier and reverse the connections on one side of the speaker
only.
4. Repeat the listening test with the same setting of the volume controls. If the
current sound has a richer bass and is slightly louder than the previous sound,
the speakers are working together and are “in-phase”. Leave the speakers
connected to the amplier in this conguration. If the current sound is not
richer in bass or louder than the previous sound, turn off the amplier and
reverse the connections of the wire you moved in step 3.
5. Check the phase between each speaker in the area by following the
procedures for two-speaker stereo mode. Remembering to change the phase
on both sides of the speaker when you perform step 4 of that procedure.
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IN TWO-SPEAKER STEREO MODE OR
CHECKING PHASE BETWEEN SPEAKERS
1. Point the speakers at each other, rather than at the area you want to cover.
2. Play some music with the amplier or receiver set to Mono.
3. Stand so you are the same distance from each speaker and listen to the
richness of the bass and the loudness of the sound.
4. Turn off the amplier and reverse the connections on one speaker only.
5. Repeat the listening test with the same setting of the volume controls. If the
current sound has a richer bass and is slightly louder than the previous sound,
the speakers are working together and are “in-phase”. Leave the speakers
connected to the amplier in this conguration. If the current sound is not
richer in bass or louder than the previous sound, turn off the amplier and
reverse the connections of the wire you moved in step 4.
VERIFY SYSTEM OPERATION AND LOUDSPEAKER COVERAGE
1. Turn the system “On” and play music to the speakers. Set the Volume controls
to a level that allows the speakers to be easily heard over the “noise” in the
area.
2. Verify that music is playing through each speaker. If not, troubleshoot the
wiring and make sure each speaker is electrically connected to the amplier.
3. Verify that each speaker is connected to the proper channel of the amplier.
To do this, change the balance of your speakers on your amplier or receiver
so that one channel is at playing loudly and the other is not. Verify that each
speaker or each side of the speaker is attached to the proper channel of the
amplier. If they are not, correct the wiring on the loudspeaker that is not
connected properly. Reset the balance on the amplier or receiver so both
channels have a similar volume level.
4. If you used a volume control between the amplier and the speakers, verify
that it is controlling the volume of the loudspeakers in its zone. Repeat this for
every volume control in the system. If any are not, correct the wiring.
5. Point the loudspeakers per the layout and verify that the sound is even and
consistent throughout the area.
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INSTALLING THE SECURITY BRACKET AND CABLE
1. With the loudspeaker in the proper location, turn the loudspeaker over so the
bottom of the loudspeaker is facing you, as shown in Figure 6.
2. Take the nylon security cable, supplied with the loudspeaker and fold it in half.
Using the middle of the cable, feed it through the Security Attachment Eyelet
as shown in Figure 7.
Figure 6.
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Figure 7.
Security Cable in Eyelet
3. Feed the opposite end of the nylon security cable through the exposed portion
of the cable that was just fed through the security eyelet, as shown in Figures
8 and 9.
Figure 8.
Security Cable Looping Through
Security Cable after Looping
Figure 9.
4. Pull the ends of the security cable with the
loops as tight as you can until the knot around the
security eyelet is tightened as shown in Figure 10.
Figure 10.
Security Cable
Connected and Tightened
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5. Feed the Security Stake through the loops at
the end of the security cable and ensure that they
are inserted into the cable holder provided at the
top of the stake, as shown in Figure 11.
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6. Pick a spot in the ground which the loudspeaker will cover and drive the
security stake all the way into the ground until the cable holder is completely
under the surface of the ground, as shown in Figure 12.
Figure 11.
Security Stake
Attachment to Cable
Figure 12.
Security Stake
Driven into Ground
7. Pull on the security cable and verify that the stake is securely held in the
ground.
UPGRADED SECURITY ATTACHMENT METHOD (OPTIONAL)
To perform this attachment method you will need the following items:
1. (1) Stainless Steel Eyebolt
2. (1) Concrete Anchor sized to the Stainless Steel Eyebolt
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4. A post hole digger or shovel
5. (1) Stainless Steel Aircraft Cable 1/8” diameter or larger
6. (2) Stainless steel wire rope clamps sized to the aircraft cable chosen
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TO INSTALL AN UPGRADED SECURITY SYSTEM:
1. Prepare a hole that is at least one-foot deep, at a minimum (three-feet if the
speaker is being installed in an area that has a frost line). The hole should be at
least six inches in diameter. This hole should be under the desired location of
the loudspeaker.
2. Once the hole is prepared, mix the concrete per its instructions. Fill the hole
with concrete. Place the concrete anchor in the center of the concrete so the
top of the anchor is ush with the top of the concrete and the anchor is not
lled with concrete.
3. Wait until the concrete is dried per the instructions on the concrete mix used.
4. Screw the stainless steel eyebolt into the concrete anchor
5. Feed one end of the stainless steel aircraft cable through the eyebolt in the
concrete
6. Loop the end of the aircraft cable around the eyebolt and back to the aircraft
cable. Secure this end of the cable to the main aircraft cable with the wire rope
clamp.
7. Turn the loudspeaker over and feed the other end of the aircraft cable through
the eyelet in the bottom of the loudspeaker.
8. Loop this end of the aircraft cable around the eyelet and back to the aircraft
cable. Secure this end of the cable to the main aircraft cable with the wire rope
clamp. The upgraded attachment should now look like Figure 13.
Rock Speaker
Aircraft Cable
Eyelet
Anchor
Wire Rope Clamps
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Upgraded Security Attachment
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FINAL ADJUSTMENTS
Now that the loudspeaker’s phase, operation and security is assured, there are
some nal steps to ensure that the loudspeakers installation is complete and that
they are used at their full potential.
1. Cover any trenches or wires that are still open or exposed.
2. Point the loudspeakers per the layout and verify that the sound is even and
consistent throughout the area that sound is desired, as you did in step 5 of
verifying system operation.
3. Verify that the front of the loudspeaker is as close to perpendicular to the
ground as possible. This will aid the drainage of water away from the woofer
and improve sound quality.
4. Check that the entire installation is safe and secure.
OPERATION
LISTENING AT HIGHER VOLUMES
Outdoors there are no walls to reect and contain the sound and typically the
ambient noise level is louder. This causes the system to require more power to
achieve a reasonable listening level than it does when you are listening indoors.
In addition, you are frequently further away from the loudspeaker. It is possible
to turn the volume so high that the amplier runs out of power. This creates
”clipping” distortion.
Clipping distortion makes treble sound very harsh and unmusical. When you
hear harsh sounding treble from any good speaker indoors or outdoors, turn the
volume down immediately! Those harsh sounds are masking some much more
powerful ultra-high-frequency sound spikes that will quickly damage any ne
loudspeaker.
CLEANING
The rock loudspeaker should not require cleaning. The formation of dirt and
molds on the cabinet will add to the natural look of the loudspeaker. However, if
you desire to clean the loudspeaker you can clean your RS PRO series
loudspeaker with a dampened soft cloth or a paper towel. Hosing the
loudspeaker off with a garden hose or high pressure cleaner is not
recommended, the drivers, especially the tweeter, can be damaged by a highpressure stream of water. The use of chemical cleaners should also be avoided.
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SPECIFICATIONS
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE
4 Ohms, in one-speaker stereo mode (SI Models Only)
8 Ohms, in two-speaker stereo mode
RS5 RS6 RS6SI RS8SI
Tweeter 1/2” Kaladex 1” Teteron Dual 1” Teteron Dual 1” Teteron
Dual voice coil,
6-1/2” Injection
Molded
Woofer
Frequency
Response (+/- 3
Recommended
Amplifier Power
Sensitivity (for
2.83V of Pink
Temperature
Extremes
Dimensions
5-1/4” Injection
Molded TCC
6-1/2” Injection
Molded TCC
85 Hz - 20 kHz 70 Hz - 21 kHz 70 Hz - 21 kHz 50 Hz - 21 kHz
10-100 watts 10-150 watts 10-200 watts 10-200 watts
89 dB 88 dB
-50° to 185° F (-45° to 85° C)
10” L x 8-1/2” D
x 9-1/2” H
14” L x 11” D x 12” H
(35.6 cm x 28 cm x 30.5 cm)
Weight ~ 6 lbs (~ 2.7 kg) ~11 lbs (~5 kg) ~11 lbs (~5 kg)
Dual voice coil, 8”
Injection Molded
TCC
19-1/2” L x 16-
1/2” D x 12-1/2”H
~16.5 lbs
(~7.5 kg)
NILES AUDIO – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-760-710-0992
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CUSTOMER SERVICE HOURS
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT HOURS
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ON THE WEB
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1-800-BUY-HIFI – www.nilesaudio.com
©2011 The AVC Group, LLC. All rights reserved. Niles and the Niles logos are registered
trademarks of The AVC Group, LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners. We reserve the right to change specifications, descriptions and prices without notice.
The technical and other information contained herein is not intended to set forth all technical
and other specifications. Designed and engineered in the USA. DS00333 Rev C
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LIMITED
\NARRANTY
Niles Audio Corporation ("NILES") warrants
manufacturing defects
set forth below:
Lifetime Warranty
All Passive Loudspeaker Products (those not requiring AC or battery power).
Ten
years from the date
All Other Passive Products (those not requiring AC or battery power).
Two years from the date
All Active Products (those requiring AC or battery power).
This warranty is not transferable
authorized dealer where you purchased your product
of
purchase-
to
NILES for service. If there are no authorized NILES dealers
it
Return Authorization Number.
AND SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS FROM NILES.
Upon examination, NILES will, at its sole option and expense, repair or replace any product found to be defective. NILES
will return the repaired or replaced unit
States
responsibility
at its sole option, may replace it with a different model
claims made without proof
of
America
of
in
material and workmanship for the following periods and subject
of
purchase
of
purchase
to
subsequent purchasers
DO
NOT RETURN ANY UNIT WITHOUT FIRST RECEIVING WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION
or
Canada only. Any shipping costs for addresses outside
the purchaser.
In
the event that this model is no longer available and cannot be repaired effectively, NILES,
to
the original retail purchaser only that this product will be free
to
the limitations and exclusions
of
the product.
or
of
purchase will be denied) who will test the product and if necessary, forward
to
you via its usual shipping method from the factory
take the unit
in
your area, you must contact NILES
of
equal or greater value, or refund the original purchase price paid.
To
obtain warranty service, contact the
to
the nearest authorized NILES dealer (with proof
to
your address
of
the United States or Canada shall be the
of
to
receive a factory
in
the United
THE FOREGOING ARE YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY.
This Warranty does not include service
limited
to
wear and tear, or any defect caused
damage caused
by
accident, mishandling, improper installation, commercial use, abuse, negligence, or normal
by
or
parts
repair
to
repair damage caused by improper use or handling, including but not
to
the product
by
anyone other than NILES.
not
This warranty does
evaluation, or installation
This Warranty will be void if:
• the Serial Number on the product has been removed, tampered with or defaced.
• the product was not purchased from an authorized dealer or reseller.
cover reimbursement for your costs
of
any replacement product provided under this warranty.
of
removing and transporting the product for warranty service
THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED
WARRANTIES. NILES EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL SUCH OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED
TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-
INFRINGEMENT, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. TO THE
SHALL NOT
PROVIDED (OR PROHIBITED) BY APPLICABLE
BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT
LAW,
EVEN IF NILES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
MAXIMUM
EXTENT PERMITTED BY
LAW,
NILES
SUCH DAMAGES.
Notwithstanding the above, if you qualify as a "consumer" under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, or applicable state
laws, then you may be entitled
not allow limitations on how long
so such limitations may not apply
which vary from state
For the name
Florida 33116-0818, or call 1-800-289-4434, 1-305-238-4373. Please be advised that NILES only sells its products via
the Internet through a select group
Products offered on the Internet through unauthorized Internet dealers are not covered by the NILES warranty and may
be either:
of
1)
goods
2)
counterfeit or stolen
3)
damaged,
to
your nearest authorized NILES dealer, contact: NILES AUDIO CORPORATION,
acquired on a secondary or grey market
or
defective
state.
to
any implied warranties allowed by law for the Warranty Period. Further, some states do
an
implied warranty lasts or allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages,
to
you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
P.O.
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of
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ATTENTION: TO OUR VALUED CONSUMERS:
To
insure that consumers obtain quality pre-sale and after-sale support and service, NILES products are sold exclusively
through authorized dealers. This warranty is VOID if the products have been purchased from
your
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product
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information
and
retain
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an
unauthorized dealer.
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