OSD Audio IWS-8 User Manual

In-Wall Subwoofer Series Owners Manual

IWS-10 IWS-8

Installation

Tools needed for installation

- Pencil

- Drill

- Tape Measure

- Wire cutter

- Philips-head screwdriver

- Sandpaper

- Utility knife

- Safety eyewear

- Gloves

Quick installation guide

- Where is the best place to install the speakers

- Where do the speakers sound the best

- Try to separate the speakers 6 - 10 feet apart.

- When placing the speakers in the wall, try to locate them so that the
sound is projected towards the general listening area.

- If you intend to paint the grilles, try to do so before installation.

STEP 1

Trace along the inclusive template. Cut along the traced line using a
drywall saw or rotary drill. A simple, inexpensive drywall saw (about
$10 at your local hardware store) is the best choice for beginners.
Caution: This is the most important part of the entire installation.
If you are not certain whether any obstructions exist behind the
desired mounting area, you should start by cutting a small hole in
the center of your penciled mounting hole with a drywall saw. Use a
piece of sandpaper to sand down the cut out edge for a smoother
contour. (See Diagram 1 and Diagram 2)

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Diagram 1:

Cutout tracing

Speaker wire

To determine the length and the gauge of speaker wire, you will need to
measure the distance between your receiver/amplifier and the speakers.

- Measure the distance from the receiver/amplifier to the speakers.

- Always buy more than you think you would need.

- Equal wire lengths should always be used to maintain an equal
balance in sound volume.

- Sound quality is lost when using thin wire gauge over a long
distance.

18AWG minimum - for distances up to ………………………. . 10 ft

16AWG - from ……………………………………………. 10 to 50 ft

14AWG - from …………………………………………… 50 to 100ft

STEP 3

Tighten the dog-ear brackets by simply turning the screws on the

slowly clockwise. The quick-turn mounting system and frame will
"sandwich" or clamp around the wall to hold the speaker securely in
place. (See Diagram 3)

Diagram 3:

Mounting Dog Ear

Loose

..

......

.....

.

Closed

dog ear

L

oose

.

.

.

.

.

.

.....

Closed

STEP 2

Run the cable into the cut out location while leaving an extra two
feet to make the connection to the speaker easier. Strip back
approximately ½” of the speaker cable insulation and twist
the copper wires tightly for easy insertion.

On the back of the speaker, press down on the gold-plated
compression terminal to reveal the "eye" and insert the speaker
cable through the eye for secure connection. Release the compres­sion terminal to lock each cable securely.

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Diagram 2:

Cut Out

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STEP 4

Tighten the four mounting screws with the same amount of force until
the speaker is aligned and held securely to the wall surface. Caution:
do not over tighten! (See Diagram 4)

Diagram 4:

Screw

Screw

Next, individually turn each of the
screws (Diagram 5) that operate the
dogears counter clockwise a few turns
until you feel the dogear is loose from
the resting position. Then turn the
scew clockwise until you feel the
dogear makes contact with the wall
surface.

TIP: Blown-in insulation can some­times work its way into the moving
components of the speaker and
negatively impacting performance. It
is best to replace about a one square
foot section directly behind the
speaker with rolled-in (bat) insulation.

(See Diagram 5)

Diagram 5:

Screw

Screw

comparable to the speaker’s power handling. Please refer to your owner’s
manual for reference.

(See Diagram 7)

Diagram 7:

Subwoofer Amplifier

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Note: The speakers wire should be about the same lenght. if

excess wire behind the wall

Note: Speaker terminals have corresponding (+) and (-) terminals. It is
important to connect both speakers in phase. Out of phase will result in
thin sound and weak bass. (See Diagram 6)

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-

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Terminal identification

Diagram 6:

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Power Handling (25 Watts) Minimum

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Warranty & Repair

All OSD AUDIO speaker products have (10) year Limited Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Proof of purchase must accompany all claims.

During the warranty period OSD AUDIO will replace any defective part and correct any defect in workmanship without charge for either parts or labor

are not OSD AUDIO’s responsibility.

For this warranty to apply, the unit must be installed and used according to its written instructions. If necessary, repairs must be performed by OSD AUDIO. The unit
must be returned to OSD AUDIO at the owner's expense and with prior written permission. Accidental damage and shipping damage are not considered defects, nor

is damaged resulting from abuse or from servicing performed by an agency or person

OSD AUDIO sells products only through authorized dealers and distributors to ensure that customers obtain proper support and service. Any OSD AUDIO product
purchased from an unauthorized dealer or other source, including retailers, mail over dealers and online sellers will not be honored or serviced under existing OSD

AUDIO warranty policy. Any sale of product by an unauthorized source or other manner not authorized by OSD AUDIO shall void the warranty on the applicable

Damage to or destruction of components due to application of excessive power voids the warranty on those parts. In these cases, repairs will be made on the basis of the retail
value of the parts and labor. To return for repairs, you must email customer service at [e-mail] for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) num
the unit must be shipped to OSD AUDIO at the owner's expense, along with a note explaining the nature of service required. Be sure to pack the speaker(s) in a corrugated

container with at least 3 inches of resilient material to protect the unit from damage in transit.

This Warranty Does Not Cover:

Damage caused by abuse, accident, misuse, negligence, or improper operation (installation) •

identifying number of decal, serial #, etc. has been altered, defaced or removed • Normal wear and maintenance.

product.

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• Any product whose

In Ceiling Model

ICE-850

ICE-840

ICE-810

Speaker Type:

Tweete:

Woofer:

Impedance:

Sensitivity:

Contour Switches:

8” Kevlar Ceiling Home
Theater Speakers

Pivoting 1” Aluminum

8” Kevlar Cones

8 

92dB

2-Position Front-Mounted

8” High Definition
Pro Series Ceiling Speakers

Pivoting 1” Silk Dome

8” Polypropylene

8 

91dB

N/A

8” Custom Series
Ceiling Speakers

Pivoting 1” Silk Dome

8” Polypropylene

8 

89dB

N/A

±3dB Bass & Treble Switches

Frequency Response:
Power Handling:

Dimensions: (D x H)

Ceiling Cut Out:

26Hz - 22kHz
175 Watts

” x 4 ¼”

11

9 ”

36Hz - 22kHz

175 Watts
10 ¾” x 3 ”

”

9

38Hz - 22kHz
140 Watts

10 ¾” x 3 ”

”

9

Unit of Measure: Pair Pair Pair

In Ceiling Model

Speaker Type:

Tweeter:

Woofer:

Impedance:

Sensitivity:

Contour Switches:

ICE-650

6 ½” Kevlar Ceiling
Home Theater Speakers

Pivoting 1” Aluminum

6 ½” Kevlar Cones

8 

92dB 1w/1m

2-Position Front-Mounted

ICE-640

6 ½” High Definition
Pro Series Ceiling Speakers

Pivoting 1” Silk Dome

6 ½” Polypropylene

8 

91dB

N/A

ICE-620

6 ½” Custom Series
Ceiling Speakers

Pivoting 1” Silk Dome

6 ½” Polypropylene

8 

89dB

N/A

±3dB Bass & Treble Switches

Frequency Response:
Power Handling:

Dimensions: (D x H)
Ceiling Cut Out:
Unit of Measure: Pair Pair Pair

30Hz - 22kHz

150 watts

9 ¼” x 3
8

”

”

38Hz - 22kHz

150 watts
9 ½” x 3 ⁄”

”

7

58Hz - 22kHz
125 Watts

9 ½” x 2

”

7 ¾”

LCR Ceiling Model

Speaker Type:

Tweeter:

Woofer:

Impedance:

Sensitivity:

Con

tour Switches:

ICE-870

8” Kevlar LCR Ceiling
Home Theater Speakers

Pivoting 1” Aluminum

8” Kevlar Cones

8 

92dB 1w/1m

2-Position Front-Mounted

ICE-670

6 ½” Kevlar LCR Ceiling
Home Theater Speakers

Pivoting 1” Aluminum

6 ½” Kevlar Cone

8 

92dB 1w/1m

N/A

ICE-660

6 ½” High Definition
Pro LCR Ceiling Speakers

Pivoting 1” Silk Dome

6 ½” Polypropylene

8 

92dB 1w/1m

N/A

ICE-630

6 ½” Custom LCR Series
Ceiling Speakers

Pivoting 1” Silk Dome

6 ½” Polypropylene

8 

91dB

N/A

±3dB Bass & Treble Switches

Frequency Response:
Power Handling:

Dimensions: (D x H)

Ceiling Cut Out:
Unit of Measure: Each Each Each Each

26Hz - 22kHz

175 Watts

” x 5 ⁄”

11

9

”

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30Hz - 22kHz
150 watts

9 ¼” x 4
8 ¼”

50Hz - 22kHz

150 watts

”

10 ½” x 5”

8

”

52Hz - 22kHz
175 Watts

10 ½” x 5”
8

”

In Wall Model

IW-850

IW-840

IW-810

IW-690

Speaker Type:

Tweeter:

Woofer:

Impedance:

Sensitivity:

Contour Switches:

Frequency Response:
Power Handling:

Dimensions: (H x W x D)

Wall Cut Out:

8” Kevlar Inwall
Home Theater Speakers

Pivoting 1” Aluminum

8” Kevlar Cones

8 

92dB 1w/1m

2-Position F

ront-Mounted

±3dB Bass & Treble Switches

26Hz - 22kHz
175 Watts

14

” x 10 “ x 3 ¾”

“ x 8 ¾”

13

8” High Definition
Pro Series In Wall Speakers

Pivoting 1” Silk Dome

8” Polypropylene

8 

90dB

2-Position Front-Mounted
±3dB Bass & Treble Switches

36Hz - 22kHz
175 Watts

13 ¾” x 10“ x 3 ¾”

8 ¾” x 12 ¾”

8” Custom Series
In Wall Speakers

Pivoting 1” Silk Dome

8” Polypropylene

8 

90dB

N/A

38Hz - 22kHz

150 Watts
13 ¾” x 10“ x 3 ⁄”

12 ¾” x 8 ¾”

6 ½” Kevlar Inwall
Home Theater Speakers

Pivoting 1” Aluminum

6 ½” Kevlar Cones

8 

92dB 1w/1m

2-Position Front-Mounted
±3dB Bass & Treble Switches

30Hz - 22kHz
150 watts

12 ¼” x 8 “ x 3 ”

” x 6 ¾”

10

Unit of Measure: Pair Pair Pair Pair

In Wall Model

Speaker Type:

Tweeter:

Woofer:

Impedance:

Sensitivity:

Contour Switches:

IW-680

6 ½” High Definition
Pro Series In Wall Speakers

Pivoting 1” Silk Dome

6 ½” Polypropylene

8 

90dB

N/A

IW-670

6 ½” Custom Series
In Wall Speakers

Pivoting 1” Silk Domeel

6 ½” Polypropylene

8 

87dB

N/A

IW-540

5 ¼” High Definition
Pro Series In Wall Speaker

Pivoting 1” Silk Dome

5 ¼” Polypropylene

8 

90dB

N/A

IW-530

5 ¼” Custom Series
In Wall Speakers

Pivoting 1” Silk Dome

5 ¼” Polypropylene

8 

87dB

N/A

Frequency Response:

Power Handling:

Dimensions: (H x W x D)
Wall Cut Out:
Unit of Measure: Pair Pair Pair Pair

In Wall Center LCR

Speaker Type:

38Hz - 22kHz

150 watts
12“ x 8

7

” x 3 ⁄”

” x 10 ⁄”

IW-550

5 ¼” Kevlar Center Channel
LCR In wall Home Theater
Speakers

Tweeter:

Woofer:

Impedance:

Sensitivity:

Contour Switches:

Pivoting 1” Aluminum

Dual 5 ¼” Kevlar Cones

8 

91dB 1w/1m

2-Position Front-Mounted

48Hz - 22kHz
125 Watts

12” x 8 ½” x 3
10

” x 7 ⁄”

”

IW-545

5 ¼” High Definition
Pro Series Center
In Wall LCR Speakers

Pivoting 1” Silk Dome

Dual 5 ¼” Polypropylene

8 

90dB

N/A

58Hz - 22kHz
100 Watts

” x 7“ x 2 ¾”

10

6

” x 9 ⁄”

IW-525

5 ¼” Custom Series
Center Channel LCR
In Wall Speakers

Pivoting 1” Silk Dome

Dual 5 ¼” Polypropylene

8 

90dB

N/A

68Hz - 22kHz
100 Watts

10

9

±3dB Bass & Treble Switches

Frequency Response:
Power Handling:
Dimensions: (H x W x D)

Wall Cut Out:
Unit of Measure: Each Each

30Hz - 22kHz
150 watts
8” x 15 “ x 3 ”

“ x 14 ½”

6

50Hz - 22kHz
125 Watts

” x 8 ” 3 ½”

15
13

” x 6 ⁄”

55Hz - 22kHz
100 Watts

” x 8 ” 3 ½”

15
13

” x 6 ⁄”

Each

” x 7 ” x 2 ½”

” x 6 ⁄”

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In Ceiling Model

ICE-540

ICE-530

Speaker Type:

Tweeter:

Woofer:

Impedance:

Sensitivity:

Contour Switches:

Frequency Response:
Power Handling:

Dimensions: (D x H)

Ceiling Cut Out:

5 ¼” High Definition
Pro Series Ceiling Speakers

¾” Silk Dome

5 ¼” Polypropylene

8 Ω

90dB

N/A

58Hz - 22kHz
175 Watts

7 ¾” x 2 ¾”
6

”

5 ¼” Custom Series
Ceiling Speakers

¾” Silk Dome Swivel

5 ¼” Polypropylene

8 Ω

88dB

N/A

65Hz - 22kHz
100 Watts

8” x 2 ¾”

”

6

Unit of Measure: Pair Pair

Dual Tweeter

ICE-840TT

ICE-640TT

ICE-620TT

Ceiling Speakers

Speaker Type:

Tweeter:

Woofer:

Impedance:

Sensitivity:

Contour Switches:

8” High Definition
Pro Series Ceiling Speakers

Dual ¾” Silk Dome

8” Polypropylene

8 Ω

86/89dB

N/A

6 ½” High Definition
Pro Series Ceiling Speakers

Dual ¾” Silk Dome

6 ½” Polypropylene

8 Ω

86/89dB

N/A

6 ½” Custom Series
Stereo Speakers

Dual ¾” Silk Dome

6 ½” Polypropylene

8 Ω

86/89dB

N/A

Frequency Response:

Power Handling:

Dimensions:(D x H)
Ceiling Cut Out:

36Hz - 22kHz
175 Watts

11 ¾” x 3

”

9

40Hz - 22kHz
150 Watts

”

9 ½” x 3

7 ”

40Hz - 22kHz

125 Watts
9 ½” x 3

”

7 ¾”

Unit of Measure: Each Each Each

In Wall Subwoofer

Speaker Type:

Tweeter:

Woofer:

Impedance:

Sensitivity:

Contour Switches:

Frequency Response:
Power Handling:

Mounting Depth:

Wall Cut Out:
Unit of Measure: Each Each

IW-S10

10” In Wall Subwoofer

N/A

10 “ Polyproplene Subwoofer

8 Ω

86dB

N/A

38Hz - 200Hz +/- 3dB
25-200 watts

3 ¾”

“ x 10 ”

10

IW-S8

8” In Wall Subwoofer

N/A

8” Polypropylene

8 Ω

87dB

N/A

40Hz - 200Hz +/- 3dB
25-150 Watts

“

3
8 ¾” x 8 ¾ ”

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