NXG Technology NX-W8.3-P - Manual

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Where To Place Your In-Wall Speakers
Placement can make all the difference in how your speakers sound, and how easy they will
be to install. Carefully consider where your speakers should be positioned. For optimum per-
formance, speakers should be mounted to the left and right of the main listening position and
a minimum of 8 to 10 feet apart (See Fig. 2). Avoid mounting speakers in stud cavities con-
taining electrical wiring, heating ducts, water pipes, etc. Make sure the wall or ceiling mate-
rials are sturdy enough to support the weight of the speakers.
In-Wall Placement: Optimum performance will be achieved when your speakers are mounted
at ear level or slightly higher. If you desire to mount them higher in the wall, turn the speaker
over so the tweeter is closer to the listening area.
In-Ceiling Placement: Optimum performance will be achieved when your speakers are
mounted to the left and right of the main listing area.
Pivoting Tweeter & Midrange
(Fig. 3)
The tweeter and midrange in the NX-W8.3-P speakers may be adjusted, allowing you to tailor
the speaker to better fit the listening area. The overall smoothest response is achieved with the
tweeter and midrange facing straight out: however, you may find the sound more pleasing by
aiming them toward a particular listening area. To adjust the tweeter or midrange, apply pres-
sure on the ring surrounding the unit with your thumb or finger .
Tweeter/Midrange Level Adjustments
(Fig. 3)
The level switches allow you to tailor the speakers’ frequency response to better match the
room’s acoustics. As an example, if a room has a hardwood floor, which makes it acoustically
brighter sounding, you may want to adjust the tweeter and midrange levels to compensate. You
can experiment with both levels to find the sound that’s most pleasing to you in your partic-
ular listening environment.
Speaker Installation In Existing Construction
(See Fig. 4 on reverse)
Once you have selected the location for your speakers, you are ready to install them.
You will need the following:
• Stud Finder • Drill & Drill Bits • Wire Cutter/Strippers
• Pencil • Utility Knife or Drywall Saw • Small Level
• Masking Tape • Phillips Screwdriver • Speaker Wire
NXG recommends the use of 16-gauge wire minimum. For wire options consult your retailer
or custom audio contractor.
1. NXG Architectural Speakers are designed to be installed in the wall area between studs.
Using a stud finder, make sure you are between two studs. Using the supplied template and
a level to ensure your template is straight, trace around the outside with a pencil.
2. Cut the hole using your drywall saw. You may want to start with a small hole in the center
of the outline. This will allow you to check for any obstructions that may exist behind the
desired location. CAUTION: Be certain electrical wiring, water pipes or heating ducts do not
interfere in the planned installation areas prior to drilling or cutting the wall.
3. Run speaker wire from your amplifier or speaker switching device to the speaker location.
4. Carefully remove the grille and inner grille backing. (Note: The open cell foam inner grille
backing is designed to hide speaker components from view and may be removed if desired.) If
you like the standard white finish of your NXG speakers, skip to step 5, but if if you want your
speakers to blend in with a colored wall or ceiling, now is the time to paint your speaker’s outer
Congratulations on choosing NXG
In-Wall Loudspeakers. Like all NXG
products, great care has been taken
in their design. Their combination of
advanced engineering and state-of-
the-art materials will provide you
with years of listening pleasure,
while blending smoothly into your
home’s decor. Before you get start-
ed, it is a good idea to identify all the
parts and hardware (See Fig. 1).
FIG. 3
Press on the edge of the
tweeter or midrange to rotate
FIG. 2
4
4
2
2
3
3
1
1
NXG Pro Series In-Wall Speakers can be used as
rear surround sound channels by placing them
(1) behind, (2) on each side of viewer, or (3) in the
ceiling just behind viewing position. They also make
excellent front channel home theater speakers (4).
Adjust
tweeter &
midrange
levels by
setting
switches
NX-W8.3-P Three-Way In-Wall Speaker System
FIG. 1
Metal grille w/foam
inner grille cover
Speaker w/self-contained
mounting clamps
Black
grille
adhesive
Painting mask
Cutout template
Grille
removal
tool
Tweeter
level switch
Midrange
level switch
IR Sensor
Knockout