NXG Technology NX-W6.2-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 performance,
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 containing electrical wiring,
heating ducts, water pipes, etc. Make sure the wall or ceiling materials are sturdy enough to sup-
port 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 Tweeters
(Fig. 3)
The tweeters in all NXG Pro Series 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 facing
straight out: however, you may find the sound more pleasing by aiming tweeters toward a particular
listening area. To adjust the tweeter, apply pressure on the ring surrounding the tweeter with your
thumb or finger .
Tweeter Level Adjustment
(Fig. 3)
The level switch allows 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 turn the tweeter level down. You can experiment with the levels to find
the sound that’s most pleasing to you in your particular 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 frame and perforated
grille. (Remove the foam inner grille backing and put it aside in a clean and dust free area for later
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 started, it is a
good idea to identify all the parts and
hardware (See Fig. 1).
FIG. 3
Press on the edge of
the tweeter to rotate
FIG. 2
4
4
2
2
3
3
1
1
Adjust tweeter level
by setting switch
IR sensor knockout
Speaker with self-contained
mounting clamps
Aluminum grille with
foam inner backing
NX-W6.2-P 6 1 /
2
˝ Two-Way In-Wall Speaker System
FIG. 1
Grille
removal
tool
Black
grille
adhesive
Tweeter Level Switch
Painting masks
Cutout templates
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).