Description, About installation – Boston Acoustics PRI665CV User Manual
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Description
Thank	you	for	purchasing	the	PRi	series	CV	speakers.	These	speakers	incorporate	high-quality	components	that	
produce	the	famous	Boston	sound.	They	are	housed	in	a	metal	enclosure	that	makes	them	easy	to	install	and	
meet	the	stringent	requirements	of	electrical	codes	throughout	the	country	for	plenum-rated	enclosures.	Such	
enclosures	are	often	required	by	building	codes	in	commercial	applications	and	residential	applications	such	as	
townhomes	or	condominiums.	They	have	built-in	transformers	for	use	is	constant	voltage	distribution	systems—
either	70V	or	100V	depending	on	the	country	in	which	it	is	used.	So	they	are	ideally	suited	for	multi-speaker	
commercial	installations.
The	bass	drivers	in	the	PRi	models	have	a	DCD	mica-filled	copolymer	cone	with	a	butyl	rubber	surround.	An	inte-
grated,	forward-facing	tuned	port	extends	bass	response.		The	soft	dome	tweeters	of	the	PRi665	and	PRi685		have	a	
pivoting	mount.	Insulation	inside	the	enclosures	helps	control	resonances	and	improves	room-to-room	isolation.
Additional	Key	Features
	 •	 The	PRi	speakers	meet	the	following	agency	requirements:
	 	 	 UL1480	Listed,	UL043	Testing	Standard,	NFPA70	and	UL94-V0	(all	plastic	materials)
	 •	 Moisture	resistant	design	with	rust-resistant	hardware.
	 •	 All	parts	are	UV	resistant.
	 •	 Built-in	cable	clamp	with	an	opening	for	industry	standard	conduit	clamps.
	 •	 4-pin,	-piece	Molex	connector	for	easy	connection	and	daisy	chaining	of	speaker	wires.
	 •	 Safety	wire	attachment	tab.	
About Installation
NOTE:	This	manual	is	written	for	the	professional	installer	and	assumes	skill	in	the	proper	use	of	hand	and	power	
tools,	knowledge	of	local	building	and	fire	codes,	and	a	familiarity	with	the	environment	behind	the	wall	or	ceil-
ing	in	which	the	speakers	will	be	installed.	
It is the professional installer’s responsibility to install the speakers
correctly and to make sure that local codes are met. Boston Acoustics strongly recommends the use of 
safety cables in all installations.
Read	this	manual	completely	before	beginning	the	installation.	Have	a	plan	for	each	step	of	the	entire	installa-
tion.	Please	keep	your	manual	in	a	safe	place	in	case	you	need	to	refer	to	it	later.	
The	grille	and		frame	of	the	PRi	speaker	can	be	painted	to	match	its	surroundings.	If	you	plan	to	paint	your	
speakers,	see	the	information	in	the	“Painting	the	PRi	Speakers”	section	on	page	1.	
WARNING:	Always	turn	off	the	amplifier	or	receiver	when	connecting	speakers	or	any	other	components	to	the	
system.
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