NHT iW2 - Manual (Page 3)

Thank you for purchasing NHT in-wall loudspeakers. Please take a few minutes to read through this Owner's Manual prior to installing
your new speakers. The information provided will help you to obtain maximum performance from your audio system. If you have ques-
tions or need assistance at any time during the installation or operation of your new speakers, please call your NHT Dealer or our Toll-
Free Customer Hotline at:
1-800-NHT-9993
„ Design
NHT loudspeakers are designed to deliver refined, musical sound from attractive and affordable packages. Our efforts are guided by
the study of human hearing and are optimized for real world use. Every NHT speaker undergoes rigorous testing and quality control at
the factory to ensure you years of listening pleasure.
NHT in-wall loudspeakers are designed to deliver the sonic performance and value of NHT’s freestanding loudspeakers, while offering
the invisibility of in-wall installation. The custom designed drive units are mounted in a rigid baffle assembly designed to minimize the
audible effects of unwanted vibrations and resonance. The mounting assembly is designed to be intuitive and flexible, making it ideal
for new or existing construction. With high performance sonics and a paintable face, NHT in-wall loudspeakers are the perfect solution
for architectural audio and home theater installations.
Caution: In-wall loudspeakers should be installed by an experienced and licensed custom
installation professional. Be sure that the installer possesses sufficient skill, the proper tools,
knowledge of local fire and building codes, and a familiarity with the structure of the building
(especially wall and/or ceiling materials, layouts, electrical and plumbing lines, etc.).
„ Placement
NHT in-wall loudspeakers are designed for in-wall installation between standard 2” x 4” wood studs. Installation in outdoor locations or
in moisture-prone interior environments such as indoor swimming pools or saunas is not recommended.
Spend some time considering speaker placement prior to installing the NHT in-wall loudspeaker. Once the speakers are installed, they
are permanent, so their location should be selected carefully. Mount the speakers in a location where they face the listening area with-
out obstruction from furniture, and preferably at least three feet from side walls. The speakers should be mounted on a flat wall surface
to ensure a good seal between the speaker assembly and the wall. For best sonic performance, position the speakers so that the dis-
tance between the primary listening position and the wall is 1.5 times the distance between the two speakers (fig.1). To get an idea how
they will look in the room, try taping the supplied cutout templates to the wall. Keep in mind that room furnishings play an important role
in absorbing and reflecting soundwaves. Midrange and high frequencies in particular will be absorbed by soft furnishings such as sofas,
carpets and curtains. A large number of these soft furnishings will tend to dull the sound somewhat, while a “live” room with few fur-
nishings tends to brighten the sound.
NHT in-wall loudspeakers are not magnetically shielded, do not install them in a
location where they will be within 12” of a direct view television. Unshielded
magnets placed in close proximity to a television screen can cause picture dis-
coloration and may damage the picture tube. When installing three NHT in-wall
loudspeakers for front channels in a home theater system, you can position the
L & R speakers farther apart to create a wider soundstage. When installing NHT
in-wall loudspeakers as center channel speakers, they should be installed at
least 12” directly above or below the location where the television will be.
D
1.5 x D
Center of
Speaker
Plane
fig.1