NHT IW4 - Manual (Page 3)

„ „ Placement
The iW4 is designed for in-wall installation, oriented vertically or horizontally 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 iW4. 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 without obstruction from furniture, and are preferably at least three feet from
side walls. The speakers should be mounted on a flat surface to ensure a good
seal between the bezel and the mounting surface. For optimal imaging, position
the speakers so that the distance between the listening position and the wall is 1.5
times the distance between the two speakers (fig.1). If possible, position the
speakers so that the average ear height of the listeners is the center of the 2”
midrange dome (or slightly below). To get an idea how the speakers 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 sound waves. 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 dull the sound, while a "live" room with few furnishings will brighten the sound. You can adjust the
sound of the speakers in your room by adding or removing soft wall hangings, curtains and furniture to achieve the sound
that you desire.
As the iW4 is not magnetically shielded, do not install it in a
location where it will be within 12" of a direct view (tube)
television. Unshielded magnets placed in close proximity to a
television screen can cause picture discoloration and eventually
damage the picture tube. Magnets don’t effect projection, LCD
or plasma type televisions.
When installing three iW4's for front channels in a home theater
system, you can position the L & R speakers farther apart to
create a wider soundstage. The iW4 should be installed with the
midrange dome closest to the television. The placement diagram
to the right shows three possible orientations.
fig.1