Niles Audio AT8000 Portable Speaker User Manual


 
X-MatrixReinforced Baffle
The X-Matrix baffle design uses specially
molded ribs to add rigidity to the baffle
assembly. The end result is better bass and
improved midrange detail.
Weather Resistant Construction
The AT8000 and AT8200 loudspeakers fea-
ture drivers which are impervious to mois-
ture; the grille (sold separately as part of the
AT8000 Series Frame and Grille kit) is
made of aluminum, and all exposed hard-
ware is constructed of stainless steel.
Absolutely Flush to the Wall
Appearance
The unique mounting system of the AT
loudspeakers powerfully clamps the frame
to the bracket, sandwiching the wall mate-
rial between them. Because the clamping
action is totally uniform around the frame,
there are no shadows or gaps between the
wall and the frame. Additionally, the Niles
mounting system is carefully optimized to
stiffen the surrounding drywall and prevent
it from resonating. You hear only the
music, not the drywall.
Easy Retrofit Installation in your
Existing Home
Designed for ease of installation, the Niles
mounting system makes retrofit installa-
tions simple and fast. A supplied template
assures fast and accurate hole cutting. The
bracket slips behind the drywall and the
screws secure the bracket to the frame,
sandwiching the drywall between them.
The speaker baffle attaches to the frame,
and the grille mounts over the speaker.
Three Stage Installation System for
Remodels or New Construction
You install only the parts you need for a
particular stage of construction. When the
framing and wiring are finished, you install
the bracket. After the drywall is up, but
before the painter begins to paint, you
install the frame and provide the painter
with the aluminum grilles so that they can
be painted to match the surroundings.
Only when construction is completely fin-
ished do you put the valuable speaker in
the wall. You don’t have to mask or prep
the speaker for painting, and worries about
theft during the final phases of construction
are never an issue!
Eight Ohm Impedance
The AT8000 and AT8200 speakers are
designed to be compatible with most
amplifiers. Their eight ohm impedance is
an easy electrical load for most amplifiers
to drive.
Low Diffraction, Paintable
Aluminum Grilles
AT speakers are available with aluminum
grilles. The powder-coated aluminum grille
has hundreds of precisely sized perforations,
creating an acoustically transparent grille.
Infrared Sensor Mount
The speaker baffle has a locator designed for
the Niles MS-1 MicroSensor,™ a miniature
infrared sensor. The MS-1 installs discretely
behind the aluminum grille and therefore
minimizes wall clutter in your home. When
you want to control your equipment, you
simply point your remote control at the
speaker from up to 15 feet away.
Features and Benefits
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