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INSTALLATION GUIDE

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Thank you for choosing ICS Loudspeakers. With proper installation, use, and

care, your loudspeakers will deliver years of listening enjoyment. For information

on the complete line of advanced IntelliControl ICS products, please visit us at:

www.nilesaudio.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 3

Features and Benefits 3

Parts Guide 4

Installation Considerations 4

Installing the Loudspeaker 6

Adjusting the Pivoting Woofer and Tweeter 8

Settings Adjustments 9

Painting the Grilles 9

Installing the Grilles 9

Loudspeaker Applications 10

Specifications 12

CONGRATULATIONS!

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LEFT/CENTER/RIGHT CEILING-MOUNT LOUDSPEAKERS

SURROUND EFFECTS CEILING-MOUNT LOUDSPEAKERS

STEREO INPUT CEILING-MOUNT LOUDSPEAKER

7. 3

7. 5

7. 7

8.5

8.7

7FX 8FX

7SI

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INTRODUCTION

The designer aesthetics, audiophile sonic performance, and ease of installation of

ICS loudspeakers put them in a class above competitive products. Each loudspeaker

features our advanced Rear Wave Control enclosure that is uniquely designed for

retroﬁt installations and optimized for high quality, predictable sound performance

and reduced sound bleed into adjacent rooms. The low proﬁle, magnetically

attached grilles blend into any room’s decor. Available in 7” and 8” versions, there

are left/center/right, surround effects, and stereo input models for applications

ranging from advanced home theater to distributed audio systems. The patented

Directed Soundﬁeld™ pivoting woofer technology directs the sound to the listening

area for superb audio performance.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

DESIGNER AESTHETICS

Magnetically attached MicroThin™ round speaker grilles ensure a clean,

unobtrusive designer appearance that blends with the room’s aesthetics. Optional

square grilles provide added design ﬂexibility.

AUDIOPHILE SOUND

The ICS Rear Wave Control enclosure is uniquely designed to ﬁt through the

loudspeaker’s ceiling opening—ideal for retroﬁt installations. The enclosure is

shaped and sized for high quality, predictable sound performance while signiﬁcantly

reducing unwanted sound from bleeding into adjacent rooms and spaces.

DIRECTED SOUNDFIELD™

Patented technology* that precisely directs the sound to the listening area for better

sound quality. New patent-pending pivot mechanism adjusts smoothly while holding

the woofer securely in position.

INSTALLATION EASE

Three patent-pending, spring tensioned mounting clamps permit quick installation

and compensate for uneven mounting surfaces and varied environmental conditions.

Weather-resistant construction enables installation in moist areas such as bathrooms

or outdoors under eaves.

INSTALL WITH CONFIDENCE

The best-built loudspeakers deserve the best protection—the ICS Lifetime Limited

Warranty.

* U.S. Patent 6,070,694

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PARTS GUIDE

PACKAGE CONTENTS – RWC7.3, RWC7.5, RWC8.5, RWC7.7,

RWC8.7, RWC7SI

(1) ICS loudspeaker with Rear Wave Control enclosure, (1) Magnetically attached

round grill, (1) Hole template with painting standoffs, (1) Owner’s manual with

warranty information

PACKAGE CONTENTS – RWC7FX, RWC8FX

(2) ICS loudspeakers with Rear Wave Control enclosures, (2) Magnetically attached

round grilles, (2) Hole templates with painting standoffs, (1) Owner’s manual with

warranty information

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

Recommended tools for installation:

7” ICS LOUDSPEAKERS

These require an 8-1/2” (21.60 cm) diameter hole opening with a minimum of 8”

(20.32 cm) depth when measured from the exterior face of the drywall, plus at least

10” (25.4 cm) clearance to one side of the loudspeaker opening for the Rear Wave

Control enclosure. To the sides of the hole you will need 1” for the mounting tabs to

clamp the speaker to the drywall.

8” ICS LOUDSPEAKERS

These require an 9-3/4” (24.76 cm) diameter hole opening with a minimum of 8”

(20.32 cm) depth when measured from the exterior face of the drywall, plus at least

10” (25.4 cm) clearance to one side of the loudspeaker opening for the Rear Wave

Control enclosure. To the sides of the hole you will need 1” for the mounting tabs to

clamp the speaker to the drywall.

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• Cordless screwdriver • Measuring tape • Painters tape

• One inch #2 Phillips tip • Stud nder • Drop cloth

• 1/8” Drill bit • Spackle • Rubber gloves

• Drywall saw • Wire stripper • Optional - a 24” x 24”

piece of R19 insulation

• Laser plumb bob • Cable ties

• 12” -14” Coat hanger wire • Pencil

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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS (CONTINUED)

NOTE: BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN LOCATING THE SPEAKERS. VERIFY ALL LOCATIONS

ARE CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS BEFORE CUTTING THE FIRST HOLE.

Each speaker requires two-conductor wiring of sufﬁcient gauge. The gauge depends

on the length of the wire. For recommendations, please refer to (Figure 2). (Stereo

Input loudspeakers require four-conductor wiring).

When running loudspeaker wire inside walls or ceilings, use special jacketed

cable (CL-2 or CL-3 rating) to protect the wire and for ﬁre prevention. In some

municipalities, conduit is required. For a trouble-free installation, low voltage wire

such as loudspeaker wire must be in accordance with the National Electrical Code

and any applicable provisions of the local building code. If you are unsure of the

correct installation techniques, wire jacket, or type of conduit to use, consult a

professional audio/video installer, building contractor, or the local building and

inspection department.

Figure 1. ICS loudspeaker installation dimensions

Figure 2. Speaker Wire Gauge Guide

Distance from speaker to amplifier Wire Gauge

Less than 80 feet 16

80 to 200 feet 14

More than 200 feet 12

8”(20.32 cm)

Depth Behind

Drywall

RWC7 8-1/2” (21.6 cm)

RWC8 9-3/4” (24.8 cm)

Diameter Hole Opening

10”(25.4 cm)

Clearance

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INSTALLING THE LOUDSPEAKERS

It is often easier to lay the speakers out on the ﬂoor and then transfer the locations to

the ceiling with a laser plumb bob. If you are using new construction brackets, place

string across the centers of the bracket to provide a way to align the bracket to the

laser. Remember, you will need 1” to the sides of the mounting hole for the mounting

clamps to secure the speaker to the drywall.

1. Once you have determined a possible position for the hole cutout, drill a 1/8”

pilot hole just barely through the ceiling (1/2” to 5/8” deep in most homes) in

the center of your proposed loudspeaker location. BE VERY CAREFUL NOT

TO DRILL THROUGH EXISTING WIRES, PIPES, OR STRUCTURE. IF

YOU FEEL ANY EXTRA RESISTANCE AS YOU ARE DRILLING, STOP.

2. Cut a foot-long piece of coat hanger. Bend the wire (creating a right angle)

leaving 5-1/2” at one end (this allows for the extra width of the mounting dogs).

Poke the “L-shaped” wire into the pilot hole and turn it in a complete circle and

move it into the ceiling cavity to make sure you have approximately 8” of depth.

If the wire’s movement is obstructed by anything, fill the hole(s) with spackle

and try another location (If there is any risk of unisulated electrical connections

within the ceiling area, use insulating gloves or other materials or consult with an

installation professional before proceeding).

3. If the coat hanger moves freely in a complete circle and you have sufficient

depth, tape the template to the ceiling and proceed to layout the other speakers.

Once you are comfortable with all speaker locations, use a pencil to lightly

outline the circular template.

4. Drill the starting point of your cut with a 1/4” bit.

5. If you are cutting drywall, use a sheetrock or keyhole saw. Cut the hole with the

saw at a 45° angle. That way the drywall section can be replaced cleanly if there

is an unseen obstruction behind the wall. IMPORTANT: BE VERY CAREFUL

NOT TO SAW THROUGH EXISTING WIRES, PIPES, OR STRUCTURE.

IF YOU FEEL EXTRA RESISTANCE AS YOU ARE CUTTING, STOP.

NOTE: DO NOT INSTALL LOUDSPEAKERS BEFORE THE DRYWALL HAS BEEN COM-

PLETELY FINISHED AND PAINTED.

6. Prep the speaker wire by stripping 1/4”-1/2” from each speaker lead. Twist the

strands or tin the leads with solder to ensure there are no stray strands that could

short and possibly harm the amplifier.

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Figure 4. Attaching a safety wire.

Figure 3. Securing the speaker wire with

a wire tie.

Figure 5. Inserting the loudspeaker into

the opening hole.

Mounting clamps require 1” clearance

to the sides of the hole opening

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7. The speaker has black and red

spring-loaded connectors attached

to the Rear Wave Control enclosure

(Figure 3). Black is for the negative

(–) wire and red for the positive (+). It

is important to observe correct wiring

polarity. This is especially important

for the Stereo Input (SI) Loudspeaker.

If you have wire other than black and

red, make sure you connect it the same

on the amplifier end as the speaker

end. Failure to do so will adversely

affect the loudspeakers’ performance.

Supports are provided to secure the

speaker wire with wire ties.

8. A safety wire anchor is provided on

the Rear Wave Control enclosure

should you be required to secure the

loudspeaker assembly to a roof beam

or rafter (Figure 4).

9. Once the speaker wires and safety

wire are connected, carefully slide the

loudspeaker with attached Rear Wave

Control enclosure into the opening hole

(Figure 5). While holding the speaker

in place, tighten the mounting

screws to secure the speaker to

the drywall. We recommend

using a motorized screwdriver.

Be careful not to over tighten.

ICS loudspeakers feature spring

loaded mounting clamps that

allow the speaker to remain

flush with the ceiling, even if the

drywall shifts or expands.

NOTE: DO NOT CARRY THE SPEAKER

BY THE TWEETER OR TWEETER BRIDGE.

THIS MAY DAMAGE THE SPEAKER.

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ADJUSTING THE PIVOTING WOOFER AND TWEETER

ICS loudspeakers feature the patented Directed Soundﬁeld™ woofer pivot

mechanism that enables the loudspeaker to direct the sound to the listening area

(Figure 6). The tweeter(s) pivot independently of the woofer to provide additional

control of the sound. Adjusting the woofer angle will affect the tweeter angle, so

always begin by adjusting the woofer.

The ability to control the front sound wave via Directed Soundﬁeld and the rear

sound wave via the Rear Wave Control enclosure gives ICS loudspeaker powerful

advantages over competitive models.

1. Press the outside edge of the woofer on the plastic, not the rubber, and slide

the speaker until it is facing the primary listening position. The woofer adjusts

approximately 15-degrees. Do not force the speaker to move beyond its limits.

2. After adjusting the woofer, adjust the tweeter by pressing on the outside edge of

the tweeter until it is facing the primary listening position.

Figure 6. Aim woofer and tweeter towards listener area

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SETTINGS ADJUSTMENTS

TWEETER SWITCH (RWC7.3, RWC7.5, RWC8.5, RWC7.7, RWC8.7)

The three-position tweeter switch allows you to adjust the high frequency output of

the loudspeaker to compensate for environmental issues. The center position does

not affect the tweeter output. Moving the switch to the – position reduces the tweeter

output by 3dB to compensate for bright rooms (tile or wood ﬂoors, spare furnishing,

tall ceilings). Moving the switch to the + position increases the tweeter output by 3dB

to compensate for absorptive rooms (carpeting, lots of drapery, plush furniture, etc.).

DIALOG COMPENSATION SWITCH (RWC7.3, RWC7.5, RWC8.5,

RWC7.7, RWC8.7)

This switch provides additional deﬁnition at critical midrange frequencies where

the human voice is reproduced. This switch is generally used only for home theater

center speaker applications. Engage the switch if you wish to enhance the dialog.

DIFFUSE / DIRECT SWITCH (RWC7FX, RWC8FX)

Use the Diffuse setting for movies and general music listening since most ﬁlms are

mixed using non-localized surround effects and music is usually recorded in a

favorable acoustic environment. Use the Direct setting for discrete multi-channel

recordings that equally emphasize front and surround sounds. For 7.1-channel

surround sound systems, use the Diffuse setting on the side effects loudspeakers and

the Direct setting for the rear effects loudspeakers.

PAINTING THE GRILLES

ICS loudspeaker grilles can be painted without priming, but the fabric scrim must

ﬁrst be removed. The installation template has die cut standoffs that can be used to

position the grille off the ground while painting. Use several light coats sprayed from

different sides and angles to cover all surfaces and not ﬁll in any holes. If you do

ﬁll some holes, use compressed air to open them before the paint dries. It may be

helpful to dilute the paint.

INSTALLING THE GRILLES

The ICS MicroThin™ speaker grille installs magnetically over the speaker. Carefully

center the grill over the speaker and let the magnets do their work, verifying that the

grill sets ﬂush against the ceiling at all edges.

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