®
H O M E T H E A T E R
IN - W A LL S E R IE S
H TI6 , H TI8 , H TI5 5 a n d
H TI6 C
O W N E R ’S G U ID E
S P E A K E R P LA C E M E N T
F r o n t S p e a k e r s (H T I6 , H T I8 , H T I5 5 )
400 – 600
M o d e l s H T I6 , H T I8 a n d H T I5 5 a s R e a r S p e a k e r s
5 – 6 ft.
WALL
WALL
WALL
WALL
M o d e l H T I6 C i n C e i l i n g
be placed at about the same
height from the floor as the
listeners’ ears will be, with the
tweeters aimed toward the
listening position at ear-level
height.
Model HTI55 is suitable for the
front left, center and right posi-
tions, and it may also be used
as a side surround or surround
back speaker. It may be
mounted horizontally or verti-
cally, but make sure to position
it so that the tweeters for all of
the front speakers are at the
same height (or differ by no
more than 2 feet). You may
rotate the tweeter to correctly
orient the JBL logo.
other and be at a level higher
than the listeners’ ears. If that
is not possible, they may be
placed in a wall behind the lis-
tening position, facing forward.
The rear wall is the required
mounting position for the sur-
round back speakers in 6.1- and
7.1-channel system. The sur-
round speakers should not call
attention to themselves. They
should provide a diffuse, ambi-
ent sound accompanying the
main program material heard in
the front speakers. In Dolby*
Digital and DTS® systems, aim
the tweeters toward the listen-
ing position at ear-level height.
Proper placement of the
speakers is an important step
in obtaining the most realistic
soundstage possible. These
recommendations are for the
optimum placement of the loud-
speakers. Use these placement
recommendations as a guide.
Slight variations will not dimin-
ish your listening pleasure.
The front speakers should be
placed the same distance from
each other as they are from the
listening position. They should
In a home theater configura-
tion, the two surround speakers
should be placed slightly
behind the listening position
and, ideally, should face each
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S P E A K E R C O N N E C T IO N S
C o n n e c t i o n T i p s
The wires for both speakers
should be the same length. If
one speaker is placed closer
to the amplifier than the other,
hide the excess wire behind
the wall.
Speakers and electronics
terminals have corresponding
(+) and (–) terminals. Most
manufacturers of speakers and
electronics, including JBL, use
red to denote the (+) terminal
and black for the (–) terminal.
It is important to connect both
speakers identically: (+) on the
speaker to (+) on the amplifier
and (–) on the speaker to (–)
on the amplifier. Wiring “out
of phase” results in thin sound,
weak bass and a poor stereo
image. With the advent of multi-
channel surround-sound
LEFT
RIGHT
systems, connecting all of
the speakers in your system
with the correct polarity
remains equally important in
order to preserve the proper
ambience and directionality
of the program material.
LEFT
RIGHT
Front or Rear Speaker Outputs
W i r e Le n g t h
Up to 20 ft.
R e c o m m e n d e d S i z e
16 gauge
12 gauge
10 gauge
Up to 30 ft.
Greater than 30 ft.
IN S TA LLA T IO N
To o l s N e e d e d
The JBL HTI Series in-wall
speakers were designed to be
easily installed. However, if
you are unsure of your ability
to properly install these loud-
speakers, please contact your
dealer or a qualified installer.
Pencil
Phillips #2 screwdriver
Measuring tape
Carpenter’s level
Utility knife
Awl
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E X IS T IN G C O N S T R U C T IO N
H T I6 , H T I8 , H T I5 5
Level
≥1/2"
≥1/2"
≥1/2"
Template
Remove the grille from the
Determine the correct speaker
location.
N o t e : Always allow at least
one-half inch between a wall
stud and the speaker cutout or
the locking tabs will not be able
to swivel into place.
speaker frame by pulling on the
paper tab. If the tab is missing,
to avoid scratching the grille or
baffle you may unfold a paper
clip, insert the straight end
through one of the holes in the
grille, and gently pull up.
N o t e : Remove the inner tem-
plate, which is the paint shield,
at the perforation. Use the outer
template when cutting the dry-
wall. Although the HTI55 may
be oriented either horizontally
or vertically, the installation
procedure is the same.
Place the frame assembly
in the wall.
Cut the drywall.
Connect the speaker wires
to the speaker.
The HTI speakers feature
unique swivel mounts for the
tweeters that enable you to
aim the very directional high
frequencies toward the
listening position, at ear-level
height. Before installing the
speaker grille, gently press on
the outer edge of the tweeter
mount to adjust the position of
the tweeter. The tweeter will
not swivel more than 15
degrees in any direction; do
not attempt to force it to move
further. You may also rotate the
tweeter to orient the JBL logo
as desired.
Screw down each of the four
(six for HTI55) Phillips head
screws. The locking tabs will
swivel into place and secure
the unit to the rear surface of
the drywall.
Replace the metal grille. For the
HTI55 only, attach the JBL logo
to the grille to correspond to
vertical or horizontal installation.
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E X IS T IN G C O N S T R U C T IO N
H T I6 C
≥1/2"
≥1/2"
≥1/2"
Remove the grille from the
Determine the correct speaker
location. N o t e : Remove the
inner template, which is the
paint shield, at the perforation.
Use the outer template when
cutting the drywall.
Cut the drywall. N o t e :
Always allow at least one-half
inch between a wall stud and
the speaker cutout or the lock-
ing tabs will not be able to
swivel into place.
speaker frame by pulling on the
paper tab. If the tab is missing,
to avoid scratching the grille or
baffle you may unfold a paper
clip, insert the straight end
through one of the holes in the
grille, and gently pull up.
Connect the speaker wires
to the speaker.
Place the frame assembly
in the wall.
Screw down each of the three
Phillips head screws. The locking
tabs will swivel into place and
secure the unit to the rear surface
of the drywall.
The HTI speakers feature
unique swivel mounts for the
tweeters that enable you to
aim the very directional high
frequencies toward the
listening position, at ear-level
height. Before installing the
speaker grille, gently press on
the outer edge of the tweeter
mount to adjust the position of
the tweeter. The tweeter will
not swivel more than 15
Replace the metal grille.
degrees in any direction; do
not attempt to force it to move
further. You may also rotate
the tweeter to orient the JBL
logo as desired.
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N E W C O N S T R U C T IO N
You will need to purchase the correct rough-in frame kit for your model:
S p e a k e r M o d e l
R o u g h - i n F r a m e K i t
HTI6
RIF6
HTI8
RIF8
HTI55
HTI6C
RIF55
RIF6C
Detailed installation instructions are supplied with the rough-in kit.
P A IN T IN G T H E S P E A K E R
F R A M E A N D G R ILLE
JBL HTI Series loudspeakers
can be painted to match any
decor. If you wish to change
their color, the satin finish on the
grille and frame will function as
a primer coat. Before painting,
install the paint shield (in the
assembly kit) securely into the
recess in the baffle. This will
protect the speaker components
and baffle from paint residue.
Use a high-quality spray paint,
and apply a thin coat of color.
B e c e r t a in t h e g r ille
p e r f o r a t io n s r e m a in
f r e e o f p a in t . F illin g
N o t e : Gently remove the
acoustical foam blanket from the
grille before painting. Reattach
the blanket after the paint has
dried.
t h e m
w
it h p a in t
w
ill
d im in is h t h e s o u n d
q u a lit y .
T R O U B LE S H O O T IN G
If t h e r e is n o s o u n d
f r o m a n y o f t h e
In multichannel applications,
receiver/processor’s owner’s
manual for futher information on
correct speaker configuration in
Dolby Digital, DTS and other
surround-sound modes.
make sure that your receiver or
processor has been configured
to enable all channels that you
are using.
s p e a k e r s :
• Check that receiver/amplifier
is on and a source is playing.
• Check all wires and connections
between receiver/amplifier and
speakers. Make sure all wires
are connected. Make sure none
of the speaker wires are frayed,
cut or punctured.
If t h e r e is lo w (o r n o )
b a s s o u t p u t :
If t h e s y s t e m p la y s a t
lo w v o lu m e s b u t s h u t s
o f f a s v o lu m e is
in c r e a s e d :
• Make sure the connections
to the left and right “Speaker
Inputs” have the correct polarity
(+ and –).
• Check all wires and connec-
tions between receiver/amplifier
and speakers. Make sure all
wires are connected. Make sure
none of the speaker wires are
frayed, cut or punctured.
• Review proper operation of
your receiver/amplifier.
• Consider adding a powered
subwoofer to your system.
If t h e r e is n o s o u n d
c o m in g f r o m o n e
• In Dolby Digital or DTSmodes,
make sure your receiver/proces-
sor is correctly configured. When
using a subwoofer, make sure
the subwoofer output of the
receiver/processor has been
enabled. If no subwoofer is
being used, make sure the
left and right front and rear
speakers have been config-
ured as “LARGE.” See your
s p e a k e r :
• If more than one pair of main
speakers is being used, check the
minimum-impedance require-
ments of your receiver/amplifier.
• Check the “Balance” control
on your receiver/amplifier.
• Check all wires and connec-
tions between receiver/amplifier
and speakers. Make sure all
wires are connected. Make sure
none of the speaker wires
are frayed, cut or punctured.
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S P E C IF IC A T IO N S
H T I6
H T I8
H T I5 5
H T I6 C
Fr e q u e n c y R e s p o n s e
38Hz – 20kHz (–10dB)
Fr e q u e n c y R e s p o n s e
30Hz – 20kHz (–10dB)
Fr e q u e n c y R e s p o n s e
40Hz – 20kHz (–10dB)
Fr e q u e n c y R e s p o n s e
40Hz – 20kHz (–10dB)
R e c o m
m
e n d e d
R e c o m
m
e n d e d
R e c o m
m
e n d e d
R e c o m
m
e n d e d
M
a x im u m A m p lifie r
M
a x im u m A m p lifie r
M
a x im u m A m p lifie r
M
a x im u m A m p lifie r
†
†
†
†
P o w e r
P o w e r
P o w e r
P o w e r
100 watts
120 watts
120 watts
100 watts
Im p e d a n c e
8 ohms nominal
Im p e d a n c e
8 ohms nominal
Im p e d a n c e
8 ohms nominal
Im p e d a n c e
8 ohms nominal
S e n s it iv it y
88dB (2.83V/1m)
S e n s it iv it y
90dB (2.83V/1m)
S e n s it iv it y
88dB (2.83V/1m)
S e n s it iv it y
88dB (2.83V/1m)
C r o s s o v e r Fr e q u e n c y
2,500Hz
C r o s s o v e r Fr e q u e n c y
2,500Hz
C r o s s o v e r Fr e q u e n c y
2,000Hz
C r o s s o v e r Fr e q u e n c y
2,000Hz
W o o fe r
W o o fe r
W o o fe r
W o o fe r
6-1/2" Polymer-coated aluminum
cone w/rubber surround
Tw e e t e r
8" Polymer-coated aluminum
cone w/rubber surround
Tw e e t e r
Dual 5" polymer-coated aluminum
cone w/rubber surround
Tw e e t e r
6-1/2" Polymer-coated aluminum
cone w/rubber surround
Tw e e t e r
1" Pure-titanium dome,
w/Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal
1" Pure-titanium dome,
w/Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal
1" Pure-titanium dome,
w/Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal
1" Pure-titanium dome,
w/swivel mount
™
™
™
(EOS) waveguide, and swivel mount
(EOS) waveguide, and swivel mount
(EOS) waveguide, and swivel mount
P la t e S iz e
P la t e S iz e (D ia m e t e r )
9-3/16" (233mm)
P la t e S iz e (W
x
H )
P la t e S iz e (W
x
H )
8-1/2" x 11" (216mm x 279mm)
10-1/8" x 13-1/8" (257mm x 333mm)
15-3/8" x 7-1/2" (391mm x 191mm)
M
o u n t in g C u t o u t S iz e
M
(W
o u n t in g C u t o u t S iz e
H )
M
(W
o u n t in g C u t o u t S iz e
H )
M
o u n t in g C u t o u t S iz e
14" x 6" (356mm x 152mm)
o u n t in g D e p t h
(D ia m e t e r )
7-7/8" (200mm)
x
x
7-1/8" x 9-11/16" (181mm x 246mm)
o u n t in g D e p t h
8-7/8" x 11-13/16" (225mm x 300mm)
o u n t in g D e p t h
M
M
o u n t in g D e p t h
M
M
3-7/8" (98mm)
4-1/4" (108mm)
3-7/8" (98mm)
W e ig h t p e r S p e a k e r
11 lb (5kg)
4" (102mm)
W e ig h t p e r S p e a k e r
13.5 lb (6.1kg)
W e ig h t p e r S p e a k e r
5.7 lb (2.6kg)
W e ig h t p e r S p e a k e r
10 lb (4.5kg)
Declaration of Conformity
All features and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
† The maximum recommended amplifier power
rating will ensure proper system headroom to
allow for occasional peaks. We do not recom-
mend sustained operation at these maximum
power levels.
We, Harman Consumer International
2, route de Tours
72500 Chateau-du-Loir
France
declare in own responsibility that the products described in this
owner’s manual are in compliance with technical standards:
* Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories.
EN 61000-6-3:2001
EN 61000-6-1:2001
DTS is a registered trademark of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Gary Mardell
Harman Consumer International
Chateau-du-Loir, France 4/04
P R O S O U N D
O W N E R ’S G U ID E
C O M E S H O M E ™
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R O D U C T LIN E :
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T h e a t e r In - W a l l S e r i e s
JBL Consumer Products
250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797
8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329
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O D E LS
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H T I6 , H T I8 , H T I5 5 a n d H T I6 C
D E S IG
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O A L:
Combine the superior performance of traditional
N
O T E : For new-construction applications, be sure
JBL loudspeakers with the convenience of in-wall installation.
to purchase the correct rough-in frame kit.
™
T W E E T E R T Y P E : Pure-titanium dome with EOS waveguide,
and swivel mount
© 2004 Harman International Industries, Incorporated
JBL is a registered trademark of Harman International
Industries, Incorporated.
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O O F E R T Y P E : Polymer-coated aluminum cone with rubber surround
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C R O S
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O V E R
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E T W O R K : Straight-Line Signal Path (SSP)
Part No.406-000-05033
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