Posh CIW 6.5 User manual

Thank you for selecting Posh high-performance chambered in-wall loudspeakers.
Posh has gained an enviable track record providing professionals with audiophile-
quality speakers for commercial and residential installations.
Quick-Start Fast-Track
“Express” Instructions
We urge you to read through this Installa-
tion Guide carefully. However, if you’re an
experienced home handyperson or just
impatient, here’s the short version:
1. Select the speaker location, checking
for wall stud or ceiling rafter position
and location of electrical and plumbing
conduits.
2. Mark cut-out hole outlines with the in-
cluded cardboard template.
3. Cut holes in the wall or ceiling.
4. Run speaker wire and connect to the
chamber
5. Install the chamber assembly.
6. Secure the speaker baffle with includ-
ed screws.
7. Press on the speaker grille covers.
These instructions are for installing Posh CIW
6.5 and CIW 6 62 speakers into conventional
gypsum drywall “wallboard” such as that found
in most residential ceilings and walls. The pro-
cess is extremely easy and requires a minimum
of tools.
•PENCIL for marking around
the template
•UTILITY KNIFE or hole saw for
cutting speaker holes
•WIRE STRIPPER for preparing
speaker wires
•PHILLIPS-TYPE SCREWDRIVER
•“STUD FINDER” (optional)
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
Tools Needed
Rough-in/
new construction
installation
Position the rough-in bracket against
studs as shown in this illustration.
Make sure the bracket is level and
the flanges face out, away from the
studs (as shown in detail in drawing).
Attach the bracket to the studs us-
ing sheetrock screws or nails.
Flange detail
Installation Guide
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B
C
1. Determine where you want to install your Posh speakers. We have included some
suggestions further on in this installation guide (see SPEAKER POSITION SUG-
GESTIONS)
2. Place the CIW Series mounting template where you want your first hole.
3. With one hand, hold the template in place. With the other hand, use a pencil to trace
the outline of the cutout onto the wall behind (see DRAWING A, next page).
4. Remove the printed template.
5. Repeat steps 2, 3 and 4 to mark the cut-out hole for your second speaker. If you’re
installing Posh CIW Series speaker in walls, we recommend that both speakers be
at the same height (see SPEAKER POSITION SUGGESTIONS farther on in this guide).
6. Cut through the drywall following your pencil outline (see DRAWING B). In most cas-
es, several successive cuts with a sharp utility knife should cut fully through the wall
or ceiling surface. You may also make the holes with a small cut-out saw such as a
Rockeater™ or Stanley Short Cut®.
7. Remove the cut-out material from the holes.
8. Prepare your speaker wire by removing 3/8" of insulation from the end of each con-
ductor (see CONNECTION SUGGESTIONS further on in this manual). Twist the conduc-
tor’s strands so that they are in a tight bundle, as shown here:
D
9. Route the speaker wire through your wall or ceiling
and out through each drywall cutout.
10. Examine your speaker wire closely. Look for a differ-
ence in markings on the wire’s two conductors.
Depending on the type of wire, one conductor may
have a white strip or a series of grooves on it. If the
wire has clear insulation, one side will be copper-col-
ored and the other silver. One conductor of high-quality
“audiophile” wire may actually be marked with a se-
ries of “+” marks.
Your objective is to be able to tell one conductor
from the other.
11. Locate the connector terminals on the top of each
Posh CIW Series speaker enclosure. Note that one
terminal is marked with a black dot and the other with
a red dot.
12. Connect the speaker wires to the Posh CIW Series
speaker terminals by pushing down on the spring-
loaded terminal to expose the opening for the wire.
Insert wire and release spring.
•IMPORTANT: On each speaker, connect the same
conductor to the same speaker terminal. For ex-
ample, if you’re using speaker wire with one copper-
colored conductor and one silver conductor, connect
the copper conductors to the terminals marked by a
red dot on each Posh CIW Series speaker.
• This was the point of being able to tell the wire’s two
separate conductors apart. The key is to connect
like conductors to like terminals. This maintains prop-
er speaker phasing and optimizes bass output.

Posh CIW Series High Fidelity Loud-
speakers have many applications.
You may use them as your primary
stereo speakers, as rear surround-
sound sources, or for background
music throughout your home.
If you’re mounting CIW Series
speakers in a wall for use as your
primary stereo speakers:
• Mount them on the same wall.
• For best stereo separation, mount
the speakers approximately 8 to
10 feet apart.
• Mount them slightly above the ear
level of seated listeners for best
treble fidelity.
When using CIW Series speakers
as rear surround-sound sources,
you can place them:
• In the rear walls behind your
main seating area.
• In the side walls to the left and
right of your main seating area.
• In the ceiling above and slightly
behind the seating area.
• In any of the these cases, make
sure to maintain as much sepa-
ration as possible between the
two speakers.If you’re mounting
CIW Series speakers in a ceiling
to play background music, you’ll
get the best results by position-
ing them over seating or work ar-
eas. Separate the speakers as
much as possible for best stereo
separation—for example, on op-
posite sides of a room.
For more detailed information on
placement of rear speakers, consult
the Owner’s Manual of your surround-
sound receiver; different types of
surround-sound decoding may
benefit from different placements.
• If you don’t hear sound, first confirm that your stereo is actually put-
ting out sound by connecting another set of speakers or switching
the Speaker Output Selector.
• Next, check the speaker connections on the back of the stereo.
• Finally, remove the grille on the Posh CIW Series speakers, un-
screw the speaker mounting screws and check that the speaker
wires are securely connected.
• If all else fails, consult the dealer where you purchased your Posh
speakers, or call us direct at 800-841-8501800-841-8501
800-841-8501800-841-8501
800-841-8501 Monday through Fri-
day, 9am to 5pm Pacific Time.
NOTE: CIW-6.5 speakers are designed to handle a maximum of 65
watts. CIW-62 speakers are designed to handle a maximum of 100
watts. Exceeding these ratings for sustained periods can result in dam-
age to your loudspeakers that is not covered in the Limited Warranty
(not to mention damage to your ears). If you’re not sure of your stereo
receiver’s maximum rated output, consult its Owner’s Manual.
Speaker Position
Suggestions
Troubleshooting
13. Tug lightly on the speaker wires to make sure that the terminal connec-
tion is secure.
14. Press the Posh CIW Series speaker system into each hole to test the fit.
If it won’t go in, enlarge the hole slightly.
15. When the baffle assembly fits into the hole, press it firmly against the
wall surface and tighten the 6 integral mounting screws.
• Use a Phillips-style screwdriver and turn the screws clockwise until
they feel tight (see DRAWING C).
• The mounting tabs on the back of the collar have rotated out to grip
the inner side of the wallboard. Additional tightening snugs the tabs
down tightly to the rear drywall surface. Don’t over-tighten the screws.
16. Press on the protective speaker grille until it fits securely (see DRAWING D).
• The grille may be painted with latex or oil-based paint to match your
room decor. Remove the grilles first and make sure that the paint
does not block the holes in the grille mesh.
17. Make sure your stereo receiver or amplifier is turned OFF.
18. Connect the other ends of the speaker wires to the speaker terminals
on the back of your stereo receiver or amplifier.
•IMPORTANT: As with the speakers, connect the same individual
conductor to the same speaker terminal on your amplifier. For
example, if you’re using speaker wire with one copper-colored con-
ductor and one silver conductor, connect the copper conductors to
the RED receiver/amplifier speaker terminals. Once again, the objec-
tive is to hook like conductors to like terminals to maintain proper
speaker phasing and optimal bass.
19. Turn on your stereo receiver or amplifier.
• Select a music source and make sure that the correct Speaker Out-
puts have been selected.
• Slowly turn up the volume control on your stereo receiver or amplifier.
You should hear sound from both Posh CIW speakers.

Wire type. Use multi-stranded speaker wire no thin-
ner than 14 or 16 gauge. For best results—and es-
pecially for extremely long wire runs—we recommend
high-quality speaker cable available from the dealer
where you bought your Posh CIW Series speakers.
Wire length. Though your in-wall speaker mounting
positions may be different from your stereo receiver, try
to make the wire lengths the same for both speakers.
Coil up excess wire inside a wall or ceiling if necessary.
Wire routing. When running speaker wire through
walls, avoid direct contact with electrial wires that are
already in place. Keeping your speaker cables at least
POSH CIW SERIES SPEAKER LIMITED WARRANTY
WARRANTY PERIOD: 5 (five) years
Until you retun the enclosed warranty registration card,
there will be no coverage under this Limited Warranty. The
Warranty Period begins from the date of the first consum-
er purchase from an Auithorized Posh Speaker Systems
Dealer. This Limited Warranty is not transferable.
WHAT IS COVERED
This Warranty covers defects in materials and workman-
ship only. This Limited Warranty does not extent to: (1)
cosmetic damage; (2) damage caused by shipment; (3)
damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse or failure to
install the CIW Series speakers in a manner as set forth in
this Installation Guide; (4) failure resulting from use con-
trary to that set forth in this Installation Guide.
WHAT YOU MUST DO TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE
In the event that your CIW Series loudspeakers require
service, first contact the Posh Speaker Systems dealer
where you purchased the speakers. If they are unable to
resolve your problem, call Posh Speaker Systems toll-free
at 800-841-8501, Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm
Pacific Time, or fax us at 206-842-0494. You will receive
instructions on how to return your speakers for warranty
service.
Initial shipping costs may not be paid by Posh Speaker Sys-
tems at our discretion. However, return shipping will be pre-
paid if repairs are covered by the scope of this Warranty.
Do not send speakers to Posh for repair unless you
have first contacted us via telephone or fax.
Posh Speaker Systems Shipping Address
7685 NE Day Road West, Building C
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
LIMITATIONS OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR APARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO
THE WARRANTY PERIOD UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY
STATE LAW.
EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES
INNOEVENTSHALL POSHSPEAKERSYSTEMS,BE LIA-
BLE FOR PROPERTY OR ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES WHICH MAY RESULT FROM THE FAILURE
OF THIS PRODUCT. IF YOUR POSH CIW SPEAKERS PROVE DE-
FECTIVE IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP, THE LIABILITY OF
POSH SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AT
THE OPTION OF POSH, OF ANY DEFECTIVE PART.
STATE LAWS MAY DIFFER
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN
IMPLIED WARRANTY MAY LAST, AND/OR DO NOT ALLOW THE EX-
CLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, OR DO NOT ALLOW CERTAIN LIMITATIONS SET FORTH
IN THIS WARRANTY, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU
MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
OTHER IMPORTANT PROVISIONS
Posh speaker Systems, reserves the right to make
changes in design and improvements in its products with-
out the responsibility of installing such changes on prod-
ucts previously sold by Posh. We suggest that you attach
your purchase receipt to this Warranty/Installation Guide
and keep both documents in a safe place.
The preceding warranty is exclusive to the United States,
its territories and possessions. Please see your authorized
Posh dealer or distributor for the correct warranty informa-
tion in your area or locale.
© 2000 Posh Speaker Systems. All rights reserved. Printed in USA.
7865 NE Day Road West, Building C, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: [phone] Fax [phone]
Connection Suggestions
a foot from any wiring will reduce the possibility of
audible humming caused by induction.
If you’re not remodeling, you’re faced with how to get
the speaker wires inside the walls. A common method
for “hiding” speaker wires in walls is to run them along
the room’s perimeter baseboards. (If your room is car-
peted, it may be possible to actually shove the wire
into the crack between the carpet and the bottom of
the baseboard molding.) Punch a small hole in the dry-
wall, close to the floor and directly below the speaker
hole. Insert the speaker wire. Use an un-bent coat hang-
er or other method to “fish” the wire up through the
space inside the wall and out the mounting hole.