PSB CustomSound CW800E User manual

Be Heard, Not Seen
PSB CustomSound In-Wall Speaker System
In-wall speakers confront special acoustic challenges. Limited interior
space connes their effective enclosure volume, while comparatively
imsy partition construction is no substitute for a true loudspeaker
cabinet. There’s rarely enough in-wall volume for real bass extension,
and the same factor dooms most in-walls to being both unusually
power hungry and dynamically limited.
For the PSB CustomSound premium in-wall system, the CW800E, the
solution is a design that utilizes its own fully engineered loudspeaker
enclosure. Derived from the highly acclaimed Platinum T8 tower, the
CW800E incorporates a tall, narrow, highly braced, fully enclosed,
wooden enclosure just four inches deep that ts fully within standard,
16-inch-studded construction. The CW800E’s dual 8-inch (200mm)
high-power woofers employ incredibly stiff berglass cones, higher
mass, and added motor strength to optimize them to their enclosure
volume. The same MTM (midrange-tweeter-midrange) array found
in the acclaimed PSB Platinum T8 tower, and a specially optimized
crossover match system balance to the PSB Platinum Series while
extending bass response. The result is superb, “Platinum-class” clarity
and dynamics, with a highly dispersive “sweet spot” so wide and tall
that even large home-theater audiences will enjoy maximum denition
of movie sound and music alike. A “dog-leg” mounting scheme
assures fast, fool-proof and easy mounting. The PSB CustomSound
CW800E design nally settles the longstanding conict between sound
and design.
CW800E - Enclosed In-Wall System

37.375"
950mm
38.5"
978mm
14"
356mm
12.875"
327mm
3.75"
86mm
• “Platinum-Class” In-Wall performance
• Five Driver, 3-way system utilizes Platinum T8 drivers
with stiff berglass cones, higher cone mass and added
motor strength to optimize them to their restricted
enclosure volume
• Fully enclosed, highly braced wooden enclosure ts
within standard, 16” studded wall
• Midrange-tweeter array provides “Platinum-class”
clarity and dynamics with a highly dispersive “sweet spot”
Frequency Range (-6dB): 38-21,000Hz
Recommended Power: 100-400 Watts
Impedance: 4 Ohms
Sensitivity (1W (2.83V) @1m)
Anechoic Chamber: 87dB SPL
Typical Listening Room: 89dB SPL
Drivers: 2 x 8” Woofers,
2 x 4 1/2” Midranges,
1” Dome Tweeter
Overall Dimensions (W x H x D): 14 x 38 1/2 x 3 3/4”
Cut-out Dimensions (W x H): 12 7/8 x 37 3/8”
CW800E - Enclosed In-Wall System
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• The CW800E requires a full width stud
bay clear of any obstructions, pipes,
wires, etc.
• Optimum mounting should place
the tweeter as close to ear level as
possible.
• System should be vertical as shown.
• Wire connections are on bottom of
system as shown. The system may be
inverted if needed.
• Lift into aperture gently with two people
if possible. (System is heavy!)
• Tighten 16 “dog leg” screws with a rm
torque setting. Do not over tighten!
• Midrange and treble switches can be
adjusted to suit room acoustics and
personal taste.
• Due to the CW800E system being fully
enclosed no in-wall accoustic treatment
is required.
• System may be painted. Scufng and
priming recommended.
• See manual for more installation hints.
Installation Notes
PSB Speakers reserves the right to change specifications or features without notice.
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