SpeakerCraft NEAT! 8 Five User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
In-Ceiling Speaker
NEAT!
NEAT! 8 Five | NEAT! 8 Three | NEAT! 8 One
NEAT! 7 Five | NEAT! 7 Three | NEAT! 7 Two

INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing SpeakerCraft’s NEAT! Series architectural loudspeakers. The NEAT! Series of In-Ceiling speak-
ers have no external flange which means the grille material will cover the baffle and drivers and leave no additional edge
between the speaker and the wall surface. Best of all, we have managed to incorporate our award winning pivoting AIM
technology.
SPEAKER PLACEMENT
When following the recommendations below, please keep in mind that placement is always in the ceiling. NEAT! speakers
can be used as a pair for stereo listening, or for all five channels of a home theater system: front left and right, center, and
rear left and right. SpeakerCraft recommends the use of a qualified custom installation specialist when installing your NEAT!
speakers. If you need assistance in locating an installer, please contact SpeakerCraft at 1-800-448-0976.
1. Determine Your Primary Listening Area
The area where you will most likely be sitting when listening to your speakers is your primary listening area.
2. Placement of Stereo Pair / Front Channels for Home Theater
Consider how far apart the speakers should be. To do this, think of your listening area as one tip of a triangle with each leg
of the triangle being equal. See speakers FL (front left) and FR (front right) in Figure 1a. Place the speakers as close as pos-
sible to the two points the represent on the triangle. If the speakers are to be part of a home theater speaker system, they
should be placed as close as possible to the area above the screen. However, in some cases it may be better to place the
speakers farther away from the screen in order to maximize speaker separation. An example of a case when this would be
desirable is when the television is positioned directly in a corner (See Figure 1b).
3. Placement of Center Channel for Home Theater
Place the center channel speaker in line between the front left and right speaker directly above the screen. See C (center)
in Figure 1.
4. Placement of Rear Channels for Home Theater
Rear channels should be placed behind the listening area. See RL (rear left) and RR (rear right) in Figure 1.
5. Checking for Obstructions
Before conrming the placement of the speakers, you should carefully consider the location of ceiling joists, electrical,
plumbing and other xtures that may get in the way. If you are installing the speakers into an existing ceiling, you can lo-
cate obstructions by noting the placement of xtures and, if possible, gaining access to an attic or crawl space for further
analysis. A good stud-nder, found at any building supply store, will help you determine where the joists are located in the
ceiling.
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
Prior to the actual installation of the speakers, it will be necessary to run cables to the speaker location from the amplifier. You
will need to run at least 16 AWG cable from the amplifier to the speaker. See your Authorized SpeakerCraft dealer for more
detailed information on cable installation. It will also be necessary to install the NEAT! Installation Bracket by following the
instructions included with the Bracket (sold separately). Preparation for and mounting of the speakers can happen at two
different stages, if you are building a new ceiling, follow the section titled INSTALLATION PREPARATION - NEW CONSTRUCTION.
If you are placing the speakers into an existing ceiling, follow INSTALLATION PREPARATION - FINISHED CEILING. There are dif-
ferent considerations for each application. Please carefully follow the recommendations for your application. NOTE: a NEAT!
Installation Bracket is required for both new construction and finished ceilings. If using 1⁄2" drywall, the NEAT! Bracket Spacer is
also required (sold separately). For 5⁄8" drywall, no Spacer is required.
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FIGURE 1a FIGURE 1b FIGURE 2
SIDE VIEW OF CEILING
First Cut
Second Cut

INSTALLATION PREPARATION - NEW CONSTRUCTION
When installing the speakers in new construction, please follow these instructions carefully:
1. Determine Placement
Determine where in the ceiling the speakers will be placed using the recommendations under SPEAKER PLACEMENT. Pay
careful attention to the section on avoiding obstructions and installation considerations.
2. Mount the NEAT! Installation Bracket (Part#BKT65800 or BKT65700 sold separately)
Carefully follow the instructions included with the NEAT! Installation Bracket.
INSTALLATION PREPARATION - FINISHED CEILING
When the speakers will be installed into a finished ceiling, please follow these instructions carefully:
1. Determine Placement
Determine where in the ceiling the speakers will be placed using the recommendations under SPEAKER PLACEMENT. Make
sure that there are no joists or obstructions where you plan to install the speaker. Pay careful attention to the section on
avoiding obstructions and installation considerations.
2. Cut the Hole
CAUTION: This is the most important part of the entire installation. If you are not certain whether or not an obstruction exists
behind the desired mounting area, you should start by cutting a small hole in the center of your penciled mounting hole
with a drywall saw. Cut at a 45˚ angle towards the inside of the hole (See Figure 2). Cutting the small hole at this angle
will make drywall repair much easier as the piece cut out can be installed neatly back into the hole. Once you have de-
termined there are no obstructions in your desired mounting location, start cutting the nished hole at a 90˚ angle to the
ceiling surface.
3. Mount the NEAT! Installation Bracket (Part#BKT65800 or BKT65700 sold separately)
Carefully follow the instructions included with the NEAT! Installation Bracket.
SPEAKER INSTALLATION
The unique integral four foot mounting system incorporated into each speaker allows for quick installation following these easy
steps:
1. If the grille is on the speaker, remove it. It may be necessary to push one or
two of the mounting screws and its attached foot towards the bafe and
against the inside surface of the grille to force the grille out of its retaining
groove.
2. Attach the speaker cable (observing the proper polarity with your amplier:
+ to + and – to –). Make sure the proper channel of the amplier is connect-
ed to the proper speaker. Left Amp Channel to Left Speaker, Right Amp
Channel to Right Speaker, Center Amp Channel to Center Speaker, etc.
3. Make sure the mounting feet are turned inward to clear the opening, and
insert the speaker into the ceiling. Position the speaker into the Bracket.
Tighten the 4 screws on the front of the bafe. As you tighten the screws, the
feet will automatically ip into an outward position (See Figure 3), clamping
the Neat! speaker into the NEAT! Bracket. CAUTION: Over tightening may
warp the bafe, crack the ceiling and make the grille difcult to install.
PAINTING THE SPEAKERS
When painting the speakers, the paint masks provided in the carton must be installed in place of the grille. When painting
the grilles, great care should be taken not to clog the holes, as this will greatly reduce the sound quality of the speakers. Be-
fore painting the grilles, remove the material under grille. Place this material back in place once the grille has been painted.
SpeakerCraft recommends only light spray painting using 5 parts thinning agent to 1 part paint. Do not paint the grilles while
they are attached to the speaker.
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FIGURE 3

SPEAKER ADJUSTMENT
Adjusting the AIM Mechanism
The woofer can be pivoted to best direct the sound towards the listener. The woofer rotates and pivots to almost any position
desired. Simply apply pressure with fingertips to the outer surface of the PivotBall and move the speaker to the desired posi-
tion (See Figure 4).
Adjusting the Pivoting Tweeter
Once the woofer is positioned, further refinement can be made by pointing the tweeter towards the listener. Gently pivot the
tweeter to point it in the desired direction (See Figure 4).
ADJUSTING THE FREQUENCY RESPONSE
(NEAT! 8 Five/Three and NEAT! 7 Five/Three/Two)
The output of the woofer and tweeter on the NEAT! Five and Three can be adjusted to suit any environment. In general, we
recommend leaving all of the adjustments at the flat (0dB) setting. To determine which settings will be appropriate for your
speakers, you may need to experiment until the desired sound is achieved. Use the list below to determine the result of the
setting you select.
To select a setting, simply use a finger to move the switches mounted on the inner side of the speaker to the desired setting
(See Figure 4).
Frequency Settings
NEAT! 8 Five/Three: Treble and Bass adjustments
NEAT! 7 Five/Three: Treble and Bass adjustments
NEAT! 7 Two: Treble adjustment
When selected, the settings will have the following result:
-3dB: Reduces the loudness of the selected frequency (bass or treble)
0dB: The selected frequency remains at neutral level (bass or treble)
+3dB: Increases the loudness of the selected frequency (bass or treble)
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Aim the Woofer by
pushing the baffle
edges
Aim the Tweeter by
pushing the sides
Bass Adjustment
Treble Adjustment
FIGURE 4
NEAT! 8 switch
NEAT! 7 switch

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SPECIFICATIONS
Speaker Type:
Low Frequency Driver:
High Frequency Driver:
Impedance:
Sensitivity:
Frequency Response:
Power Recommendations:
Diameter x Depth:
Cut-out Diameter:
Weight:
NEAT! 8 One
In-Ceiling Speaker
8” Polypropylene Cone
Woofer
1” Treated Silk Dome
Tweeter
8 ohm setting
88dB 1W/1m
40Hz - 20kHz ± 2dB
125 watts
101⁄8” x 6”
(257 mm x 152 mm)
101⁄2”(267 mm)
(NEAT! Installation Bracket required)
6 lbs
NEAT! 8 Three
In-Ceiling Speaker
8” Aluminum Cone Woofer
1” Aluminum Dome Tweeter
8/6/4 ohm setting
90dB 1W/1m
35Hz - 20kHz ± 2dB
150 watts
101⁄8” x 6”
(257 mm x 152 mm)
101⁄2” (267 mm)
(NEAT! Installation Bracket required)
7 lbs
NEAT! 8 Five
In-Ceiling Speaker
8” Kevlar Cone Woofer
1” Aluminum/ Magnesium
Dome Tweeter
8/6/4 ohm setting
91dB 1W/1m
32Hz - 20kHz ± 2dB
150 watts
101⁄8” x 6”
(257 mm x 152 mm)
101⁄2” (267 mm)
(NEAT! Installation Bracket required)
7 lbs
In our attempt to constantly improve our products, features and specications are subject to change without notice.
declare under our sole responsibility that the products described in
this owners manual are in compliance with technical standards
Declaration of Conformity
We, Speakercraft Inc.
940 Columbia Ave.
Riverside, CA 92507
USA
EN 50081-2 EMC, Emission
EN 50082-2 EMC, Immunity
SpeakerCraft Inc.
940 Columbia Ave. Riverside CA 92507
[phone] Fax [phone]
www.speakercraft.com
Speaker Type:
Low Frequency Driver:
High Frequency Driver:
Impedance:
Sensitivity:
Frequency Response:
Power Recommendations:
Diameter x Depth:
Cut-out Diameter:
Weight:
NEAT! 7 Two
In-Ceiling Speaker
7” Resin Reinforced Fiber-
glass Cone Woofer
1” Treated Silk Dome
Tweeter
8 ohm setting
90dB 1W/1m
40Hz - 20kHz ± 3dB
125 watts
85⁄8” x 51⁄4”
(219 mm x 133 mm)
87⁄8”(228 mm)
(NEAT! Installation Bracket required)
3.5 lbs
NEAT! 7 Three
In-Ceiling Speaker
7” Aluminum Cone Woofer
1” Aluminum Dome Tweeter
8/6/4 ohm setting
91dB 1W/1m
40Hz - 20kHz ± 3dB
125 watts
85⁄8” x 51⁄4”
(219 mm x 133 mm)
87⁄8”(228 mm)
(NEAT! Installation Bracket required)
4 lbs
NEAT! 7 Five
In-Ceiling Speaker
7” Kevlar Cone Woofer
1” Aluminum/Magnesium
Dome Tweeter
8/6/4 ohm setting
91dB 1W/1m
35Hz - 20kHz ± 3dB
150 watts
85⁄8” x 51⁄4”
(219 mm x 133 mm)
87⁄8”(228 mm)
(NEAT! Installation Bracket required)
4 lbs

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SpeakerCraft offers a variety of accessories to make your installation of these speakers and other SpeakerCraft products easy, economical, and professional.
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Should you have any questions regarding this, or any other SpeakerCraft product, please call our toll-free service hotline at 1-800-448-0976. We are available to
assist you every weekday, except holidays, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PST.
prepaid. This Warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage
caused by accident, disaster, misuse, abuse, negligence, inadequate pack-
ing or shipping procedures, commercial use, voltage inputs in excess of the
rated maximum of the unit, or service, repair or modication of the product
which has not been authorized or approved by SpeakerCraft. This Warranty
also excludes normal cosmetic deterioration caused by environmental con-
ditions. This Warranty will be void if the Serial Number on the product has been
removed, tampered with or defaced. This Warranty is in lieu of all other ex-
pressed warranties. If the product is defective in materials or workmanship
as warranted above, the purchaser’s sole remedy shall be repair or replace-
ment as provided above. In no event will SpeakerCraft be liable for any inci-
dental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the
product, even if SpeakerCraft Inc. or a SpeakerCraft Inc. Authorized Dealer
has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any
other party. Some states do not allow the exclu-
sion or limitation of consequential damages, so the
above limitation and exclusion may not apply. All
implied warranties on the product are limited to the
duration of this expressed Warranty. Some states do
not allow limitation on the length of an implied war-
ranty. If the original retail purchaser resides in such
a state, this limitation does not apply.
SpeakerCraft Inc. warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this
SpeakerCraft product will be free from defects in materials and workman-
ship, provided the speaker was purchased from a SpeakerCraft Authorized
Dealer. Defective products must be shipped, together with proof of pur-
chase, prepaid insured to the SpeakerCraft Authorized Dealer from whom
they were purchased, or to the SpeakerCraft factory at the address listed on
this installation instruction manual. Freight collect shipments will be refused.
It is preferable to ship this product in the original shipping container to lessen
the chance of transit damage. In any case, the risk or loss or damage in
transit is to be borne by the purchaser. If upon examination at the Factory
or SpeakerCraft Authorized Dealer, it is determined that the unit was defec-
tive in materials or workmanship at any time during this warranty period,
SpeakerCraft or the SpeakerCraft Authorized Dealer will, at its option, repair
or replace this product at no additional charge, except as set forth be-
low. If this model is no longer available and can not be repaired effectively,
SpeakerCraft, at its sole option may replace the unit with a current model of
equal or greater value. In some cases where a new model is substituted, a
modication to the mounting surface may be required. If mounting surface
modication is required, SpeakerCraft assumes no responsibility or liability
for such modication. All replaced parts and product become the property
of SpeakerCraft Inc. Products replaced or repaired under this warranty will
be returned to the original retail purchaser, within a reasonable time, freight
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY