JBL Speaker SS6 User Manual

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PERFORMANCE™  
SPECIALIST  
SS6, SS6C, SS8, SS8C,  
SSLCR, SS6DT  
OWNER’S GUIDE  
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SPEAKER PLACEMENT  
Proper placement of the  
tions, and may also be used as a  
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 systems.  
The surround speakers should  
not call attention to themselves.  
They should provide a diffuse,  
ambient sound accompanying  
the main program material  
speakers is an important step  
in obtaining the most realistic  
soundstage possible. You can  
use these recommendations as  
a guide for optimal placement.  
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, 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.  
side surround or surround back  
speaker. It may be mounted  
horizontally or vertically, 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.  
In a home theater configura-  
tion, the two surround speakers  
should be placed slightly  
behind the listening position  
and, ideally, should face each  
other and be at a level higher  
than the listeners’ ears. If that  
is not possible, they may be  
heard in the front speakers. In  
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Dolby Digital and DTS sys-  
tems, aim the tweeters toward  
the listening position at ear-  
level height.  
Model SSLCR is suitable for the  
front left, center and right posi-  
FRONT SPEAKERS (SS6, SS8, SSLCR)  
400 – 600  
MODELS SS6, SS8 AND SSLCR AS REAR SPEAKERS  
5 – 6 ft.  
WALL  
WALL  
WALL  
WALL  
MODEL SS6DT IN-CEILING  
Model SS6DT has the capability  
they should be aimed away from  
each other for best coverage.  
For two-channel (stereo) applica-  
tions (e.g., as a single speaker in  
a remote room of a distributed  
audio system), install the SS6DT  
of playing two channels through  
one loudspeaker, thanks to its  
dual-tweeter/dual-voice-coil  
construction. Since the tweeters  
are close together, in general  
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speaker centrally in the ceiling  
for best stereo imaging, swiveling  
the tweeters so that one points  
toward the left and the other  
toward the right of the listening  
position, aimed at ear-level  
height.  
The SS6DT may also be used to  
play the left and right surround  
channels in a 5.1-channel home  
theater system, in which case it  
should be mounted in the ceiling  
slightly behind the listening posi-  
tion, centered from left to right  
and with the tweeters pointing  
toward the left and right of the  
listening position, aimed at ear-  
level height.  
For 7.1-channel systems where  
it is desired to use two SS6DT  
speakers, one to play both the  
left surround and surround back  
channels and the other to play  
both the right surround and sur-  
round back channels, mount  
each SS6DT speaker in the ceil-  
ing, slightly behind the listening  
position. Place one closer to the  
left side of the room and the  
other closer to the right side.  
Aim the tweeters away from  
each other, toward the front  
and rear of the room.  
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS  
CONNECTION TIPS  
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 multichannel  
surround sound systems, con-  
necting all of the speakers in  
your system with the correct  
polarity remains equally impor-  
tant in order to preserve the  
proper ambience and direction-  
ality of the program material.  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
Front or Rear Speaker Outputs  
WIRE LENGTH  
Up to 20 ft.  
Up to 30 ft.  
RECOMMENDED SIZE  
16-Gauge  
12-Gauge  
10-Gauge  
Greater than 30 ft.  
INSTALLATION  
Performance Specialist in-wall  
speakers are 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.  
TOOLS NEEDED  
Pencil  
Phillips #2 screwdriver  
Measuring tape  
Carpenter’s level  
Utility knife  
Awl  
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EXISTING CONSTRUCTION  
SS6, SS8, SSLCR  
Level  
1/2"  
1/2"  
1/2"  
Template  
Remove the grille from the  
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.  
Determine the correct speaker  
location.  
Note: 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.  
Note: Remove the inner tem-  
plate, which is the paint shield,  
at the perforation. Use the outer  
template when cutting the dry-  
wall. Although the SSLCR 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.  
JBL Performance Specialist  
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 direc-  
tion; 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 SSLCR) 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  
SSLCR only, attach the JBL logo  
to the grille to correspond to  
vertical or horizontal installation.  
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EXISTING CONSTRUCTION  
SS6C, SS6DT, SS8C  
1/2"  
1/2"  
1/2"  
Remove the grille from the  
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.  
Determine the correct speaker  
location. Note: Remove the  
inner template, which is the  
paint shield, at the perforation.  
Use the outer template when  
cutting the drywall.  
Cut the drywall. Note: 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.  
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 SS6C and SS8C 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 correctly orient  
the JBL logo as desired.  
Replace the metal grille.  
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NEW CONSTRUCTION  
You will need to purchase the correct rough-in frame kit for your model:  
SPEAKER MODEL  
ROUGH-IN FRAME KIT  
SS6  
SS8  
RIF6  
RIF8  
SSLCR  
SS6C, SS6DT  
SS8C  
RIF55  
RIF6C (pair pack)/RIF6CS (single pack)  
RIF8C  
Detailed installation instructions are supplied with the rough-in kit.  
PAINTING THE SPEAKER  
FRAME AND GRILLE  
Performance Specialist loud-  
speakers can be painted to  
nents and baffle from paint  
residue. Use a high-quality  
spray paint, and apply a thin  
Note: Gently remove the  
acoustical foam blanket from the  
grille before painting. Reattach  
the blanket after the paint has  
dried.  
match any décor. 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 compo-  
coat of color.  
Be certain the grille  
perforations remain  
free of paint. Filling  
them with paint will  
diminish the sound  
quality.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
If there is no sound  
from any of the  
speakers:  
are frayed, cut, punctured or  
ured as “LARGE.” See your  
receiver/processor’s owner’s  
manual for futher information on  
correct speaker configuration  
in Dolby Digital, DTS and other  
surround sound modes.  
touching each other. In multi-  
channel applications, make sure  
that your receiver or processor  
has been configured to enable all  
channels that you are using.  
• 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, punctured or touching each  
other.  
If there is low (or no)  
bass output:  
If the system plays at  
low volumes but shuts  
off as volume is  
increased:  
• Make sure the connections  
to the left and right “Speaker  
Inputs” have the correct polarity  
(+ and –).  
• Consider adding a powered  
subwoofer to your system.  
• 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-  
• 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, punctured or touch-  
ing each other.  
• If more than one pair of main  
speakers is being used, check the  
minimum-impedance require-  
ments of your receiver/amplifier.  
• Review proper operation of  
your receiver/amplifier.  
If there is no sound  
coming from one  
speaker:  
• 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  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
SS6  
SS8  
SSLCR  
SS6C  
SS6DT  
SS8C  
Frequency Response  
38Hz – 20kHz (–10dB)  
Recommended Maximum  
Frequency Response  
30Hz – 20kHz (–10dB)  
Recommended Maximum  
Frequency Response  
40Hz – 20kHz (–10dB)  
Recommended Maximum  
Frequency Response  
40Hz – 20kHz (–10dB)  
Recommended Maximum  
Frequency Response  
40Hz – 20kHz (–10dB)  
Recommended Maximum  
Frequency Response  
32Hz – 20kHz (–10dB)  
Recommended Maximum  
Amplifier Power  
100 watts  
Impedance  
Amplifier Power  
120 watts  
Impedance  
Amplifier Power  
120 watts  
Impedance  
Amplifier Power  
100 watts  
Impedance  
Amplifier Power  
120 watts (60 WPC)  
Impedance  
Amplifier Power  
120 watts  
Impedance  
8 ohms nominal  
Sensitivity  
8 ohms nominal  
Sensitivity  
8 ohms nominal  
Sensitivity  
8 ohms nominal  
Sensitivity  
8 ohms nominal per input  
Sensitivity  
8 ohms nominal  
Sensitivity  
88dB (2.83V/1m)  
Crossover Frequency  
2,800Hz  
90dB (2.83V/1m)  
Crossover Frequency  
2,000Hz  
88dB (2.83V/1m)  
Crossover Frequency  
2,600Hz  
88dB (2.83V/1m)  
Crossover Frequency  
2,400Hz  
89dB (2.83V/1m)  
Both channels driven  
Crossover Frequency  
2,900Hz  
90dB (2.83V/1m)  
Crossover Frequency  
2,200Hz  
Woofer  
Woofer  
Woofer  
Woofer  
Woofer  
6-1/2" Polymer-coated  
aluminum cone w/rubber  
surround  
8" Polymer-coated  
aluminum cone w/rubber  
surround  
Dual 5" polymer-coated  
aluminum cone w/rubber  
surround  
6-1/2" Polymer-coated  
aluminum cone w/rubber  
surround  
Woofer  
8" Polymer-coated  
aluminum cone  
w/rubber surround  
Tweeter  
6-1/2" Polymer-coated  
aluminum cone w/rubber  
surround  
Tweeter  
Tweeter  
Tweeter  
Tweeter  
1" Pure-titanium dome,  
w/Elliptical Oblate  
1" Pure-titanium dome,  
w/Elliptical Oblate  
1" Pure-titanium dome,  
w/Elliptical Oblate  
1" Pure-titanium dome,  
w/swivel mount  
Plate Size (Diameter)  
9-3/16" (233mm)  
Mounting Cutout Size  
(Diameter)  
Tweeter  
1" Pure-titanium dome,  
w/swivel mount  
Plate Size (Diameter)  
10-7/8" (276mm)  
Mounting Cutout Size  
(Diameter)  
9-1/2" (241mm)  
Mounting Depth  
4-1/4" (108mm)  
Weight per Speaker  
4.6 lb (2.1kg)  
Dual 3/4" pure-titanium  
dome, w/swivel mount  
Plate Size (Diameter)  
9-3/16" (233mm)  
Mounting Cutout Size  
(Diameter)  
Spheroidal (EOS) wave-  
Spheroidal (EOS) wave-  
Spheroidal (EOS) wave-  
guide, and swivel mount  
Plate Size (W x H)  
8-1/2" x 11"  
guide, and swivel mount  
Plate Size (W x H)  
10-1/8" x 13-1/8"  
(257mm x 333mm)  
Mounting Cutout Size  
(W x H)  
guide, and swivel mount  
Plate Size (W x H)  
15-3/8" x 7-1/2"  
(216mm x 279mm)  
Mounting Cutout Size  
(W x H)  
7-1/8" x 9-11/16"  
(181mm x 246mm)  
Mounting Depth  
3-7/8" (98mm)  
(391mm x 191mm)  
Mounting Cutout Size  
(W x H)  
13-7/8" x 6-3/16"  
(352mm x 157mm)  
Mounting Depth  
3-7/8" (98mm)  
7-7/8" (200mm)  
Mounting Depth  
4-1/4" (108mm)  
Weight per Speaker  
4.2 lb (1.9kg)  
7-7/8" (200mm)  
Mounting Depth  
4-1/4" (108mm)  
Weight per Speaker  
4.2 lb (1.9kg)  
8-7/8" x 11-13/16"  
(225mm x 300mm)  
Mounting Depth  
4" (102mm)  
Weight per Speaker  
4.7 lb (2.1kg)  
Weight per Speaker  
5.5 lb (2.5kg)  
Weight per Speaker  
5.7 lb (2.6kg)  
Declaration of Conformity  
JBL and Harman International are registered trademarks,  
and Performance Series, Pro Sound Comes Home, Elliptical  
Oblate Spheroidal and Straight-Line Signal Path are trademarks,  
of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.  
We, Harman Consumer Group International  
2, route de Tours  
72500 Château 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 registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories.  
DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc.  
The maximum recommended amplifier power rating will ensure  
proper system headroom to allow for occasional peaks. We  
do not recommend sustained operation at these maximum  
power levels.  
EN 61000-6-3:2001  
EN 61000-6-1:2001  
Laurent Rault  
Harman Consumer Group International  
Château du Loir, France 3/06  
All features and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
PRO SOUND  
OWNER’S GUIDE  
PRODUCT LINE:  
COMES HOME™  
PERFORMANCESPECIALIST  
JBL, Incorporated  
250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797  
8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329  
516.255.4JBL (4525) (USA only) www.jbl.com  
MODELS:  
SS6, SS6C, SS8, SS8C, SSLCR, SS6DT  
DESIGN GOAL:  
Combine the superior performance of traditional  
NOTE: For new-construction applications, be sure  
to purchase the correct rough-in frame kit.  
JBL loudspeakers with the convenience of in-wall installation.  
TWEETER TYPE: Pure-titanium dome with Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal  
(EOS) waveguide, and swivel mount  
© 2006 Harman International Industries, Incorporated.  
All rights reserved.  
WOOFER TYPE: Polymer-coated aluminum cone with rubber surround  
CROSSOVER NETWORK: Straight-Line Signal Path (SSP)  
Part Nos. 406-000-05361-E 170-1035  
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE: Studio Monitor  
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