Inverted Dust Cap
The inverted dust cap feature of the
PSW800 actually reinforces the cone to fur-
ther increase the stiffness-to-mass ratio and
reduce distortion. In a subwoofer applica-
tion, this dust cap inversion offers the addi-
tional benefit of reducing the “oil can” effect
that can cause traditional woofers to pro-
duce unwanted high frequency overtones.
High Power Handling
The PSW800 employs an exceptionally
heavy-duty magnet/voice-coil/spider assem-
bly that is capable of handling high power
amplifiers (up to 150 watts).
Infinite Baffle Design
The PSW800 is designed for optimum low
frequency reproduction in a traditional 2 x4
stud wall with varying air volumes. It does
not require a special enclosure to provide
high performance.
Selectable Low-Pass Filter
Installers can select to roll off the high fre-
quencies from the PSW800 at 12dB per
octave at either 100Hz or 140Hz. This
selection is accomplished via baffle-mount-
ed controls that are accessible even after the
subwoofer has been installed.
Selectable High-Pass Filter
Installers can also select whether or not to fil-
ter the low frequencies from the satellite
speakers at a fixed frequency of 120Hz. Like
the low-pass filter, this selection is accessed
via baffle mounted controls.
Weatherproof Construction
All components of the PSW800 are weather-
proof. The aluminum grille and stainless steel
mounting screws are rustproof. This makes
the subwoofer ideal for moist environments
which would cause some brands of speakers
to discolor. Protected outdoor installations are
perfectly suited for the PSW800.
MicroPerf
™
Grilles
The PSW800 employs Niles’ exclusive
MicroPerf grille construction. The excep-
tionally tight hole pattern provides
acoustic transparency at all audio fre-
quencies and enables the woofer element
to remain invisible. MicroPerf grilles can
be painted to blend seamlessly with the
surrounding decor.
14 AWG Input/Output Terminals
The PSW800 is equipped with both left and
right speaker level input terminals to accom-
modate a stereo amplifier driving a single
subwoofer. Output terminals are also provid-
ed to utilize the switchable low-pass filter and
provide for convenient wiring to the satellite
speakers.
Easy Retrofit Installation in your
Existing Home
Designed for ease of installation, the Niles
mounting system makes retrofit installations
simple and fast. A supplied template assures
fast and accurate hole cutting. The bracket
slips behind the drywall and the screws
secure the bracket to the frame, sandwich-
ing the drywall between them. The speaker
baffle attaches to the frame, and the grille
mounts over the speaker.
Three Stage Installation System for
Remodels or New Construction
You install only the parts you need for a
particular stage of construction. When the
framing and wiring are finished, you
install the
bracket. After the drywall is up,
but before the painter begins to paint, you
install the
frame and provide the rustproof
aluminum
grilles to the painter so that
they can be painted to match the sur-
roundings. Only when construction is
completely finished do you put the valu-
able
speaker in the wall. You don’t have
to mask or prep the speaker for painting,
and worries about theft during the final
phases of construction are never an issue!
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