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Features

Overview: The Niles Audio CM8MP Ceiling Mount speaker is designed for multi-purpose applications, and non-primary listening areas. It can be used as a left or right speaker in a stereo configuration, or left, center, or right in a home theater application. The CM8MP comes with a magnetically-attached paintable metal grille.

Note: The CM8MP is packaged as a single speaker.

Drivers: The CM8MP has a light, but strong 8" polypropylene cone woofer. The integrated woofer/baffle design enhances the low frequency response, and allows you to mount an 8" speaker in locations where many competitor's speakers with the same frame diameter can only use a 6-1/2" driver. The 1" fluid-cooled UltraSilk soft dome tweeter provides clear, detailed highs and a focused high frequency sound. The proprietary bridge-mounted pivoting tweeter adjustment lets you aim the sound up to 20° in any direction.

Grille: The CM8MP includes a 11-5/16" diameter MicroThin grille, which attaches magnetically to the speaker. The 1/4" thick grille is easy to install, and blends with the room's aesthetics. It is rust-resistant, and paintable to match any décor. An optional SG8C square grille is also available, if desired.

Weather-Resistant: The frame, speaker, and grille are weather-resistant, so you can install the speaker in moist environments, including bathrooms and outdoors under eaves.

Speaker Terminals: The CM8MP is equipped with spring clip terminals, which can accept up to 12-gauge speaker wire. For wire runs of less than 80 feet, 16-gauge wire is recommended. You should use 14-gauge wire for runs of 80-200 feet, and 12-gauge wire for runs over 200 feet.

Note: When running speaker wire inside walls or ceilings, special jacketed cable (CL-2 or CL-3) should be used to protect the wire and for fire prevention. If unsure, you should consult your local building inspectors about code compliance requirements.

Installation: Installing the speaker requires a 9-3/4" cutout. The speaker requires a depth of 4-1/8" behind standard 5/8" drywall. There are three spring-loaded mounting clamps with screws that tighten from the front.