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Niles OS5.3 Black 2-Way 5" Indoor/Outdoor Home Theater Speaker (pair)

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Niles OS5.3 Black 2-Way 5" Indoor/Outdoor Home Theater Speaker (pair)

Brand: Niles
MPN: OS5.3 Black
Condition: New


Integrated Woofer/Baffle Assembly increases the woofer cone-area to cabinet-width ratio for enhanced bass output
Mica-Filled Polypropylene Woofer Cone reduces breakup and lowers distortion
Butyl-Rubber Woofer Cone Surround damps resonance and provides exceptional durability
5" Mica-filled polypropylene cone is extremely rigid to reduce breakup and lower distortion
1" UltraSilk dome with fluid-cooling and ultra-wide dispersion for clear, detailed and extended high frequencies
8 ohm Impedance
Weatherproof Engineering enables OS loudspeakers to handle extreme hot, cold and moist environments, exceeding the military's strict anti-corrosion specifications MIL-STD-883D
Advanced Material Science elevates appearance and longevity of the cabinet and grille, plus enhances the performance of the woofers, tweeters and crossovers
Architecturally-Friendly Design delivers stellar acoustical performance, yet tucks discreetly away into corners and under eaves
Low-Diffraction Grille and Front Baffle ensures that the sound waves emanating from the woofer and tweeter are not reflected by the surrounding parts of the loudspeaker for precise imaging and acoustical accuracy
Rigid, Acoustically-Inert Cabinet prevents transmission of unwanted vibrations for clean and dynamic bass response
All-Weather Versatility reduces installation limitations to provide great sound from the beaches of Miami to the harsg winters of Minneapolis
Home Theater Applicability enables OS loudspeakers to be used as left, center, right or surround loudspeakers in home theater systems
Integrated Mounting Bracket and Shelf Stand provide a variety of secure, quick and easy mounting solutions
Tapered Shape facilitates mounting in corners and under eaves
Inverted Gold-Plated 5-Way Binding Posts repel moisture and ensure positive connections in virtually any conditions over long periods of time
Recommended Amplifier Power for the this loudspeaker is 5 to 100 W per channel
100Hz - 21kHz +/-3dB Frequency Response
90dB Sensitivity for 2.83V pink noise
Enclosure, brackets and grilles of the loudspeaker can all be painted to match the surroundings
Package of 2 Speakers

Note: For most applications, we recommend using 16 or 18-gauge wire. For wiring runs longer than 80 feet, we recommend 14-gauge wire. The binding posts on OS loudspeakers accommodate up to 12-gauge wire directly. Larger sizes can be accommodated using spade, banana, or pin connectors.

Woofer Driver Complement: 5" mica-filled polypropylene woofer
Tweeter Driver Complement: 1" Ultrasilk dome tweeter with fluid cooling
Recommended Amplifier Power:  5 to 100 watts per channel
Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
Frequency Response: 100Hz to 21kHz, +/-3dB
Sensitivity: 90dB with 2.83V pink noise input, measured at 1 meter on axis
Wiring Requirements: 16 to 18 gauge speakers wire for runs up to 80 feet and 14 gauge speaker wire for runs up to 200 feet. The connectors will accomodate 12 to 22 gauge wire.
Dimensions (Loudspeaker with U-Bracket): 6-1/4" W x 9-7/8" H x 6-3/4" D
Weight (Loudspeaker and Bracket): 11lbs per pair (5kg)

Tools and Materials Needed (sold separately)
Electric drill with 1/4" and 1/2" drill bits and a 1" flat drill bit (for drilling through studs)
Three screws or bolts suitable for the mounting surface
The proper screwdriver for the mounting hardware
Safety cable (optional)
Cable ties
Wire stripper
Pencil
Level
Rubber gloves and protective eyewear

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