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All features and specifications are subject to 
change without notice.

† The maximum recommended amplifier power 

rating will ensure proper system headroom to 
allow for occasional peaks. We do not recom-
mend sustained operation at these maximum 
power levels.

* Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories.

DTS is a registered trademark of 
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

HTI6

Frequency Response

38Hz – 20kHz (–10dB) 

Recommended
Maximum Amplifier
Power 

100 watts 

Impedance

8 ohms nominal 

Sensitivity

88dB (2.83V/1m)

Crossover Frequency

2,500Hz

Woofer 

6-1/2" Polymer-coated aluminum 
cone w/rubber surround

Tweeter

1"Pure-titanium dome, 
w/Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal

(EOS) waveguide, and swivel mount

Plate Size (W x H) 

8-1/2" x 11" (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)

Weight per Speaker 

11 lb (5kg)

HTI8

Frequency Response 

30Hz – 20kHz (–10dB) 

Recommended
Maximum Amplifier
Power 

120 watts 

Impedance

8 ohms nominal 

Sensitivity

90dB (2.83V/1m)

Crossover Frequency

2,500Hz

Woofer

8" Polymer-coated aluminum 
cone w/rubber surround

Tweeter

1"Pure-titanium dome, 
w/Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal

(EOS) waveguide, and swivel mount

Plate Size (W x H) 

10-1/8" x 13-1/8" (257mm x 333mm)

Mounting Cutout Size 
(W x H) 

8-7/8" x 11-13/16" (225mm x 300mm)

Mounting Depth 

4" (102mm)

Weight per Speaker 

13.5 lb (6.1kg)

HTI55

Frequency Response 

40Hz – 20kHz (–10dB) 

Recommended
Maximum Amplifier
Power 

120 watts 

Impedance

8 ohms nominal 

Sensitivity

88dB (2.83V/1m)

Crossover Frequency

2,000Hz

Woofer

Dual 5" polymer-coated aluminum 
cone w/rubber surround

Tweeter

1"Pure-titanium dome, 
w/Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal

(EOS) waveguide, and swivel mount

Plate Size  

15-3/8" x 7-1/2" (391mm x 191mm)

Mounting Cutout Size 

14" x 6" (356mm x 152mm)

Mounting Depth

3-7/8" (98mm)

Weight per Speaker 

5.7 lb (2.6kg)

HTI6C

Frequency Response 

40Hz – 20kHz (–10dB) 

Recommended
Maximum Amplifier
Power 

100 watts 

Impedance

8 ohms nominal 

Sensitivity

88dB (2.83V/1m)

Crossover Frequency

2,000Hz

Woofer

6-1/2" Polymer-coated aluminum 
cone w/rubber surround

Tweeter

1"Pure-titanium dome, 
w/swivel mount

Plate Size (Diameter) 

9-3/16" (233mm)

Mounting Cutout Size 
(Diameter)

7-7/8" (200mm)

Mounting Depth

4-1/4" (108mm)

Weight per Speaker 

10 lb (4.5kg)

Declaration of Conformity

We, Harman Consumer International

2, route de Tours 
72500 Chateau-du-Loir
France

declare in own responsibility that the products described in this
owner’s manual are in compliance with technical standards: 

EN 61000-6-3:2001
EN 61000-6-1:2001

Gary Mardell

Harman Consumer International

Chateau-du-Loir, France  4/04

DESIGN GOAL:

Combine the superior performance of traditional 

JBL loudspeakers with the convenience of in-wall installation.

TWEETER TYPE:

Pure-titanium dome with EOS

waveguide, 

and swivel mount

WOOFER TYPE:

Polymer-coated aluminum cone with rubber surround

CROSSOVER NETWORK:

Straight-Line Signal Path

(SSP)

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE:

Studio Monitor

OWNER’S GUIDE

PRODUCT LINE: 

MODELS:

HTI6, HTI8, HTI55 and HTI6C

JBL Home Theater In-Wall Series

SPECIFICATIONS 

© 2004 Harman International Industries, Incorporated 

JBL is a registered trademark of Harman International
Industries, Incorporated.

Part No. 406-000-05033

PRO SOUND 

COMES HOME

JBL Consumer Products

250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797

8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329

516.255.4JBL (4525)  www.jbl.com

NOTE:

For new-construction applications, be sure 

to purchase the correct rough-in frame kit.

Summary of Contents for HTI55

Page 1: ...HTI6 HTI8 HTI55 and HTI6C HOME THEATER IN WALL SERIES OWNER S GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...loudspeakers you have chosen will provide every note of enjoyment that you expected and that when you think about purchasing addi tional audio equipment for your home car or office you will once again choose JBL Please take a moment to register your product on our Web site at www jbl com It enables us to keep you posted on our latest advancements and helps us to better under stand our customers an...

Page 3: ...d it may also be used as a side surround or surround back speaker It may be mounted horizontally or verti cally 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 ...

Page 4: ...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 multi channel surround sound systems connecting all of the speakers in your system with the correct polarity remains equally important in order to preserve the proper ambience and directionality of the program material ...

Page 5: ... to swivel into place 1 2 1 2 1 2 Cut the drywall Connect the speaker wires to the speaker Replace the metal grille For the HTI55 only attach the JBL logo to the grille to correspond to vertical or horizontal installation Place the frame assembly in the wall Screw down each of the four six for HTI55 Phillips head screws The locking tabs will swivel into place and secure the unit to the rear surfac...

Page 6: ...rews The locking tabs will swivel into place and secure the unit to the rear surface of the drywall Replace the metal grille 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 The HTI speakers feature unique swivel mounts for the tweeters that enable you to aim the very directional high ...

Page 7: ...tion 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 are frayed cut or punctured In multichannel applications make sure that your receiver or processor has been configured to enabl...

Page 8: ...al EOS waveguide andswivelmount Plate Size 15 3 8 x7 1 2 391mmx191mm Mounting Cutout Size 14 x6 356mmx152mm Mounting Depth 3 7 8 98mm Weight per Speaker 5 7lb 2 6kg HTI6C Frequency Response 40Hz 20kHz 10dB Recommended MaximumAmplifier Power 100watts Impedance 8ohmsnominal Sensitivity 88dB 2 83V 1m Crossover Frequency 2 000Hz Woofer 6 1 2 Polymer coatedaluminum conew rubbersurround Tweeter 1 Pure t...

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