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Niles Introduces 26 New Ceiling-Mount Loudspeakers and Subwoofers (3/8/2006)

Comprehensive line of ceiling-mount architectural speaker solutions unveiled by Niles Audio Corporation

Niles Audio Corporation, The First Name in Custom Installation(r), announces the introduction of 26 new ceiling-mount loudspeaker and subwoofer solutions designed to deliver outstanding audio performance from a discrete location.

All models (grouped in four series) install easily, feature impact resistant ABS paintable frames, weather resistant hardware and Niles exclusive rustproof MicroPerf(tm) aluminum grilles, which make them ideal for any environment, even bathrooms and kitchens. Several models feature patented Twist and Lock installation, giving integrators the ability to simply twist, lock and install each speaker into place. Additionally, each ceiling-mount speaker features an integrated woofer/baffle assembly that allows for a larger woofer cone area - and more powerful bass - without enlarging the speaker frame/grille.

"Ceiling-mount speakers are the largest and fastest growing segment of the custom installation speaker market, as they create the perfect balance between performance and style," said Frank K. Sterns, president of Niles. "As such, we have focused a great deal of our research and development on perfecting the installation and quality of all Niles ceiling-mount solutions, including this latest line, which we are confident will provide the durability, style and performance installers and consumers demand."

Scheduled to ship in early 2007, the line will be sold exclusively through a network of Niles factory-authorized dealers.

Ceiling-Mount Speaker Series Details:

* The CM6 Series features 6" woofers and bridge-mounted tweeters.
* The CM7 Series features 7" woofers and offers models for single speaker Stereo Input and dedicated surround applications.
* The CM7DS (Directed Soundfield) Series features adjustable woofers and tweeters to direct sound to the appropriate listening area, patented Twist and Lock installation, offers dedicated center channel and effects models and models for Stereo Input applications.
* The CM9 Ultimate-Performance Series is the company's first 3-way ceiling speaker. Features integrated subwoofers, patented Twist and Lock installation, fully-adjustable midrange/tweeter pods for maximum sound performance.
* CM9 Series Subwoofers feature passive crossovers with built-in hi and low pass filters and butyl rubber surround. CM6 Series Details:
* CM610: 6" polypropylene woofer with urethane surround and 13mm fixed Kaladex tweeter. The MSRP is $175 a pair.
* CM630: 6" polypropylene woofer with butyl rubber surround and 1-inch pivoting soft-dome tweeter. The MSRP is $225 a pair. CM7 Series Details: (All models fit Niles' existing 6 Series brackets)
* CM710: 7" polypropylene woofer with urethane surround and 13mm bridge mounted Kaladex tweeter. The MSRP is $200 a pair.
* CM730: 7" polypropylene woofer with butyl rubber surround and 1" bridge mounted, joystick-type pivoting soft dome tweeter, which allows for up to 20 degrees of tweeter adjustment. The MSRP is $250 a pair.
* CM750: 7" injection-molded TCC woofer with butyl rubber surround and 1" bridge-mounted, joystick-type, pivoting Teteron tweeter, which allows for up to 20 degrees of tweeter adjustment. The MSRP is $325 a pair.
* CM760: 7" woven, fiberglass woofer with butyl rubber surround and 1" bridge-mounted, joystick-type, pivoting Teteron tweeter, which allows for up to 20 degrees of tweeter adjustment. Features three-position tweeter level control. The MSRP is $400 a pair.
* CM770: 7" honeycomb composite woofer with butyl rubber surround and 1" bridge-mounted, joystick-type, pivoting RPM (round planar magnetic) tweeter, which allows for up to 20 degrees of tweeter adjustment. Features two position bass and three position treble controls. The MSRP is $550 a pair.
* CM710Si (Stereo Input): 7" polypropylene dual voice coil woofer with urethane surround and dual 13mm Kaladex tweeters with fixed tweeter bridge. Designed to provide stereo sound from a single speaker. The MSRP is $125 each.
* CM730Si (Stereo Input): 7" polypropylene dual voice coil woofer with butyl rubber surround and dual 1" soft-dome, bridge-mounted, joystick-type, pivoting tweeters. Designed to provide stereo sound from a single speaker. The MSRP is $175 each.
* CM750Si (Stereo Input): 7" DVC injection-molded TCC woofer with butyl rubber surround and dual 1" Teteron, bridge-mounted, joystick-type, pivoting tweeters. Designed to provide stereo sound from a single speaker. The MSRP is $225 each.
* CM710FX (Surround Effects): 7" polypropylene dual voice coil woofer with urethane surround; dual 13mm Kaladex tweeters with fixed tweeter bridge. Specifically designed to reproduce surround sound effects. Features bipole/dipole and diffuse level controls. The MSRP is $275 a pair.
* CM750Fx (Surround Effects): 7" injection-molded TCC dual voice coil woofer with butyl rubber surround and dual 1" Teteron, bridge-mounted, joystick-type, pivoting tweeters. Specifically designed to reproduce surround sound effects. Features bipole/dipole and diffuse level controls. The MSRP is $450 a pair. CM7DS (Directed Soundfield) Series Details: CM730DS: 7" fully-pivoting polypropylene woofer with butyl rubber surround and 1" soft-dome, bridge-mounted, joystick-type, pivoting tweeter. Features tweeter level control. The MSRP is $400 a pair.
* CM750DS: 7" fully-pivoting, injection-molded TCC woofer with butyl rubber surround and 1" Teteron, bridge-mounted, joystick-type, pivoting tweeter. Features tweeter level control. The MSRP is $500 a pair.
* CM760DS: 7" fully-pivoting, woven fiberglass woofer with butyl rubber surround and 1" Teteron, bridge-mounted, joystick-type, pivoting tweeter. Features midrange and treble controls. The MSRP is $600 a pair.
* CM770DS: 7" fully-pivoting, honeycomb composite woofer with butyl rubber surround and 1" RPM (round planar magnetic) bridge-mounted, joystick-type, pivoting tweeter. Features midrange, treble and boundary controls. The MSRP is $750 a pair.
* CM7760DSSi (Stereo Input): 7" fully-pivoting, woven fiberglass woofer with butyl rubber surround and dual 1" Teteron, bridge-mounted, joystick-type, pivoting tweeter. Features midrange and treble controls. Designed to provide stereo sound from a single speaker. The MSRP is $350 each.
* CM760DSFx (Effects): 7" fully-pivoting, woven fiberglass woofer with butyl rubber surround and dual 1" Teteron, bridge-mounted, joystick-type, pivoting tweeters. Specifically designed to reproduce surround sound effects. Features bipole/dipole and diffuse level controls. The MSRP is $650 a pair.
* CM770DSFx (Effects): 7" fully-pivoting, honeycomb composite woofer with butyl rubber surround and 1" RPM (round planar magnetic), bridge-mounted, joystick-type, pivoting tweeters. Specifically designed to reproduce surround sound effects. Features midrange and bipole/dipole and diffuse level controls. The MSRP $850 a pair.
* CM760DS-C (Center): 7" fully-pivoting, woven fiberglass woofer with butyl rubber surround and dual 1" Teteron, bridge-mounted, joystick-type, pivoting tweeters. Specifically designed to reproduce center channel signals. Features dialogue enhance and tweeter level controls. The MSRP is $350 each.
* CM770DS-C (Center): 7" fully-pivoting, honeycomb composite woofer with butyl rubber surround and 1" RPM (round planar magnetic), bridge-mounted, joystick-type, pivoting tweeters. Specifically designed to reproduce center channel signals. Features dialogue enhance and tweeter level controls. The MSRP $400 each. CM9 Ultimate-Performance Series Details:
* CM953: 9" TCC (talc carbon and ceramic filled) polypropylene woofer with butyl rubber surround, 2" Teteron midrange and 1" Teteron, bridge-mounted, joystick-type, adjustable midrange/tweeter. Features midrange, treble and boundary controls. The MSRP is $1,000 a pair.
* CM963: 9" carbon fiber woofer with butyl rubber surround; 2" woven fiberglass dome midrange, 1" Teteron, bridge-mounted, joystick-type, adjustable midrange/tweeter. Features treble and boundary comp. controls. The MSRP is $1,500 a pair.
* CM973: 7" honeycomb composite woofer with butyl rubber surround, 2" woven fiberglass dome midrange and 1" RPM (round planar magnetic), bridge-mounted, joystick-type, adjustable midrange/tweeter. Features midrange, treble and boundary controls. The MSRP is $2,000 a pair. CM9 Subwoofer Series Details:
* CM950Sub: 9" injection-molded TCC woofer with butyl rubber surround. Features switchable high and low pass filters. The MSRP is $250 each.
* CM960Sub: 9" woven, fiberglass woofer with butyl rubber surround. Features switchable high and low pass filters. The MSRP is $300 each. Talking Points
* Niles announces a new line of 26 6", 7" and 9" ceiling-mount loudspeakers and subwoofers designed to deliver outstanding audio performance from a discrete location.
* Each speaker features an integrated woofer/baffle assembly that allows for a much larger woofer - and more powerful bass - than found in competitive models without any extra installation space.
* All models install easily - several with patented Twist and Lock installation design - and come in a paintable white finish.
* Each model features Niles exclusive rustproof MicroPerf(tm) aluminum grilles, which make them ideal in any environment, even kitchens and bathrooms.
* (2) 6-inch speaker options are sized to match recessed light cans.
* (10) 7-inch speaker options feature fixed or fully-pivoting woofers and pivoting tweeters with models available in stereo input and surround effects
* (7) 7-inch Directed Soundfield speaker options feature fixed or fully-pivoting woofers and pivoting tweeters with models available in stereo input and surround effects
* (3) 9-inch ultimate performance speaker options feature a pivoting midrange/tweeter assembly.
* (2) 9-inch passive subwoofers feature switchable high and low pass filters.
* All models will begin shipping in early 2007

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