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Remove the grille from the
speaker frame by pulling on the
paper tab. If the tab is missing,
to avoid scratching the grille or
baffle you may unfold a paper
clip, insert the straight end
through one of the holes in the
grille, and gently pull up.

Determine the correct speaker
location. 

Note: Remove the inner tem-
plate, which is the paint shield,
at the perforation. Use the
outer template when cutting
the drywall. Although the HTI55
may be oriented either horizon-
tally or vertically, the installa-
tion procedure is the same.

Template

Level

Note: Always allow at least 
one-half inch between a wall
stud and the speaker cutout or
the locking tabs will not be able
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 installa-
tion.

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 surface of
the drywall.

The HTI speakers feature
unique swivel mounts for the
tweeters that enable you to aim
the very directional high fre-
quencies toward the 
listening position, at ear-level
height. Before installing the
speaker grille, gently press on
the outer edge of the tweeter
mount to adjust the position of
the tweeter. The tweeter will
not swivel more than 15
degrees in any direction; do not
attempt to force it to move fur-
ther. You may also rotate the
tweeter to orient the JBL logo
as desired.

Remove the grille from the
speaker frame by pulling on the
paper tab. If the tab is missing,
to avoid scratching the grille or
baffle you may unfold a paper
clip, insert the straight end
through one of the holes in the
grille, and gently pull up.

≥

≥

≥

Cut the drywall. 
Note: Always allow at least
one-half inch between a wall
stud and the speaker cutout or
the locking tabs will not be able
to swivel into place.

Connect the speaker wires to
the speaker.

Place the frame assembly in
the wall.

Screw down each of the three
Phillips head screws. The lock-
ing 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 tem-
plate, 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
frequencies toward the 
listening position, at ear-level
height. Before installing the
speaker grille, gently press on
the outer edge of the tweeter
mount to adjust the position of
the tweeter. 
The tweeter will not swivel
more than 15 degrees in any
direction; do not attempt to
force it to move further. You
may also rotate the tweeter to
orient the JBL logo as desired.

JBL HTI Series loudspeakers
can be painted to match any
decor. If you wish to change
their color, the satin finish on
the grille and frame will func-
tion as a primer coat. Before
painting, install the paint shield
(in the assembly kit) securely
into the recess in the baffle. 

This will protect the speaker
components and baffle from
paint residue.
Use a high-quality spray paint,
and apply a thin coat of color. 

Note: Gently remove the
acoustical foam blanket from
the grille before painting. Reat-
tach the blanket after the paint
has dried.

You will need to purchase the correct rough-in frame kit for your model:

HTI6

RIF6

HTI8

RIF8

HTI55

RIF55

HTI6C

RIF6C

Detailed installation instructions are supplied with the rough-in kit.

• Check that receiver/amplifier 
is on and a source is playing.

• Check all wires and connec-
tions between receiver/ampli-
fier and speakers. Make sure
all wires are connected. Make
sure none of the speaker wires
are frayed, cut or punctured.

• Review proper operation of
your receiver/amplifier.

• Check the “Balance” control 
on your receiver/amplifier.

• Check all wires and connec-
tions between receiver/ampli-
fier 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 enable all channels that you
are using.

• Make sure the connections 
to the left and right “Speaker
Inputs” have the correct polar-
ity (+ and –).

• Consider adding a powered
subwoofer to your system.

• In Dolby Digital or DTS modes,
make sure your
receiver/processor is correctly
configured. When using a sub-
woofer, make sure the sub-
woofer output of the receiver/
processor has been enabled. If
no subwoofer is being used,
make sure the left and right
front and rear speakers have
been config-ured as “LARGE.”

See your receiver/processor’s
owner’s manual for futher infor-
mation on correct speaker con-
figuration in Dolby Digital, DTS
and other surround-sound
modes.

• Check all wires and connec-
tions between receiver/ampli-
fier and speakers. Make sure
all wires are connected. Make
sure none of the speaker wires
are frayed, cut or punctured.

• If more than one pair of main
speakers is being used, check
the minimum-impedance
requirements of your receiver/
amplifier.

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.

38Hz – 20kHz (–10dB) 

100 watts 

8 ohms nominal 

88dB (2.83V/1m)

2,500Hz

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

1" Pure-titanium dome, 
w/Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal™
(EOS) waveguide, and swivel mount

216 x 279mm (8-1/2" x 11")

181 x 246mm (7-1/8" x 9-11/16")

98mm (3-7/8")

5kg (11 lb)

30Hz – 20kHz (–10dB) 

120 watts 

8 ohms nominal 

90dB (2.83V/1m)

2,500Hz

8" Polymer-coated aluminum 
cone w/rubber surround

1" Pure-titanium dome, 
w/Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal™
(EOS) waveguide, and swivel mount

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

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

102mm (4")

6.1kg (13.5 lb)

40Hz – 20kHz (–10dB) 

120 watts 

8 ohms nominal 

88dB (2.83V/1m)

2,000Hz

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

1" Pure-titanium dome, 
w/Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal™ 
(EOS) waveguide, and swivel mount

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

56 x 152mm (14" x 6"3)

98mm (3-7/8")

2.6kg (5.7 lb)

40Hz – 20kHz (–10dB) 

100 watts 

8 ohms nominal 

88dB (2.83V/1m)

2,000Hz

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

1" Pure-titanium dome, 
w/swivel mount

233mm (9-3/16")

200mm (7-7/8")

108mm (4-1/4")

4.5kg (10 lb)

Declaration of Conformity

We, Harman Consumer Group 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 Group International

Chateau-du-Loir, France  9/04

Combine the superior performance of traditional 

JBL loudspeakers with the convenience of in-wall installation.

Pure-titanium dome with EOS

™

waveguide, 

and swivel mount

Polymer-coated aluminum cone with rubber surround

Straight-Line Signal Path

™

(SSP)

Studio Monitor

© 2004 Harman International Industries, Incorporated 

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

Part No.406-000-05033

JBL Consumer Products

250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797

www.jbl.com

For new-construction applications, be sure 

to purchase the correct rough-in frame kit.