Ci series
Installation Manual
CiX6-V
Loudspeaker
CiX6-V BLK/CiX6-V WHT
Congratulations on your new Ci loudspeaker system from Blaze Audio.
The Ci series is a feature-packed range of loudspeakers designed for use in a large variety of
applications. Emphasis is placed on discreet modern design, ease of installation, wide and uniform
coverage and excellent sound quality without the use of electronic signal processing.
Included in the box:
One speaker
Two mounting brackets
Mounting screws
Mounting template
Safety letter
The series offers a dispersion of 100 degrees vertically and 100 degrees horizontally. It features a
coaxial driver that includes a 6.5-inch woofer and a 1-inch compression driver. The patented 90°
triangular ABS cabinet with built-in mounting sliders not only ts perfectly into vertical and horizontal
corners without showing visible brackets, but also offers a variety of unique placement options.
For enhanced bass performance, the Ci series can be teamed indoors with our C8S and C12S
subwoofers.
Introduction
Connections.
The Ci models are tted with a screw terminal on the front bafe. The CiX6-V features an oval cable
port (13 mm x 22 mm), with contacts supporting wire sizes up to 4 sq. mm.
Important: Always connect the positive output (+) to the positive speaker terminal input and the
negative amplier output (-) to the negative speaker input. If reversed, the stereo imaging will be
blurred, and the bass output will be dramatically reduced.
How to connect the cables.
It is important that you run the speaker cables through the port BEFORE mounting your new Blaze
Audio speakers! The speakers are equipped with discreet cable terminals placed on the front bafe
behind the front cover – and it is not possible to run the cables to the terminals once the speakers have
been installed.
Getting started
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2
Make sure the amplier is turned off.
Remove the front cover to access the
cable terminal: Push the cover from
the side of the cabinet to squeeze it
out the groove.
3
Run the speaker cable through the tube positioned at the
rear of the cabinet to the terminal at the front bafe.
*Note that it is easier to install the speaker rst and
mount the cable to the terminal after the speaker is
mounted to the wall.
Oval cable port dimensions: 13 x 22 mm
If you use the sliders, you can mount the speaker cables
to the terminal at this point. If you use the mounting
points, it is easier to install the speaker rst and mount
the cable to the terminal after the speaker is mounted to
the wall.
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The Ci series can be mounted either in corners, on wall and ceilings with the integrated mounting points
or the slider bars.
Please make sure that the wall or ceiling is solid and can support the weight of the speaker before
installing. Also, make sure that you comply with all local health and safety regulations. (See the Safety
Letter included in the packaging.) The sliders allow the products to be installed easily by one person.
Vertical or horizontal installation in corners.
If you prefer to mount the speaker in a corner, you should:
Installation
1
Remove the front cover and you’ll see the
mounting holes in the left and right hand side of
the cabinet.
• Drill holes in the wall using 4 mm rawl plugs and the enclosed 3,5 mm at head screws.
• Reposition the speakers in desired position and mount the screws.
Mounting in corners that are not exactly 90 degrees:
• If the corner is less than 90 degrees, simply place the speaker cabinet as deep in the corner
as possible and use all mounting points. This will leave a little space behind the cabinet and
the walls, but the speakers will still appear with a nice nish in the corner.
• If the corner is more than 90 degrees, we recommend mounting only one of the sides of the speaker
cabinet onto the wall – and leave some air behind the other side of the cabinet.
This will not be visible from the front, and the speakers will still present themselves with a
nice nish.
2
Place the mounting template in desired position
and mark drilling positions by shading through
the six mounting holes.
If the wall or ceiling is soft, or if you want to mount the speakers on the wall
or ceiling away from the corner.
• Mount the sliders to the wall or ceiling using the
provided template. Ensure the arrow on the slider
points towards the front of the speaker.
• Remove the front cover to access the cable terminal:
Push the cover from the side of the cabinet to squeeze
it out the groove.
• Run cable through rear hole and connect to front
panel terminals, slide the speaker onto the brackets.
• Finally x the speaker to the wall or ceiling by
screwing through the cabinet and slider into the wall or
ceiling, using the upper and lower mounting points.
*Note
The cable needs to be ran through the rear before it is
xed to wall or sliders.
Slide the speaker onto the sliders.
Connect the positive (+) and negative (-) speaker
cable to the left + and right - screw terminals.
Use the right + - terminals to link to another speaker.
Unlike other models in our Ci series, coupling or suspending the CiX6-V isn’t
recommended due to its size and weight.
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Cables
Operation
Speaker cables present the amplier with different loads. Cables with high capacitance, high inductance
and high impedance have a strong negative inuence on sound quality as well as amplier reliability. In
order to get the most out of the speaker system, avoid using thin speaker cables.
As a rule of thumb, 2 mm
2
(14 AWG) cable can be used for lengths up to 20 meters at 8 ohms. 4 mm
2
(11
AWG) cable should be used for lengths over 20 meters.
To minimize power loss and response variations, please refer to the following table for guidance,
showing the maximum recommended cable length relative to impedance and cable thickness:
Mode selection.
CiX6-V can be driven in 8 ohm or 70 V or 100 V mode.
The input tap selection switch is placed behind the grille. On
CiX6-V the taps are 3,75, 7,5, 15 and 30 W output in 70 V mode
and 7,5, 15, 30 and 60 W output in 100 V mode.
The rotary switch is operated with a at-head #7 screw driver.
Outdoor mounting.
The CiX6-V is IP55 rated, so they can be placed outside. (See the Safety Letter included in the
packaging.) If installed outdoors, the insulation of the cabling should be resistant to water as well as the
effects of temperature and ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Recommended insulations are:
UV stabilized polyethylene, neoprene, Teon™, Silicon™, and Hypalon™.
The following materials are not recommended, because of potentially shorter life expectancy in outdoor
environments: rubber, PVC (polyvinylchloride), polypropylene, polyurethane, and nylon. UV-stabilized
polypropylene may be acceptable.
Safety wire.
In installation terms, the top-boxes are as much brackets as they are speakers, because they mount ush
to the walls and ceilings, so no safety wire is needed (just like on traditional speaker installations, you
don’t use a safety wire from a bracket to the wall).
Speaker presets.
Recommended loudspeaker presets are available at blaze-audio.com/support and are designed for use
with Blaze Audio’s PowerZone™ Connect DSP-enabled amplier series.
Recommended amplier.
We recommend using Blaze Audio’s PowerZone™ Connect DSP-enabled ampliers with power ratings
that exceed the loudspeakers’ power handling capacity (see specications). As with all loudspeaker
systems, power handling depends on the quality and size of the amplier. If the amplier is overdriven
and runs into clipping, the drivers can be damaged, even if the amplier’s output is lower than the
speaker’s power handling capacity. When selecting an amplier, keep in mind that a higher power
amplier operating without distortion will typically sound better and cause less damage to the
loudspeaker than a lower power amplier that is constantly clipping.
Warranty.
For warranty information, please refer to your local Blaze Audio distributor or dealer, or contact us
directly.
Service.
Spare parts for your Blaze Audio speakers are available through your local Blaze Audio distributor or
dealer. Please contact us directly, in case you are not able to source spare parts locally.
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Due to continuous product improvement, all features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Specications
Rev L 23/06/2025
200 mm
267 mm
190 mm
420 mm
Sensitivity SPL / 1W @ 1m: 92 dB
Maximum SPL, Long Term: 114 dB
Maximum SPL, Peak: 120 dB
Frequency response: 65-20.000 Hz
Nominal impedance: 8 Ω
Dispersion: 100° vertical / 100° horizontal
Ingress Protection: IP55
Recommended Amplifier: 100-200 W
Ci5-V transformer taps: 70 V: 3.75, 7.5, 15, 30 W
100 V: 7.5, 15, 30, 60 W
Measurements: 420 x 267 x 190 mm
(16.54 x 10.52 x 7.48 in)
Weight: 5.3 kg (11.7 lb)
Colour: White (RAL9016)
Black (RAL9005)
