Getting Started Please inspect your loudspeakers carefully. Notify your Polk Audio dealer if you notice any damage or missing items. Keep the carton and packing material; this will do the best job of protecting your loudspeakers if they must be transported.
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Figure 7 INSTALLING db691 OVAL MODEL WITH GRILLE Remove bottom mount spacer ring before installing grille. Figure 8 INSTALLING db401, db521, db5251, ROUND MODELS WITH GRILLE...
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Figure 9 INSTALLING db651s, db651& db6501 WITH GASKET AND GRILLE Figure 10 INSTALLING db6501/db651 WITH GRILLE Some applications may require using the additional spacer/adapter bracket. SPACER/ADAPTER BRACKET (for db6501/db651 driver installation only)
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Figure 11 CROSSOVER MOUNTING Allow for ventilation clearance. Figure 12 TWEETER ATTENUATION SWITCH A 3-position switch (-3dB, 0dB, +3dB ) allows you to adjust tweeter level for the tonal balance that's right for your car and system. Figure 13 TWEETER ATTENUATION WIRE LOOP Cut this wire to reduce tweeter level 3dB.
DB6501 & DB5251 Figure 14 Flush Mount TWEETER MOUNTING 1. Check for proper clearance: The flush mount kit is 7/8" (22.2mm) deep. the clamp can be bent outward by inserting 2. Mark the center of the spot and cut a a screwdriver through the holes in the cup 2"...
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Series Full Range/Component Systems Specifications db351 db401 db461 db461p db501 db521 Type 3 1/2" 4" 4" x 6" 4" x 6" 5" 5 1/4" coaxial coaxial coaxial plate coaxial coaxial ..........................................Driver 3 1/2" 4" 4" x 6" 4"...
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db Series Full Range/Component Systems Specifications db571 db651 db651s db691 db5251 db6501 db1001 5" x 7" 6 1/2" 6 1/2" 6" x 9" 5 1/4" 6 1/2" 1" coaxial coaxial slim mount three way component component tweeter coaxial system system ..........................................