table of contents
introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
about this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
installation planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
amplifier requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
mounting locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
speaker wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
speaker installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
tweeter installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
crossover installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
connecting the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
warranty information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
introduction
Thank you for choosing a/d/s/
automotive component loudspeakers. These reference quality speakers
®
combine the acoustic excellence achieved from 30 years of loudspeaker research and development, with
innovative and timeless industrial design, and cutting edge material choices. Tuned for precise reproduction
of the supplied musical signal, they accurately deliver every nuance and detail while retaining the classic
"a/d/s/
sound" that has enchanted multiple generations of owners. With a minimum of care, this high
®
performance component speaker system will deliver years of trouble-free satisfaction.
about this manual
To achieve optimum performance from your a/d/s/
®
automotive component loudspeakers, we
recommend that you read this manual thoroughly before installation and use. For the best results and
support, please consult with your local authorized a/d/s/
®
retailer. Technical support is also available
from a/d/s/
at 1-800-753-0800 x2033. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
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