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Audiobahn recommends using at least 18-gauge wire with your new speaker system. Thinner gauge wire
may easily be severed and can cause damage to your system should any bare wires come in contact with the
vehicles chassis.
Make sure that your audio system is off while installing and connecting your new Audiobahn speaker. Failure
to do so could result in damaging the speaker beyond repair. This is not something that would be covered
under the manufacturer warranty.
Be sure to route the wires to the speakers with the insulated terminal ending at the speaker. This will insure a
good contact with the speaker.
Be sure the polarity is correct at all times. The speaker leads are color coded for negative and positive. Make
sure that the leads connected to the positive terminal of your amplifier or source unit is correctly connected to
the positive terminal of the speaker.
To insure long-term reliability all bare wires and wire-to-wire connections should be soldered and insulated with
heat shrink or electricians tape. Under no circumstances should you leave any bare wires uncovered, as this
can and will lead to the failure of your speakers and possibly other components.
When mounting in a door it is imperative to have the right amount of slack in the connecting wire as to not get
crimped or torn when the door is opened or closed. Avoid areas of the door jam that pinch. This will cause
damage to the speaker and other components over long-term use.
Once the speaker wiring is complete, you can connect the opposite end to the amplifier or source unit. Again,
be sure to observe correct polarity. Solder and wrap all stripped connections.
Once you have tested your system and confirmed that it is operating properly, turn off your system and prepare
for the mounting of the speaker.
1.
Position the speaker into the mounting hole and confirm the correct mounting location and hole place-
ment. Screw clips are provided to insure a snug fit. Place screw clips over the metal surface and line up
the hole with the hole you have previously drilled. Place the speaker into the hole. Align the mounting
holes and proceed to insert the screws. Be sure to tighten the screws evenly as not to warp the speaker
frame.
2.
Turn you system back on to confirm the speakers proper operation. First test at low volume and then you
may steadily increase the volume as desired.
3.
The next steps will aid in the proper mounting of the speaker grills. Follow these steps carefully and be
patient. First, locate the special bonding rubber which is located between the wax paper in the hardware
package.
Warning
It is extremely important that the mounting ring is correctly installed around the speaker. You may notice differ-
ences in the inner shape of the grill. These cutouts are so the bridges holding the tweeters and or mids do not
touch. You should be able to see the bridge unobstructed when the ring is mounted.
Wiring
Securing the Speaker
installation
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