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RM6/RM9
Boston Rally
Speaker Systems
Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 RM6/RM9 Boston Rally ™ Speaker Systems Installation Manual...
  • Page 2: Specifications

    Specifications Boston Rally Boston Rally RM6 System RM9 System Maximum Music Power 200 watts 220 watts Peak Input Power 100 watts 110 watts Continuous Music Power 50 watts 55 watts Sensitivity (1 watt/.5m) 95dB 95dB Nominal Impedance 4Ω 4Ω Frequency Response 50–20,000Hz 35–20,000Hz Mounting Hole Cutout...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    flexibility of the Boston Rally Series speaker systems, not the exact installation methods to be used in any given case. If you do not have the experience that these procedures require, we strongly suggest you consult your Boston Acoustics dealer about professional installation.
  • Page 4: Tools Required

    Tools Required Before You Begin These are the tools required Familiarize yourself with the location of fuel lines, hydraulic brake lines to complete the basic instal- and electrical wiring. Use extreme caution when cutting or drilling around lation of the Boston Rally these parts.
  • Page 5: Planning The Installation

    Planning the Installation Read all instructions carefully before you attempt any installation procedures. Make sure all operations are clear to you. Make sure you have adequate time and shelter to complete the installation. Many installations require multiple days to complete. Examine the Boston Rally Series speakers and hardware so that you are familiar with them before you start the installation.
  • Page 6: Speaker Wiring

    Speaker Wiring For your convenience, two sets of two-conductor wire are provided to use between the speakers and the amplifier or head-unit. Other wire may be substituted if desired as long as it is at least 18 gauge. Sometimes the stock speaker wires in the vehicle may be used.
  • Page 7: Installing Speakers In Factory Cutouts

    Installing Speakers In Factory Cutouts 1. Make sure the mounting surface provides a complete air seal between the front and the back of the speaker. If the surface is uneven, or if air can leak directly from the back of the speaker to the front, seal the air leaks with silicon sealant or weather stripping.
  • Page 8: Installation Options

    RM6 Installation Option Most factory speaker locations for 6-inch speakers provide either three or four screw holes for mounting the speaker. The RM6 includes both sets of holes. Rotate the speaker until the correct holes line up. 4-hole pattern 3-hole pattern...
  • Page 9 RM9 Installation Option The RM9 can also be installed from underneath the rear deck to reduce the installed height of the tweeter module. A spacer is supplied to pro- tect the rubber surround and ensure a tight air seal. The spacer is installed between the speaker and the mounting surface as shown in the diagram.
  • Page 10: Installing Speakers In Nonstandard Locations-Rm6

    Installing Speakers In Nonstandard Locations – RM6 Notice Check the clearance of both speaker locations. Your vehicle may not be symmetrical. (There may be multiple window controls on the driver’s side, for example.) If installing in the doors, remove the interior panel. Avoid possible speaker contact with door frames, handles and window tracks.
  • Page 11 1. Trace the template onto the mounting panel. Mark the pilot hole, the edges of the large cutout and the locations of the screws. 2. Make sure that the mounting surface provides a complete air seal between the front and the back of the speaker. If the surface is uneven, or if air can leak directly from the back of the speaker to the front, seal the air leaks with silicon sealant or weather stripping.
  • Page 12 3. Drill the pilot hole at the center of the cutout, then drill four ⁄ " holes for the speaker’s mounting screws. Make the large circular cutout with a saber saw, hole saw or nibbler (depending on the material). 4. Slip “U”-clips over the screw holes. Position the flat side toward the speaker as shown in the diagram.
  • Page 13: Installing Speakers In Nonstandard Locations-Rm9

    Installing Speakers In Nonstandard Locations – RM9 Notice Check the clearance of both speaker locations. Your vehicle may not be symmetrical. If installing in the trunk, check for clearance with the trunk lid opened and closed. If installing in the doors, remove the interior panel. Avoid possible speaker contact with door frames, handles and window tracks.
  • Page 14 4. Attach the assembly to the cutout as shown in the diagram. Use the supplied machine screws and nuts or other hardware. Tighten the nuts just enough to seal the woofer against the mounting surface. Do not overtighten the hardware.
  • Page 15 5. Attach the wires to the speaker. 6. Attach the grille front. Snap the grille on to the grille frame from the front. Be sure to align the notch on the grille with the logo on the grille frame. The Kortec™ dome tweeter on the RM9 is asymmetrically aligned with the woofer cone to minimize diffraction of high-frequencies off of the cone.
  • Page 16: Warranty

    Warranty For one year from the date of purchase, Boston Acoustics will repair for the original owner any defect in materials or workmanship that occurs in normal use, without charge for parts or labor. Your responsibilities are to use the speaker system according to the...

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