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Summary of Contents for Hybrid Audio Technologies Clarus C51-2
- Page 1 Clarus™ C51-2 and C61-2 High-Performance Mobile Audio Speaker Systems User’s Manual and Mobile Audio Reference Handbook...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents (Use your mouse and click to advance to various sections below) Welcome and Introduction ..............3 Clarus Individual Component Parameters ..........4 Midbass Speakers (Clarus C5 and C6)............4 Tweeter Speakers (Clarus C1)..............5 Passive Crossover Networks ............... 5 Clarus System Specifications .............. -
Page 3: Welcome And Introduction
Keep it handy throughout your installation process, and any time you go to improve your audio system with other Hybrid Audio Technologies products. We are confident that if the principles explained in this manual are exercised in your own... -
Page 4: Clarus Individual Component Parameters
The black coating on the frame protects it from abrasion and oxidation. Cone: Pressed Hybrid Audio Technologies believes that the pressed paper cone is the best paper, untreated on marriage of lightness, stiffness, and ability of the cone to damp unwanted the front side and cone and edge modes and resonances (read: distortion). -
Page 5: Tweeter Speakers (Clarus C1)
C1 but also in physical installation. Passive Crossover Networks Alignment: Second The C51-2 2-way passive crossover network includes a unity low pass and order (12 dB/octave) high pass crossover frequency of 5,700 Hz at 12 dB/octave. The C61-2 2-... -
Page 6: Clarus System Specifications
Clarus System Specifications Frequency C51-2: 55 Hz – 22,000 Hz, ± 3 dB Response C61-2: 50 Hz – 22,000 Hz, ± 3 dB Typically, in-car response including vehicular “cabin gain”, or the gain expected with midbass installed in the vehicle, will result in an extended midbass and upper subbass response. -
Page 7: Midbass Thiele/Small Parameters (Incl. Mounting Dimensions)
• Two Clarus C1 (0.75” / 20mm) tweeter speakers pre-installed in flush-mount swivel cups; • Two Clarus C51-2x or C61-2x passive crossover networks; • Two midbass grilles with anodized aluminum Hybrid Audio Technologies nameplates and ABS grille mounting flanges; • Four small packages located underneath the midbass drivers, which contain: •... -
Page 8: How To Use This Manual
• Hardware needed to install the tweeter speakers, including high-quality black oxide Philips head screws and black oxide steel “speed clips.” Should you be missing parts, please contact your authorized Hybrid Audio Technologies dealer for replacement parts, or contact us directly at info@hybrid-audio.com. -
Page 9: Section I - Getting Started - Basic System Installation
Consequently, Hybrid Audio has designed the Clarus midbass to work well without an enclosure, and as such, should not be significantly prone to enclosure back-pressure and sound coloration when placed infinitely © Hybrid Audio Technologies, 2008 Page 9 of 23... - Page 10 Hybrid Audio Technologies highly recommends that the tweeter placement be the subject of your own experimentation. This can be accomplished by leaving some excess wire length for the tweeter, and experimenting with different potential ®...
- Page 11 The same procedure can be followed for the tweeter installation observing the precautions mentioned in the midbass installation, above. Once a suitable location is found for the tweeters, mounting options can be evaluated. The Clarus kit comes standard with three © Hybrid Audio Technologies, 2008 Page 11 of 23...
- Page 12 Although not as dramatic of an effect as the addition of some simple self-adhesive sound damping, it is the next logical progression to improving your audio system. © Hybrid Audio Technologies, 2008 Page 12 of 23...
- Page 13 This is the end of Section I: Basic Installation. If you’re happy with the end product, stop reading here. If you want to learn more about advanced techniques for achieving great mobile audio sound quality, flip the page! © Hybrid Audio Technologies, 2008 Page 13 of 23...
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Page 14: Section Ii - Moving Forward - Advanced System Installation
Lesson One: Off-Axis Response When a speaker system like the Clarus C51-2 or Clarus C61-2 is placed in an automotive environment, we hear the direct (shortest path) and reflected (longer path) sounds, such as resonances and reverberations. - Page 15 Reference Figure 2, below. In this scenario, three potential locations for the mounting of the C5 or C6 midbass driver are shown: © Hybrid Audio Technologies, 2008 Page 15 of 23...
- Page 16 While it is not immediately obvious looking at a two-dimensional drawing, in many cases the kick panel location affords the best © Hybrid Audio Technologies, 2008 Page 16 of 23...
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Page 17: Lesson Three: The Effect Of Hrtf, Itd, And Iid
In addition to the time equalized placement of the drivers, the end-user must also consider that above approximately 2,000 Hz, intensity plays a key role in good sound staging and imaging. Therefore, the Clarus © Hybrid Audio Technologies, 2008 Page 17 of 23... -
Page 18: Lesson Four: Point-Sourcing
Lesson Five: Reference One of the most important things to do before completing your Clarus C51-2 or C61-2 installation is to get a reference for your future listening tests. To really know what a snare drum sounds like, you must go and listen to one, in person, live and un-amplified. - Page 19 • Building solid mounting baffles: in many cases, it is advisable to mount your Clarus midbass’ in high-stiffness wood or high-density fiberglass (or wood treated with fiberglass resin). Hybrid Audio Technologies recommends the use of a solid hardwood, such as birch or oak, namely because these woods are stiff and help to dissipate resonance, and screws can be inserted and removed multiple times without stripping.
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Page 20: Acoustic Treatment
As an aside, one significant benefit of car audio sound systems is that frequencies below the lowest room resonance increase at a theoretical 12 dB/octave…it’s no wonder car audio systems have such great bass! © Hybrid Audio Technologies, 2008 Page 20 of 23... -
Page 21: Advanced Installation Conclusions
What we have included above is only a very brief primer to the world of high-end mobile audio systems. We invite you to read more by going to our Downloads web page. © Hybrid Audio Technologies, 2008 Page 21 of 23... -
Page 22: Warranty
Hybrid Audio Technologies dealer. In the event that a direct return from a consumer is required, the consumer must obtain from Hybrid Audio Technologies a return authorization number, and ship the defective product directly to Hybrid Audio Technologies. -
Page 23: Thank You
Thank You! Hybrid Audio Technologies is delighted that you have chosen a Clarus component system for your high-end mobile audio sound system. We are convinced that a great product offering, backed up with unsurpassed customer service and technical support will advance the Hybrid Audio Technologies namesake in the coming years.
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