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Introduction

Dear Customer,

Congratulations on your purchase of the worlds finest brand of car audio products. Here at 

Audiobahn Inc. we are devoted to making our musical reproduction the vert best, and we are 

pleased you have chosen our product. Through years of engineering expertise, hand 

craftsmanship, and critical testing procedures, we have created a wide range of products that 

reproduce music with all the clarity and richness you deserve.

For maximum performance we recommend you have your Audiobahn product installed by an 

Authorized Audiobahn Dealer, as we provide specialized training through our Audiobahn 

Installer Training Programs. Please read your warranty, keep your receipt, and original carton 

for possible future use.

To get a free brochure on Audiobahn products in the US call (714) 988-0400 or e-mail us at 

[email protected]

WARNING

   Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels over 100dB may cause permanent 

hearing loss. High powered autosound systems may produce sound pressure levels 

well over 135dB. Need we say more! Use common sense.

If after reading this manual you still have questions regarding your product, we 

recommend that you see your nearest Audiobahn Dealer.  A list of Authorized 

Audiobahn Dealers can be found on our web page. If you need further assistance, feel 

free to call us at (800) 488-8595 and ask for the Technical Department.  Be sure to have 

the model number, date of purchase, and invoice number available when you call.

The model number can be located on the outside of the carton. Record this in the space 

provided below along with the date of purchase. It is a good idea to keep your receipt 

with this as you will need it in the case of needing a warranty, repair service or 

exchange.

Model Number:___________________ Date of Purchase: _____________________

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Summary of Contents for ABC525V

Page 1: ...MATCHED COMPONENT SPEAKER SYSTEM ABC680V ABC600V ABC525V OPERATING INTSTRUCTIONS PLEASE RETAIN MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE AND REFERENCE QUALITY RELIABILITY PURE BLISS ...

Page 2: ...competitors and our goal to participate in even more events this year we created TEAM AUDIOBAHN This organization is designed to create a support network along with shirts and perks for team members TEAM AUDIOBAHN is not only for the diehard competitor but also for anyone that loves car audio as much as we do With four levels of play one is right for you to get started in the Audiobahn family Our ...

Page 3: ...nformation on how to install this product please turn to the installation section of this manual Other information can be located by using the table of contents We at Audiobahn Inc have worked very hard to make sure that all of the information in this manual is current but as we are costantly finding new ways to improve our product this information is subject to change without notice All updated i...

Page 4: ...988 0400 or e mail us at sales audiobahn com WARNING Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels over 100dB may cause permanent hearing loss High powered autosound systems may produce sound pressure levels well over 135dB Need we say more Use common sense If after reading this manual you still have questions regarding your product we recommend that you see your nearest Audiobahn Dealer A list of ...

Page 5: ...USH MOUNT COMPLETE WITH MOUNTING HARDWARE STRONTIUM MID WOOFER MAGNET NEODYNIUM TWEETER MAGNET FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS POWER HANDLING ABC680V 160 RMS POWER 320 ACH POWER ABC600V 140 RMS POWER 280 ACH POWER ABC525V120 RMS POWER 240 ACH POWER FREQUENCY ABC680V 25Hz 25kHz ABC600V 30Hz 25kHz ABC525V 35Hz 25kHz MAGNET WEIGHT ABC680V 15oz ABC600V 15oz ABC525V 15oz SENSITIVITY ABC680V 93dB ABC600V 91dB A...

Page 6: ...Mounting Amplifier Tweeter Midwoofer Tweeter Amplifier Source ...

Page 7: ... amplifier or source unit 2 is the tweeter output This is the speaker wire going to the tweeter 3 is the midwoofer output This is the speaker wire going to the midwoofer 4 is the tweeter gain switch This allows you to adjust the gain of your tweeter It allows you to switch between 0dB and 3dB Setting the switch in the left position 5 sets it at 0dB and setting the switch in the right position 6 se...

Page 8: ...ced in a location free of obstruction by body panels window cranks storage compartments or anything that may hinder the speakers performance Avoid areas that do not provide a flat sturdy mounting surface Audiobahn AS series speakers are designed to fit into almost any factory location Again if at all possible it is recommended that you use a factory location This applies mostly to later model vehi...

Page 9: ... If you cut the template properly the speaker will be a perfect fit 3 If there is a cosmetic panel where the speaker will be mounted we recommend using a utility knife to carefully cut a hole in it Confirm the cut by placing the speaker in the hole You may need to modify the hole cut as necessary 4 If it is necessary to cut steel reinstall the cosmetic panel in place and use the hole you have prev...

Page 10: ...er 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 ba...

Page 11: ...xt 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 4 Carefully inspect the mounting ring where the grill will be inserted You will notice 4 to 6 channeled areas This is the area where the bonding rubber will secure the grill to the speaker 5...

Page 12: ...source or amplifier for power and be sure they are operating properly Check all signal Connections Check for any wiring that may be shorting together or touching the metal chassis Check all ground connections 2 Distorted Sound at All Volumes Check for bad speaker connections Check wiring for correct polarity 3 Distorted Sound at High Volumes Only Check for loose mounting of the speaker Inspect the...

Page 13: ...minal connection Before making or breaking power connections at the system power terminals disconnect the 12V wire at the battery end Confirm your radio head unit and or other equiptment is turned off while connecting the input jacks and speaker terminals If you need to replace the power fuse replace it only with a fuse identical to that supplied with the system Using a fuse of a different type or...

Page 14: ... Audiobahn will replace defective subwoofers plexiglass or neon only Do not send the entire enclosure unless the enclosure is defective itself You must receive prior authorization and an RA before sending in any complete enclosure AUDIOBAHN DOES NOT WARRANTY ANY PRODUCTS NOT PURCHASED THROUGH AN AUTHORIZED DEALER A list of Authorized Audiobahn Dealers can be found on our web page Any product not p...

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