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Index

Introduction

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Specifications

Page 3

Dimensions

Page 4

Included Parts and Accessories

Page 6

Tweeter Installation

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Axis Mount / Phase Plug Installation

Page 10

SPZ50 Woofer Installation

Page 12

SPZ60 Woofer Installation

Page 13

Connecting Speaker Wires to the Woofer

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SPZ Axis Mount Positioning

Page 17

Crossover Installation

Page 18

Crossover Configuration

Page 19

SPZ System Wiring (Standard)

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SPZ System Wiring (Bi-Amp / Bi-Wire)

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Contact Information

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Summary of Contents for SPZ50

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Page 2: ...se Plug Installation Page 10 SPZ50 Woofer Installation Page 12 SPZ60 Woofer Installation Page 13 Connecting Speaker Wires to the Woofer Page 16 SPZ Axis Mount Positioning Page 17 Crossover Installation Page 18 Crossover Configuration Page 19 SPZ System Wiring Standard Page 20 SPZ System Wiring Bi Amp Bi Wire Page 21 Contact Information Page 22 1 ...

Page 3: ...ent optimized rubber surround Performs as a larger diameter woofer yet drops into OEM speaker locations Component and axis mount configurable Allows utilization of OEM speaker locations without radical customization Free rotating axis mount geometry acts as both a lens and tweeter baffle to allow adjustable soundstage height from a fixed mounting position Integrates woofer and tweeter as a seamles...

Page 4: ... Tweeter Cup Cutout Diameter 1 3 4 45mm 1 3 4 45mm Surface Mount Tweeter Cup Mounting Depth 3 4 19mm 3 4 19mm Sensitivity 2 83v 1 Meter 90dB 90dB Frequency Response 3dB in car 40 22kHz 50 22kHz Woofer Cone Material Glass Fibre Composite Glass Fibre Composite Tweeter Dome Material Hard Anodized Aluminum Alloy Hard Anodized Aluminum Alloy Crossover Filter 24dB per Octave 24dB per Octave Tweeter Atte...

Page 5: ...SPZ50 Woofer 92 1mm 3 62 61 9mm 2 54 36mm 1 42 119mm 4 69 36mm 1 42 67 4mm 2 65 97 6mm 3 84 134mm 5 27 SPZ60 Woofer 4 Dimensions ...

Page 6: ...Dimensions 5 110mm 4 33 197mm 7 75 56 1mm 2 21 SPZ Crossover SPZ Tweeter 18mm 71 27mm 1 1 43mm 1 69 52mm 2 05 38mm 1 5 51mm 2 ...

Page 7: ...er Screw 6 14 Thumb Screw grille 6 15 11 16 Socket Button Head Screw 6 16 1 4 Socket Button Head Screw 6 17 Spring Clips 4 18 Terminated Tweeter Wire 2 19 3 8 Pan Head Screw 2 20 11 8 Socket Button Head Screw 16 21 1 2 Self Tapping Screw 4 22 1 Self Tapping Screw 4 23 3 32 Hex Bit 1 24 Crossover Screw short 4 25 Crossover Screw long 4 26 Phase Plug Cap 2 27 Axis Mount Phase Plug Screw 2 28 5 x 7 1...

Page 8: ...oston Hex Tool 1 11 Woofer Grille 2 12 Woofer Grille Mounting Ring 2 13 Woofer Screw 8 14 Thumb Screw grille 8 17 Spring Clips 4 18 Terminated Tweeter Wire 2 19 3 8 Pan Head Screw 2 20 11 8 Socket Button Head Screw 16 21 1 2 Self Tapping Screw 4 22 1 Self Tapping Screw 4 23 3 32 Hex Bit 1 24 Crossover Screw short 4 25 Crossover Screw long 4 26 Phase Plug Cap 2 27 Axis Mount Phase Plug Screw 2 32 5...

Page 9: ...ter cup 3 Insert the tweeter cup into the mounting hole 4 Insert the retaining clips and set screw and tighten 5 Insert the tweeter into the cup twist clockwise to lock the tweeter into position Caution Do not touch the dome of the tweeter contact with the tweeter dome will damage the tweeter 6 Install the tweeter grille by pressing gently into place 4 2 19 17 6 6 18 6 21 7 22 8 2 4 19 17 6 2 4 ...

Page 10: ... the speaker wires through the center hole 3 Attach the speaker wires to the top cup and mount it to the bottom cup using the provided screw 4 Insert the tweeter into the cup twist clockwise to lock the tweeter into position Caution Do not touch the dome of the tweeter contact with the tweeter dome will damage the tweeter 5 Install the tweeter grille by pressing gently into place 4 7 2 21 8 7 18 1...

Page 11: ...hten the retaining screw with the provided tool 3 Insert the tweeter into the axis mount twist clockwise to lock the tweeter into position Caution Do not touch the dome of the tweeter contact with the tweeter dome will damage the tweeter 4 Install the tweeter grille by pressing gently into place 4 2 5 2 10 27 1 5 ...

Page 12: ...SPZ Woofer Phase Plug Installation 10 27 26 1 1 Insert the phase plug into the woofer 2 Insert and hand tighten the retaining screw using the provided tool 10 27 1 26 11 ...

Page 13: ...g 2 Mount the speaker into the speaker location using the provided screws 3 Position the axis mount into the desired location if applicable refer to page 17 Grille Installation 1 Position the grille on the woofer so it does not physically touch the axis mount 2 Mount the grille ring using the four thumb screws hand tighten 14 12 5 1 11 5 13 1 32 1 9 12 ...

Page 14: ...pter ring 2 Mount the speaker into the speaker location using the provided screws 3 Position the axis mount into the desired location if applicable refer to page 17 Grille Installation 1 Position the grille on the woofer so it does not physically touch the axis mount 2 Mount the grille ring using the three thumb screws hand tighten 14 12 5 1 11 5 13 1 29 1 9 ...

Page 15: ... the back side of the 1 2 13mm spacer ring if applicable 2 Mount the speaker on to the 6 1 2 165mm VariMount plate using the provided screws Use alternative screw if using the 1 2 13mm spacer ring 3 Mount the speaker into the speaker location using the provided screws 4 Position the axis mount into the desired location if applicable refer to page 17 5 20 1 15 16 30 1 31 1 9 ...

Page 16: ...fer and the back side of the 1 2 13mm spacer ring if applicable 2 Mount the speaker on to the 5 x 7 VariMount plate using the provided screw Use alternative screw if using the 1 2 13mm spacer ring 3 Mount the speaker into the speaker location using the provided screws 4 Position the axis mount into the desired location if applicable refer to page 17 5 20 1 31 15 16 28 1 31 1 9 ...

Page 17: ... 10 1 Strip 1 4 10mm of shield off of the speaker wires 2 Insert the wire into the speaker terminal observing proper polarity 3 Hand tighten the gold set screws using the provided tool 2 5mm Note do not overtighten the set screws 10 ...

Page 18: ...ition 1 Loosen the retaining screw located on the face of the axis mount with the provided tool 2 5mm Turn the screw at least three full rotations counter clockwise 2 Position the axis mount so that the tweeter points towards the listening area 3 Once the desired location has been chosen tighten the screw on the axis mount Note do not overtighten the set screw 5 10 5 ...

Page 19: ...t each corner of the top panel 2 Once the screws are removed the cover will lift off the chassis 3 Using the provided screws secure the crossover to a solid surface Note Due to shock and vibration the crossovers should not be installed in the doors of the vehicle 20 25 24 18 ...

Page 20: ...switch alters the roll off of the SPZ woofer Use the SQ1 position for a standard door location Use the SQ2 setting if the SPZ woofer is used in a kick panel or small enclosure less than 0 25 FT3 ATTN Switch The ATTN attenuation switch adjusts the output of the tweeter relative to the woofer three adjustments allow you to fine tune the output of the tweeter 0dB 2dB 4dB NORMAL BIAMP Jumpers If the S...

Page 21: ...SPZ System Wiring Standard Standard Wiring Coaxial Configuration Standard Wiring Component Configuration 20 ...

Page 22: ...SPZ System Wiring Bi Amplification Bi Wiring Bi Amplification Bi Wiring 21 ...

Page 23: ... 300 Jubilee Drive Peabody MA 01960 Phone 978 538 5000 Fax 978 538 5100 Email support bostona com AMD TwinStage and VariMount are trademarks and Boston Boston Acoustics the Boston Acoustics logo and RadialVent are registered trademarks of Boston Acoustics Inc Specifications are subject to change without notice 2006 Boston Acoustics Inc All rights reserved Covered by patents issued and or pending 2...

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Page 26: ...Boston Acoustics Inc 300 Jubilee Drive Peabody MA 01960 USA T 978 538 5000 F 978 538 5100 W bostonacoustics com 042 002423 0 ...

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