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Connections should first be made with the rear cover removed to allow for adjustment of the

crossover settings. The tweeter level has jumper positions for +2dB, 0dB and -2dB attenuation.

When you have chosen the final settings, replace the rear cover section and tighten the two hold-

down screws.

The following diagram 

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 shows the basic installation for the M5™ 2-way systems. This basic

layout is the “starter” for many show winning audio systems. The computer-optimized crossovers

implement a Fourth-Order Linkwitz-Riley filter topology, and Zobel correction circuit.

To begin, (1) connect the amplifier’s speaker output to the crossover’s INPUT terminals. Then, (2)

connect the terminals labeled WOOFER to the M5 woofer/midbass driver and, (3) connect the

TWEETER terminals to the M5 tweeter. Finished! The remaining RAF outputs may be used for an

optional (available from your DAT dealer) rear-fill driver, coaxial speaker or even the factory original

rear speakers. For applications requiring timbre-matched drivers, we suggest using the 

M54.1m

 or

M55.1m

 units. The RAF output features attenuation of -10dB for optimum level matching and

compensation for vehicle size and length.

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 Typical Installation Utilizing Stereo (2-Ch.) Amplifier

M5 Tweeter

M5 Midrange/

Midbass

Crossover

Close-up of crossover input/output terminals.

Note polarity when attaching speaker/amplifier

wiring.

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REAR

TWEETER

WOOFER

INPUT

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“Installation…”

Summary of Contents for M541

Page 1: ...Systems covered M551 5 130mm 2 Way M541 4 110mm 2 Way M561 6 160mm 2 Way n n M5 Series Owner s Manual MOTORSPORT ...

Page 2: ...The serial number of your system is recorded here for your convenience When requesting warranty non warranty service please refer to this number S N ...

Page 3: ...ication to the loudspeaker realm Only those items that have exceptional merit will find their way into a Diamond product We strive to bring honesty value and excellent quality to all of the products we offer By your purchase of this component set you have joined that fraternity or sorority of discriminating listeners who demand only the best Welcome to the club Please keep in mind that prolonged e...

Page 4: ...cr ted cr ted crossov ossov ossov ossov ossovers ers ers ers ers do I need to remove the entire door panel to finish this job am I really prepared to put a hole in my door panel do I have the tools and the skill If not you should have this system professionally installed by your authorized Diamond Audio Dealer Mistakes I ve Tried Basic tools 0 1 2 Phillips screwdriver Electric drill and 1 8 3mm bi...

Page 5: ... Cup Split Crossover Cover The terminals on the M5 drivers feature a new recessed mechanism to allow direct connection of the speaker cable up to 12 guage 2 5mm Simply strip the end of the cable to 5 16 8mm DO NOT SOLDER insert into terminal and tighten down using a 0 1 Philips head screwdriver This allows for a very clean attach without exposing the terminals to automotive metalwork Turn Clockwis...

Page 6: ...lifier s speaker output to the crossover s INPUT terminals Then 2 connect the terminals labeled WOOFER to the M5 woofer midbass driver and 3 connect the TWEETER terminals to the M5 tweeter Finished The remaining RAF outputs may be used for an optional available from your DAT dealer rear fill driver coaxial speaker or even the factory original rear speakers For applications requiring timbre matched...

Page 7: ...in diagram below 1 connect the amplifier s speaker output observing correct polar ity to the crossover s INPUT terminals Then 2 connect the terminals labeled WOOFER to the woofer midbass driver i e M54 1m M55 1m or M56 1m 3 connect the TWEETER terminals to the M5 1t tweeter The RAFoutputs 4 connect to the rear fill driver We suggest using the M54 1m or M55 1m as the sound is timbre matched to the ...

Page 8: ... primary M5 crossover may still be used to augment the front stage sound The M5x3 features frequency and level controls to balance the bass mid high sound The M5x3 M5 combo offers great flexibility in a passive 3 way design LPI HPI LPO HPO REAR TWEETER WOOFER INPUT M5x3 M5 primary M56 1mx3 Add On Rear Fill Driver optional RAF M5 Tweeter M5 Midrange M56 1m Midbass Adding M56 1mx3 to form passive 3 ...

Page 9: ... sound as good as your current one In the unfortunate event of a drive unit failure a new driver will assurably sound equally great M5 1t M54 1m M55 1m M56 1m Re W Fs Hz Qts Qms Qes Vas L Le mH 7 0 1650 94 1 36 3 02 08 100 3 3 75 44 3 0 52 4 5 42 3 2 3 6 55 42 3 12 48 13 50 8 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 60 3 15 50 41 8 5 41 Power Z W BL T M Xmax No 4 3 3 2 37 60 5 1 3 5 52 100 5 8 4 5 57 120 Typical frequency r...

Page 10: ...eter M5 Engineering Detail Drawings Mounting Depth Cutout Diameter Overall Diameter Recess Depth All Dims in mm IN Ø48 Ø1 95 Ø49 Ø1 87 Ø58 Ø2 25 18 70 14 55 25 97 Tweeter Only Tweeter w Surface Mount Tweeter w Flush Mount ...

Page 11: ...M54 1m Alloy Cone Midrange 21 5 2 1 76 44 8 4 96 126 0 4 49 114 0 5 53 140 5 4 15 105 5 94 23 8 1 53 38 8 3 05 77 5 ...

Page 12: ...M55 1m Alloy Cone Midbass 21 5 2 2 03 51 5 5 61 142 5 6 18 157 0 4 88 124 0 5 24 133 0 3 54 89 9 1 06 26 8 1 79 45 5 ...

Page 13: ...M56 1m Alloy Cone Midbass Woofer 21 5 2 2 30 58 5 6 28 159 5 6 85 174 0 5 35 136 0 5 91 150 0 3 79 96 3 1 11 28 3 2 07 52 5 ...

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Page 15: ...SIDE THE UNITED STATES Customers outside the United States should contact their local sales office to obtain information on prices exchange unit availability instructions service and warranty non warranty repairs REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER DATSHALLNOTBE LIABLE FORANYINCIDENTALOR CONSEQUENTIALDAM AGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARR...

Page 16: ...ve Santa Monica CA 90404 Tel 310 582 1121 Fax 310 582 1502 http www diamondaudio com CAUTION Prolonged exposure to sound pressure levels in excess of 100dB has been shown to contribute to permanent hearing loss and tinitis These high per formance speaker systems can exceed this level Please exercise restraint in it s operation ...

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