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CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations for choosing an Xtreme
Series power amplifier, by Directed
Audio. This high performance product
has been designed and engineered by
Directed Electronics, the industry leader
in high quality automotive security and
audio equipment since 1990. With the
Xtreme Series power amplifiers,
Directed Audio continues to set new
standards of performance, reliability,
and affordability in the mobile elec-
tronics industry.
Featuring high-efficiency MOSFET power
supplies and flexible built-in crossovers
housed in a rugged, extruded aluminum
extrusion with black chrome trim
panels, Xtreme power amplifiers will
excite and delight car audio enthusiasts
with years of high performance audio
reproduction.
Xtreme Series amplifiers come with a
two-year limited warranty if sold and
installed by an authorized Directed
dealer. If not installed by an authorized
dealer, Xtreme Series amplifiers are
covered by a one-year, parts-and-labor
limited warranty. Be sure to retain your
original purchase receipt, and refer to
the warranty section of this guide for full
details about your coverage.
Congratulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Limited Two-Year Consumer Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Installation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Front Panel Connections/Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Input Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Crossover Settings and Gain Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Rear Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Speaker connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Bridge Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
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