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Need more assistance or still having trouble visualizing the conversion?  Then check out our 
video which details how to convert your coaxial into a component system, which can be 
viewed here: 

http://hybrid-audio.com/imagine/

Coaxial and Component Set Options for I57-2V2 Harley-

Davidson® Drop-In

The I57-2V2 comes in two distinct mounting options: coaxial (I57-2V2) and component set 
(I57-2V2C).  Choose your application accordingly!

Section I • Getting Started

Coaxial / Component Set Conversion for I51-2, I61-2, and 

I69-2 (including V2)

At this juncture, you must decide if you want to install the Imagine set as a coaxial, or as a 
component system. If you opt to continue on as a coaxial, you can disregard this section. If 
installing as a component system, read on.

Here are a few very simple steps to convert your I51-2 / V2, I61-2 / V2, or I69-2 / V2 coaxial 
into a component set:

1. Remove both midbass’ from the Imagine carton and flip them upside down on a clean, 
non-abrasive surface such as a kitchen table.  Use a towel to protect the tweeter.

2. Peel the Imagine decals off of both of the midbass magnets. You will now see a small 
screw in the dead center of the magnet. This screw is holding the tweeter and the tweeter 
pole piece (the “platform” the tweeter is attached to) in place.

3. Disconnect the tweeter’s wires from the midbass’ terminals. Note that red is positive and 
black is negative.

4. Put the midbass in your hand and softly cup the tweeter in the palm of your hand. Use 
a 3mm hex wrench (Alan-head wrench) to remove the screw and allow the tweeter pole 
piece to drop out from the front of the midbass into your hand. Pull the speaker wire 
through the midbass’ magnet. DO NOT DISCARD THE SCREW!

5. Locate the extended phase plug pole piece in the kit (looks like a bullet), and insert the 
bullet into the magnetic gap the same way the tweeter pole piece used to be inserted.  
Secure the extended phase plug pole piece bullet with the screw you just removed.  
Tighten securely, but don’t over-tighten. Note, the screw is the perfect length to snug 
the pole piece to the former. DO NOT shorten the screw or use a different screw! The last 
several turns of the hex key actually “cut” threads into the phase plug, ensuring that it does 
not come loose over time. Keep turning the screw until the phase plug is secure.  Please 
visit our site or our YouTube channel for more details and a video.

6. Locate the magnet decal in the Imagine carton and replace the decal to the magnet of 
the midbass. The decal doesn’t need to be installed if you want to skip this step.

7. Extend some speaker wire length between your tweeter location back to the midbass, 
and re-connect (red to positive and black to negative).

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Summary of Contents for I57-2V2

Page 1: ...umming Georgia 30041 United States Imagine Series Coaxial Convertible Component Systems Including Imagine I57 2V2 Drop In fit for Harley Davidson Installation Reference Manual T 1 770 888 8200 F 1 888...

Page 2: ...Pages 6 20 Midbass Tweeter Crossover Attributes Specifications Parameters Mechanical Drawings and Response Graphs Warranty Page 38 39 04 Moving Forward Pages 30 37 Advanced System Installation Lessons...

Page 3: ...stallation advice Thank you and happy listening Welcome and Introduction by Scott Buwalda Founder We realize that you have a choice in loudspeakers and are thrilled that you have chosen the Imagine se...

Page 4: ...sical source That video may be viewed at http hybrid audio com imagine Phase Plug except I57 2V2 Cast ABS plastic When using the midbass in component set mode Imagine I51 2V2 Imagine I61 2V2 and Imagi...

Page 5: ...ded for empirical reasons explained here http hybrid audio com downloads white papers technical bulletins White 20Paper 20 Imagine Series 20Crossovers pdf The set ships as a coaxial and is ready to in...

Page 6: ...5 05 4 86 4 84 8 3 Voice Coil Diameter 25 5 mm 25 5 mm 25 5 mm 35 5 mm Nominal Impedance 4 4 4 4 DC Resistance 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 9 Fs Free Air 95 Hz 80 Hz 86 Hz 44 Hz Qms 5 252 3 613 5 23 3 01 Qes 0 822...

Page 7: ...Imagine I51 2 V2 Mechanical Drawing Imagine I57 2 V2 Mechanical Drawing Hybrid Audio Technologies Cumming GA 770 888 8200 Hybrid Audio Technologies Cumming GA 770 888 8200 12 13...

Page 8: ...Imagine I61 2 V2 Mechanical Drawing Imagine I69 2 V2 Mechanical Drawing Hybrid Audio Technologies Cumming GA 770 888 8200 Hybrid Audio Technologies Cumming GA 770 888 8200 14 15...

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Page 10: ...Installed in Installed in Angle Mount Cup Imagine I51 2V2 Frequency Response Graph Imagine I57 2V2 Frequency Response Graph Hybrid Audio Technologies Cumming GA 770 888 8200 Hybrid Audio Technologies...

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Page 12: ...ill be adequate to reap the performance benefits of the Imagine component system you will need to have certain hand tools available to you for the installation These include but may not be limited to...

Page 13: ...n t be fooled into thinking that the tweeters MUST be placed high in order to establish a good stage height Alas as the end user it is up to you to take the time and test the set to see what orientati...

Page 14: ...wires from the midbass terminals Note that red is positive and black is negative 4 Put the midbass in your hand and softly cup the tweeter in the palm of your hand Use a 3mm hex wrench Alan head wren...

Page 15: ...stances by which the Imagine speakers will need to be installed it is time to dismantle the vehicle to access the old speakers Most dashboard mounted speakers are easily accessed by removing their gri...

Page 16: ...on of Imagine installation techniques concepts and principals where a little bit of additional installation work can net immense gains in overall sound quality There are certainly many things you can...

Page 17: ...hould be placed as far forward from your listening position as possible and every effort should be made to optimize time and intensity domain characteristics of the installation Section II Moving Forw...

Page 18: ...st be covered in one or two layers of a good quality brand name self adhesive damping product a solid wood mounting baffle with sound damping treatment will augment the Imagine installation by elimina...

Page 19: ...critical to get a reference as detailed in Lesson 5 Go out and become a student of music and audio learn and improve your audio system one step at a time The journey is exciting and rewarding What we...

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