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Coaxial / Component Set Conversion
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 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.
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 OR THE BLACK PLASTIC
RETAINER!
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 read here for more details:
http://hybrid-audio.com/Technical%20Bulletin%20-
%20Imagine%20Phase%20Plug%20Screw.pdf
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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 (not included) between your tweeter location back to the
midbass, and re-connect (red to positive and black to negative).
Installation
Once you have determined the mounting locations for the Imagine separates, and have
evaluated the circumstances 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 grilles, which are usually attached to the dashboard with
screws or retaining clips. A-pillars are usually accessed by pulling firmly at a right angle to the
panel. Door speakers are usually easy to access as well, either from the front by prying off
the OEM grille, or by physically removing the entire door panel. Rear deck speakers are often
accessed from the underside of the trunk parcel tray, or perhaps from the top of the cosmetic
