response to be completely optimized for
each combination.
What does all this technology add up
to? A Coupled Component
TM
system with
ideal frequency balance, excellent off axis
response, and high output capability in a
small, elegant package. The result is
exceptionally smooth and detailed music
reproduction over the full range of
frequencies and clean sound that cuts
through road noise.
These Coupled Components
TM
can
be placed in stock locations yet still
deliver the punch and performance of a
component system. The near-coincident,
low profile tweeter mounting and small
size of the driver allow these Coupled
Component
TM
systems to be mounted for
optimum imaging in ways that cannot
easily be achieved with separate
component systems.
Designing Your System
The overall quality of any system
design is a result of how well all of the
components work together, not just the
result of the performance of any one
component. JBL GTi Series woofer/
midbass or subwoofer transducers are
the ideal companion products to your 404
and 504GTi systems. Each of the GTi
Competition Series products are designed
to complement the others to provide the
highest performance with the simplest
and most predictable system design.
To use the 404 and 504GTi as the satellite
transducers in a high quality system,
we recommend you use either a high
quality active crossover such as JBL’s
GTX47, GTX4 or GTX2 to provide
optimum matching to your subwoofer or
woofer/midbass loudspeaker. If you prefer
passive crossovers, we recommend that
you use only high quality audiophile grade
film-type capacitors and Low DCR
inductors to get the most out of your
system. The most popular system
configuration is a hybrid using an active
crossover for the subwoofer to woofer/
midrange crossover point, and the passive
crossover included with your Coupled
Components
TM
for the woofer/midrange to
tweeter crossover. Your GTi Competition
Series dealer is uniquely qualified to help
guide you on the best system configuration
for your needs.
Coupled Component
TM
Placement
The location of each of the
loudspeakers plays a vital role in achieving
proper frequency response and spacious
imaging. The near-coincident design of the
Coupled Components
TM
gives the 404 and
504GTi systems an extremely wide and
smooth dispersion pattern. As a direct
result, excellent performance may be
achieved in any vehicle. Due to the wide
variety of vehicles, there is more than one
“right” way to locate the 404 and 504GTi.
Knowledge of the following considerations
will help you get the most from your
system:
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