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C3ConvertibleComponentsgiveyoutheoption

ofinstallingthespeakersasseparatecomponent
speakersystemsorascoaxialsystems(tweeters
mountedontothecenterofeachwoofer).

Po)andnegative(–)connectionstothe

crossoverfromtheamplifieroutputsaremadewith
theterminalslabeled“IN+”and“IN–”.ThePositive
andNegativeoutputstothewooferconnectionsare
labeled“W+”and“W–”ontheCrossoverandshould
beconnectedtocorresponding“WFR+”and
WFR–”terminalsonthewoofer(asillustrated
below).Thetweeterconnectionsvarybysystem
configurationandmaybemadeinoneoftwoways.

Incomponentconfiguration,thetweeteroutputs,

labeled“T+”and“T–”ontheCrossovershouldbewired
directlytothecorrespondingleadonthetweeter(See
DiagramA).Incoaxialconfiguration,thetweeteris
connectedviaaninternaljumper(Seepage6formore
information)andtheCrossovertweeteroutputsshould
bewiredtothecorresponding“TWT+”and“TWT–
terminalsonthewoofer(SeeDiagramB).

WARNING

!!

  

It is absolutely vital that your component system 

is connected as shown in this manual.  Failure to 

connect the system as shown may result in damage to 

your speakers which is NOT covered under warranty.  

 

Do not substitute different crossover networks into 

your C3 System. Do not use crossover networks 

intended for different C3 models.

DIaGram B: Coaxial system wiring

DIaGram a: Component system wiring

Summary of Contents for C3-570

Page 1: ...ed by an authorized JL Audio dealer Your authorized dealer has the training expertise and installation equipment to ensure optimum performance from this product Should you decide to install the speake...

Page 2: ...h D 2 52 in 64 0 mm B C A A D D C B A Crossover Network Physical Dimensions Height A 4 72 in 119 9 mm Width B 3 36 in 85 3 mm Depth C 1 44 in 36 6 mm Tweeter Fixture Physical Dimensions Flush Mount Su...

Page 3: ...MS Method Frequency Response 48 Hz 25 KHz 3 dB Efficiency 1W 1m 90 0 dB 1W 1m Nominal Impedance 4 ohms Included Components and Parts Two C3 570cw 5x7 inch 125 x 180 mm Woofers Two C3 100ct 1 00 inch 2...

Page 4: ...ty of tweeter failure This electronic device monitors current going to the tweeter and will disconnect the tweeter from the signal when it senses overload Should this occur while listening to the audi...

Page 5: ...tion and may be made in one of two ways In component configuration the tweeter outputs labeled T and T on the Crossover should be wired directly to the corresponding lead on the tweeter See Diagram A...

Page 6: ...weeter onto the center of each woofer using the supplied coaxial tweeter posts First remove the phase plugs from the woofers if present by pushing down firmly evenly on the plug with thumb and index f...

Page 7: ...7 Diagram C Tweeter Post Coaxial System Configuration Diagram D Phase Plug Component System Configuration Figure A Figure C Figure B Figure D...

Page 8: ...reme near side soundstage bias which compromises the stereo listening experience See Diagram E COMPONENT PLACEMENT CONSIDERATIONS A component system configuration gives you the ability to place the wo...

Page 9: ...form best Woofers will usually be placed into factory speaker locations If you have some woofer mounting flexibility keep the following in mind Lower mounting locations such as the lower front corner...

Page 10: ...Diagram I It is absolutely vital that the speaker frame fits into the mounting hole cleanly This must be WARNING Double check the clearance for both speakers before proceeding Many cars are different...

Page 11: ...ing flange the back of the mounting flange or simply not be used in the installation Connect the speaker wires to both sets of terminals on each speaker observing correct polarity and making sure that...

Page 12: ...by pushing down on the tweeter and giving it a small clockwise turn See Diagram K TWEETER INSTALLATION First run speaker wires from the tweeter output of the crossover see Wiring Diagram B on page 5 t...

Page 13: ...13 Diagram J Flush Mount Tweeter Installation Diagram K Surface Mount Tweeter Installation...

Page 14: ...14 JL Audio C3 570 Owner s Manual NOTES...

Page 15: ...15 NOTES...

Page 16: ...ranties therefore these exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If you need service on your JL A...

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