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owner’s manual

6.50-inch (165 mm) Convertible 2-Way Component System

Thank you for choosing a JL Audio Evolution™ C3 Convertible  

Component System for your automotive sound system. 

These Evolution™ Speakers have been designed and manufactured to 

exacting standards in order to ensure years of musical enjoyment in your 

vehicle. For maximum performance and extended warranty  

coverage, we highly recommend that you have your new speakers installed 

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 speakers yourself, please take the time  

to read this manual thoroughly so as to familiarize yourself  

with its installation requirements and setup procedures.

If you have any questions regarding the instructions in this  

manual or any aspect of your amplifier’s operation, please contact your 

authorized JL Audio dealer for assistance. If you need further assistance, 

please call the JL Audio Technical Support Department  

at (954) 443-1100 during business hours.

Summary of Contents for C3-650

Page 1: ...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 speakers you...

Page 2: ...2 mm Mounting Hole Diameter F 5 56 in 141 2 mm Mounting Depth G 2 55 in 64 8 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...

Page 3: ...requency 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 650cw 6 50 inch 165 mm Woofers Two C3 100ct 1 00 inch 25 mm Tweeters Tw...

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: ...secured so that air does not leak around the mounting flange Air leaks will cause a severe degradation in sound quality Seal any air leaks with an automotive grade sealant material WARNING Double che...

Page 11: ...Custom Location Woofer Installation Diagram I Factory Location Woofer Installation WARNING Hand tighten the screws evenly in a criss cross pattern to avoid bending the speaker frame or stripping the m...

Page 12: ...by pushing down on the tweeter and giving it a small clockwise turn See Diagram L 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 K Flush Mount Tweeter Installation Diagram L Surface Mount Tweeter Installation...

Page 14: ...14 JL Audio C3 650 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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