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C3-650 sPeCIFICaTIons

Woofers:

 Injection-Molded Polymer Frame, Patented Elevated 

Frame Cooling (U.S. Patent #6,219,431 & #6,229,902), DMA-
Optimized Motor System, Mineral-Filled Polypropylene Cone, 
Rubber Surround, 1.2-in. / 31 mm Voice Coil, Kapton® Former, 
Low-Profile, Symmetrical Roll Spider, Ferrite Magnet

Tweeters: 

1.00 in. / 25 mm Silk Soft Dome with Ferrofluid 

Cooling and Damping and Neodymium Magnet 
Fixed Angle Flush-Mount, Surface-Mount and Coaxial-Mount 
Systems

Crossover Networks:

 2-way networks with 1st order  

low-pass and 2nd order high-pass filters, premium Mylar® 
capacitors, air-core inductors, 4-position adjustable tweeter 
output level, 3-position midrange presence control, 
Polyswitch tweeter protection

Continuous Power Handling:

 75 Watts (RMS 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 C3-650cw 6.50-inch (165 mm) Woofers
• Two C3-100ct 1.00-inch (25 mm) Tweeters
• Two C3-650-XO Crossover Networks
• Two Surface-Mount Tweeter Fixtures
• Two Coaxial-Mount Tweeter Fixtures
•  Two Flush-Mount Tweeter Fixtures
• Two Metal Spring Clips for Tweeter Fixtures
• Two Metal Mesh Woofer Grilles with ABS Grille Trays
•  Twelve #8 x 1.25 inch (32 mm) Sheet Metal Screws
•  Four #6 x 1.00-inch (25 mm) Sheet Metal Screws
• Two 1.00-inch (25 mm) Machine Screws
• Eight Mounting Clips for Woofer Mounting
• Two 6.4 mm Female Crimpable Connectors
• Two 4.7 mm Male Crimpable Connectors
• Two 4.7 mm Female Crimpable Connectors
• Four 2.8 mm Female Crimpable Connectors
• Two 2.8 mm Male Crimpable Connectors
• Twelve Crimpable Spade Connectors
• One Woofer Mounting Template

Due to ongoing product development, all specifications are subject to change without notice.

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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