background image

owner’s manual

Thank you for choosing a JL Audio Evolution™ C5 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, 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) 443-1165 during business hours.

6.50-inch (165 mm) 3-Way Component System

C

 

653

5- 

Summary of Contents for C5- 653

Page 1: ...pertise 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 famil...

Page 2: ...nt Tweeter Fixtures Two Metal Woofer Grilles with ABS Grille Trays Two Metal Midrange Grilles with ABS Grille Trays Two ABS Midrange Frame Adaptors and Flush Mount Rings Four Self Adhesive JL Audio Na...

Page 3: ...ks intended for different C5 models TWEETER PROTECTION The C5 crossover networks are equipped with an advanced electronic tweeter protection circuit designed to minimize the possibility of tweeter fai...

Page 4: ...ion look at both sides of the car to make sure that this location is clear on both sides The 6 5 inch 165mm woofers will usually be placed into factory speaker locations and can be separated from the...

Page 5: ...e grille mesh insert in place firmly and prevent rattling Insert the grille mesh insert into the grille tray squeezing gently around its edge until it seats firmly into the tray Finally attach the sel...

Page 6: ...You may also choose to install the midrange drivers using the Frame Adaptors with no grille tray This can be useful for applications where a custom grille is being fabricated and will result in a sma...

Page 7: ...mounting surface of the tweeter for the spring clips and 1 18 inch machine screws used in mounting the fixture It may be necessary in some limited depth applications to cut down the length of the mach...

Page 8: ...14 JL Audio C5 653 Owner s Manual 15 INSTALLATION NOTES INSTALLATION NOTES...

Page 9: ...tations on implied warranties 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 nee...

Reviews: