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Thank you for choosing JL Audio Evolution XR Coaxials for your

automotive sound system. With proper installation, your new

speakers will deliver years of listening pleasure.

We strongly recommend that you have your new Evolution speakers

installed by your authorized JL Audio dealer. The installation

professionals employed by your dealer have the necessary tools and

experience to disassemble your interior panels, install your new

speakers and reassemble your vehicle properly.  Also, keep in mind

that your warranty coverage extends to 1 year if your system is

installed or approved by your authorized JL Audio dealer. If you

prefer to perform your own installation, please read this instruction

manual completely before beginning the process.

XR525-CSi

5.25-inch (130 mm) 2-Way Component System

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Summary of Contents for XR525-CSi

Page 1: ...ionals employed by your dealer have the necessary tools and experience to disassemble your interior panels install your new speakers and reassemble your vehicle properly Also keep in mind that your warranty coverage extends to 1 year if your system is installed or approved by your authorized JL Audio dealer If you prefer to perform your own installation please read this instruction manual complete...

Page 2: ... connectors Twelve crimpable spade connectors Four black nylon wire ties GETTING STARTED Turn off the audio system It is also advisable to disconnect the negative terminal of your vehicle s battery whenever performing installation work Before cutting drilling or inserting any screw check clearances on both sides of the planned mounting surface Also check for any potential obstacles such as window ...

Page 3: ...ollow the gold markings labeled Bi Wire on the crossover cover Please note that the use of additional active filtering on the amplifiers or outboard active crossovers is not recommended in this mode for the woofer low pass or the tweeter high pass JL AUDIO XR525 CSi 3 BI WIRE STANDARD BI WIRE STANDARD HIGH MID NORMAL LOW MID 1 5dB REF 1 5dB 3 0dB 4 5dB Twt Twt Wfr Wfr InH InH InL InL JL AUDIO XR52...

Page 4: ...range response of the XR component woofer We recommend that you begin your listening with the Normal setting and adjust up or down as needed to compensate for mounting location or personal taste SPEAKER PLACEMENT CONSIDERATIONS A component system gives you the ability to place the woofer and tweeter separately in your vehicle interior This can be good or bad depending on how it s done As a general...

Page 5: ...e cleanly This must be checked prior to tightening the screws Do not force the frame into a hole that is too small Do not tighten the speaker onto an uneven surface This will damage your speakers The speaker should also fit so that no air leaks around the mounting flange Air leaks will cause a severe degradation in sound quality Seal any air leaks with silicone rope caulk or similar sealant materi...

Page 6: ...cover while gently pulling the cover away from the base Make sure that your mounting location will not cause damage to wiring fuel lines brake lines or any other vital component of your vehicle Once you have screwed the case in snap the protective cover back into place If screwing the crossovers networks in is not possible you can also run the supplied nylon wire ties through the mounting holes to...

Page 7: ...f the flush mount cup Tighten Screw Vehicle Panel SWIVEL ROTATION MECHANISM Once the tweeter has been mounted into the flush mount cup as shown above it can be swiveled and rotated by hand to best enhance imaging using the swivel rotation mechanism built into the flush mount system Experiment with different angles until you arrive at the best solution The swivel rotation feature will not operate w...

Page 8: ... express or implied shall apply to this product thereafter Some states do not allow limitations 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 need service on your JL AUDIO product All warranty returns should be sent to JL AUDIO freight prepaid through an au...

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