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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-CXi

5.25-inch (130 mm) Coaxial Speaker System

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Summary of Contents for XR525-CXi

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: ...fer grilles Twelve 8 x 1 1 4 inch 30 mm Sheet Metal Screws Eight Mounting Clips Twelve Crimpable ForkTerminals Four Black Nylon WireTies Four 5 ft 1 5 m lengths of paired speaker wire with female clips 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 insertin...

Page 3: ...ide a unique midrange presence control located under the clear cover see Diagram C The midrange presence is selectable via a set of pins and allows for three settings High Mid Normal and Low Mid The settings affect the overall amplitude of the upper midrange response of the XR woofer element We recommend that you begin your listening with the Normal setting and adjust up or down as needed to compe...

Page 4: ...ch will line up with the mounting holes on your woofers Connect the speaker wires to both sets of terminals on each speaker observing correct polarity and making sure that the tweeter and woofer wires correspond to the correct terminals on both the speaker and crossover It is absolutely vital that the speaker frame fits into the mounting hole cleanly This must be checked prior to tightening the sc...

Page 5: ...ting screws at the positions you have marked Also drill a pilot hole in the center of the speaker mounting hole at this time Then using a saber saw hole saw or nibbler make the circular cut out for the speaker File any rough edges Insert the mounting clips with the flat side towards the speaker as shown in the diagram Connect the speaker wires to both sets of terminals on each speaker observing co...

Page 6: ... 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 attach the crossovers to a structure in your car To do so take the covers off attach the wire ties and then...

Page 7: ...dispersion in your vehicle after installation of your speakers To adjust the dispersion of the tweeters simply rotate the tweeter bezel clockwise or counter clockwise WARNING The tweeter will rotate 45 degrees to either side of the center position Do not force the tweeter beyond this limit of rotation or you may damage its wiring JL AUDIO XR525 CXi 7 ...

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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