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CAN-AM MAVERICK X3 

ADD-ON 10” SUBWOOFER / 400 WATT

UTV-TUNED AUDIO PACKAGE

Installation Manual

MBQX-SUB-2

Summary of Contents for MBQX-STG3-1

Page 1: ...CAN AM MAVERICK X3 ADD ON 10 SUBWOOFER 400 WATT UTV TUNED AUDIO PACKAGE Installation Manual MBQX SUB 2 ...

Page 2: ...lifier is available at MBQuart com This accessory item is required for the amplifier in this kit because the dual amplifier mounting plate installed in Stage 3 and 5 systems is already populated with two amplifiers and contains one subwoofer Instructions on this accessory mounting plate and how to install this kit as a SUB 2 add on are included in this manual NOTE FOR HARDWARE Hardware for mountin...

Page 3: ...our vehicle for the installation before proceeding Turn the ignition off and remove the key Use a packing blanket other soft material to protect your machine Safety Glasses always wear eye protection Once all of the seats are removed disconnect the negative battery cable before proceeding PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION DISASSEMBLY Before fully dismantling your vehicle we suggest you prepare all your...

Page 4: ...e dash pocket by pushing up on the front pocket edge above the lighter socket then pulling toward you Next remove two additional T 30 screws located beneath the forward edge of the top center plastic cover location just forward of fuse box 7 8 9 Identify four visible push pin clips on the outer edges of the center pocket These secure the flanges of the left and right side dash speaker panels Gentl...

Page 5: ...s will eventually need to be transfered to the new panel Drop steering wheel position to access two T 30 gauge cluster screws Cluster removal helps removal of the panel and access for amplifier installation Remove two T 30 screws holding the gauge cluster with a 10mm socket below and T 30 driver above Set gauge cluster aside when done 7 8 9 Remove three T 30 screws from the top edge of the driver ...

Page 6: ...mounts so they sit atop the aluminum spacers Route wiring toward center console area Attach front left side mounting brackets to the subwoofer enclosure using two 1 2 bolts and a lock washer on each Attach front right side mounting brackets to the subwoofer enclosure using two 1 2 bolts and a lock washer on each 7 8 9 Attach a 1 2 bolt lock washer and flat black washer through the left side seat m...

Page 7: ...ll Two at the bottom one at the top corner Drill mounting holes in the marked locations using a 1 8 drill bit You may wish to remove the amp plate before drilling to avoid scratch marks 7 8 9 Mount amplifier plate in place using the supplied 1 2 length Phillips head sheet metal screws Connect RCA audio cables to the appropriate amplifier according to your designation at the source unit knotted lab...

Page 8: ...t splitters and RCA extension as shown Route power speaker wiring and RCA extension to amplifier location near frame tubes Place mounting clamps in initial locations as shown Place amplifier plate into its location Attach the supplied Phillips screws and 7 16 nuts through the clamp holes and tighten until amplifier is secure 7 8 9 Connect the RCA audio cable extension to Sub Amp 2 inputs Position ...

Page 9: ...it level 5 6 Align rear enclosure brackets over threaded seat mounts so they sit atop the aluminum spacers Route wiring toward center console area Attach front right side mounting brackets to the subwoofer enclosure using two 1 2 bolts and a lock washer on each Attach front left side mounting brackets to the subwoofer enclosure using two 1 2 bolts and a lock washer on each 7 8 9 Attach a 1 2 bolt ...

Page 10: ...ches in case subwoofer amplifier adjustments are needed 8mm Screws DRIVER SIDE SPEAKER CONNECTIONS SOLID WHITE Left Front Speaker WHITE BLACK Left Front Speaker RED Illumination Optional Grille Required BLACK Illumination 2 DOUBLE CHECK INSTALLATION STEPS TO THIS POINT Take a few minutes to double check all of the installation steps to this point ensuring the amplifier subwoofer and wiring has all...

Page 11: ...ting at 9V dial pointing up This represents an input level that will closely match the source unit s output at full volume allowing the amplifier to achieve full power without notable distortion HP Rotate control to halfway from 15 Hz pointing up This is approximately 80HZ LP Not used in this application position does not matter STEP 2 ADJUST MONO AMPLIFIER Make the following initial adjustments t...

Page 12: ...wiring if needed STEP 3 TURN ON IGNITION PLAY SOURCE Turn the ignition key to the ACC position Play some kind of music from the source unit to begin with an audio signal via USB BT AM FM etc STEP 4 SUB FREQUENCY and LEVEL SETTING In the settings menu set the source unit s SUB OUT Low Pass crossover at 100Hz Next set the source unit s SUB OUT level at 35dB for the initial testing A level setting of...

Page 13: ...V 0 2V 15Hz 300Hz 50Hz 300Hz 1 2 5 GAIN Adjustment X OVER Switch BOOST Switch The Low Pass Filter will cut off the frequencies above the setting The High Pass Filter will cut off the frequencies below the setting The Subsonic Filter will cut off the frequencies below the setting If using with a subwoofer the setting should be set between 15 25Hz 3 4 Frequencies Adjustment SUBSONIC Adjustment 1 3 4...

Page 14: ...uge panel with the two T 30 screws and two 10mm nuts With this step completed the driver side front speaker panel installation should be complete 4 Place the source unit s housing in its center dash installation location with wiring neatly secured and zip tied in place Attach the four T 25 Torx screws through the housing s mounting holes into each of the four locations originally drilled out for m...

Page 15: ...SSES ARE SECURED SO NOTHING IS LOOSE AMPLIFIERS MOUNTED AND ALL 7 NUTS WERE SECURED TO DUAL AMPLIFIER PLATE Stage 2 OPTIONAL 3rd AMPLIFIER MOUNTED ON ITS PLATE AND SECURED Stage 3 or 5 LEFT FRONT SPEAKER PANEL FINAL MOUNTING FITS PROPERLY ALL CENTER DASH AND CENTER CONSOLE PANELS ARE SECURED AND FITTED PROPERLY SUBWOOFER MOUNTS UNDER FRONT SEAT S ARE SECURE WITH SEATS REINSTALLED ALL SEATS MOVE PR...

Page 16: ...ng optional equipment FOR STAGE 3 or 5 SYSTEMS EXTENSION HARNESS FOR 4 DOOR MODELS FOR STAGE 3 or 5 SYSTEMS FRONT SPEAKER PANELS OPTIONAL REAR SPEAKER PODS SHOWN STAGE 5 SYSTEM MULTIMEDIA SOURCE UNIT BUS BAR CENTER CONSOLE STAGE 3 or 5 ADD ON FOR STAGE 2 SYSTEMS STAGE 2 ADD ON FOR STAGE 2 SYSTEMS ...

Page 17: ...o record serial numbers of each product final gain and crossover settings of amplifiers or any other wiring or installation related details that will be helpful if you need to add on to the system or troubleshoot any unforeseen issues ...

Page 18: ...e original consumer purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase Maxxsonics USA Inc will at it s discretion repair or replace defective products during the warranty period Components that prove to be defective in materials and workmanship under proper installation and use must be returned to the original authorized Maxxsonics US...

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