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Tweeter Level 

The slide switch on top of the crossover box adjusts the level (volume) of the tweeter relative
to the mid/woofer. Start with the switch in the bottom position and listen. If you want a
“brighter” sound, move the switch to the middle position and listen again. The top position
provides the greatest amount of tweeter output. 

Polarity / Blending

If it seems that the tweeters and mid/woofers are not “blending” or working together in
harmony, try changing the polarity of both the tweeters by reversing the positive (+) and
negative (-) tweeter wires at the crossover.  Reversing the absolute phase of the tweeters may
help the blending or integration of the system components, particularly if the tweeters and
mid/woofers are on different planes.

Tweeter Angle

The dX3000 tweeters may be pivoted to get the best high frequency response and soundstag-
ing. Generally, pointing the tweeters toward the listening position will yield the best results.
But don’t be afraid to try other angles. Use the position that sounds best to you. 

Pivot the tweeter module by applying firm pressure on the edge of the tweeter module. DO
NOT APPLY PRESSURE TO THE DOME ITSELF.

Crossover Frequency And Slope

The frequency point and slope of the low pass crossover may be adjusted. Remove the two
small Philips head screws from the bottom of the crossover box. Remove the top cover,
inside the box you’ll see a wire jumper “J2” (Figure 4). If your tweeter is right next to your
mid/woofer, set the jumper to “A.” If your tweeter is more than 6 inches away from the
mid/woofer, set the jumper to “B.”

The “B” position sets the low pass crossover point of the mid/woofer at 3,800Hz with a first
order (6dB/octave) roll off. Position “A” sets the crossover point of the mid/woofer at
3,800Hz with a second order (12dB/octave) roll off. The high pass filter is always fixed at
4,800 Hz with a second order (12dB/octave) roll off.

JUMPER IS SET TO "A"

JUMPER IS SET TO "B"

FIG. 4

Summary of Contents for DX3000

Page 1: ...d Dynamic Balance are registered trademarks of Polk Investment Corporation used under license by Polk Audio Incorporated RM0466 1 CE Polk Audio dXSeries dXSeries Premium Performance Loudspeakers Owner s Manual dX3055 System dX3065 System dX3000 Tweeter dX5510 Mid Woofer dX6510 Mid Woofer Dynamic Balance Component Systems ...

Page 2: ...aker business That is how Polk became known as The Speaker Specialists Today Polk Audio is still headquartered in Baltimore Maryland and is now one of the world s largest manufacturers of home and car loudspeakers Polk s research has yielded over 20 patents for advances in loudspeaker performance and value Polk speakers have earned the praise of audio experts the world over as well as dozens of aw...

Page 3: ...hanks to Dynamic Balance technology A Word From Matthew Polk DearMusicLover ThankyouforpurchasingPolkAudiospeakers Designingandbuildingspeakersismorethanjusta businessforthepeopleofPolkAudio itisourpassion Wearealldedicatedtoyourcompletesatisfactionand delight YournewPolkspeakersincludethelatestloudspeaker technologytoassureoutstandingperformanceand unmatchedquality Pleasetakeamomenttoread through...

Page 4: ... aim the tweeter in the direction that yields the best high frequency response and soundstaging Co molded polymer rubber surround provides superior bass response and will not dry rot like foam surrounds Neodymium NdFeb magnets offer powerful magnetic energy from small magnets You get great sound and a tweeter so small that it is easy to fit and mount in a wide variety of locations Three position t...

Page 5: ...re to attach the wire with the white stripe to the positive terminal and the un striped wire to the negative terminal 6 If the factory speaker had three screw holes you ll need to drill additional screw holes to accommodate the four screw pattern of the dX mid woofer 7 Using the hardware retained from the factory speaker or the screw clips supplied with the dX speaker secure your new speaker to th...

Page 6: ...er of the hole and cut a 2 1 inch hole with razor knife or reciprocating saw 1 Cutaholeinthepanel ThegrillessuppliedwiththedXSeriesdriverscanbeusedasatem plateformarkingthecutoutholes 2 Usingthespeakergrilleasatemplateformarkingthelocationsofthefourscrewholes 3 Drilltheholeswitha1 8 bit 4 Attachthescrewclipstothecarpanelattheholelocations 5 Cut the supplied tweeter wire in half 6 Attachspeakerwire...

Page 7: ... same as those on the tweeter Connect the white striped wire strand to the terminal of the crossover tweeter output and to the red wire on tweeters Figure 2 8 The tweeter can now be pivoted to the desired angle by applying firm pressure to the edge of the tweeter module dX3000 Component Tweeter Hook up When purchased as a separate unit the dX3000 tweeter includes a crossover network integrated int...

Page 8: ...requency response and soundstag ing Generally pointing the tweeters toward the listening position will yield the best results But don t be afraid to try other angles Use the position that sounds best to you Pivot the tweeter module by applying firm pressure on the edge of the tweeter module DO NOT APPLY PRESSURE TO THE DOME ITSELF Crossover Frequency And Slope The frequency point and slope of the ...

Page 9: ...our system at loud listening levels more power is necessary to achieve the best performance Consult your Polk Audio dealer for specific recommendations Safe Limits Of Operation Your Polk loudspeakers are made with the highest quality materials for years of trouble free performance However damage to loudspeakers can occur when an amplifier regardless of its wattage is made to play at higher listeni...

Page 10: ...t include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident disaster misuse abuse negligence inadequate packing or shipping procedures commercial use voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum of the unit cosmetic appear ance of the cabinetry not directly attributable to defects in materials or workmanship or service repair or modifications of the Product which has not been authorized or app...

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