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COMPONENT SYSTEM INSTALLATION

PowerBass Xtreme Component Tweeter

These high quality tweeters come complete with several mounting housings for installation versatility. Expe-
ment with the tweeter positioned in several locations to determine the best imaging result before cutting out 
any panel.  Typically tweeters should be mounted on axis and as close to ear level as possible. Once a suitable 
location has been found then you can evaluate your mounting options shown on the next page. 

Summary of Contents for 2XL-53C

Page 1: ...Application Guide Please read through this manual to familiarize yourself with your new speakers Should your PowerBass speaker components ever require service you will need to have the original dated...

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Page 3: ...at you have your new Power Bass Xtreme product installed by an Authorized PowerBass Xtreme Dealer Doing so will also automati cally extend your warranty to a full THREE YEAR Period To learn more about...

Page 4: ...ling that provides loud and clean output The 3 ohm impedance allows the speaker to operate more efficiently and make better use of amplifier power High Powered 12dB Crossover Network These asymmetrica...

Page 5: ...TION EXPERIENCE Installation of PowerBass Xtreme Speakers requires experience with a variety of mechanical and electrical procedures This manual only provides general installation and operation instru...

Page 6: ...en tion to the polarity of the connection This will insure optimum sound reproduction and performance 5 For maximum dynamic performance use weather stripping to insure a tight seal 6 Do not mount any...

Page 7: ...the speaker Removing the panel will also make it much easier to route wiring inside the doors Look for original equipment OEM speaker cutouts that can be used to install your speakers with little or n...

Page 8: ...installation versatility Expe ment with the tweeter positioned in several locations to determine the best imaging result before cutting out any panel Typically tweeters should be mounted on axis and...

Page 9: ...ngths between the listener and the left and right speakers as equal as possible Three mounting types are possible allowing more versatil ity for the tweeter location These are flush mount surface moun...

Page 10: ...possible types of tweeter mounting After checking for clearance cut the mounting hole in the door panel see Tweeter Specifications for hole size Mount the Flat Base from the outside with the mounting...

Page 11: ...11 EXAMPLE OF MOUNTING If the tweeter has to be removed from the mounting cup insert a small screwdriver in the back of the tweeter and carefully push the tweeter from the mounting cup...

Page 12: ...pin on the ball joint assembly with the slotted groove on the pole piece and gently snap the two pieces together If done correctly the tweeter should pivot while remaining connected to the pole piece...

Page 13: ...d the magnet to help keep the wire in place This will prevent the speaker wire from interfering with any mechanisms behind the door panel The conversion from Component to Coaxial is now complete It wi...

Page 14: ...the terminals labeled WOOFER to the component midrange speaker 3 Connect the terminals labeled TWEETER to the component tweeter set CAUTION Care must be taken when adjusting the screws on the input t...

Page 15: ...ved with bent frames or water damage Abuse such as holes in the cone surround or ripped spider Voice coil damage due to amplifier clipping or distortion Product that has not been installed according t...

Page 16: ...PowerBass Xtreme PBX A division of PowerBass USA Inc 2133 S Green Privado Ontario CA 91761 Tel 909 923 3868 Fax 909 923 8048 www powerbassusa com...

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