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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.

Summary of Contents for 3XL-50C

Page 1: ...3XL SPEAKER CONVERTABLES Application Guide 3XL 50C 3XL 60C ...

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Page 3: ... maximum performance we recommend that you have your new PowerBass Xtreme product installed by an Authorized PowerBass Xtreme Dealer Do ing so will also automatically extend your warranty to a full THREE YEAR Period To learn more about PowerBass Xtreme please visit us on the World Wide Web at http www powerbassusa com Warning Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels in excess of 100 dB can cau...

Page 4: ...hand treated silk dome tweeters incorporate a neodymium motor structure and edge wound ribbon wire voice coil to provide an extremely wide bandwidth High Powered 12dB Crossover Network These asymmetrical crossovers were de signed using a sophisticated computer program LEAP to provide a smooth flat frequency tran sition between the midrange and tweeter High quality air cores parallel stacked high s...

Page 5: ... about your installation skills or lack of the proper tools please contact your local PowerBass Xtreme dealer for assistance TIPS TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR POWERBASS SYSTEM Your PowerBass Xtreme speakers have been meticulous engineered and designed to handle high power musical reproduction Despite their rugged construction it is possible to damage your speaker if they are improperly used In gene...

Page 6: ...owerBass Xtreme component system will make a remarkable improvement in the quality of virtually any mobile audio sound system and give years of superior performance PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION NOTE The tools listed below may be required for proper installation 1 An electric drill with drill bits 2 Phillips head and standard screwdrivers 3 Wire strippers 4 Crimping tool and needle nose pliers 5 Sili...

Page 7: ... 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 no modifications For a custom installation use the supplied template to help you locate and mark the holes needed to install the speakers If you planning to install your speakers in the door panel be sure the spe...

Page 8: ...l 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 3XL COMPONENT TWEETER SPECIFICATIONS DOME SIZE 25mm MOUNTING DIAMETER NOMINAL IMPEDANCE FREQUENCY RESPONSE SENSITIVITY 1M 1M MOUNTING DEPTH POWER RMS PEAK 1 0 Titanium 1 7 8 4Ω 4 2K 25Khz 92 dB 7 8 60 120 INS...

Page 9: ...size Mount the Flat Base from the outside with the mounting clip on the inside of the door panel Secure the mounting clip to the Flat Base with the long silver screw provided Surface Angle Mounting Type B and C If mounting the tweeter on the surface works out best refer to the following drawing to see how to best mount the tweeter Black sheet metal screws have been provided to attach the surface b...

Page 10: ...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 11: ...system Which ever area you select choose your location carefully Mounting the crossover requires removing the top cover of its housing This will expose the two mounting holes You can use the crossover as a template for drilling the mounting holes NOTE IT MAY BE EASIER TO WIRE THE CROSSOVER PRIOR TO MOUNTING Carefully route the wires from the midrange and tweeter to the crossover mounting location ...

Page 12: ... 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 With the phase plug removed you should be able to see through the hole in the magnet assem bly to where the bullet was previously located Next screw the ball joint assembly to the back of the tweeter Be ...

Page 13: ... 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 will still be necessary to use the crossover network just the same as with the component speaker Please refer to the Com ponent Set Crossover Installation and Wiring section of this manual for proper mountin...

Page 14: ...s the exclusive property of PowerBass USA Inc Any reproduction of this manual or use other than its intentions is strictly prohibited without the express consent of PowerBass USA Inc Copyright 2008 PowerBass USA Inc ...

Page 15: ...owing situations Speakers received 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 to this owners manual Any implied warranties including warranties of fitness for use and merchantability are limited in duration to the period of the express warranty set...

Page 16: ...Revised 2008 PowerBass Xtreme PBX A division of PowerBass USA Inc 13936 Mountain Avenue Chino CA 91710 Tel 909 993 5399 Fax 909 993 5393 www powerbassusa com ...

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