INSTALLATION EXPERIENCE
Installation of PowerBass Xtreme Speakers requires experience with a variety of mechanical and
electrical procedures. This manual provides only general installation and operation instructions.
If you have any reservations 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 meticulously 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 general, you will hear distortion as a so-called
warning before any damage occurs. If you hear distortion in your system, immediately reduce
the musical level to the point where the sound retains its clarity.
1. Be sure you supply the speakers with enough unclipped amplifier power to drive them
properly.
(More damage can be done to a speaker by under-powering and clipping your
amplifier than any other way!)
2. Where possible, a separate amplifier just for your speaker should be used with an electronic
crossover to set the frequency range. One amplifier with passive crossovers will work (Tri-
Way Setup), but the system will do more with less stress on the amplifier by using two
amplifiers.
3. To avoid any possible sound cancellation from the front of the speaker to that of the rear
of the speaker, cut a baffle of Masonite or MDF to firmly mount the speaker if the vehicle’s
original cutout is too big.
4. When connecting speaker wires from the amplifier or head unit to that of the speaker itself,
pay attention 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 speakers or external crossovers where they will get wet.
7. Remember the Golden Rule “Measure twice…cut once.”
