INSTALLATION EXPERIENCE
Installation of PowerBass Xtreme Speakers requires experience with a variety of mechanical and electri-
cal 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 cross-
over 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 per-
formance.
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.”
