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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 amps.
3. To avoid any possible sound cancellation from the front of the speaker to that of the rear of the speak-
er, cut a panel 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 atten-
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 speakers or external crossovers where they will get wet.
7. Remember the Golden Rule “Measure twice…cut once.”
PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
NOTE: The tools listed below may be required for proper installation.
• An electric drill with drill bits
• Phillips-head and standard screwdrivers
• Wire strippers
• Crimping tool and needle-nose pliers
• Silicone sealant or closed cell weather-stripping
• Metal file
• Hole saw
• Electronic (rosen not acid cove) solder