Car Installation:
Generally, separate full range/mid bass/mid range driver units are considered to be
specialist products, in that they are supplied as raw driver units without crossover network.
The intention is that the unit will be installed in conjunction with an existing crossover unit
or active crossover and a pair of tweeters which you supply. These speakers are designed
to offer the finest in sonic imaging and staging, as well as delivering excellent levels of
output. A careful installation will pay dividends in terms of performance. Before installation,
please take the time to review your chosen fitment location and to check on mounting
clearance both behind and in front of the speaker. If you do not have the clearance behind
to allow operation of the vehicle windows or other functions you may need to make or
obtain spacer rings to move the unit forwards. You need to ensure that the cone and
surround will not touch anything during playback. Remember that the cone will move a
good few mm forwards during operation. Should you need to make your own spacer rings,
we suggest MDF or similar, since the additional solidity and lower resonance goes a long
way towards eliminating vibrations when compared to a plastic ring.
When you mount the speaker with screws it is really important to make sure that you do
not damage the speaker surround with tools or any retaining washers. If you need to drill
new holes for mounting the speaker into the steel of the panel then make a small pilot hole
first to ensure accuracy, after first marking the points with a felt tip pen.
Crucially, you also need to ensure that there is no gap between the speaker framework and
the door panel or installation baffle as leaks like this will ruin the bass response.
Additionally it is vital that the chassis of the speaker is tightly mounted and perfectly flat.
We strongly advise that you consider sound proofing the car at least around the speakers
themselves to ensure that the sound produced does not get lost in the vibrations created in
the panel. This will allow your speaker to be more rigid, giving you the best sound quality
and most output possible.
When installing sound proofing it normally helps to warm the material before use. Try to
double up the layers close to the speaker itself. You are trying to increase the weight of the
