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Congratulations on purchasing your BlackAir speakers, please read this

manual in order to fully understand how to get the best results from your

speakers and ensure that all advice on how to look after your speakers is

followed.

Thank you for buying VIBE, we hope you enjoy listening to your product as

much as we enjoyed creating it. 

VIBE R&D Division

OWNERS MANUAL

Model: BlackAir 5, 6 & 69

Introduction

This instruction manual is for your safety and must be adhered to at all times. Please read and ensure that you fully understand the
installation and set up procedures as explained and if you are unclear on the installation or set up of your VIBE BlackAir  Series
speakers please contact your nearest authorised VIBE dealer.

WARNING

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO DAMP OR MOISTURE - doing so may result in fire, shock or damage to the product.
BEFORE WIRING DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL - failure to do so may result in electric shock or
injury.
ENSURE GOOD AND CORRECT CONNECTIONS - failure to make the correct connections may result in fire or damage to the product.
DO NOT USE FUNCTIONS OF THIS EQUIPMENT THAT MAY TAKE YOUR CONCENTRATION AWAY FROM DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE - do
not set up your amplifier whilst driving, doing so may result in an accident. For set up, make sure that your vehicle is stationary and in
a safe location.
KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL SO YOU CAN STILL HEAR OUTSIDE NOISE - failure to do this may result in an accident. VIBE
equipment is capable of producing sound levels that can permanently damage your hearing. VIBE recommends caution when listening
at high volume. For safe and enjoyable listening the sound should be comfortable and clear without distortion.

CAUTION

Never connect any speaker lead to the car chassis. This can cause severe damage to your speaker /car radio /amplifier.
Before drilling or cutting any holes, investigate the layout of your vehicle thoroughly.
Use caution when working near the fuel / hydraulic lines and electrical wiring.
Observe the correct polarity when wiring, improper phasing may cause a loss of bass response.
Ensure that no moving parts catch on the speaker or grill (e.g. window or door handles, or window glass inside the door)

Installation

The quality of the installation will affect the system performance and reliability.
Contact your nearest authorised VIBE dealer if you are unsure on the installation of this product.
Please mount this unit away from any potential hazards.
Minimising the length of wires will provide higher audio output from the system.
The speaker should be securely fastened to the mounting position using the screws provided. 
Pre drill your mounting holes using a drill and position with the template provided.
Be sure to investigate your mounting area thoroughly for electrical wires, brake or fuel lines or fuel tank to prevent causing any
damage.

Firstly make sure that the speakers will fit in your chosen location. This may involve the removal of the standard vehicle speakers.
Please use the mounting depth and hole cut dimensions as detailed in this manual for guidance. 

Summary of Contents for BlackAir 5

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual To ensure maximum performance and safety please follow this manual Please retain the manual for future reference after installation Model BlackAir 5 6 69 SPEAKERS ...

Page 2: ... result in an accident VIBE equipment is capable of producing sound levels that can permanently damage your hearing VIBE recommends caution when listening at high volume For safe and enjoyable listening the sound should be comfortable and clear without distortion CAUTION Never connect any speaker lead to the car chassis This can cause severe damage to your speaker car radio amplifier Before drilli...

Page 3: ...the tweeter is focused towards the listener Flush mount tweeter installation Locate a suitable position for the tweeter Many positions will provide good sound quality For optimum staging position tweeter higher than woofer but within 5 to 10 of the woofer Use the cut out template and mark and cut out the hole for the tweeter to sit into Place the entire tweeter pod into the hole From the rear of t...

Page 4: ...w provided until the speaker is securely fastened 4 If no grill is fitted then securely screw the speaker into place using the screws provided Crossover installation BlackAir 5 6 The crossover units are designed to be mounted as close to the woofers as possible 1 Locate a suitable mounting place for them 2 Remove the lid by twisting anti clockwise 1 4 turn 3 Mark the two mounting holes inside the ...

Page 5: ...ocedure below 1 Remove the 4 retaining bolts that secure the alloy gasket to the chassis 2 Lift off the alloy gasket from the chassis and remove the steel mesh grill 3 Refit the alloy gasket and secure to the chassis with the 4 retaining bolts 4 Gasket fitment is now complete To refit the grill simply follow this procedure inserting the grill at step 2 ...

Page 6: ... Wiring for BlackAir 1 Wiring for BlackAir 69 ...

Page 7: ... Component wiring for BlackAir 50 60 ...

Page 8: ...ct your purchase and aid your warrantee please fill in the following form and keep it safe for your future reference Model Number Serial Number Purchased From Date of Purchase KEEP IT SAFE Staple your receipt here NOTES ...

Page 9: ...NOTES ...

Page 10: ... USING ANY VIBE EQUIPMENT YOU AGREE TO TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS WHEN LISTENING TO MUSIC AT HIGH VOLUMES THROUGH EQUIPMENT YOU HAVE PURCHASED USE OF ANY VIBE EQUIPMENT CONSTITUTES AGREEMENT TO THIS DISCLAIMER Except as specifically stated in this manual to the fullest extent permitted at law neither VIBE nor any of its affiliates directors employees or o...

Page 11: ...el PP30 PortPlug for 3 TurboPort VIBE official Merchandise MPS VIBE polo shirt with embroidered VIBE logo on front and rear MTS VIBE T shirt with small VIBE printed logo on front MCD VIBE CD containing exclusive VIBE bass tracks as featured on the Bass Tunnel and VIBE Dredd MCC VIBE CD case metallic silver CD case with VIBE logo VFL VIBE fleece with embroidered logo on the front and large on back ...

Page 12: ...s kit for all VIBE BASS monoblock amplifiers new current and old models Model Bass Kit Bass specific amplifier wiring kit STEREO SYSTEM KIT The VIBE 1500 watt STEREO KIT is specifically designed to gain maximum output from high power full range systems Combining the best full range cables from the VIBE CriticalLink range Contents of this Kit FLATLINES 8AWG PWR Power and Ground cable VIBE FLATSTERE...

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