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RX47
RX57
RX57

DIN

RX67
RX67

DIN

RX87
RX97

Boston Rally

®

Series 

Coaxial Speaker Systems

Installation Instructions

Summary of Contents for Rally RX47

Page 1: ...RX47 RX57 RX57DIN RX67 RX67DIN RX87 RX97 Boston Rally Series Coaxial Speaker Systems Installation Instructions ...

Page 2: ... 120 watts Nominal Impedance 4 ohms 4 ohms 4 ohms 4 ohms 4 ohms 4 ohms 4 ohms Frequency Response 3dB in car 35 20kHz 50 20kHz 55 20kHz 55 20kHz 58 20kHz 58 20kHz 85 20kHz Mounting Cutout Diameter 811 16 x 6 71 4 x 5 5 51 4 411 16 45 8 39 16 221 x 152mm 184 x 127mm 127mm 132mm 119mm 117mm 91mm Mounting Depth 3 21 2 21 2 25 8 25 16 21 4 15 8 76mm 64mm 64mm 65mm 59mm 57mm 41mm Mounting Depth w Spacer...

Page 3: ...Electronic Crossovers 13 Notice Installation of automotive stereo systems requires experience with a variety of mechanical and electrical procedures This manual explains the installation flexibility of the Boston Rally Series coaxial speakers not the exact installation methods to be used in any given case If you do not have the experience that these procedures require we strongly suggest you consu...

Page 4: ...lling around these parts Shut off all stereo and other electrical devices before you start Protect the speakers by keeping them in their plastic bags until final installation Speakers attract metal chips and filings Always rest the speakers with their cones and tweeters facing up Never use force when installing any speaker Check clearances on both sides of a mounting surface before drilling any ho...

Page 5: ...ke sure you have adequate time and shelter to complete the installation Many installations require multiple days to complete Examine the Boston Rally Series speakers and hardware so that you are familiar with them before you start the installation 1 Decide on speaker placement 2 Run the speaker wires 3 Install the speakers and complete the wiring 3 ...

Page 6: ...ked conductor to connect the positive terminals and the plain conductor to connect the negative terminals Routing the Wires Include a large safety margin when estimating the length of each wire For Doors Run the wires through factory harnesses or existing holes if possible If drilling new holes file the edges and install rubber grommets and PVC tubing to protect the wires against abrasion For Rear...

Page 7: ...e speaker to the front seal the air leaks with silicon sealant or weather stripping Make sure that the sealing material does not touch any moving part of the speaker 2 Attach the wires to the speaker 3 Attach the assembly to the factory cutout using four of the supplied 8 sheet metal screws or other hardware Tighten the screws just enough to seal the woofer against the mounting surface Do not over...

Page 8: ...tern RX47 Notice The RX47 is supplied with the grille adapter ring attached to the metal basket of the speaker For many factory cutouts this adapter ring will have to be removed for installation 1 Hold the speaker between both of your palms with the speaker cone facing you Hook your fingers behind the magnet assembly 2 Push one locking tab out and back with your thumbs to release it from the speak...

Page 9: ...o be installed from underneath the rear deck to reduce the installed height of the tweeter module A spacer is sup plied with these speakers to protect the rubber surround The spacer is installed between the speaker and the mounting surface as shown in the diagram ...

Page 10: ...th door frames handles and window tracks Check the window clearance by rolling the window up and down Also check for clearance with the door open and closed The Boston Rally Series speakers are heavy and must be held in place by a strong rigid structure Check for signs of excessive water leakage inside the door If the door has a plastic moisture barrier cut a flap to shield the speakers or make a ...

Page 11: ...e that the mounting surface provides a complete air seal between the front and the back of the speaker If the surface is uneven or if air can leak directly from the back of the speaker to the front seal the air leaks with silicon sealant or weather stripping Make sure that the sealing material does not touch any moving part of the speaker ...

Page 12: ... the speaker 6 Attach the assembly to the cutout as shown in the diagram Use four of the supplied 8 x 1 sheet metal screws or other hardware Tighten the screws just enough to seal the woofer against the mounting surface Do not overtighten the screws 7 Attach the grille Snap the grille on to the speaker assembly from the front Be sure to align the logo on the bottom of the grille before attaching t...

Page 13: ...out as shown in the diagram Use the supplied machine screws and nuts or other hardware Tighten the nuts just enough to seal the woofer against the mounting surface Do not over tighten the hardware 5 Attach the wires to the speaker 6 Attach the grille front Snap the grille on to the grille frame from the front Be sure to align the notch on the grille with the logo on the grille frame 11 ...

Page 14: ...r is being mounted on the surface of the interior door panel and there is a gap between the panel and the metal of the door an appropriate thickness of MDF can be used as a spacer When mounting the speakers in nonstandard locations in the front of the car try mounting them as high up and forward in the doors as possible to avoid firing into knees seats and other obstructions ...

Page 15: ...tion method all play a role in determining the required crossover frequency We recommend using an electronic crossover flexible enough to easily change crossover frequencies Ideally the subwoofer crossover fre quency and level should be independent from the high pass section s Only through experimentation can the optimum crossover fre quency be determined However you can use the following guide as...

Page 16: ...rized service representative This warranty is void if the serial number has been removed or defaced This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If Service Seems Necessary First contact the retailer from whom you purchased this product If that s not possible write to Boston Acoustics Inc Service Department 300 Jubilee Drive Peabody...

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