If you are not an experienced installer it is advised that you have your authorized Image Dynamics dealer
complete the installation for you. Follow these simple guidelines for best results.
Carefully plan out your installation before beginning. Check for proper clearance and depth before cutting
or altering your vehicle in any way.
It is recommended to run new wires into the door location rather than using the factory systems wiring.
Mount speakers only to a flat and rigid baffle. A baffle that vibrates or resonates will severely degrade
sound quality.
Ensure that the speakers are protected from water damage. Most parts of the XS speakers are water
resistant but prolonged exposure to moisture can damage the spider and motor structure.
POINT SOURCE TWEETER MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
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- Remove phase plug by twisting ins counter clockwise direction to un-screw it from the
pole piece of the speaker.
- Remove tweeter flush mount trim ring and replace with coaxial mounted trim ring.
- Mount tweeter to tweeter stand. Slide tweeter wire through the center hole in the black
tweeter adapter stand and screw threads of the adapter into threads on the rear of the tweeter
- Remove the rear magnetic label from the mid-bass speaker and save for re-
assembly.
- Insert wire through hole in pole piece of the XS mid-bass and screw the tweeter
assembly into the threads in the top of the mid-bass driver pole piece. Make sure to tighten
snugly to prevent vibrations but do not over tighten.
- Route the tweeter wires in the groove up to the terminal on the side of the basket and
connect the copper colored wire to the positive terminal and the silver colored wire to the
negative terminal.
- Replace the rear magnetic label.
: To remove tweeter from XS mid perform above steps in reverse order
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CROSSOVER CONNECTIONSAND OPERATION
The connections to the crossover are simple. It is suggested to use a high quality 14 gauge or larger
speaker wire for the connection to the amplifier and the mid-bass driver. For the tweeter it is
recommended that a high quality 16 gauge or larger speaker wire be used. The actual connections to the
crossover can be made two ways, 1- strip the wire back approx .25” and insert into terminal block and
tighten, 2- Crimp or solder a terminal to the end of the wire and insert into terminal block and tighten.
The XS crossovers are equipped with multiple adjustments for tailoring the sound output to compensate
for different mounting locations and acoustic environments. Adjustments are as follows:
TWEETER FILTER- This jumper allows you to adjust the filter slope between second order to first order.
TWEETER CONTOUR- These two jumpers allow you to vary the crossover frequency and output level of
the tweeter.
MID-BASS CONTROL- This jumper allows you to select a low pass filter or to bypass the low pass filter.
Tweeter Filter set to 2nd, Tweeter contour set to 6.0uF and +3 dB,
Mid-Bass control set to low-pass.
- Tweeter filter set to 1 st, Tweeter contour set to 4.7 uF and 0 dB, Mid-Bass set
to all pass.
CROSSOVER CONTROLS
Suggested settings:
Tweeter mounted near or on mid-bass
Tweeter mounted up high
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The XS Interchangeable component speakers are a unique and innovative speaker that
allows you to optimize the mounting options to work best with your installation. They offer you
the choice of point source separates with the tweeter mounted on the midrange’s pole piece
or a pair of conventional separates with the tweeter mounted separately. The phase plug is
easily removed by un-threading it from the pole piece. The adapter and tweeter are then
screwed together and installed in place of the phase plug.
MOUNTING LOCATION
SOUND STAGING
ENCLOSURE CONSIDERATIONS
Choosing the proper mounting location can have a very dramatic effect on the overall sound
quality achieved. There are several factors that will affect your decision on where and how to mount the
XS separates, such as installation difficulty or cost, cosmetic integration, and/or effect on sound quality.
Part of this decision will be whether to mount the drivers separately or as a point source. In most instances
the best results will be attained when using the XS separates as a point source driver or with the tweeter
mounted within a few inches of the mid-bass driver. In certain instances where the tweeter will be
extremely off axis, the sound quality can be improved by mounting the tweeter separately and aiming it
towards the listeners . Always mount the tweeter as close to the midrange driver as possible.
To achieve the best sound staging and imaging it is necessary to keep the path length
difference between the left and right speakers as small as possible, this usually means mounting the
drivers as far from the listening position in the front of the vehicle as possible. The most logical is the kick
panel as this mounting location yields the least amount of path length difference. The only drawback is it
requires custom installation which results in a more expensive or time consuming installation. The
second most logical location is low and far forward in the door, this can be done behind factory grills or in a
custom fabricated speaker pod. The simplest and most cost effective mounting location is to utilize
speaker mounting locations provided by the vehicle manufacturer. The factory locations may not provide
a proper sound stage, but can yield very satisfying results in tonal quality.
The XS mid-bass drivers are high performance drivers that provide dynamic mid-bass output
and detailed midrange response. They are designed and engineered to perform excellently when used
infinite baffle or free-air in a door or other location.
Warning: Before settling on any given mounting location check for proper rear clearance and that
there are no mechanical structures that prevent proper mounting.
INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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