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around at least 6 dB quieter than on the front passenger side. For optimal positioning, a professional dealer, who
can more accurately position the frequency response using specific measuring instruments, should be contacted.
Note:
It is important that
all
loudspeakers are correctly attached before start-up of the crossovers. If the
crossovers are set into operation without the loudspeakers being hooked up, a very high current is
produced on the unloaded LC-filters, which can, under the circumstances, destroy the coils! The
jumpers of the crossovers must
always
be placed on the specified pins, according to the instructions.
Other combinations are
not functional
and do not behave like unattached loudspeakers! What’s more,
improper connection of the crossover will prevent it from working within the intended range.
Connecting the Crossover
The crossovers (X) and the loudspeakers (B / J) are provided with screw connections and with polarity markings.
Through this control system the appropriate steps in connecting the loudspeakers with the crossovers are ensured.
Firmly tighten the screws of the crossover, woofer and tweeter connections!
Standard Connection of Amplifier/Radio:
Attach prepared loudspeaker cable (at least 2.5 mm²) at the terminal „Input Low-AMP“ (fig. 9, No. 3) on the right
side of the crossover, whereby the plus connector is connected with the positive terminal and the minus connector
with the minus terminal. Jumpers marked “BIWIRING” must be closed (see fig. 6 first diagram). Attach the other
end of the loudspeaker cable, making sure the polarity corresponds with that on the amplifier and radio sides.
Figure 6: Possible Wiring Methods
Bi-Wiring Connection:
Attach prepared loudspeaker woofer cable (at least 2.5 mm²) at the terminal „Input Low-AMP“ (fig. 9, No.3) on the
right side of the crossover, whereby the plus connector is connected with the positive terminal and the minus
connector with the minus terminal. Attach prepared loudspeaker tweeter cable (at least 1.0 mm²) at the terminal
„Input High-AMP“ (fig. 9, No. 4) on the left side of the crossover, whereby the plus connector is connected with
the positive terminal and the minus connector with the minus terminal. Jumpers marked “BIWIRING” must be
open (see fig. 6 second diagram). Attach the other end of the loudspeaker cable, making sure the polarity
corresponds with that on the amplifier and radio sides.
Bi-Amping Connection:
For bi-amping operation the woofers and tweeters are each driven by a separate amplifier. Connect “Input Low-
AMP” (fig. 9, No. 3) terminal “+” and “-“ of the crossover with the speaker output of the woofer amplifier, making
sure the polarity corresponds with that on the crossover. Connect “Input High-AMP” (fig. 9, No. 4) terminal “+”
and “-“ of the crossover with the speaker output of the tweeter amplifier, making sure the polarity corresponds with
that on the crossover. Jumpers marked “BIWIRING” must be open (see fig. 6 third diagram).