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SINGLE AMPLIFIER SYSTEMS
The objective behind a single amplifier system is simplicity.
By choosing this route the installer can run minimum components and achieve excellent sound quality. A single
two channel amplifier will drive both the mid bass and tweeters; eliminating the need for an additional amplifier and
installation time, thus reducing the cost.
1. The amplifier will need to be connected to either the crossover mid-bass input (TIN) or the midbass input (WIN).
2. The internal switch will need to be set to single amp.
3. Connect the crossover mid-bass output to the mid-bass driver.
4. Connect the crossover tweeter output to the tweeter.
5. The internal jumpers control the tweeters output level. With 3 selectable jumpers we have the options of -1db, -2db,
and -3db. These can be added together so you will have up to -6db. If you want -4db as an example, you would
turn on the -1db & -3db which will give you -4db of tweeter attenuation.
BI-AMPLIFIED SYSTEM
The objective behind a dual amplifier system is added tuning flexibility.
By choosing this route the installer can use two amplifiers or a single four-channel amplifier to achieve improved sound
quality. Each driver will have its own amplifier channel, the mid-bass and tweeter levels may be easily adjusted at the
amplifier. Increased sound quality may be achieved by supplying each driver with the proper amount of power.
1. The mid-bass amplifier output will connect to the crossover mid-bass input. (WIN)
2. The tweeter amplifier output will connect the crossover tweeter input. (TIN)
3. The internal switch must be set to bi-amp.
4. Connect the crossover mid-bass output to the mid-bass speaker.
5. Connect the crossover tweeter output to the tweeter.
6. Adjust the tweeter and mid-bass levels at the amplifier.
7. The crossover tweeter level jumpers should remain in the off settings.
BI-AMPLIFIED SYSTEM WITHOUT USING THE PASSIVE CROSSOVER
This setup will allow the maximum flexibility for tuning and sound quality. Each driver will have its own amplifier channel:
the mid-bass and tweeter levels may be independently adjusted easily at the amplifier. Crossover points may be
adjusted to maximize vehicle/speaker interaction.
Increased sound quality may be achieved by supplying each driver with the proper amount of power.
1. Connect the mid-bass amplifier output to the mid-bass driver.
2. Connect the tweeter amplifier output to the tweeter wires.
3. The tweeter and mid-bass levels are to be adjusted at the amplifiers.
ELECTRONIC FILTERING MUST BE USED TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE SPEAKERS!
We recommend the use of a 2500hz or higher/-12db per octave high-pass filter for the tweeter. The mid-bass may
be crossed over according to the listener/installers desires, but starting at the same frequency as the tweeter is a
recommended starting point. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT WHEN TWEETERS ARE USED WITHOUT THE
SUPPLIED PASSIVE CROSSOVER, A 30uf POLYPROPYLENE CAPACITOR MUST BE PLACED IN LINE WITH THE
TWEETER TO AVOID DAMAGE FROM AMPLIFER DC OFFSET!
INSTALLATION OPTIONS
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