User manual POLK AUDIO EX2500

[. . . ] Designing and building speakers is more than just a business for the people of Polk Audio ­ it is our passion. Your new Polk speakers include the latest loudspeaker technology to assure outstanding performance and unmatched quality. Please take a moment to read through this manual for information on getting the greatest enjoyment from these fine instruments. We make a wide variety of automotive loudspeakers, including factory replacements, coaxials, component systems, tweeters and subwoofers. [. . . ] Remember to route them away from low level electrical cables and use grommets when passing through doors. Attach the red wire to the positive (+) terminal screw, and the black wire to the negative (-) terminal screw 8. Remove the mesh grille from the grille frame and pass the wire through the grille frame 9. Slip the faston connectors onto the input terminals on the mid/woofers. Be sure to attach the red wire to the positive (+) terminal, and the black wire to the negative (-) terminal 10. Place the speaker into the grille frame and line up the screw holes with the screw clips on the car panel 11. Secure the speaker/grille frame assembly to the car panel with the supplied screws 12. 6. The EX2545 has two break-away "tabs" to allow easy placement in tight locations (see Figure 3). 3 GRAY AREA BREAKS OFF EX System Tweeters One important advantage of component systems is their ability, when properly installed, to improve the soundstage created by the music in your car. The soundstage is the musical "picture" made up of the instruments and vocalists. The difference in the soundstage will be dramatic depending on where you mount your tweeters. We recommend a simple experiment that will help you decide the best spot for your tweeters in your car. Complete the installation of your entire system except for the EX2500 tweeters. Connect the wires provided with your tweeters to the tweeter terminals on your EX crossovers. Without running the wires through doors or under upholstered panels, connect your EX tweeters to these wires. Have a friend sit in the passenger's seat while you sit in the driver's seat, with tweeters temporarily taped in place. With music playing, position the tweeters in different locations around the passenger compartment, listening for the differences caused from these placements. You will be able to determine in a short time the best location for your tweeters. 8 9 The Polk EX2500 tweeter offers two mounting options for installation flexibility. Using the base of the surface mount cup as a template, mark the two screw holes and drill using a 1/8 inch drill bit. Drill a third hole (for the speaker wire) using the 1/4 inch drill bit. Attach either surface mount cup (angled or straight) to the panel using #8 screws of appropriate length for the panel. Push the tweeter wires through the open area at the bottom of the cup and through the 1/4" hole in the panel. [. . . ] Products replaced or repaired under this Warranty will be returned to you, within a reasonable time, freight prepaid. This Warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident, disaster, misuse, abuse, negligence, inadequate packing or shipping procedures, commercial use, voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum of the unit, cosmetic appearance of the cabinetry not directly attributable to defects in materials or workmanship, or service, repair, or modifications of the Product which has not been authorized or approved by Polk Audio. If this Product is defective in materials and workmanship as warranted above, your sole remedy shall be repair or replacement as provided above. be liable to you for any incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the Product, even if Polk Audio, Inc. [. . . ]