Phoenix Gold RX65CS Manuel page 2

BASIC INSTALLATION
Selecting the placement of your new RX Component speakers could be as easy
as using the existing factory locations or may require you to create a new location.
Speaker placement in the door, dash, or rear deck is the most common. See your
local Phoenix Gold Dealer for additional location and mounting assistance.
DOORS/REAR DECK
1. M any vehicles already have factory locations (Figure 1) to house the "DROP
IN" feature of the RX Component speakers. If no existing locations are available
or are not used, check the desired location for adequate cutout area and any
depth obstructions. Make sure to allow sufficient clearance for window tracks,
structural braces, trunk lid springs, etc.
2. A ssuming enough area and depth is available, use the provided template and
trace the speaker cutout and mounting holes onto the surface of the mounting
location.
3. I f the mounting surface is not structurally strong enough to accommodate
screws, (i.e. plastic, cardboard) use the pro vided speed clips which will act as a
nut for the supplied screws.
Figure 1
Mounting the speaker in a factory location.
TWEETER ADJUSTMENT
The tweeters pivot in their housings. When mounted low in the door, angle the
tweeter up for better high frequency performance. In rear deck or dashboard
installations, angle the tweeter away from the rear glass to reduce destructive
reflections.
CROSSOVER ADJUSTMENT
The crossover provided with the RX Series component set is optimized to give the
most accurate in-car response. Use only the cross-over provided; the use of any
other crossover may result in damage to one or more of the RX Series
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4. A lways provide water protection, if not supplied in the vehicle. We suggest
using a rain shield or equivalent. If in doubt, please contact your
Phoenix Gold Dealer.
SPEAKER INSTALLATION WITHOUT GRILL
Phoenix Gold has provided a foam mounting gasket. When installing your new
component speakers in a factory location make sure to use the foam mounting
gasket as shown in figure 1. For reverse mounted speakers place the foam
gasket in front of the speaker. This will ensure an air tight seal for your RX
speakers. For more custom applications, or cases where the factory grill will not
be used, a high excursion protective grill has been provided. When installing
your new component speakers with the provided RX grill use figure 2.
Figure 2
Mounting the speaker in a custom application.
components. Connect the left amplifier output to the crossover for the left
component set, and the right amplifier output to the crossover for the right
component set. From there connect your component woofer and tweeters to the
corresponding crossover observing polarity (+ to +, - to -). (figure 3)
CROSSOVER INSTALLATION
We suggest you select a mounting location for the crossovers within the cab
of the vehicle, such as the kick panels or near the amplifier. If crossovers must
be mounted in the door, mount them between the moisture barrier and the
innermost door panel. MOISTURE DAMAGE WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
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