ARC Audio ARC Series Manual
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HIGH PERFORMANCE LOUD SPEAKERS
Features 2
Speaker Damage 2
EQ and Tone Controls 2
High Volume Warning 2
Installation Warning 2
Specifications 3
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Grill and Tweeter Installation 4
Stereo wiring and operation 5
Bi-Amplified Installation 6
Warranty and Service 7
Thank you for choosing ARC Audio for your high performance mobile audio products. Your satisfaction is important to us. If you
have any question or comments we welcome your call. An ARC Audio representative will be happy too help you.
Features
• Designed and engineered in the USA
• Bi-Ampable dynamic sound quality crossover design.
• ARC Series crossovers use high-end air core inductors.
• Heavy Duty high pressure aluminum cast CNC precision cut basket.
• Roahcell/Glass Fiber speaker cone.
• Progressive rate SPL linear spider.
• Open CNC vented rear spider and voice coil assembly eliminates back wave compression increasing the speakers
linearity and stability at a wider frequency bandwidth.
• Ultra High Temperature precision wound copper voice coil and aluminum former for extended high demand listening.
• Low compliance poly butyl surround for balanced and linear sound at any volume level.
• High temperature reinforced speaker lead terminal with heavy gauge spade connectors.
• 28mm neo tweeter design features silk dome with wool dampened core design.
• High temperature reinforced resonant free tweeter cups with mounting hardware.
The ARC Audio "ARC" Series is the optimum balance of acoustical harmony and ultra High performance all wrapped up in a single
design. Designed by ARC Audios acoustical engineering division, ARC Series speakers use only today's most advanced and durable
acoustical materials and components allowing users a cost friendly solution that will give any enthusiast a unparalleled musical experience in their vehicle.
Emphasizing sonic characteristics traditionally found in the finest home and pro audio component systems, ARC Series coaxial and
component speaker systems create new levels of musical enjoyment and personalization placing emphasis on enhanced midbass and
low frequency response, dynamically engineered midrange for rich, natural and pronounced vocals and instrumentation while efficiently
enhancing upper frequencies with finesse and dynamic performance giving you the most value possible in stepping up your systems
acoustical and performance capabilities.
ARC Series Speakers are available in component and coaxial systems in a broad range of sizes from 5.25", 6.5" and 6"x9" configurations.
ARC Series component systems include air core inducted hi end performance based audiophile quality Bi-Ampable crossover networks
while the Coaxial systems include pig tail crossover networks allowing all ARC Series coaxial systems to be ran in traditional configurations and Bi-Ampable active configurations.
Caution:
Most speaker damage occurs as a result of amplifier distortion referred to as "Clipping". Clipping occurs when an amplifier is driven
beyond its rated maximum rated power output. This type of distortion can be hard to hear unless you know what to listen for. Anytime you
hear a harsh, ear piercing sound at high volume you amp is probably clipping badly.
EQ and Tone Controls:
Turning up an EQ of Tone Control is just like turning up the volume except it only affects a small range of frequencies. If you go into your
radio and add 1 "click" to the high frequencies they will distort or "Clip" 1 click of the volume earlier then the midrange and bass. The
result can be tweeter damage. Use EQ and Tone controls with caution.
Warning:
We build all ARC Audio products to play at high volumes for extended periods of time. Your ears however are not designed for high
volume listening. This product can easily generate volumes that can permanently damage your hearing. We urge you to limit your
exposure to very high volume sound. You may also find your state has laws governing the volume of an audio system in a car. Please be
aware of all local and state laws in you area. A properly tuned and operated audio system will deliver years of enjoyment when used
properly.
More Warnings:
Please check the suitability of the installation location before you begin. Do not cut any of the car’s structure. Pay close attention to what
is behind the panels or carpet. Often the manufacture will hide wires, computers or other electronic devices in the exact areas you wish to
install in. If you do not have experience with automotive electrical and mechanical systems contact a professional installer. Paying a
qualified installer is almost always cheaper then paying a dealership to repair your car.
You must connect all the components in this system as shown in the manual. Failure to do so will almost surely result in damage to these
speakers which is NOT covered under warranty.
Do NOT substitute any components for those supplied in this system. You CAN NOT add any extra speakers to the crossover network
supplied with this system.
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A
B
F
C D E
Basket Diameter (A)
Mounting Depth (B)
Grill Diameter (C)
Cutout Diameter (D)
Magnet Diameter (E)
Magnet Height (F)
Power Handling (Music)
Power Handling (RMS)
Frequency Responce
Sensitivity
Impedance
Tweeter Diameter
ARC 502 ARC 602 ARC 692ARC 5.2 ARC 6.2
1/2
5
1 /4 "
2
1/2
6
11/16"
4
1/2
3
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1
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6
9/16"
2
7
9/16"
5
3
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1
1/2
1 /4
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13/16
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1/2
5
1 /4 "
2
1/2
6
11/16"
4
1/2
3
"
1
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6
9/16"
2
7
9/16"
5
3
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1
1/2
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1 /4
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13/16
"
ARC 502 ARC 602 ARC 692ARC 5.2 ARC 6.2
90 WATTS
45 WATTS
70Hz -20KHz
87dB
4 Ω
28mm
150 WATTS
75 WATTS
50Hz -20KHz
88dB
4 Ω
28mm
180 WATTS
90 WATTS
70Hz -20KHz
87dB
4 Ω
28mm
250 WATTS
125 WATTS
50Hz -20KHz
88dB
4 Ω
28mm
3/8
6
" X 9
3
9/16
10
USE GRILL AS TEMPLATE
" X 7
4
1
160 WATTS
80 WATTS
50Hz -20KHz
1/2"
5/ 8
1/8
"
89dB
4 Ω
28mm
1 /4
"
1/8
"
"
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