AudioBahn ACX693, ACX692, ACX680P, ACX682, ACX653 Operating Instructions Manual

ACX FULL RANGE SPEAKERS

ACX693 ACX692 ACX682 ACX680P

ACX653 ACX652 ACX552 ACX402

ACX412 ACX462 ACX460P ACX352

The Audiobahn Way

� To bring the product to market that excites the consumer through sound and vision from an orientation of integrity and customer service. We make you look as good as you sound. We strive to take car audio to an extreme the world has never seen, and a world that never stops evolving.

� Audiobahn was established in 1997 with one long-term goal in mind, "Build it Bigger, Badder, & Better, and the peopl

e will take notice!" We back this statement with an engineering team that has brought home several Innovations, Design & Engineering Showcase Awards, and a marketing team from around the world that spends countless hours developing our no compromise products to satisfy the most discriminating enthusiasts.

� Our global manufacturing facilities feature ISO9002 ratings (the highest level of quality con

trol awarded in the electronics manufacturing industry), fully

r

obotic assembly lines and a state of the art, California based R & D

laboratory.

� Due to overwhelming response from our competitors, and our goal to participate in even more events this year, we created *"TEAM AUDIOBAHN." This organization is designed to create a support network along with shirts and perks for team members. "TEAM AUDIO

BAHN" is not only for the diehard

c

ompetitor, but also for anyone that loves car audio as much as we do. With

four levels of play, one is right for you to get started in the Audiobahn family.

� Our Technical Department and entire staff look to strive above and beyond the rest of the pack by going that extra mile to help you out. Whether you happen to be a veteran competitor, or a beginner car audio

enthusiast that

d

oes not know a voice coil from a spider. We are all here to help you get the

best system you can with what you have.

� Judge for yourself, and remember what it's all about, "If it's not Bigger, Badder & Better, it's not Audiobahn." If audio is your life,

Audiobahn is the brand for you! We make you look as good as you sound. People never stop trying to get the best product, so we wil

l never stop making

i

t.

� *To learn more about "TEAM AUDIOBAHN" please give us a call, see our website at

www.audiobahninc.com, or email us at team@audiobahninc.com to learn about all the details.

Getting Started----------------------------------------------------Introduction---------------------------------------------------------Features and Specifications------------------------------------Mounting and Setup-----------------------------------------------Choosing a Location----------------------------------------------- Installation--------------------------------------------

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W

iring-----------------------------------------------------------------Securing the Speaker---------------------------------------------Troubleshooting-----------------------------------------------------Warning and Disclaimer------------------------------------------Warranty---------------------------------------------------------------

Welcome to Audiobahn Inc.. This manual has been designed to provide information for the owner, salesperson, and installer. For those of you who want quick information on how to install this product, please turn to the installation section of this manual. Other information can be located by using the table of contents. We at Audiobahn Inc. have worked very hard to make sure that all of the information in this manual is current, but, a

s we are costantly finding new ways to improve our product, this information is subject

t

o change without notice. All updated information can be found on our web page in the

technical support section.

Getting Started

Table of Contents

2 3

4 5-6

7 8

9 10

11 12

13-14

Introduction

Dear Customer,

Congratulations on your purchase of the worlds finest brand of car audio products. Here at Audiobahn Inc. we are devoted to making our musical reproduction the very best, and we are pleased you have chosen our product. Through years of engineering expertise, hand craftsmanship, and critical testing procedures, we have created a wide range of products that reproduce music

with all the clarity and richness you deserve.

F

or maximum performance we recommend you have your Audiobahn product installed by an Authorized Audiobahn Dealer, as we provide specialized training through our Audiobahn Installer Training Programs. Please read your warranty, keep your receipt, and original carton for possible future use.

Great products and proper installation are only a small piece of the puzzle when it comes to y

our system. Make sure that your installer is using only 100% authentic installation accessories from the Audiobahn Connections. The Audiobahn Connections line has everything ranging from the smallest terminal, to power wires up to 0 gauge, and 4 channel RCA cables.

To get a free brochure on Audiobahn products and Audiobahn Connections in the U.S. call (714) 988-0400

or e-mail us at sales@audiobahninc.com.

WARNING

Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels over 100 dB may cause permanent hearing loss. High powered autosound systems may produce sound pressure levels well over 135dB. Need we say more! Use common sense.

If after reading this manual, you still have questions regarding your product, we recommend that you see your nearest Audiobahn Dealer. A list of Authorized Audiobahn Dealers can be found on our web page. If you need further assistance, feel free to call us at (800)488-8595 and ask for the Technical Department. Be sure to have the model number, date of purchase, and invoice number available when you call.

The model number can be located on the outside of the carton. Record this in the space provided below along with the date of purchase. It is a good idea to keep your receipt with this, as you will need it in the case of a warranty repair or exchange.

Model Number:___________________

Date of Purchase: _____________________

Electric Blue Basket Glass Fiber Composite Cone EPDM Rubber Surround 2 Layer High-Temp ASV Voice Coil 4-Ohm Impeadence Outboard 2-way 12dB switchable crossover Complete with Mounting Hardware

ACX693: 6x9" 3-Way ACX692: 6x9" 2-Way ACX682: 6x8 / 5x7" 2-Way ACX680P: 6x8" / 5x7" 2-Way Plate ACX412: 4x10" 2-Way ACX653: 6.5" 3-Way

ACX652: 6.5" 2-Way ACX552: 5.25" 2-Way ACX402: 4x10" 2-Way ACX46

2: 4x6" 2-Wa

y ACX460P: 4x6" 2-Way Plate ACX352: 3.5" 2-Way

ACX693: 225 Watts RMS / 550 ACH Power ACX692: 175 Watts RMS / 350 ACH Power ACX682: 110 Watts RMS / 220 ACH Power ACX680P: 110 Watts RMS / 220 ACH Power ACX653: 130 Watts RMS / 260 ACH Power ACX652: 100 Watts RMS / 200 ACH Power ACX552: 90 Watts RMS / 180 ACH Power ACX402: 90 Watts RMS / 180 ACH Power ACX412: 110

Wa

tts RMS / 220 ACH Power ACX462: 80 Watts RMS / 160 ACH Power ACX460P: 90 Watts RMS / 180 ACH Power ACX352: 70 Watts RMS / 140 ACH Power

ACX693: 40 oz. ACX692: 40 oz. ACX682: 25 oz. ACX680P: 20 oz. ACX653: 20 oz. ACX652: 22 oz. ACX552: 22 oz. ACX402: 20 oz. ACX412: 20 oz. ACX462: 20 oz. ACX460P: 20 oz. ACX352: 16 oz.

ACX693:

20Hz-21kHz

A

CX692: 20Hz-21kHz ACX682: 30Hz-21kHz ACX680P: 50Hz-21kHz ACX653: 40Hz-21kHz ACX652: 40Hz-21kHz ACX552: 50Hz-21kHz ACX402: 80Hz-21kHz ACX412: 40Hz-21kHz ACX462: 50Hz-21kHz ACX460P: 80Hz-21kHz ACX352: 120Hz-21kHz

ACX693: 96 dB ACX692: 95 dB ACX682: 94 dB ACX680P: 94 dB ACX653: 94 dB ACX652: 95 dB ACX552: 94 dB ACX402: 94 dB ACX412: 94 dB ACX462:

94 dB

A

CX460P: 92 dB

ACX352: 92 dB

Power Handling

Frequency

Speaker Size

Specifications

Features

Features and Specifications

Magnet Weight

Sensitivity