Diamond Audio Technology D161.5I, D151I, D161.5, D171I, D191I User Manual

SPEAKER INSTALLATION MANUAL

D161.5

D151i

D161.5i| D171i| D191i

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SPECIAL THANKS

Dear Valued Customer,

Thank you for choosing Diamond Audio D1 speakers. These speakers represent the latest advances in
acoustic technology, and like all Diamond Audio products, are hand built and tested using the highest
grade components and state of the art techniques. When installed properly, they will provide many
years of accurate sound reproduction.

Please keep in mind that prolonged exposure to sound pressure levels in excess of 100 dB can cause
permanent hearing loss. This high performance speaker system can exceed that level, so please
exercise restraint in its operation in order to preserve your ability to enjoy its fidelity in the future.

Because of their flexible installation possibilities, please consider having your new speakers
professionally installed by an authorized Diamond Audio dealer. This will assure a clean and efficient
installation, and the best performance from your Diamond Audio speakers.

At Diamond Audio, we strive to bring honest value and excellent quality to all of the products we
build. By your purchase of this product, you have joined the growing family of discerning listeners who
demand only the best. Welcome!

The Diamond Audio Team

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FEATURES

• Brushed Copolymer Cones

• Rubber Surrounds

• Flat Progressive Spider

• Extended Pole Motor Design

• Rubber Boot Magnet Protector

• Aluminum Dome Tweeters with Ferro Fluid Cooling

Model Specific Crossovers

• Shallow Mount

On-board Crossovers

Each D1 coaxial features an on-board 12 dB/octave crossover and tweeter protection to ensure
absolute fidelity and protection during audio reproduction.

Standard Connection

D1 integrated systems are shipped configured for a single channel per speaker. Simply connect the
speaker wire from the source to the exposed positive and negative terminals on the speaker.

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PARTS LIST

D151i, D161i,D161.5i, D171i, D191i

(2) D1 Coaxial Speakers
(2) D1 Grills w/ Mounting Ring (except D171i)
(2) Mounting Gaskets
(1) Mounting Hardware Kit

D161.5

(2) D1 Component Midbass Speakers
(2) D1 Component Tweeters
(2) D1 Model Specific Crossovers
(2) D1 Grills w/ Mounting Ring
(2) Mounting Gaskets
(1) Mounting Hardware Kit

MID-BASS SPEAKER MOUNTING

The illustration below shows the parts included and correct mounting assembly of the D1 integrated
and component mid-bass drivers. Mounting ring and grill are optional.

Screw Clips

Gasket

Mounting Screws

Mid-bass Driver

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Grill

Mounting Cup

(align tab and slot)

Clamp Ring

Tweeter

Tweeter Mounting

Screw

When flush or surface mounting tweeters, make sure the
desired location can accommodate the hole size and depth

required. Mount the cup using provided hardware (flush mount

illustration shown on right.) Mount surface cup at desired angle with
provided screws in tweeter mounting kit. Snake speaker wires through tweeter
cup, connect tweeter to wires, and snap tweeter into cup by aligning the notches.
Be careful not to push on the center of the tweeter grill.

Crossover Programming

Each D1 component set comes with a pair of model specific programmable crossovers. Under the cover

there is a jumper marked “TWT REFERENCE” or “- 2dB”. Tweeter attenuation can be achieved by moving
the jumper to the appropriate position. The REFERENCE position has no attenuation effect on the tweeter.

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COMPONENT SYSTEM CONNECTION

The illustration below shows how to connect one channel of the D1 component system.

Crossover

Mid-bass Driver

Tweeter

Amplifier

THIELE/SMALL PARAMETERS

Parameter (unit)
Sensitivity

Qts

Fs (Hz)

Vas (L)

Re (ohm)

Xmax (mm/N)

Impedance (ohm)

Power Nom/Max (Watts)

D151i

86.0

0.84
77

5.2

3.6

1.5

40/80 50/100

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D161.5i

86.0

1.0
67

10.6

3.6

1.5

4

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D161.5D171i D191i

85.085.0 83.0

1.01.3 1.4
6276 58

11.79.3 16.0

3.63.5 3.6

1.52.0 1.5

44 4

50/100 50/100 70/140

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PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS

Dimension Unit

Total Diameter

(A)

Mounting Diameter

(B)

Screw Hole Diameter

(C)

Mounting Depth

(D)

Magnet Diameter

(E)

in.
mm

in.
mm

in.
mm

in.
mm

in.
mm

D151i

5.59

142.0

4.61

117.3

5.23

133.0

2.32

59.0

78.0

D161.5/D161.5i

6.51

165.5

5.35

136.0

156.0

2.42

61.5

3.07

86.4

D171i D191i D1TAK

6.14

5.53 x 8.66

140.6 x 220.0

7.1 x 4.96

179.0 x 126.1

8.03 x 4.98

204.0 x 126.7

2.49

63.3

3.40 3.07

78.0

9.21 x 6.40

234.0 x 162.8

8.38 x 5.77

212.8 x 146.6

6.58 x 4.71

167.2 x 119.7

2.94

74.8

4.18

106.4

1.73

43.94

1.62

41.15
N/A

0.5

12.7
N/A

(C)

(D)

(A)

(E)

(B)

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LIMITED SPEAKER WARRANTY STATEMENT

Diamond Audio Technologies (DAT) warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period
of one (1) year from the original date of purchase provided it was purchased from an authorized DAT retailer within the
United States.

THIS WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE AND APPLIES ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT IN ITS ORIGINAL
INSTALLATION. Original purchaser must reside in the United States and be able to provide proof of purchase and installation
with the sales receipt from the authorized DAT retailer that sold and installed the product.

Should a manufacturing defect occur during above said warranty period, DAT will replace or repair the defective product with
a product of the same or equivalent value and performance.

Damage or failure caused by any of the
use, abuse, product modification, unauthorized repair attempts, accident, acts of God, misrepresentations by DAT retailers,
and improper/inadequate packaging during return shipping.

following is not covered under this warranty policy: negligence, improper

Warranty is void if serial numbers have been removed, altered or defaced.

HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE

In the event a DAT product should require service, you should visit the authorized DAT retailer you purchased the product from
and they can expedite your claim. All claims must fall into the guidelines listed above and be accompanied by a copy of the
original sales and installation receipt from that authorized DAT retailer.

Product returned for warranty service must be freight-prepaid, properly packaged and clearly marked with the Return
Authorization (RA) number issued by DAT. Any product returned to DAT that is improperly packaged, does not have a RA
number clearly marked on the package, or never received a RA number may be refused upon delivery. DAT does not assume
responsibility for lost or misdirected product.

Repair or replacement under this warranty is the exclusive remedy of the consumer. DAT shall not be liable for any incidental
or consequential damages for breach of any expressed or implied warranty on this product. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so
the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have
other rights that may vary from state to state.

Customers outside the United states should contact their local sales office to obtain information on pricing, exchange unit
availability, instructions, service and warranty/non-warranty replacement or repair.

Diamond Audio Technologies

6915 West Frye Road
Chandler, AZ 85226 USA
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web: diamondaudio.com

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Service/Tech Support:

480.820.2075

Tech Support Email

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