Diamond Audio Technology Motorsport M541, Motorsport M551, Motorsport M561 Owner's Manual

Systems covered:
M551
5 (130mm)
2-Way
M541
4 (110mm)
2-Way
M561
6 (160mm)
2-Way
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M5 Series
MOTORSPORT
The serial number of your system is recorded here for your convenience. When requesting warranty/non-warranty service, please refer to this number.
S/N:
Dear Valued Customer,
Congratulations on your purchase of a Diamond Audio Technology loudspeaker system. Your new M5 Series® system is comprised of loudspeakers and cross­overs that have been precision engineered to produce the highest quality audio system for your vehicle.
Since 1995, DAT has been dedicated to excellence in sound reproduction tech­nology. Our products represent the latest advances in material science, adhe­sives and manufacturing proccesses. As new materials are developed, we con­stantly evaluate their application to the loudspeaker realm. Only those items that have exceptional merit will find their way into a Diamond product.
We strive to bring honesty, value and excellent quality to all of the products we offer. By your purchase of this component set, you have joined that fraternity (or sorority) of discriminating listeners who demand only the best. Welcome to the club.
Please keep in mind that prolonged exposure to sound pressure levels in excess of 100dB can cause permanent hearing loss. This high performance speaker system can exceed this level. Please exercise restraint in its operation in order to preserve your ability to enjoy its fidelity for years to come.
Sincerely,
Diamond Audio Technology, Inc.
Rikki Farr Chairman, CEO
Before you begin
Make sure you have all the needed parts to complete the installation:
(2) M5 M5.1t Tweeters (2) M5 M54.1m, M55.1m or M56.1m Midrange/Midbass Drivers (2) M5 M54.1x, M55.1x or M56.1x Computer Optimized Crossovers (2) M5 Grilles w/ Mounting Rings (2) Mounting Gasket Sets (1) Tweeter Mounting Kit (2) Driver Mounting Kits
Some considerations
am I proficient with hand tools?am I willing to learn via *M.I.T. vocational training?should I void my 3-year warranty for a 1-year if it is not
installed by an authorized DAT dealer!?
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I need to remove the entire door panel to finish this job?am I really
prepared to put a hole in my door panel? do I have the
tools and the skill? If not, you should have this system professionally installed by your authorized Diamond Audio Dealer. *
(Mistakes Ive Tried)
Basic tools
 #0/1, #2 Phillips screwdriver  Electric drill and 1/8 (3mm) bit  2 (50mm) hole saw  Wire strippers/cutters  Metal cutting tool  Metal file  Safety glasses
Installation
Install the M5 midrange or woofer drivers. (refer to Mounting) Install the crossovers. Make sure you have enough wire to reach all the drivers from the intended mounting location(s). Install the M5 tweeters. Try listening to the tweeters in several positions to get the best imaging results BEFORE YOU CUT YOUR PANELS! Remember: the best visual location may not be the best sounding one. Listen to the system with the tweeter connected in-phase (+ to +) and reversed (+ to ) before making a final selection.
THIS MANUAL ASSUMES THAT THE
INSTALLER
HAS SIGNIFICANT EXPERI-
ENCE INSTALLING HIGH PERFORMANCE
SEPARATE
COMPONENT MOBILE
SPEAKER
SYSTEMS!
1.)
2.)
3.)
Speed
Clips
Gasket
Screws
Grille
Crossover
Tweeter
Spring
Clip
Check your available mounting depth before installing your M5 components. Use extreme care when removing factory speakers, grilles and/or door panels. Be sure to install the supplied foam gaskets on the drivers to insure a good seal for maximum dynamic range.
Mounting
Grille Ring
Midbass/
Woofer
Mounting
Cup
Split Crossover
Cover
The terminals on the M5 drivers feature a new recessed mechanism to allow direct connection of the speaker cable up to 12 guage (2.5mm²). Simply strip the end of the cable to 5/16 (8mm) DO NOT SOLDER, insert into terminal and tighten down using a #0/1 Philips-head screwdriver. This allows for a very clean attach without exposing the terminals to automotive metalwork.
Turn Clockwise to tighten setscrew.
Turn Counterclockwise to loosen setscrew.
8mm
*Up to 12AWG (2x2.5mm²) speaker wire.
Speaker cable strip guage. Strip end of wire to match illustration.
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