Earthquake Sound VTEK MC5 User Manual

VTEK-42

2-WAY 4” COAXIAL SPEAKER

Sound That Will Move You.

EARTHQUAKE SOUND

Owner’s Manual & Warranty

VTEK-52 /
VTEK-52Xi

2-WAY 5.25” COAXIAL SPEAKER

The Sound That Will Move You.

Earthquake Sound reserves the right to amend details of the specifications without notice.

Copyright © Earthquake Sound Corporation

Earthquake Sound Corporation • 2727 McCone Avenue Hayward CA, 94545 • Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

VTEK MC5

MATCHED COMPONENT SET

VTEK 6 MC

MATCHED COMPONENT SET

VTEK-62 /
VTEK-62Xi

2-WAY 6.5” COAXIAL SPEAKER

VTEK-57 /
VTEK-57Xi

2-WAY 5 COAXIAL SPEAKERX7”

VTEK-693

3-WAY 6X9” COAXIAL SPEAKER

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Table of Contents

Page# 3……......Warranty guidelines

Page# 4……......Components set dimensions

Page# 5……......Components set features and specifications

Page# 6 & 7……Coaxial speaker dimensions

Page# 8…….......Coaxial speaker features and specifications

Page# 9…….......Speaker installation

Page# 10…….....Separate installation/ Component set wiring diagram

Page# 11…….....Warranty card

Thank you for choosing Earthquake Sound’s line of VTEK coaxial and component speakers for superior enhancement of your vehicle’s
audio system. With proper installation and responsible listening, your VTEK speakers will give you years of near perfect sound reproduction.

We strongly recommend you to have your new VTEK speakers installed by an authorized Earthquake Sound dealer: Installation
professionals employed by your dealer have the correct tools and knowledge to install your speakers neatly and successfully. Also, when
your new products are installed by an authorized dealer, your product will include a FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY. If you choose to
perform your own installation, your warranty will be subject to limitations. Over the counter authorized dealer warranties may very from one
dealer to the next. Please read the warranty information in its entirety and use good judgment when making these vital decisions.

Five (5) year limited warranty:

Earthquake warrants the original purchaser that all Factory Sealed New Audio Products be free from defects in material and
workmanship under normal and proper use for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase (as shown on the original bill of sale with
serial number affixed/written on it). The five (5) year warranty period is valid only if an authorized Earthquake dealer properly installs the
product and the warranty registration card is properly filled out and sent to Earthquake Sound Corporation. If a non-authorized party installs
the product a ninety (90) day warranty period will be applied.

(A) Five (5) years limited warranty plan coverage guidelines:

• First year: Earthquake pays for labor, parts, and ground freight (only in US mainland, not including Alaska and Hawaii).

• Second year: Earthquake pays for labor and parts only, customer must pay freight both ways.

• Third, fourth & fifth year: Earthquake pays labor only. Customer must pay for parts and freight both ways.
(B) Warning:

Products (sent for repair) that are tested by Earthquake technicians and deemed to have no problem(s) will not be covered by the
five (5) year limited warranty. Customer will be charged a minimum of one (1) hour of labor (ongoing rates) plus shipping charges back to
customer.

(C) Earthquake will repair or replace - at our option - all defective products/parts subject to the following provisions:

• Defective products/parts have not been altered or repaired by other than an Earthquake factory approved technician.

• Products/parts are not subjected to negligence, misuse, improper use, or accident, damaged by improper line voltage, used with
incompatible products, or have its serial number or any part of it altered, defaced or removed, or have been used in any way that is
contrary to Earthquake's written instructions.

(D) Warranty Limitations:

Warranty does not cover products that have been modified or abused. Including but not limited to the following:

• Damages to speaker cabinet and cabinet finish due to misuse, abuse, or use of improper use of cleaning materials/methods.

• Bent speaker frame, broken speaker connectors, holes in speaker cone, surround & dust cap, burnt speaker voice coil.

• Fading, deterioration of speaker components & finish due to improper exposure to elements.

• Bent amplifier casing, damaged finish on the casing due to abuse, misuse, or improper use of cleaning material.

• Burnt tracers on PCB.

• Product/part damaged due to poor packaging or abusive shipping conditions.

• Subsequent damage to other products.

High-Performance and Sound Quality

EARTHQUAKE SOUND

warranty claim will not be valid if the warranty registration card is not properly filled & returned to Earthquake with
a copy of the sales invoice.

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(E) Service Request:

To receive product/s service, contact Earthquake service department at [phone] and request an RMA number (Return
Material Authorization), items shipped without a valid RMA number will be refused. Make sure you provide us with your complete/correct
shipping address, a valid phone number, and a brief description of the problem you are experiencing with the product. In most cases, our
technicians might be able to resolve the problem over the phone, thus eliminating the need to ship the product.

(F) Shipping Instructions:

Product/s must be packaged in its original protective box(s) to minimize transport damage. Shipper claims regarding items
damaged in transit must be presented to carrier. Earthquake Sound Corporation reserves the right to refuse product improperly packed.
Original bill of sale must accompany product returned for service. We encourage you to include with the package a written description of the
problem. Ship product to: Earthquake Sound Corp. 2727 Mc Cone Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545. Ph [phone]. You are responsible for
the cost of shipping the product to Earthquake Sound Corporation.

(G) Disputes Resolution:

All disputes - between clients and Earthquake Sound Corporation - resulting from the five (5) years limited warranty policy
must be resolved according to the laws & regulations of the county of Alameda -California.

Please keep this warranty information in your files for
future reference if necessary. It is recommended that
you stick your serial number here for future reference.

SERIAL NUMBER

Alternatively you may register your products online at
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VTEK Component Crossover Dimensions (For 5” and 6” sets)

VTEK MATCHED COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS

A

C

INPUT

B

A

Height

1.405", 35.7mm

Model
Woofer • 5” driver / electroplated carbon fiber cone body

B

Width

C

Depth

WOOFER

TWEETER

3kHZ

PASS

+

- -

+

-3dB

-

5.07”, 129mm

4.21”, 107mm

Tweeter

Frequency Response:
1,500Hz - 22kHz

Crossover Networks

VTEK-25C Dimensions

VTEK-MC5

• 25mm (over 1”) ASV voice coil

• Nomax/Romax high-performance spider

• Over hung butyl rubber surround

• 1” silk dome

• Soft rubber suspension

• Neodymium magnet

• Multiple mounting positions

• 2-way network

• Military grade polypropylene film capacitors

• +3db/-3dB tweeter & woofer adjustment

• Poly switch tweeter protection

VTEK-MC6

” driver / electroplated carbon fiber cone body

• 6.5

• 30mm (almost 1.25”) ASV voice coil

• Nomax/Romax high-performance spider

• Over hung butyl rubber surround

• 1” silk dome

• Soft rubber suspension

• Neodymium magnet

• Multiple mounting positions

• 2-way network

• Military grade polypropylene film capacitors

• +3db/-3dB tweeter & woofer adjustment

• Poly switch tweeter protection

This diagram displays only the raw tweeter.
Mounting components vary in size.

Diameter

B

Height

A

B

1.405", 35.7mm

.75”, 19.05mm

Power Recommendations

Frequency Response

Sensitivity

Nominal Impedance

50 - 500 Watts

45Hz - 23kHz (±3dB)

91dB @ 1W/1M

4 ohm

50 - 600 Watts

40Hz - 23kHz (±3dB)

91dB @ 1W/1M

4 ohm

VTEK-5C Dimensions

A

Frame outer

diameter

B

C

Grille tray outer

diameter

C

D

E
F

B

Grille protrusion

D

Mounting depth

E

Magnet width

F

Cut out hole

VTEK-6C Dimensions

A

Frame outer

diameter

B

C

D

Grille tray outer

diameter

C

Grille protrusion

D

Mounting depth

5.13”, 130.34mm

6.49”, 165mm

71”, 18.034mm

1.92”, 49mm

4.21”, 107mm

4.21”, 107mm

6.49”, 165mm

7.07”, 179.5mm

0.94”, 24mm

2.51”, 64mm

VTEK-MC5 Included Components and Parts

• Two VTEK-5w, 5.0-inch (127mm) carbon fiber woofers

• Two VTEK-25t, 1-inch (25mm) silk dome tweeters

• Two VTEK-500c crossover networks

• Two compact flush-mount fixtures

• Two compact angle-mount fixtures

• Two compact surface-mount fixtures

• Two metal woofer grilles with trays

• Two compact angle-mount fixtures

• Butyl adhesive putty for woofer grilles

• Twelve 8 x 1.25” (30mm) sheet metal screws

• Four 6 x .625” (16mm) sheet metal screws

• Two 1-inch (25mm) machine screws

• Two metal spring clips for tweeter fixtures

• Eight mounting clips for woofer mounting

• Two 6.4mm female crimpable connectors

• Two 4.7mm male crimpable connectors

• Two 2.8mm male crimpable connectors

• Twelve crimpable spade connectors

VTEK-MC6 Included Components and Parts

• Two VTEK-6w, 6.50-inch (160mm) carbon fiber woofers

• Two VTEK-25t, 1-inch (25mm) silk dome tweeters

• Two VTEK-650c crossover networks

• Two compact flush-mount fixtures

• Two compact angle-mount fixtures

• Two compact surface-mount fixtures

• Two metal woofer grilles with trays

• Two compact angle-mount fixtures

• Butyl adhesive putty for woofer grilles

• Twelve 8 x 1.25” (30mm) sheet metal screws

• Four 6 x .625” (16mm) sheet metal screws

• Two 1-inch (25mm) machine screws

• Two metal spring clips for tweeter fixtures

• Eight mounting clips for woofer mounting

• Two 6.4mm female crimpable connectors

• Two 4.7mm male crimpable connectors

• Two 2.8mm male crimpable connectors

• Twelve crimpable spade connectors

B

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

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E

E

Magnet width

F

F

Cut out hole

4.03”, 102.29mm

5.66”, 144mm

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VTEK-42 Dimensions

VTEK-57 Dimensions

A

C

D

E
F

B

VTEK-52 Dimensions

C

D

A

Frame outer

diameter

B

Grille tray outer

diameter

C

Grille protrusion

D

Mounting depth

E

Magnet width

F

Cut out hole

A

Frame outer

diameter

B

Grille tray outer

diameter

C

Grille protrusion

D

Mounting depth

4.5” • 114.3mm

5.75” • 146.05mm

.079” • 20.066mm

1.81” • 46mm

2.96” • 75.34mm

3.72” • 94.69mm

5.13” • 130.34mm

6.50” • 165mm

0.70” • 17.6mm

2.023” • 51.4mm

A

204.8mm•8.06”

112.5mm•4.42”

Frame outer

diameter

B

Grille tray outer

diameter

C

Grille protrusion

118mm•4.64”

B

B

C

D

E
F

D

Mounting depth

E

Magnet width

F

Cut out hole

8.64” x 5.51 • 219 x 140mm

6.49” • 165mm

0.89” • 22.606mm

2.32” • 59mm

3.46” • 88mm

7.20 x 5.07” • 183 x 129mm

E

Magnet width

E
F

B

F

Cut out hole

3.22” • 81.93mm

4.72 • 120mm

166.64 • 6.56”

VTEK-693 Dimensions

A

diameter

B

Frame outer

Grille tray outer

9.27” x 6.45” • 235 x 164mm

diameter

C

VTEK-62 Dimensions

A

Frame outer

diameter

B

C

D

E
F

B

Grille tray outer

diameter

C

Grille protrusion

D

Mounting depth

E

Magnet width

F

Cut out hole

6.49” 165mm •

7.07” 179.5mm •

0.94” 24mm •

2.51” 64mm •

C

4.03” • 102.29mm

5.74” 146mm •

119.28 • 4.69”

164mm•6.45”

D

Grille protrusion

D

Mounting depth

E

Magnet width

F

Cut out hole

1.42” • 36.068mm

3.75” • 95.25mm

4.33 • 110mm”

8.58” x 5.66” • 218.03 x 144mm

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F

EARTHQUAKE SOUND • VTEK COAXIAL SPEAKER SPECIFICATIONS 7

VTEK COAXIAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model

Woofer

Tweeter

Mid-range
Recommended

Amplifier Power

Frequency Response

Sensitivity

Nominal Impedance

Nominal Impedance

VTEK-42

• 4” diameter

• Glass fiber cone

• 25mm ASV VC

• NOMEX/ROMEX
spider assembly

• PistonMax™

• 20mm

• Silk dome

• Neodymium magnet

• Multiple mounting
positions

N/A

50 - 300 Watts

75Hz - 22kHz (±3dB)

89 dB @ 1W/1M

4 ohm

VTEK-52

VTEK-52Xi

• 5-1/4” diameter

• Glass fiber cone

• 25mm ASV VC

• NOMEX/ROMEX
spider assembly

• PistonMax™

•

20mm

• Silk dome

• Neodymium magnet

• Multiple mounting
positions

N/A

50 - 400 Watts

55Hz to 22kHz (±3dB)

89 dB @ 1W/1M

VTEK-52: 4-Ohm
VTEK-52Xi: 2-Ohm

VTEK-57

VTEK-57Xi

• 5" x 7” diameter

• Glass fiber cone

• 25mm ASV VC

• NOMEX/ROMEX
spider assembly

• PistonMax™

• 20mm

• Silk dome

• Neodymium magnet

• Multiple mounting
positions

N/A

50 - 400 Watts

40Hz to 22kHz (±3dB)

90 dB @ 1W/1M

VTEK-57: 4-Ohm
VTEK-57Xi: 2-Ohm

VTEK-62

VTEK-62Xi

• 6-1/2” diameter

• Glass fiber cone

• 25mm ASV VC

• NOMEX/ROMEX
spider assembly

• PistonMax™

• 20mm

• Silk dome

• Neodymium magnet

• Multiple mounting
positions

N/A

50 - 500 Watts

45Hz to 22kHz (±3dB)

90 dB @ 1W/1M

VTEK-62: 4-Ohm
VTEK-62Xi: 2-Ohm

VTEK-693

• 6" x 9” diameter

• Glass fiber cone

• 30mm KSV VC

• NOMEX/ROMEX
spider assembly

• PistonMax™

• 20mm

• Silk dome

• Neodymium magnet

• Multiple mounting
positions

• 2” (50.8mm)

50 - 700 Watts

25Hz-22kHz (±3dB)

92 dB @ 1W/1M

4 ohm

INSTALLATION APPLIES

NOTE:

TO BOTH COMPONENT

AND COAXIAL SPEAKERS

INSTALLATION APPLIES

NOTE:

MOUNTING CLIPSFACTORY CUTOUT

TO BOTH COMPONENT

AND COAXIAL SPEAKERS

NOTE:

Hand tighten the screws

in a crisscross pattern to

avoid bending the speaker

basket or stripping screws.

VTEK-693 INCLUDE

• Two VTEK
w/ built-in adjustable 20mm silk dome tweeters
and two-inch mid-range tweeters

• Two matching metal woofer grilles with trays

• Butyl adhesive putty for woofer grilles

• Eight(8) speaker mounting clips

• Eight(8) 2” (50.8mm) sheet metal screws

• Two sets of specially designed speaker cables

6" x 9” glass fiber cone woofers

VTEK-62 INCLUDE

Two VTEK 6-1/4” glass fiber cone woofers

•
w/ built-in adjustable 20mm silk dome tweeters

• Two matching metal woofer grilles with trays

• Butyl adhesive putty for woofer grilles

• Eight(8) speaker mounting clips

• Eight(8) 1.35” (34.925mm) sheet metal screws

• Two sets of specially designed speaker cables

VTEK-42 INCLUDE

• Two VTEK
w/ built-in adjustable 20mm silk dome tweeters

• Two matching metal woofer grilles with trays

• Butyl adhesive putty for woofer grilles

• Eight(8) speaker mounting clips

• Eight(8) 1” (25.4mm) sheet metal screws

• Two sets of specially designed speaker cables

4” glass fiber cone woofers

VTEK-57 INCLUDE

• Two VTEK
w/ built-in adjustable 20mm silk dome tweeters

• Two matching metal woofer grilles with trays

• Butyl adhesive putty for woofer grilles

• Eight(8) speaker mounting clips

• Eight (8) 1.5” (38.1mm) sheet metal screws

• Two sets of specially designed speaker cables

5" x 7” Carbon fiber cone woofers

VTEK-52 INCLUDE

• Two VTEK
w/ built adjustable 20mm silk dome tweeters

• Two matching metal woofer grilles with trays

• Butyl adhesive putty for woofer grilles

• Eight(8) speaker mounting clips

• Eight (8) 1” (25.4mm) sheet metal screws

• Two sets of specially designed speaker cables

5-1/4” glass fiber cone woofers

CUSTOM SPEAKER INSTALLATION

GRILLE TRAY

SCREWS PER SPEAKER

GRILLE 4 SHEET METAL

FACTORY REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION

SPEAKER

4 SHEET METAL

SCREWS PER SPEAKER

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EARTHQUAKE SOUND • INSTALLATION 9

Fasten the panel

Panel Clamp

clamp down from

behind the panel.

until the

secured

tweeter is

Twist on nut

Cut diameter: VTEK-25S= 2” (50.8mm)

Push assembled tweeter through cut out hole

Panel

Completed Flush Mount

the top ring and

Top Ring

Make sure that

bottom cup snap

when pushed

Bottom Cup

together

Flush Mount Assembly Flush Mount Installation

Top Ring

Panel

Surface Mount Assembly & Installation

Top Ring

Angle Mount Assembly & Installation

Earthquake has provided two (2)

mounting screws to be used in

the Angle and Surface options

Mounting screws

Bottom Cup

Bottom Cup

Panel

Component Set Wiring Diagram

+

0 dB+ -3dB

TWEETER

­+

0 dB+ -3dB

WOOFER

-

+

INPUT

-

3dB+

0dB

TWEETER

- +

+

+

3kHz PASS

WOOFER

-

IN

- +

0dB -3dB

LP FULL

AMP

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

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