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POLYGLASS
VB
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Polyglass
• Polyglass cones
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TNB
tweeter
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speakers.
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Included
• 2 x
woofer/midrange
• 2 x TNB tweeters
• 2 x gaskets(2way)
• 2 x crossovers
• fixing screws
• 2 x grilles
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POLYGLASS
VB
User
Important
Before attempting
available
Key
points:
• For direct
new Focal speakers
• Ensure the speaker
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the panel.
Do
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Choice
To
achieve best results
• Use a variety
• Speakers positioned in the most
• Tweeters positioned preferably high in the
to
listener.
•
To
Manual
recommendations
any
installation work, it
to fit the speakers
replacement
and
is
clean
foam
not
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obtain
position the tweeters direct in-linetothe listeners ears,
gasket supplied (inside the grille),
installation
for
of
speakers
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of
original
grilles.
from
and
your
to
high
the vehicle.
speakers, please check thereisenough
debris
positioning
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metallic particles
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large
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location possible,
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these simple guidelines:
or
in the dash (if space permitting),
to
verify
that
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for
correct staging.
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POLYGLASS
VB
User
Cables
For best resultswith
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connections
your
Polyglass speakers, we
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POLYGLASS
VB
User
Fitting
Locate the crossovers in a dry,
ventilated
supplied
To
open
side,
In some cases,
and
route the cables
before
Please check before.
Manual
the
crossover
area,
or
double-sided
the box, squeeze the
and
remove
the space
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the cover.
depending
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tape.
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middle
your
to
preferably
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installation
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adjustment
toggle
of
level
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and
adjustment
switch
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or
woofer
or
+3dB,ifthe tweeterislocated in kick panel.
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positioned
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inside the crossover, allows the user
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installation locations
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the tweeter level.
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POLYGLASS
VB
User
Manual
Specifications
Type
Diameter
Maximum
Nominal
power
power
Sensitivity (2,8V/lm)
Frequency
response
Impedance
Fitting diameter
Mounting
depth
130
VB
2-way
5"
(130mm)
120W
60W
91dB
70Hz-28kHz
4
ohms
4-1/2"
2-3/8"
(115mm)
(60,75mm)
kit
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VB
2-way
6-1/2"
5-9/16"
2-11/16"
(165mm)
140W
70W
93dB
60Hz-28kHz
4
ohms
(141mm)
(68mm)
II
kit
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effectively reduce
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