JBL GTO16T User Manual

THANK YOU

for purchasing JBL GTO16t automotive tweeters.
We’ve organized this manual to make your installation as
simple and trouble-free as possible. Please read it thoroughly before
proceeding. Remember to keep your sales receipt and this manual
in a safe place so both are available for future reference.

tweeter
owner’s
manual

INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND TIPS

ABOUT THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

Installation of automotive stereo
components can require extensive
experience with a variety of mech­anical and electrical procedures.
Although these instructions explain
how to install JBL

GTO16t

tweeters
in a general sense, they do not
show the exact installation meth­ods for your particular vehicle. If
you feel you do not have the experi­ence, do not attempt the installa­tion yourself but, instead, ask your
authorized JBL car audio dealer
about professional installation
options.

LOUD MUSIC AND
HEARING

Playing loud music in an automo­bile can permanently damage your
hearing, as well as hinder your
ability to hear traffic. The maximum
volume levels achievable with
JBL speakers, combined with high
power amplification, may exceed
safe levels for extended listening.
We recommend using low volume
levels when driving. JBL accepts
no liability for hearing loss, bodily
injury, or property damage as a
result of use or misuse of this
product.

ABOUT THE FILTER

Passive filter design involves pre­cise circuit design and component
selection. Moreover, a well­designed filter circuit provides an
intended electrical response,
when combined with the electrical
properties of the speaker, to
provide a particular acoustic
response. Each enclosed filter has
been optimized to provide a flat
response when used with a JBL
GTO16t

tweeter.

Do not use another brand or type of
passive crossover, or connect
more than one tweeter to a
crossover. Doing so may damage
the tweeter.

INSTALLATION TIPS

• Always wear protective eyewear
when using any tools.

• Turn off all audio components
and other electrical devices
before you start. Disconnect the
negative (–) lead from your
vehicle’s battery.

• Keep speakers in their package
until final installation. When mov­ing a speaker, always rest it with
the cone or dome facing up.
Never use force to install any
speaker.

• Check clearances on both sides
of a planned mounting surface
before drilling any holes or
installing any screws. Remember
that the screws can extend
behind the surface.

• At the installation sites, locate
and make a note of all fuel lines,
hydraulic brake lines, vacuum
lines and electrical wiring. Use
extreme caution when cutting or
drilling in and around these
areas.

• Before drilling or cutting holes,
use a utility knife to remove
unwanted fabric or vinyl to keep
material from snagging in a drill
bit or saw.

• For door installations, check the
clearance with the windows
throughout the range of the win­dow’s travel, and verify that a
mounted speaker will not inter­fere with the window crank or
power-window mechanism.

• If mounting speakers elsewhere,
check for clearance around rear­deck torsion bars, glove box or
other structural elements.

• Do not mount speakers where
they will get wet.

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

ABOUT PLACEMENT

Figures 1 and 2 show possible speaker placements with Figure 1 being more
desirable. We recommend using the kick panel for mounting to obtain the
best staging and imaging in most vehicles.

Figure 1. Mounting the woofer and tweeter in the kick panel.

Figure 2. Mounting the woofer in the door and the tweeter in the kick panel.

TWEETER

and

WOOFER

on kick panel

TWEETER

on kick panel

WOOFER

in factory

door location

Tweeter

and Woofer

on kick panel

Tweeter

on kick panel

Woofer in factory

door location

Figure 4. Mounting the tweeter
using the I-Mount™ (patent no.
5,859,917) flush-mounting kit.
Also see Figure 5.

Figure 5. Aiming the tweeter at a
desired listening position.

Figure 3. Surface-mounting the
tweeter and connecting the
crossover.

TWEETER INSTALLATION

1

2

BLACK (–)

RED (+)

BLACK (–)

(–) SMALL LUG

BLACK

RED (+)

RED

(+) LARGE LUG

1

2

4

3. Rotate entire assembly
to aim angled tweeter
toward listener.

4. Securely tighten
the large hand nut.

3

1. Slide screw up or
down to adjust
tweeter angle.

2. Tighten nut and
washer to lock
angle settings.

SPECIFICATIONS

GTO16t

Type: 25mm (1") tweeter

Speaker Impedance: 4 ohms

Power Handling: 50W RMS, 150W Peak

(with enclosed filter)

Sensitivity (2.83V, 1m): 90dB

Frequency Response: 2.5kHz – 21kHz

Mounting Depth: 31mm

Cut-Out Diameter: 45mm

GENERAL CARE

The loudspeaker grilles may be cleaned with a damp cloth. Do not use any
cleaners or solvents on the grilles or the speaker cones.

A valid serial number is required for warranty coverage.
Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without
notice.

Declaration of Conformity

We, Harman Consumer International

2, route de Tours
72500 Chateau-du-Loir
France

declare in own responsibility that the product
described in this owner’s manual is in compliance with
technical standards:

EN 50081-1:1992
EN 50082-1:1997

Emmanuel Millot

Harman Consumer International

Chateau-du-Loir, France.3/03

JBL Consumer Products

250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797 USA

1.800.336.4JBL (4525) • FAX [phone] • www.jbl.com

© 2003 Harman International Industries, Incorporated

JBL is a registered trademark of
Harman International Industries, Incorporated

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