
GRAND 
TOURING
®
SERIES
GTO507C 
GTO607C 
GTO6507C 
GTO8607C 
GTO6507SC
component 
systems 
owner’s 
manual
THANK YOU
for purchasing a JBL®Grand Touring®Series 
automotive loudspeaker component system. 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.

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 Grand Touring Series component systems in a general sense, they do not show the 
exact installation methods for your particular 
vehicle. If you do not feel you have the experience, do not attempt the installation yourself – 
instead, ask your authorized JBL car audio 
dealer about professional installation options.
LOUD MUSIC AND HEARING
Playing loud music in an automobile can 
hinder your ability to hear traffic, as well as 
permanently damage your hearing. 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.
REAR DECK PRECAUTION
In some cars, fuel tanks may be located 
directly beneath the rear deck. Before 
installation, make sure there is adequate 
speaker basket clearance before 
considering this location.
ABOUT THE CONTENTS
The Grand Touring Series component 
system includes:
• Woofers
• Grilles and mounting adapter(s) 
(no grille with the GTO8607C)
• Tweeters with surface/flush 
I-Mount™(patent no. 5,859,917) kits
• Crossover networks with mounting screws
NOTE: The supplied crossover networks 
are designed to work with the above-listed 
transducers. Do not substitute another 
crossover network or use other speakers 
when connecting the system (see Figures 
8A and 8B).
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 rear-deck torsion bars, 
glove box or other structural elements.
• Do not mount speakers where they will 
get wet.
• If possible, select a mounting site for 
the crossover network that is near the 
speakers and provides easy access for 
connections.
INSTALLATION
Figure 1. Mounting the woofer in a factory 
location without the grille (except GTO607C).
Figure 2. Mounting the woofer with 
the grille. (No grille is supplied with the 
GTO8607C. It is designed to be installed 
under the factory grille.)
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2
3
(
—) SMALL LUG
(+) LARGE LUG
BLACK
RED
RED (+)
 RED (+)
BLACK (—)
BLACK (—)
1
ATTACH BASE  
WITH SCREWS, THEN:
FOAM GASKET
MOUNTING RING
1
S
LIDE SCREW UP OR 
D
OWN TO ADJUST
TWEETER ANGLE.
4
SECURELY TIGHTEN
THE LARGE HAND NUT.
2
TIGHTEN SCREW TO 
LOCK ANGLE SETTINGS.
3
ROTATE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY  
TO AIM ANGLED TWEETER 
TOWARD LISTENER.
* patent no. 6,505,705
INSTALLATION
INTERMOUNT III* 
MOUNTING RINGS
The GTO607C is packaged with two 
different speaker adapters. The adapters 
will allow the speakers to be installed into 
various factory 6," 6-1/2" and 6-3/4" openings. 
The metal adapter can be mounted in many 
European vehicles, Japanese vehicles or 
vehicles with 6" speaker locations. The 
plastic adapter can be mounted in many 
vehicles using 6-3/4" speaker locations or 
three-point mounting frames.
Figure 3. Mounting the GTO607C using the 
supplied metal adapter. Mounting with the 
plastic adapter is similar.
Figure 4. Mounting the GTO607C woofer 
without the metal adapter.
FLUSH-MOUNT
Figure 5A. Mounting the tweeter using the 
I-Mount flush-mounting kit.
SURFACE-MOUNT
Figure 5B. Mounting the tweeter using the 
I-Mount surface-mounting cup.
TWEETER ANGLE
Figure 6. Aim the tweeter at the listening 
position by sliding the screw in the groove 
on the back of the tweeter cup and lock the 
tweeter in place using the small retaining 
screw. Rotate the entire assembly in the 
mounting surface and tighten the large 
hand nut.
Figures 7A through 7D. The Starfish
™
tweeter mount is intended to be used 
when the tweeter will be installed behind 
a factory grille (e.g., replacing the factory 
tweeter behind a door panel). The Starfish 
will allow you to mount the component 
tweeter directly to the panel itself or to the 
area behind the panel. The six mounting 
tabs can be removed easily to create a 
number of custom configurations.
Note: Check screw clearance before 
installing. Use glue if clearance is an issue.
Note: Not all possible mounting 
configurations are shown.
Figure 7A. Surface-mounted behind 
grille panel.
Figure 7B. Flush-mounted to surface behind 
grille panel.
Figure 7C. Mounted to grille panel.
Figure 7D. In-dash location 
(may require gluing).
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To AMPLIFIER 
OUTPUTS
To WOOFER
To TWEETER
CONNECTIONS
Tweeter level 
0dB (default)
Tweeter level 
+3dB
J1
Open the crossover housing by firmly 
squeezing the sides of the top half and 
lifting it away from the bottom. Using 
screws or a wire tie, mount the 
crossover using the holes provided. 
Observing proper polarity, connect the 
speakers and amplifier as shown in 
Figures 8A–8C. Replace the cover 
when you are finished making the 
connections and adjustments (see 
following section).
Figure 8A. Wiring connections on 
the crossover network (shown with 
cover on).
JBL, Incorporated 
250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797 USA
516.255.4JBL (4525) (USA only) www.jbl.com
© 2006 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved.
JBL, Harman International and Grand Touring Series are trademarks of Harman International 
Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. I-Mount and 
Starfish are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
Part No. GTCOMPONENTSOM4/06
Figure 8B. The 0dB setting is the 
reference setting. Move the jumper 
to the +3dB setting if more tweeter 
output is required.
Figure 8C. Locating wiring connections 
on the GTO507C woofer. Other woofers 
are wired similarly.
SPECIFICATIONS
Type 5" (130mm) 6-1/2" (160mm) 165mm  6" x 8" (5" x 7") 165mm Shallow-
Power Handling 55W RMS,  70W RMS,  70W RMS,  70W RMS,  60W RMS,
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) 91dB 92dB 92dB 92dB 92dB 
Frequency  70Hz – 21kHz 55Hz – 21kHz 55Hz – 21kHz 55Hz – 21kHz 55Hz – 21kHz
Response 
Impedance 2 Ohms 2 Ohms 2 Ohms  2 Ohms 2 Ohms 
Mounting Depth 2-5/16" (59mm) 2-1/16" (53mm) 2-3/8" (61mm) 2-1/4" (58mm) 1-13/16" (47mm) 
Cutout Diameter 4-11/16" (120mm) 5-1/16" (129mm) 5-11/16" (145mm) 4-15/16" x 7-3/16" 5-11/16" (145mm)
Overall Diameter 5-1/8" (131mm) 6-1/4" (159mm) 6-9/16" (167mm) 5-11/16" (145mm) 6-9/16" (167mm)
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.
These products are designed for mobile applications and are not intended for 
connection to the mains.
A valid serial number is required for warranty coverage. 
Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. 
Not all models are available in all markets.
Harman Consumer Group International
We, 
2, route de Tours 
72500 Château du Loir 
France
declare in own responsibility that the products described in this owner’s 
manual are in compliance with technical standards: 
EN 61000-6-3:2001 
EN 61000-6-1:2001
GTO507C GTO607C GTO6507C GTO8607C GTO6507SC
Two-way Two-way Two-way Two-way mount two-way 
component component component component component
165W Peak 210W Peak 210W Peak 210W Peak 180W Peak
(126mm x 183mm)
Declaration of Conformity
Klaus Lebherz
Harman Consumer Group International
Château du Loir, France 4/06
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