owner’s manual
5.25-inch (130 mm) 2-Way Component System
Thank you for choosing a JL Audio Evolution™ C5 Component System for your automotive sound system.
These Evolution™ Speakers have been designed and manufactured to exacting standards in order to ensure years of musical enjoyment in your vehicle. For maximum performance, we highly recommend that you have your new speakers installed by an authorized JL Audio dealer. Your authorized dealer has the training, expertise and installation equipment to ensure optimum performance from this product. Should you
decide to install the speakers yourself, please take the time to read this manual thoroughly so as to familiarize yourself with its installation requirements and setup procedures.
If you have any questions regarding the instructions in this manual or any aspect of your amplifier’s operation, please contact your authorized JL Audio dealer for assistance. If you need further assistance,
please call the JL Audio Technical Support Department at (954) 443-1100 during business hours.
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Woofer Physical Dimensions |
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Frame Outer Diameter (A) |
5.80 in. / 147.3 mm |
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Grille Tray Outer Diameter (B) |
6.02 in. / 152.9 mm |
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Magnet Outer Diameter (C) |
3.15 in. / 80.0 mm |
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Frontal Grille Protrusion (D) |
0.92 in. / 23.5 mm |
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Mounting Hole Diameter (E) |
4.48 in. / 113.8 mm |
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Mounting Depth (F) |
2.23 in. / 57.0 mm |
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Tweeter Fixture Physical Dimensions |
Flush-Mount |
Surface-Mount |
Fixture Outer Diameter (A) |
1.75 in. / 44.5 mm |
1.61 in. / 40.9 mm |
Fixture Mounting Hole Diameter (B) |
1.50 in. / 38.1 mm |
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Fixture Mounting Depth (C) |
0.56 in. / 14.2 mm |
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Tweeter Frontal Protrusion (D) |
0.36 in. / 9.1 mm |
0.87 in. / 22.1 mm |
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Crossover Network Physical Dimensions |
Height (A) |
4.72 in. / 119.9 mm |
Width (B) |
3.36 in. / 85.3 mm |
Depth (C) |
1.44 in. / 36.6 mm |
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C5-525 SPECIFICATIONS
Woofers: Cast Alloy Frame, Patented Elevated Frame Cooling |
Included Components and Parts: |
(U.S. Patent #6,219,431 & #6,229,902), DMA-Optimized Motor |
• Two C5-525cw 5.25-inch (130 mm) Woofers |
System, Mineral-Filled Polypropylene Cone, Butyl Rubber |
• Two C5-075ct 0.75-inch (19 mm) Tweeters |
Surround, 1-in. / 25 mm Voice Coil, Kapton® Former, Low- |
• Two C5-525-XO Crossover Networks |
Profile, Symmetrical Roll Spider, Ferrite Magnet |
• Two Flush-Mount Tweeter Fixtures |
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• Two Surafce-Mount Tweeter Fixtures |
Tweeters: 0.75 in. / 19 mm Silk Soft Dome |
• Two Metal Spring Clips for Tweeter Fixtures |
RSR Variable-Angle Flush-Mount System, Ferrofluid Cooling |
• Two Metal Woofer Grilles with ABS Grille Trays |
and Damping, Neodymium Magnet |
• Two Self-Adhesive JL Audio Nameplates for Grilles |
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• Butyl Adhesive Putty for Woofer Grilles |
Crossover Networks: 2-way network with 2nd order |
• Twelve #8 x 1.25 inch (32 mm) Sheet Metal Screws |
low-pass and 2nd order high-pass circuit, premium Mylar® |
• Four #6 x 1-inch (25 mm) Sheet Metal Screws |
capacitors, air-core inductors, 4-position adjustable tweeter |
• Two 1.18-inch (30 mm) Machine Screws |
output level, 3-position midrange presence control, |
• Eight Mounting Clips for Woofer Mounting |
Polyswitch tweeter protection |
• Two 6.4 mm Female Crimpable Connectors |
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• Four 4.7 mm Female Crimpable Connectors |
Continuous Power Handling: 75 Watts (RMS Method) |
• Two 2.8 mm Female Crimpable Connectors |
Peak Music Power: 225 Watts |
• Four 2.8 mm Male Crimpable Connectors |
Recommended Power Range: 25-150 Watts (RMS) |
• Twelve Crimpable Spade Connectors |
Frequency Response: 53 Hz - 25 KHz (± 3 dB) |
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Efficiency @ 1W/1m: 88.5 dB @ 1W/1m |
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Nominal Impedance: 4 ohms |
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Due to ongoing product development, all specifications are subject to change without notice.
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GETTING STARTED
• Turn off the audio system. It is also advisable to disconnect the negative (–) terminal of your vehicle’s battery whenever performing installation work.
• Before cutting, drilling or inserting any screw, check clearances on both sides of the planned mounting surface. Also check for any potential obstacles, such as window tracks and motors, wiring harnesses, etc. Check both sides of the
vehicle, many vehicles are not symmetrical!
• Always wear protective eyewear.
CROSSOVER NETWORK INSTALLATION
The crossover networks supplied with your C5 System should be installed in a dry location inside your vehicle. DO NOT INSTALL THEM INSIDE OF A DOOR! Doors often get wet on the inside, which can damage your crossover networks and could potentially damage your entire sound system. The crossovers can be screwed into a solid surface via two holes located under the protective cover of the case. To access these holes, simply squeeze the sides of the cover while gently pulling the cover away from the base. Make sure that your mounting location will not cause damage to wiring, fuel lines, brake lines or any other vital component of your vehicle. Once you have screwed the case in and made your connections, snap the protective cover back into place.
!! WARNING
It is absolutely vital that your component system is connected as shown in this manual. Failure to
connect the system as shown may result in damage to your speakers which is NOT covered under warranty.
Do not substitute different crossover networks into your C5 System. Do not use crossover networks intended for different C5 models.
Amplifier
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TWEETER PROTECTION
The C5 crossover networks are equipped with an advanced electronic tweeter protection circuit designed to minimize the possibility of tweeter
failure. This electronic device monitors current going to the tweeter and will disconnect the tweeter from the signal when it senses overload. Should this occur while listening to the audio system, simply reduce the volume for a few seconds and the protection circuit will reset itself automatically.
CROSSOVER NETWORK ADJUSTMENT
The crossover networks have been designed to allow tonal adjustments to the upper midrange response and tweeter level. These adjustments make it possible to fine-tune your system to suit your listening preferences and to compensate for various speaker mounting applications.
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