PowerBass L-1A, S-1S Application Manual

L-1A ALUMINUM DOME TWEETER

S-1S SILK DOME TWEETER

Application Guide

S-1S

L-1A

Thank you and Congratulations

Congratulations on your purchase of Powerbass Autosound tweeters. You now own a high fidelity
speaker of uncompromising design and engineering from a factory that truly believes in the relent­less pursuit of perfection. Incorporating the highest quality parts and state-of-the-art materials,
these tweeters display the ultimate balance between high fidelity, performance and long-lasting
reliability.

At PowerBass USA, Inc. we are confident you will have many years of outstanding enjoyment from
this great SPEAKER investment. For maximum performance we recommend that you have your new
PowerBass Autosound product installed by an Authorized PowerBass Autosound Dealer.

To learn more about PowerBass, please visit us on the World Wide Web at

http://www.powerbassusa.com

∆ Warning ∆
Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels in excess of 100 dB can cause permanent hearing loss. PowerBass Autosound
Speakers are capable of producing sound pressure levels well over 170 dB. Please observe all local sound ordinances while
listening to your PowerBass Autosound system. PowerBass USA, Inc. accepts no liability for hearing loss, bodily injury, or
property damage due to the result of use or misuse of this product.

WIRING

Your PowerBass Autosound Tweeters come complete with two (2) in-line 12dB/octave crossovers
that have been computer optimized especially for use with your tweeters. These crossover net­works have color coded (red/black) speaker wiring permanently attached. After finding the best
location for the crossovers, route the wiring to the radio (or source unit) and to the tweeter mount­ing location. Join the short wires from the tweeter to the wires from the OUT side of the crossover,
using the clear insulated slip on connectors. Make sure the male/female connections fit securely.
Please be sure to observe the colored wires to ensure proper polarity. Be careful the wiring for the
crossover does not interfere with the window mechanism, door locks, etc. The wiring that goes to
the source can be connected as required.

NOTE: The tweeter must be wired to the side labeled OUT from the crossover network. Failure

to do so will damage the tweeter.

Crossover

Network

Source

tweeter

Clear Slip-on

Connectors

INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

By mounting the tweeter separately from the woofer (or mid-range driver) the installer can choose
the best location for sound quality and imaging. Three mounting types are possible allowing more
versatility for the tweeter location. These are flush mount, surface mount, and angle mount.

FLUSH MOUNTING (Type A) The best location for the tweeter is usually high up on the

door and as far forward as possible without interference from the dashboard. If the desired loca­tion is flat and space behind the door panel allows the use of the flush mount housing, follow the
drawing as shown below:

After checking for clearance, cut the mounting hole in the door panel (see Tweeter Specifications
for hole size). Mount the Flat Base from the outside with the mounting clip on the inside of the
door panel. Secure the mounting clip to the Flat Base with the long silver screw provided.

SURFACE/ANGLE MOUNTING (Type B and C) If mounting the tweeter on the surface works
out best, refer to the following drawing to see how to best mount the tweeter. Black sheet metal
screws have been provided to attach the surface base to the door panel.

Door Body

Door Panel

Silver Screw

Clearance Hole

Mounting Clip

Flat Base

Tweeter in Flush Housing

Mounting Hole

Door Body

Door Panel

Tinnerman Clip(s)

(optional)

Angle Base

or

Flat Base

Sheet Metal Screws

Tweeter in Surface Housing

POWERBASS COMPONENT TWEETERS

These high quality tweeters come complete with several mounting housings for installation versatility. Typically
tweeters should be mounted on axis and as close to ear level as possible. After you have chosen the housing to be
used, gently press the tweeter in the proper mounting base. Once the tweeter base is mounted, push and “twist” the
housing until it locks to the base. Below are exploded views showing the possible types of tweeter mounting.

SPECIFICATION CHART
CARACTERISTIQUES
ESPECIFICACIOINES

Model
Modèle
Modelo

Size

Taille

Tamaño

Mounting

(Diameter)

Nominal Impedance

Impédance Nominale

Impedancia Nominal

Frequency Response

Bande Passante

Respuesta de Frecuencia

Sensitivity
Sensibilité

Sensibilidad

Mounting Depth

Profondeur d’encastrement

Profundida de motaje

Power

Puissance

Potencia

L-1A 1” (25mm) 1-7/8” (47.69mm) 4 ohm 3.5KHz-21KHz 92dB 0.75” (19.05mm) 50/100 W

S-1S 1” (25mm) 1-7/8” (47.69mm) 4 ohm 3KHz-20KHz 91dB 0.75” (19.05mm) 50/100 W

(due to Constant Improvement, Specification and Parameter are subject to change without notice)

Type A

Flush Mount Tweeter

Flush

Housing

Surface
Housing

Surface

Housing

Flat

Base

Flat

Base

Angle

Base

Tweeter

Tweeter

Tweeter

Surface Mount Tweeter

Angle Mount Tweeter

Type B

Type C

POWERBASS AUTOSOUND LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY

PowerBass USA, Inc. offers limited warranty on PowerBass products under normal use on the follow­ing terms:

PowerBass Autosound Speakers are to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a
period of one (1) year.

This warranty applies only to PowerBass products sold to consumers by Authorized PowerBass Deal­ers in the United States of America. Products purchased by consumers from a PowerBass dealer in

another country are covered only by that country’s Distributor and not by PowerBass USA.

This warranty covers only the original purchaser of PowerBass product. In order to receive service, the
purchaser must provide PowerBass with the receipt stating the consumer name, dealer, product and
date of purchase.

Products found to be defective during the warranty period will be repaired or replaced (with a product
deemed to be equivalent) at PowerBass’s discretion and will not be liable for incidental or consequen­tial damages. PowerBass will not warranty this product under the following situations:

• Speakers received with bent frames or water damage

• Abuse such as holes in the cone, surround or ripped spider

• Voice coil damage due to amplier clipping or distortion

• Product that has not been installed according to this owners manual

Any implied warranties including warranties of fitness for use and merchantability are limited in dura­tion to the period of the express warranty set forth above. Some states do not allow limitations on the
length of an implied warranty, so this limitation may not apply. No person is authorized to assume for
PowerBass any other liability in connection with the sale of this product.

Please call [phone] for PowerBass Customer Service. You must obtain an RA# (Return
Authorization Number) to return any product to PowerBass. The RA number must be prominently
marked on the outside of the shipping carton or the delivery will be refused. Please pack your
return carefully; we are not responsible for items damaged in shipping. Return the defective product
along with a copy of the original dated retail sales receipt, plus $9.00 for handling and diagnostic
evaluation to:

PowerBass USA, Inc., Attn: Returns (RA#__________)
13936 Mountain Avenue, Chino, CA 91710

Residents of HI, AK and US territories will be charged for return shipping. All inquires regarding service
and warranty should be sent to the above address.

This manual is the exclusive property of PowerBass USA, Inc. Any reproduction of this manual, or use other

than its intentions is strictly prohibited without the express consent of PowerBass USA, Inc.

Copyright 2008 PowerBass USA, Inc.

PowerBass Autosound – A division of PowerBass USA, Inc.

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