R-352 (3.5"
R-452 (4.5" Full
R-525N (5.25" Full
R-573N (5x7"
R-463 (4x6"
R-652N (6.5" Full
R-413N
R-693 (6X9"
R-693N
R-410N (4x10" Full
R-57N (5x7"
R-65N
R-69N (6x9"
R-612 (6.5" Full
R-483N
R-48N
(6.5" Full
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Congratulations
reproduction at its best, and are
engineering expertise, and
products that reproduce music with
Please read your warranty and retain your receipt and
on your purchase. At Retro Manufacturing, we are obsessed with
critical
pleased
testing procedures, we have created a wide range
you chose our product. Through years
all
the
clarity
and richness you deserve.
original
carton for
of
possible
musical
of
future
use.
Great product and competent
installations
are
only
a piece
of
the
puzzle
when it comes to
your system. .
If, after reading your manual, you still
recommend that you
Be sure to have your
email
model
us at: support@retrosoundusa.com
number and date
have questions regarding this product, we
or
call
us at 909-364-1372.
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purchase
available
when you
call.
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
The following
#2
Phillips
Wire cutters
Since
some
for stock speakers and are shipped without
For custom
CAUTION
qualified
CAUTION
damage to the unit, fire and/or
Before beginning any installation, follow
1. Be sure to carefully
2.
For safety, disconnect the negative lead from the battery prior to beginning the
3.
For easier assembly, we suggest you run
4.
Use high quality connectors for a reliable
5.
Think before you
vacuum lines or electrical wiring when working on any vehicle.
6.
Never run wires underneath the vehicle. Running the wires inside the vehicle provides the best
protection.
7.
Avoid running wires over
wires routed through metal,
is a list
screwdriver
of
installations
If
you feel unsure about
of
tools needed for
I
Battery post wrench /Hand held
these RetroMod™
see a professional
professional installer.
Before
installation, disconnect the battery negative(-) terminal
read and understand the instructions before attempting to
drill!
Be careful not to cut or
or
through sharp edges. Use rubber or plastic grommets to protect any
especially
installation:
drill
w/assorted bits/ Wire strippers/Wire crimpers/
Full
Range Speakers are most often used as direct replacements
grilles.
installer
installing
for
help with your
install.
this system yourself, have it installed
to prevent
possible
injury.
these simple rules:
all
wires prior to mounting your unit in place.
installation
drill into gas tanks, fuel lines, brake or hydraulic
the
firewall.
and to minimize signal
install
installation.
or
power loss.
the unit.
by a
lines,
MOUNTING
1. Determine where the speakers
mount evenly. Be sure that the mounting location
a door, operate
there is no obstruction.
2.
Refer to the specification chart to determine the proper diameter hole to cut for your speaker
model.
3.
Using the
Drill the holes with a 1/8" bit.
4. Feed the speaker wires through the cutout and connect to the speaker terminals. Be sure to observe
proper polarity when connecting the wires. The speaker's positive terminal is indicated with
5.
Fit the speaker to the cutout. Fit the
enclosed screws.
6. Tighten the screws until the speaker and
overtighten the screws.
all
functions (windows, locks, etc.) through their entire operating range to ensure
grille
(not included in most models) as a template, mark the locations for the mounting screws.
will
be mounted. Ensure an area large enough for the speaker to
is
deep enough for the speaker to fit; if mounting
grille
over the speaker (Where applicable). Mount them using the
is
snug in place to prevent rattling. Do not
in
a"+".
Wiring
our
4 ohm Dual Voice
Coil
Speaker for 2 channe l connection:
Note, the
feature Dual Voice Coils, this
speaker, this
speaker mounted in the dash or the rear deck area.
following speaker models from Retrosound (R-57N,
will give you a
allows
fuller,
you to connect left and right speaker channels to one
richer sound for vehicles that only have one single
-+ -+
Left
Channel
Wiring our 4 ohm Dual Voice
impedance:
Coil
Speaker in series so the amplifier sees
Right
R-410N, R-69N, R-65N)
Note:
Large
Small
Channel
Terminal
Terminal
an
=
+
= -
8 ohm
Note: The
feature Dual Voice Coils, Wiring the voice coils in series
an 8 ohm nominal load. This is an advanced wiring concept and should only be done by
experienced and knowledgeable
please email
A
note
Nominal
manufacturer's
the
speaker.
average
to
an
constantly
playing,
resistance
meter
you
will
consistent
on
the
following
about
Impedance
impedance
amp.
Resistance
on
so
if
on
while
most
back
it
with
of
speaker models from Retrosound (R-57N,
installers.
us
at: support@retrosoundusa.com.
nominal
specification
It
is
the
you
a
speaker
is
just
likely
the
the
impedance:
is
the
meant
speaker
try
to
a
speaker
fluctuates
to
measure
sitting
not
get
ohm
speaker's
given
represent
presents
while
with
a
multi
on
a
a
reading
value
stamped
magnet.
for
the
it
is
DC
bench,
R-41
ON
, R-69N,R-65N)
allows
For other configurations or general questions,
the unit's amplifier to see
Universal
Speaker
(UB-1)
Bracket
Kit
Available
mounting
&
4x10"
You
no
other
speaker
speakers
can
modify
installation
Separately,
point of
options
our
allows
the
available.
This
14"
new
2010
you
bracket
problems.
to
This
bracket
versions
to
make
solve
mounting
combined
of
your
those
own
challenging
system
our
speaker
with
Dual
is
the
rear
Voice
bracket.
installs
THE
threaded
Coil
6.5"
where
answer
5x7",
to
classic
there
6x9"
are
car
The
Optional
of
our
2011
virtually
Some
speaker
speaker
to
vehicles,
the
original
in
will
Dual
any
the
UB-1
shape
allow
Speaker
Voice
like
original
you
mounting
necessary
mid-late
bracket
coil
speakers.
mono
to
use
location,
to
accomplish
GM
cars
dash
the
location.
UB-1
or
mounts
This
bracket
require
bracket
in
some
to
the
threaded
can
your
a
The
cases
desired
speaker
combination
to
allow
to
input
be
bent
installation
bracket
you
to
multiple
on
the
or
trimmed,
goals.
to
install
of this kit
affix
the
locations.
back
in
a
and
our
speaker
Using the
UB-1
Bracket:
This bracket can be bent
below
our
mount
carefully
or
are some shapes you can bend the bracket to, which
speaker
the speaker
call
us
into
your
prior
to
toll
free: 888-325-1555.
dash.
to
your
installation. Please email
in
many directions
In
some cases, you may need
original
dash mount,
to
accomplish the desired
will help
two
us
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please
at
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needs
mount
help
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mount
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mount
rear
deck
is
good
application
for
a
style
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to
mount
,
,
to
,
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R-65N
R-48N
R-57N
R-410
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R-69N
R-413N
R-612
R-652N
Nominal
Diameter
(inch)
6.5"
4X8"
5X7"
4X10"
6X9"
4X10"
6.5"
6.5"
Description
2-Way
3-Way
3-Way 3-Way
3-Way
3Way
2-Way
2-Way
Nominal
Impedance
(ohms)
4+4
DVC
4+4
DVC
4+4
DVC
4+4
DVC
4+4
DVC
4
(SVC)
4
(SVC)
4
(SVC)
Frequency
Response
52Hz-21kHz
65Hz-21kHz 65Hz-21kHz
43Hz-21kHz
40Hz-21kHz
43Hz-21kHz
58Hz-21kHz 52Hz-21kHz
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(SPL@1w/1m)
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Depth
(inch)
1.7
1.7
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1.7
1.7
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R-483N R-452N
R-525N
R-573N
R-463N
R-693
R-693N
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2-Way
2-Way
2-Way
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2-Way
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4
(SVC)
4
(SVC)
4
(SVC)
4
(SVC)
4
(SVC)
4
(SVC)
4
(SVC)
4(SVC)
Nommallmpedance
(ohms)
Frequency
Response
100Hz-21kHz
65Hz-21kHz
65Hz-21kHz
56Hz-21kHz
65Hz-21kHz
80Hz-21kHz
40Hz
·21kHz
40Hz-21kHz
Sensitivity
(SPL@1w/1m)
85dB
87db
88
87db
87dB 86dB
90d8
90dB
Power
Handling
(Watts
RMSIPeak)
20130
601120
40180
40-80
601100
80/150
100/200
1001200
Installation
Speaker
Grilles-
NO
NO
YES
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
Mounting
Depth
(inch)
1.3
1.7
1.3
1.7
1.7
1.3
2.75
2.75
Mounting
Depth
(mm)
33
44
33
44
44
33
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your
Manufacturing, LLC
below, which starts with
(a) repair
repair
WARRANTY
product does
your
or
product with
replace will
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(collectively referred to
be
work property
the date
new
made by the warrantor.
because
of
original purchase ("warranty period"),
or
refurbished parts,
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of
defects in materials and workmanship RetroSound a division
"the warrantor") will, for the length
or
(b) replace
at
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or
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CATEGORIES
Speakers One (1) Year One (1) Year
Accessories (Remotes,
During the "Labor" warranty period, there will be
charge
batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty
serviced in the United States, Alaska, Hawaii
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warranty service.
To
Authorization number,
received without a
for
parts. You must carry in
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product which
handle a warranty issue, contact
was
not sold
all
returns and warranty issues must receive a Return Authoriztion (RA) number.
RA
number will be Refused.
or
mail in your product prepaid during the warranty period.
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is". A purchase receipt
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or
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etc)
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Phone: 909-364-1372
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This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials and
workmanship,
which occurred during shipment, failures which are caused
R-352 (3.5" Full Range Speakers)
R-452 (4.5" Full Range Speakers)
R-525N (5.25" Full Range Speakers)
R-573N (5x7" Full Range Speakers)
R-463 ( 4x6" Full Range Speakers)
R-652N (6.5" Full Range Speakers)
R-413N (4X10" Full Range Speakers)
R-693 (6X9" Full Range Speakers)
R-693N (6X9" Full Range Speakers)
R-41
ON ( 4x1
R-57N (5x7" Full Range DVC Speaker)
R-65N (6.5" Full Range DVC Speaker)
R-69N (6x9" Full Range DVC Speaker)
R-612 (6.5" Full Range SVC Speakers)
R-483N (4x8" Full Range SVC Speakers)
R-48N (4x8" Full Range DVC Speaker)