Ultimate Sound PS-52 Owners manual

Platinum Format Component

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Systems with HEATT

Technology

PS65

PS52

Installation and Operation Guide

Ultimate Sound, Inc Ultimate Europe AB
138 University Parkway Flojelbergsgatan 8B
Pomona, California SE 431 37
Phone: [phone] Molndal, Sweden
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I. Introduction

You have purchased a very sophisticated component speaker system manufactured by
Ultimate Sound. Founded in 1975, Ultimate Sound makes speakers for every car audio
application, speakers for marine environments, enclosed speaker systems, amplifiers,
accessories and other products. Our tradition of leadership and innovation in the audio industry
continues with innovative products like Platinum Format loudspeakers with HEATT
Technology.

We recommend you have your new Platinum Format loudspeakers installed by a
professional. Professional installation shops have the equipment to do the job correctly, and
the experience to recommend the best mounting locations in your vehicle.

Please use your new Platinum Format loudspeakers responsibly. Very loud music can cause
permanent hearing loss.

PLATINUM FORMAT FEATURES:

• HEATT Technology means our Platinum Format drivers handle more power with

less distortion. A layer of nickel, bonded to an injection molded cone, dissipates heat
from the voice coil. The nickel layer also increases the stiffness of the cone for less
harmonic distortion at high power.

• The Butyl Rubber Surround has superior damping characteristics and will last longer

than foam surrounds

• Titanium Dome Swivel Tweeters with Neodymium Magnets provide smooth response

beyond 25kHz for crystal clear high frequencies. Swivel tweeters can be aimed precisely
for best stereo imaging. Flush, surface, or angle mount for complete flexibility in
planning your installation.

• Matched 12dB/Octave Crossovers with +2dB/-2dB tweeter level adjustment for precise

system tuning.

• A Black Chrome Plated Frame provides a distinctive appearance in keeping with the

"Platinum" designation.

• A Rubber Magnet Cover protects the magnet from chipping or breaking.

II. Package Contents

• 1 pair of Platinum Format component mid-woofers

• 1 pair of speaker grilles and mounting rings

• Grille mounting adhesive

• Mounting hardware(nuts, screws and screw clips)

• 1pair of titanium dome swivel tweeters

• Tweeter mounting hardware(flush, surface and angle)

• 20' of #18AWG speaker wire

• 1 pair of 12dB/Octave crossovers

• Instruction manual, warranty card and cut-out template

III. Installation- Crossovers

1. Choose mounting locations for your Platinum Format crossovers. Make sure the the

crossovers will not obstruct the mechanical function of any device or system in the
vehicle. Be sure the mounting location and the drilling of screw holes for mounting will
not present a hazard to any wires, control cables, fuel lines, fuel tanks, hydraulic lines, or
other vehicle systems or components.

2. Press the indentation at the end opposite the connecting terminals and lift off the

crossover cover. If you wish to mount the crossover to a flat surface, use the crossover as
a template to mark where to drill the mounting holes. Use a 1/8”(3mm) bit, drill the
holes and use the supplied screws to mount the crossover.

3. You may want to mount the crossovers in an accessible location so you can easily change

the tweeter output level by moving the jumper to +2dB, -2dB or 0dB.

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4. Connect the crossovers to your amplifier, mid-

TWEETER

WOOFER

AMPLIFIER

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woofer, and tweeter locations. The terminals are
marked for easy identification and to help you
observe the correct polarity. Just insert the wire
ends into the terminal slots, and secure the
connection by tightening the terminal screws.

+ - + - + -

Mounting Holes

IV. Installation- Mid-Woofers

1. Choose mounting locations for your Platinum

Format mid-woofers. Check for clearance behind
the speaker mounting locations, making sure the
speakers will not interfere with any handles,
window cranks, door locks, or brackets. If the
speakers are to be mounted in the vehicle doors,
check the operation of all functions(windows,
locks, and any other switches or hand cranks) to
make sure there is no obstruction. Be sure the
mounting location and the drilling of screw holes
for mounting will not present a hazard to any
wires, control cables, fuel lines, fuel tanks,
hydraulic lines, or other vehicle systems or
components. For rear deck installations, make sure
the speakers will not interfere with opening and
closing the trunk.

2. If you are replacing an original factory speaker

with a speaker that is exactly the same size, you
may not need to cut or drill any new holes or run
any additional wires. Simply connect the speakers, observing correct polarity, and mount
the speakers in the factory location, using the original mounting cut-outs, screw holes and
hardware. You probably will not need the grilles and mounting rings for replacement
installations.

3. Use the supplied

template as a guide to
cut the proper
diameter mounting
holes. Use the
template or mounting
ring to mark the
locations for the
mounting screws and
drill the holes with a
1/8” diameter bit.

Grille

Mounting

Screws

4. Feed the speaker wire

from the crossover W+
and W- terminals
through the opening and mounting ring, and connect it to the speaker terminals. Make
sure you maintain the correct polarity. The supplied speaker wire is marked to help you
maintain correct polarity when making connections.
The terminals at one end of the speaker wire are
coded by size to match the speaker terminals. Just
push the connectors onto the matching terminals.

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Fig. 2- Door installation

Mounting

Ring

Tweeter

Output Level

Mounting Holes

Cut-out

Mounting

Surface

-2 0 +2

Mounting

Holes

Screw

Clips

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Speaker Terminals

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5. Fit the mounting ring and speaker to the cut-out and mount with the supplied screws and

Fig. 5- Tweeter Surface

Fig. 6- Tweeter

Flush Mount

Hex Head

Screw

Retaining

clips. Apply a small amount of
the grille adhesive at 4 or
more points around the edges
of the grilles and carefully,
but firmly, press the grilles
into place.

Grille

Mounting

Screws

Speaker

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V. Installation-

Choose mounting locations for

Tweeters

your Platinum Format Titanium
dome tweeters. Remember that for
the best performance, the tweeters
should be mounted as close to the
mid-woofers as possible, with an
unobstructed, direct path to the
listening area. Check for clearance
behind the tweeter mounting
locations, making sure the tweeters
will not interfere with any handles,
window cranks, door locks, or
brackets. If the tweeters are to be
mounted in the vehicle doors, check
the operation of all functions (windows, locks, and any other switches or hand cranks) to make
sure there is no obstruction. Be sure the mounting location and the drilling of screw holes for
mounting will not present a hazard to any wires, control cables, fuel lines, fuel tanks, hydraulic
lines, or other vehicle systems or components.

1. Surface or Angle Mount- Using the base plate or angle housing as a template, mark

and drill two 1/8”(3mm) mounting screw holes and a 1/4”(6mm) wire exit hole in the

Mounting

Ring

Mounting

Holes

Screw

Clips

Mounting

Surface

Cut-out

Fig. 3- Rear Deck installation

Tweeter

Mounting

Screws

mounting surface. Mount the base plate or angle housing to the mounting surface with
the screws. Feed the tweeter’s attached lead wires through the exit hole. Carefully, but
firmly press the tweeter back against the base plate or angle housing, matching the slots
on the bottom of the tweeter with the bayonet style mounting tabs on the base plate or
angle housing. Rotate the tweeter body to lock it into place. Connect speaker wire from
the crossover T+ and T- terminals to the tweeter lead wires, observing correct polarity.

Tweeter

Housing

Base Plate or

Angle Housing

Machine

Bottom

Plate

Mounting

Surface

Mounting

Surface

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Wire

Leads

Clip

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Wire

Leads

or Angle Mount

Flush Mount

Hex Nut

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2. Flush Mount- Using the flush mount housing as a template, mark the cut-out hole in

Model

PS65

PS52

Size

6.5"/165mm

5.25"/133mm

Impedance

4Ω

4Ω

Frequency

50Hz-25kHz

70Hz-25kHz

Sensitivity

92.5dB

92dB

Power- RMS

80 Watts

65 Watts

Power- MAX

160 Watts

130 Watts

Cone

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Surround

Butyl

Butyl

Tweeter

Titanium

Titanium

Frame

Black Chrome

Black Chrome

Magnet Cover

Rubber

Rubber

Crossover

2-Way, 12dB/Octave

2-Way, 12dB/Octave

Mounting Depth(In.)

2.6"

2.2"

Mounting

64mm

54mm

the mounting surface carefully. The exact size of the hole should be 2 1/8”(53.8mm), and
it will be difficult to hide any mistakes. Cut out the mounting hole. Slide the tweeter into
the flush mount housing. Push the hex head machine screw through the center hole in the
bottom plate from the side with the hex recess. Make sure the screw head is seated in the
recess so it will not turn. Feed the wire leads through the exit hole in the bottom plate.
Press the bottom plate into the bottom of the flush mount housing and turn it to lock it in
place. Feed the wire leads through first, then press the entire assembly through the cut-out
hole in the mounting surface. Press the retaining clip onto the machine screw, and
tighten the hex nut on the screw until the entire assembly is firmly in place. Do not over
tighten. Connect speaker wire from the crossover T+ and T- terminals to the tweeter lead
wires, observing correct polarity.

Specifications

See the supplied warranty card for service information
Call 888-909-9988 for technical assistance.

I. Introduction

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