Owners Manual MSS650 Loudspeaker System MSS650 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
Thank You Table of Contents Your decision to own this McIntosh MSS650 Loudspeaker System ranks you at the very top among discriminating music listeners. You now have The Best. The McIntosh dedication to Quality, is assurance that you will receive many years of musical enjoyment from this unit. Please take a short time to read the information in this manual. We want you to be as familiar as possible with all the features and functions of your new McIntosh. Thank You ...................................
Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. General: 1. Read all the safety and operating instructions, contained in this owners manual, before operating this equipment. 2. Retain this owners manual for future reference about safety and operating instructions. 3. Adhere to all warnings and operating instructions. 4. Follow all operating and use instructions. 5.
Introduction The McIntosh woofer/midrange and tweeter drivers offer extremely smooth frequency response, low distortion, high sensitivity and high power handling capability. When these drivers are combined with other McIntosh Automotive components, you will enjoy sonically accurate music reproduction in your vehicle which meets McIntosh traditional standards of excellence.
Introduction, Performance Features and Overall Dimensions Front View of the MS650 Woofer/Midrange Driver Side View of the MN650 Crossover Network Top View of the MN650 Crossover Network Side View of the MS650 Woofer/Midrange Driver 5
Installation It is recommended that a qualified professional install all McIntosh Automotive Products. McIntosh Woofer/ Midrange Drivers, Tweeters and Crossover Networks should be used in conjunction with McIntosh Subwoofers and McIntosh Automotive electronics to achieve the best possible performance.
Installation Mounting the Tweeter Dual Angle Bracket Two different tweeter mounting angles are possible with the bracket supplied. Choose the one which best fits the vehicle. Refer to figures 4 and 6. 1. Drill holes with an appropriate size drill bit in the mounting surface for the two tweeter wires and the two bracket mounting screws. Also drill corresponding holes in the mounting surface. 2. Secure the bracket with two of the screws supplied. 3.
How to Connect a Two Way System How to Connect a Two Way System 1. Press the connector ends of the supplied Woofer/ Midrange Red/Black cables onto the matching Woofer/ Midrange connecting lugs. Connect the Tweeters in a similar manner. 2. Attach the tinned ends of the two Red/Black Woofer/ Midrange cables to the Crossover Network WOOFER OUTPUT terminals. The Black wire connects to a MINUS (-) terminal and the Red wire to a PLUS (+) terminal. 3.
How to Connect a Bi-AmpThree Way System How to Connect a Bi-Amp Three Way System Configure the Crossover Networks for Bi-Amp operation by performing the following modification. When facing the terminal side of the Crossover Network, cut the two wire loops located on the left side. Refer to figure 9. 1. Press the connector ends of the supplied Woofer/ Midrange Red/Black cables onto the matching Woofer/ Midrange connecting lugs. Connect the Tweeters in a similar manner. 2.
Specifications MS650 Woofer/Midrange Specifications MSS650 General Specifications Frequency Response Reference Sensitivity (SPLo) Nominal Impedance (Znom) Free Air Resonance (Fo) Total Q (Qts) Equivalent Acoustic Volume (Vas) Voice Coil Resistance (Revc) Piston Area (Sd) Flux Density x Wire Length (BL) Impedance Maximum (Zmax) Reference Efficiency (ho) Mechanical Q (Qms) Electrical Q (Qes) Mechanical Compliance (Cms) Moving Mass + Air Load (Mms) Voice Coil Winding Height (Hvc) Power Handling (max) Contin
Packing Instructions Packing Instructions In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for shipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as shown below. Use the original shipping carton and interior parts only if they are all in good serviceable condition. If a shipping carton or any of the interior part(s) are needed, please call or write Customer Service Repair Department of McIntosh Laboratory. Please see the Parts List for the correct part numbers.
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