Component Speakers 355cs 356cs
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introduction Thank you for choosing PrecisionPower™ automotive component loudspeakers. These reference quality speakers combine the acoustic excellence achieved from 25 years of loudspeaker research and development, with innovative and timeless industrial design, and cutting edge material choices. Tuned for precise reproduction of the supplied musical signal, they accurately deliver every nuance and detail while retaining the classic "PrecisionPower™ sound" that has enchanted multiple generations of owners.
Tweeter level control - A three-position switch adjusts the volume of the tweeter with respect to the midrange. Tweeter phase switch - A two-position switch which allows 180° or 0° phase difference between the tweeters and midranges. Midrange contour control - A two-position switch offers a frequency response correction circuit to adjust for flat frequency response in the car on axis or off axis.
Cautions Study your automobile thoroughly before you drill or cut any holes. Take extra care when working near gas tanks, gas lines, brake or hydraulic lines and electrical wiring. Wear eye and ear protection when using power tools. Keep the woofers and tweeters away from metal filings and shavings. Once foreign objects are stuck to the magnets or tweeter dome, it will be virtually impossible to remove them.
installation planning Proper installation planning is the best way to maximize performance. By planning your installation carefully you can avoid situations where the performance or reliability of your system is compromised. Your authorized PrecisionPower™ dealer or PrecisionPower™ audio technical support at 1-800-753-0800 selection 3 has been trained to know how to maximize your speakers sonic potential. They are a valuable resource in helping you with your system design and installation.
ear level. Place the tweeters in similar locations on both sides of the vehicle. Try a few locations by just placing the tweeter or taping it in a location and listening to ensure the desired stereo image and high frequency dispersion are achieved before committing to a location by drilling holes in the vehicle. You should also experiment with the tweeter phase switch settings to find the most effective combination of location and phase.
Specifications 355cs 356cs Frequency response 77Hz -22kHz 60Hz -22kHz Sensitivity 86db 87db Impedance 4 ohms 4 ohms Recommended amplifier power 50/100 60/120 Mounting depth (woofer) (in) 2.5 2.5 Fs 77.28 Hz 65.96 Hz Re 3.40 ohms 3.40 ohms Qms 6.24 5.91 Qes 0.64 0.65 Qts 0.58 0.58 L1 .52 .5 Vas (L) 3.57 7.38 Mms (Kg) .012 .013 Cms .298 .437 BI 6.22 5.38 Xmax .11328 .
Crossover features and connections Tweeter DC Clip Protection Tweeter Thermal Breaker Midrange Contour Switch Tweeter Phase Switch Parallel Bi-amp Switch Tweeter Level Switch IN OUT Woofer Tweeter Woofer Tweeter + + + + demo car 180° p b 0 -3 0° +3 Midrange Contour switch Positions of Demo or Car are provided to offer different contours to midrange woofer frequency response. This switch should be left in the Car position for most applications.
automatically resets. Tweeter DC Clip Protector These components limit the amount of current delivered to the tweeter if they are overdriven by either excess amplification or clipped signal from an overdriven amplifier. Connections to the amplifier The crossovers are supplied with a removable screw type connector. The crossover has two sets of input terminals, this allows the system to be driven by either two or four channels of amplification.
every speaker and amplifier connection. The supplied speaker wire has a white stripe to indicate the (+) positive conductor. Termination The woofer uses an angled locking screw connection integrated to the basket of the speaker. The tweeter wires are terminated with molded connectors (male and female). Use the supplied wire with insulated connectors to extend the tweeter wires to the crossover section.
Install the speakers by gradually tightening each mounting screw. Tighten the screws until the speaker is well seated, but take care not to over-tighten. TWEETER INSTALLATION The speaker system is supplied with five different tweeter mounting options: coaxial, surface, surface angle, flush, and angled flush mount. After you have decided which option is best suited to your installation, refer to the following sections for specific details on mounting the tweeter.
Coaxial Extension Tweeter Tweeter Speaker Wires Mounting Slots (qty 4) Mounting Tabs (qty 4) CAUTION: Do NOT overtighten the tweeter assembly. Now feed the tweeter speaker wires through the front center of the woofer (where the aluminum bullet was removed) As shown in the next illustration. Align and thread the coaxial tweeter assembly on the threaded post in the center of the woofer. Rotate the coaxial tweeter assembly clockwise until snug.
(24 mm) apart. Use a 1/8" (3 mm) drill bit for the supplied screws to mount the cup. The third 1/4” (7 mm) hole is required for the wire to pass through. Use the template provided to locate the hole centers. Cut carpeting or fabric away from the hole locations to prevent tangling of fibers in the drill bit. Surface mount (Straight or Angled) Insert two #6 x 3/4" flat head sheet metal screws through the holes in the bottom of the surface mount cup. Screw the cup in place.
from the hole locations to prevent tangling of fibers in the saw blade. Insert the two M4-0.7 X 4-1/2 cm (1.77 inches) flat head metal screws through the mounting holes and just start the threads into the metal mounting bracket. With the metal bracket attached to the mounting cup slide one end of the metal bracket and then the other end into the mounting hole. Hold the mounting cup in its final position and tighten, but do not over tighten the two mounting screws.
Tweeter Bolts Tweeter Wire Panel Flush Mount Housing Bracket Wiring NOTE: The tweeter grill can be easily removed for coaxial applications, or to facilitate mounting the tweeter behind an existing factory grill. Use the supplied black butyl material to attach the tweeter grill for all other applications.
Crossover INSTALLATION The system supports conventional wiring, Bi-wiring or Bi-amping using the supplied passive crossovers. While conventional (parallel mode) wiring will provide excellent sound, bi-wiring or bi-amping may further enhance the performance in no-compromise systems. Bi-wiring uses a separate pair of speaker wires for the high frequency and low frequency signal between an amplifier channel and its associated crossover network.
After all the connections and any necessary adjustments have been made snap the cover back in place. connecting the system Trim the speaker wire as needed. Strip about 1/4" (6 mm) of the insulation from the ends. Twist the exposed strands thoroughly to prevent any loose strands from causing a short circuit. You may also "tin" the wire with a soldering iron. The wires attach to a removable connector which in its assembled position has the screws facing the bottom of the crossover.
Crossover CONNECTIONS AND INPUT SWITCH SETTING Route the wires connected to the input terminals on the crossover network to the power amplifier. Connect the wires to the amplifier outputs as recommended by the manufacturer of the unit. Make sure there are no stray strands of wire which could cause a short circuit. Observe left/right polarity markings.
BI-AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS TO CROSSOVER Connections from the crossover to the woofer and tweeter are the same as the normal wiring method. Connect the amplifier you have chosen for the tweeter to the “Tweeter In” terminals input. Connect the woofer amplifier to the “Woofer In” terminals. NOTE: You must move the selectable switch to the Bi-amp position. Failure to set the switch correctly may cause damage to the amplifiers or the crossover.
BI-WIRE CONNECTIONS TO CROSSOVER Connections from the crossover to the woofer and tweeter are the same as the normal wiring method. Connect the amplifier to the tweeter input terminals with one run of wire. Connect the amplifier to the woofer input terminals with another run of wire. NOTE: You must move the Bi-amp/parallel switch to the parallel position. Failure to set the switch correctly will not damage the equipment, but could interfere with any enhancement of the sound due to bi-wiring.
tROUBLESHOOTING Symptom No output Probable Cause Remedy Source or amplifier not turned on. Check source or amplifier and fix as required. Audio input not connected or no output from source. Check RCA connection and signal integrity, fix or replace as required. Bi-amp/parallel switch Set Bi-amp/parallel switch to set incorrectly for ap- correct setting (see Crossover plication. connections and input switch setting, Bi-amplified connections to crossover, or Bi-wire connections to crossover).
Poor bass response Speaker not connected properly. Check speaker wring and fix or replace as needed. Refer to the speaker wiring section of this manual for detailed instructions. Speaker damaged. Check system with known working speaker and fix or replace as required Speakers wired with wrong polarity. Check speaker polarity and fix as needed. Stereo/bridge switch set to bridge position. Set switch to stereo position. Speaker connected across wrong output terminals.
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Warranty LIMITED ONE-YEAR CONSUMER WARRANTY/ *LIMITED TWO-YEAR CONSUMER WARRANTY FOR AUTHORIZED DIRECTED DEALER PURCHASE & INSTALLATION Directed Electronics (herein “Directed”) promises to the original purchaser, to repair or replace with a new or refurbished unit (at Directed’s sole and absolute discretion) this product should it prove to be defective in workmanship or material under normal use, for a period of *two-years from the date of purchase from the authorized Directed dealer PROVIDED the product wa
