Diamond Audio Technology S500 Speaker User Manual


 
Before you begin
Make sure you have all the needed parts to complete the installation:
(2) HEXS.0ta or S.0ts Tweeters
(2) HEX S4.0m, S5.0m or S6.0m Midrange/Midbass/Woofer Drivers
(2) HEX S4.0x, S5.0x or S6.0x Computer Optimized Crossovers
(2) HEX Grilles w/ Mounting Rings
(2) Mounting Gasket Sets
(1) Tweeter Mounting Kit
(2) Driver Mounting Kits
Some considerations
am I proficient with hand tools?am I willing to learn via *M.I.T. vocational
training?should I void my 3-year warranty for a 1-year if it is not
installed by an authorized DAT dealer!?
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I need to remove the entire door panel to finish this job?am I really
prepared to put a hole in my door panel? do I have the
tools and the skill? If not, you should have this system professionally
installed by your authorized Diamond Audio Dealer. *
(Mistakes Ive Tried)
Basic tools
 #0/1, #2 Phillips screwdriver
 Electric drill and 1/8 (3mm) bit
 2 (50mm) hole saw
 Wire strippers/cutters
 Metal cutting tool
 Metal file
 Safety glasses
Installation
Install the HEX midrange/ midbass/woofer drivers. (refer to Mounting)
Install the crossovers. Make sure you have enough wire to reach all the drivers
from the intended mounting location(s).
Install the HEX tweeters. Try listening to the tweeters in several positions to get
the best imaging results BEFORE YOU CUT YOUR PANELS! Remember: the best
visual location may not be the best sounding one. Listen to the system with the
tweeter connected in-phase (+ to +) and reversed (+ to ) before making a final
selection.
THIS MANUAL ASSUMES THAT THE
INSTALLER
HAS SIGNIFICANT EXPERI-
ENCE INSTALLING HIGH PERFORMANCE
SEPARATE
COMPONENT MOBILE
SPEAKER
SYSTEMS !
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