SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
By purchasing the 160SE power amplifier, you are already one step closer to experiencing the purest and most natural sound quality in the automobile environment. To take full advantage of the potential of this amplifier, before installation, we strongly recommend that you acquaint your- self with all its available features and then spend some time in designing a system most suitable for you, consider the components you have now and those that you plan on adding or upgrading in the future.
An electronic crossover has many advantages over passive crossovers - lower cost, simplified yet more flexible system design, lower distortion and higher gain structure. The 160SE power amplifier is equipped with
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Because of the versatility of the Coustic amplifiers, you are quite free to build whatever mobile audio system you want or to plan a long term expansion scheme for your car’s audio system. For example, with the low impedance input, you can use the amplifier as a
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You can also configure the amplifier as a mid/tweeter amplifier.
If you need more power, you can bridge the amplifier as a mono subwoofer amplifier.
3 CHANNEL CONFIGURATION
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The bridged mono mode is commonly used for subwoofer amplification. The amplifier provides more power in the bridged mono mode than it does in stereo mode.
With the assistance of passive crossovers and in its quasi
For approximate passive crossover components value, please refer to Coustic’s website, http//:www.coustic.com.
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
Although extremely low impedance speaker loads will not damage the amplifier, for stereo mode, we recommend speaker loads of 2, 4 or 8 ohms; for bridged mono mode 4 or 8 ohms. (Note: In bridged mono mode, the amplifier sees only half of the speaker impedance.)
NOTE: Remember that we are not defying the laws of Physics! IF you decide to connect ANY Coustic amplifier into a bridged mono load BELOW 4 ohms, Physics dictates that current draw doubles! Be ready!
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POWER CABLES
Power cables are as important as battery capacity. Use only high quality power cables of gauge size AWG 8 or bigger for installation.
YOU CAN NEVER HAVE TOO BIG OF A POWER/GROUND WIRE!
CIRCUIT BREAKER/FUSES
It is also advisable to install a circuit breaker/fuse close to the battery. This would effectively lower the risk of the power cable catching fire should a short circuit occur in the audio system. A circuit breaker or fuse with 50% of the main batteries amp hour rating is recommended. Going larger in circuit breaker or fuse value means that you have NO protection.
DO NOT over fuse! Fuses on the amplifier DO NOT protect the amplifier, they protect the car.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS & ACCESSORIES
Quality equipment and proper system design and installation are the ingredients for the ultimate car audio system. With your wise decision to purchase this Coustic amplifier, you are already one big step closer to realizing your dream. The next step is simple - have an experienced pro- fessional Coustic dealer install your audio system. However, if you prefer to install the system yourself, we have the following commendations for your reference:
Caution: Improper installation will void the product warranty and Coustic is not responsible for any consequential damage to the amplifier and/or other audio components and/or electrical com- ponents of the vehicle.
TERMINALS, LUGS AND CONNECTORS
High current terminals, lugs and/or connectors are also required to ensure a safe and sure elec- trical connection and conduction.
NEGATIVE GROUNDING SYSTEM
The 160SE power amplifier is designed for use with a
WARNING: These power amplifiers are very powerful. We strongly recommend installation in the following manner:
(1)by professional mobile audio installers; and
(2)incorporating all of the above special precautions and accessories.
Failure to comply with either one or both of the above conditions will render the warranty void and Coustic is not responsible for any consequential damage to the amplifier, other audio compo- nents and/or electrical components of the vehicle.
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