INSTALLINGYOUR XR650-CXi

COAXIALS IN CUSTOM LOCATIONS:

Run the supplied speaker wires to the desired mounting location. If you are running wires into a door, use existing factory wiring boots whenever possible. If you are drilling new holes, file their edges and install rubber grommets into each hole. Then, cover the wires with a protective PVC sleeve and run them through the door jamb. Make sure that the wires will clear door hinges and other structures in the door. If you are unsure about any part of this process, please contact your JL AUDIO dealer for installation help.

Double check the clearance for both speakers before proceeding.

Use the template supplied in the product packaging to mark the desired mounting location. Be aware that two different templates are supplied: one for the XR525-CXi 5.25-inch (130 mm) coaxial and one for the XR650-CXi 6.5-inch (160 mm) coaxial. Use only the appropriate template! Mark the center and the outline of the mounting hole as well as the mounting screw positions. Before drilling or cutting, use a utility knife to cut any fabric, vinyl or leather from hole locations. These materials can easily be snagged by a drill or a saw, causing damage to the panel and possible bodily injury.

Drill four 1/8” (3 mm) holes for the speaker’s mounting screws at the positions you have marked. Also drill a pilot hole in the center of the speaker mounting hole at this time. Then, using a saber saw, hole saw or nibbler, make the circular cut out for the speaker. File any rough edges.

Insert the mounting clips with the flat side towards the speaker as shown in the diagram.

Connect the speaker wires to both sets of terminals on each speaker, observing correct polarity and making sure that the tweeter and woofer wires correspond to the correct terminals on both the speaker and crossover. Install the speaker and grille tray as shown in the diagram below.

It is absolutely vital that the speaker frame fits into the mounting hole cleanly. This must be checked prior to tightening the screws. Do not force the frame into a hole that is too small!

Do not tighten the speaker onto an uneven surface! This will damage your speakers. The speaker should also fit so that no air leaks around the mounting flange. Air leaks will cause a severe degradation in sound quality. Seal any air leaks with silicone, rope caulk or similar sealant material.

Hand-tighten the screws evenly to avoid bending the speaker frame!

Break off small pieces of the supplied butyl adhesive putty and place them on the inside of each grille tray. This adhesive will hold the grille in place firmly and prevent rattling. Then insert the metal grille into the grille tray, squeezing gently around its edge until it seats firmly into the tray.

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