Polk Audio Speaker SR6500 User's Manual
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1. 2 222 2 NECESSARY TOOLS Phillips Head Screwdriver Flat Blade Screwdriver or Door Panel Removal Tool Electric Drill 1 4 amp 1 8 Drill Bits Reciprocating Saw or Razor Knife Magic Marker for Marking the Cutout New Location Only Metal Cutting Tool Hole Saw If You Intend to Cut Metal Metal File A Supply of Solderless Connectors Speaker Wi re 16 Gauge or Larger Safety Glasses Wi re Strippers amp Cutters Crimping Tool TWEETERS WARNING Do not operate the tweet ers without crossover networks Damage to the tweeter from thermal overload will result without the protec tion provided by a crossover and will void your warranty The Polk Audio Signature Reference tweeter in component setup offers two mounting options for installation flexibility See Figure 6 NOTE If you choose to operate the system with an active crossover the c rossover frequency for the tweeter must be greater than or equal to 3 5kHz with a minimum 3rd order 18dB octave slope Please note that the tweeter could be damaged at excessive listen ing levels For the best tweeter protec tion use the crossovers supplied with the systems TWEETEHR LEVEL The jumper levels inside the crossover box adjusts the level volume of the tweeter relative to the mid woofer Start with the jumper in the OdB position and listen If you want a brighter sound move to the left position 1dB and listen again The 1 d2. Double for Peak to Peak Xmax Mechanical in amp mm 0 32 8 1mm Peak Double for Peak to Peak Crossover Frequency 3100 Hz Driver Crossover Slope Low Pass end Order 12 dB Octave Tweeter Crossover Slope High Pass 3 rd Order 18 dB Octave Tweeter Attenuation Level Settings 1 dB O cB 1 5 dB 3 dB Voice Coil Diameter in amp mm 1 5 38 1mm FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW POLKAUDIO COM 3 FIGURE 1 FIGURE 3 CROSSOVER INSTALLATION DRIVER INSTALLATION SUPPLIED SPACER RING IF ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED USE TWO SPACER RINGS WARNING CROSSOVER IS NOT WATERPROOF DO NOT INSTALL IN AREAS OF POTENTIAL WATER EXPOSURE THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY FIGURE 2 FIGURE 4 DRIVER INSTALLATION DRIVER INSTALLATION FACTORY LOCATION SUPPLIED GRILLE Seating The Driver amp Spacer Ring When the screw holes on the adapter ring spacer line up with the holes on the driver s basket you will hear and feel them click into place POLK AUDIO CUSTOMER SERVICE 1 800 377 7655 OUTSIDE USA amp CANADA 410 358 3600 MONDAY FRIDAY SAM 6PM EST POLKCS POLKAUDIO COM FIGURE 5 DRIVER INSTALLATION B x 9 COAXIAL MODE FIGURE 6 TWEETER INSTALLATION FLUSH amp ANGLE FLUSH MOUNT EL ie A A Angle Mount Installation Note Signature Reference tweeters may be swiveled to get the best high frequency response and soundstage Gene
3. AO polkaudio the speaker specialists o FA SIGNATURE PREFERENCE OHOeSOUO 6 1 2 COMPONENT SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL BEFORE YOU START Please inspect each loudspeaker carefully Notify your Polk Audio dealer if you notice any damaged or missing items Keep the carton and packing material They will do the best job of protecting your speakers if they need to be transported COMPONENT COAXIAL SYSTEM INCLUDES Letter Owner s Manual Online Registration Card 12 Polk Audio Vinyl Cut Decal Tweeter Install Tool Driver Mounting Template Tweeter Mounting Template 6 1 2 Drivers 22mm Ring Radiator Tweeters Tweeter Flush Mount Cups Tweeter Angle Mount Cups Crossover Networks Straight Coaxial Tweeter Posts Angled Coaxial Tweeter Posts Driver Grilles with Logos Driver Grille Mounting Rings Tweeter Grilles with Logos Driver 6 x 9 Adapters Tweeter Flush Mount Clamps Tweeter Angle Mount Clamps 6 x 1 4 Pan Head Machine Screws or Mounting Tweeter Cup Driver Mounting Gaskets Rubber Grommets or Driver In Coax Mode 6 Split Ring Lock Washers or Tweeter Cups Tweeter Post Thumbscrews Driver Spacer Rings 8 x 1 Flat Head Sheet Metal Screws or Mounting Crossover 8 x 1 2 Pan Head Sheet Metal Screws or Driver Mounting 8 x 3 4 Pan Head Sheet Metal Screws or Driver Mounting 8 x 1 1 2 Pan Head Sheet Metal Screws for Driver Mounting Driver Mounting Clips 0 0 0 0 KKM M mm PPNNNYNNNNNNNMND
4. B setting provides thegreatest amount of tweeter output 1 5dB and 3dB reduce output to a greater degree See Figure 10 POLARITY BLENDING If it seems that the tweeters and drivers are not blending seamlessly change the polar ity of both tweeters by reversing the positive 4 and negative tweeter wires at the crossover Reversing the phase of the tweet ers will usually optimize the blending of the system components when the tweeters and drivers are located far apart from each other AMPLIFIER POWER REQUIREMENTS Your speakers will work well with a variety of electronic components As little as 25 Watts RMS per channel will deliver ade quate listening levels in most cars If you intend to play your system at loud listening levels more power is necessary to achieve the best performance Consult your Polk Audio Dealer for specific recommendations We recommend using an external power amplifier that has a power rating of 50 150 Watts per channel to get the best possible performance SAFE LIMITS OF OPERATION Your Polk Audio loudspeakers are made with the highest quality materials for years of trouble free performance However damage to loudspeakers can occur when an amplifier regardess of its wattage is made to play at higher listening levels than its power can cleanly produce usually beyond the 1 to 2 o clock position on the volume control This results in very high levels of audible dis to
5. Polk Audio Loudspeaker Product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three 3 years from the date of original retail purchase from a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer To allow Polk Audio Inc to offer the best possible warranty service please register your new product online at www polkaudio com rgjistration or call Polk Audio customer service 800 377 7655 in the USA and Canada outside the USA 410 358 3600 within ten 10 days of the date of orig inal purchase Be sure to keep your original purchase receipt Defective Products must be shipped together with proof of purchase prepaid insured to the Polk Audio Authorized Dealer from whom you pur chased the Product or to the Factory at 2550 Britannia Boulevard Suite A San Diego California 92154 Products must be shipped in the original shipping container or its equivalent in any case the risk of loss or damage in transit is to be borne by you If upon examination at the Factory or Polk Audio Authorized Dealer it is determined that the unit was defective in materials or workmanship at any time during this warranty period Polk Audio or the Polk Audio Authorized Dealer will at its option repair or replace this Product at no additional charge except as set forth below All replaced parts and Products become the pro pe rty of Polk Audio Products replaced or repairal under this warranty will be retumed to you within a reasonable time freight prepaid This warranty doe
6. ary from state to state This warranty applies only to Products purchased in Canada the United States of America its possessions and USA and NATO armed forces exchanges and audio clubs The warranty terms and conditions applicable to Products purchased in other countries are available from the Polk Audio Authorized Distributors in such countries FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW POLKAUDIO COM 7 AO polkaudio the speaker specialists gt FA SIGNATURE R E F E A E M C E WWW POLKAUDIO COM 5601 METRO DRIVE BALTIMORE MD 21215
7. rally pointing the tweeters toward the listen ing position will yield the best results Use the position that sounds best to you Swivel the tweeter module by applying pressureon the edge of the tweeter module DO NOT APPLY PRESSURE TO THE DOME ITSELF FIGURE 7 TWEETER INSTALLATION amp REMOVAL FLUSH MOUNT CUP TWEETER POST COAXIAL MODE TIGHTEN LOOSEN ge FIGURE 8 COAXIAL SET UP amp INSTALLATION PHASE PLUG REMOVAL FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW POLKAUDIO COM 5 FIGURE 9 FIGURE 10 COAXIAL SET UP amp INSTALLATION TWEETER LEVEL ADJUSTMENT STRAIGHT OR ANGLED TWEETER POST Jj aci om da E em nmm d FIGURE 11 A SINGLE AMPLIFIER WIRING ea A li E Ahi ule i s JUMPERS REMAIN IN PLACE FOR SINGLE AMPLIFIER WIRING FIGURE 11 B BI AMPLIFIER WIRING EA el REMOVE JUMPERS FOR BI AMPLIFIER WIRING POLK AUDIO CUSTOMER SERVICE 1 800 377 7655 OUTSIDE USA amp CANADA 410 358 3600 MONDAY FRIDAY SAM 6PM EST POLKCS POLKAUDIO COM POLK AUDIO SIGNATURE REFERENCE SERIES LIMITED WARRANTY Polk Audio Inc warrants to the original retail purchaser only This warranty will terminate automatically prior to its stated expiration if the original retail purchaser sells or transfers the Product to any other part y Polk Audio Inc warrants to the original retail purchaser only that the LOUDSPEAKER S PASSIVE CROSSOVER COMPONENT S and ENCLO SURE on this
8. rtion originating in the amplifier which adds a harsh gritty sound to the music Contrary to popular belief a speaker is more likely to be damaged by trying to get too much volume from a low powered amplifier than from a high powered one FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OH SERVICE Call Polk Audio s Customer Service Department at 1 800 377 7655 from 9am to 6pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday or e mail us at polkes polkaudio com Please do not hesitate to call us if you have questions about your speaker system Visit http www polkaudio com car SPECIFICATIONS Continuous Power Handling 125 Watts THIELE SMALL PARAMETERS SRGES00 DRIVER Peak Power Handling Fs 250 Watts 60 Hz Impedance Nominal Re 4 Ohms 3 5 Ohms Frequency Response 3dB zZ 40 Hz 30 kHz 4 Ohms Sensitivity 1w 1 m Qms 90 dB 10 3 Driver Mounting Diameter Ges 5 5 8 142 9mm 0 7 Driver Mounting Depth Gts 2 9 16 64 9mm 0 65 Tweeter Flush Cup Le Mounting Diameter 0 38 mH 2 50 8mm Tweeter Angle Mount Cup Vas Cubic Feet Liters 0 4 Cu Ft 113 E Mounting Diameter Cms 1 3 4 44 5mm 440 urr N Tweeter Flush Cup BL Mounting Depth 5 6 T m 1 25 4mm Tweeter Angle Mount Cup Mounting Depth 5 8 15 87mm Grille Height 7 1 8 28 7mm Grille Diameter 6 15 16 176 2mm Sd sq in amp sq cm 21 sq in 135 sq cm Xmax Linear in mm 0 16 4mm Peak
9. s not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident disaster misuse abuse negligence inadequate packing or shipping procedures commercial use voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum of the unit cosmetic appearance not directly attributable to defect in materials or workmanship or service repair or modification of the Product which has not been authorized or approved by Polk Audio This warranty shall terminate if the serial number on the Product has been removed tampered with or defaced This warranty is in lieu of all other expressed warranties If this Product is defective in materials or workmanship as warranted above your sole remedy shall be repair or replacement as provided above In no event will Polk Audio Inc be liable to you for any incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the Product even if Polk Audio Inc or a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages or for any claim by any other part y Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you All implied warranties on this Product are limited to the duration of this expressed warranty Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights which v
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