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1. screwdriver to unscrew the screws bolts that hold the standard speakers in place 3 Remove the speaker it may be stuck down hard on older cars Pull the connectors on the leads out from the speaker terminals 4 Remove the Competition Pro speakers from their packaging and place them into the vacant hole to check that the depth of the hole is large enough for the Competition Pro speakers If the speaker depth is too large for the hole it will be necessary to remove some of the materials behind the hole to allow for the larger speaker depth If this is not possible measure the additional depth required and carry out one of the following Use multiple washers for example 4 or 5 in between the mounting point on the car and the speaker to bring it forward slightly Purchase a spacing ring from a retailer Construct a spacing ring yourself from mdf or similar loudest COMPETITION PRG TL 1041 TL 105 TL 165 5 If powering the speakers straight from the source unit connect the existing speaker cable to the Competition Pro speakers Take care to ensure that positive lead is connected to the positive terminal and the negative lead is connected to the negative terminal Sometimes the connectors on the end of the already installed cable are different to those which are needed to connect to the terminals of the Competition Pro speakers There are a number of ways in which this can be resolved Adaptor leads can be purchased f2. unique feature of the Competition Pro TL 1041 TL 1051 and TL 1651 speakers is the fact that the tweeters can be tilted enabling the user or panes ae installer to change the angle of the tweeters in relation to the listener which is extremely important for sound imaging 30 60 100 200 300 600 1k 2k 3k 6k 10k 20k The revolutionary feature of these one speakers is the fact the tweeter can 110 be completely removed from the ine a j loudspeaker and mounted elsewhere in the vehicle with the use of the Power 48 1 41 HH included crossovers This enables 60 bi amplification and enormous so TL 1651 power handling 30 60 100 200 300 600 1k 2k 3k 6k 10k 20k Frequency Hz We strongly advise you to read The frequency response graph of a loudspeaker illustrates through this manual before operating the range of frequencies that it reproduces lowest on the the speakers This will ensure correct left through to highest on the right and the power or gain configuration and operation of the output signal at these frequencies While this manual gives general Competition Pro speakers give a linearised frequency advice on how to install the speakers response normally found in studio equipment if you do not have sufficient experience or tools it is best to have them profess
3. L Contents Introduction sees ites tandoiiiegtivedipieids sats E a R Configurationiccctscaa vive nE On teal eaten aut edo aati Trastallation pin aana sa a a a yaa aa ea e aa Calibration of speakers with power source Safely eaa i ovate owe ea E R E EEREN Troubleshooting sisser isasun vate s aTe PETEGE Specification Sceire a a a a E E pena aini 1 COMPETITION PRG Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Competition Pro TL 1041 TL 1051 or TL 1651 2 way co axial component speakers After much detailed research design development and testing TheLoudest com are able to present a revolutionary range of premium car audio products These Competition Pro speakers have a durable precision engineered robust heavy duty build that delivers a stunningly high degree of fidelity and realism throughout the entire audible frequency range This is demonstrated in the frequency response graphs below Frequency response graphs are normally only specified by manufacturers of music studio equipment the Competition Pro speakers deliver magnificent studio like audio reproduction which allows the listener to hear crisp clear audio and subtleties in music that can not be heard using other car speakers Frequency response graphs Power dB Not only do they deliver fantastic audio reproduction but can maintain such clear signal reproduction at uncompromisingly high power levels A
4. Specifications Per Pair TL 1651 TL 1051 TL 1041 Power Handling Peak 400 watts 350 watts 300 watts Power Continuous RMS 120 watts 100 watts 90 watts Frequency Response 60 Hz 22 kHz 75 Hz 22 kHz 80 Hz 22 kHz Sensitivity 90 dB 91 dB 91 dB Impedance 4 ohms 4 ohms 4 ohms Woofer section Resonant Frequency Fs 72 Hz 88 Hz 90 Hz Total Equivalent Factor Qts 0 65 0 71 0 72 Vol of Acoustic Susp Vas 16 72 lit 5 83 lit 2 86 lit Linear Excursion Xmax 4mm 4mm 4mm Displacement Volume Vd 0 005 cutf 0 0035 cuft 0 002 cuft Tweeter 1 Titanium dome 1 Titanium dome 1 Titanium dome Crossover 6 dB slope 6 dB slope 6 dB slope Features amp specification due to change without notice due to continued improvement and development 104mm 8 5mm TL 1041 ca 86mm 96mm 132mm C SS All 66mm TL 105l 120mm 167mm Tes aa 97mm 7 All content Copyright TheLoudest com 2005 2 WAY LOUDSPEAKERS CO AXIAL COMPONENT OPERATION REMOVABLE DOME TWEETERS COMPETITION GRADE OLUNER S MANUALU SAFETY GUIDELINES TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FEATURES INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS TL 1041 TL 105 TL 165 OWNERS MANUAL TL 1041 TL I SI TL 165 OWNEeR S MANUA
5. cable consisting of a positive and negative wire 3 COMPETITION PRO ldudest owner s MANUAL TL 1041 TL 1035 TL 165 It is not possible to detach the tweeter from the speaker unit and mount it elsewhere in the car in this situation Please see configuration notes With an amplifier for details of mounting the tweeter separately These speakers function best with a good quality source unit Connecting them to a poor quality source unit such as a standard factory fitted one may not give such good results For full installation instructions for this situation please see the Installation section of this manual With an amplifier To get the full power potential from your Competition Pro speakers it is normally necessary to use an amplifier to power them It is possible to achieve better sound staging and highest power handling by mounting the tweeters separately as component speakers but it is down to personal preference and convenience THESE SPEAKERS ARE DESIGNED FOR 4 OHM OPERATION ONLY Co axial setup Leaving tweeter mounted to loudspeaker Advantages of using co axial setup Simpler to install Tweeter can be turned or swivelled while in operation to easily fine tune positioning Tweeter and loudspeaker are in exactly the same position thus not separating the sound source Disadvantages of using a co axial setup Sound imaging is limited to the location of the speakers Unfo
6. corresponding speaker output from the source unit likewise for the positives To flush mount the tweeters it is best to have access to both the front and back of the mounting surface Use the supplied template to mark the size of the hole on the surface that needs to be cut Cut the hole using a sharp knife or similar then push the tweeter into the pod after feeding the speaker cable through the hole and attaching it to the tweeter Push the pod through the hole from the back and install the mounting ring from the front bushing both together tightly To surface mount the tweeters use the mounting pod as a guide to mark the mounting holes and hole for speaker cable on the mounting surface Drill small 1 or 2 mm pilot holes for the mounting and a larger one for the speaker cable Use the two screws provided to attach the pod to the surface feed the speaker cable through the hole and attach to the tweeter Push the tweeter into the pod and attach the mounting ring loudest COMPETITION PRO TL 1041 TL 105 TL 165 owner s manuar 9 Replace any door cards trim parts that were removed in order to install the speakers 10 Installation is now complete please see Configuration of speakers with power source to configure your speakers and prepare them for use If constructing a rear parcel shelf or modifying your existing one If modifying your existing parcel shelf only follow steps 2 3 6 and 7 1 Use your ex
7. dapter ring may be needed These can be purchased from a car audio retailer 7 Use the screws that held your old speakers in place to install the Competition Pro speakers it may be necessary to use longer ones if you have used spacers or use the screws provided ensuring they are held firmly in place 8 If installing the Competition Pro speakers as coaxial speakers it is best to proceed to Configuration of speakers with power source and experimenting with the angle of the swivel tweeters to give the best sweet spot before proceeding to points 9 and 10 to complete the installation If installing them as component sets the tweeters need to be removed and installed mounted separately Grasp the side of the tweeter 1 and twist it round slowly lifting removing it Lift the tweeter a few centimetres from the loudspeaker 2 and look for the connector that attaches the tweeter s cable to the loudspeaker Grab the cable as close to the connector as possible 3 and pull outwards to disconnect the tweeter completely 1 3 OWNERS MANUAL TL 1041 TL 105 TL 165 COMPETITION PRO ldudest OWNERS MANUAL Remove the cap from the mounting pod supplied as illustrated below left Place this cap onto the loudspeaker where the tweeter used to be as illustrated below right Push and twist it on ensuring it is securely in place It is now time to choose the best position for the tweeters to be moun
8. eeters that are close to the loudspeakers but positioned higher up enable the sound stage to be lifted closer to the listener s ears Higher power handling capabilities Disadvantages of using component setup More work and more difficult to install Need to install the external crossovers An amplifier is required Mounting tweeters to the car doors dash almost certainly will permanently disfigure the vehicle s trim this is OK if the tweeters are to be installed permanently If deciding to mount the tweeters separately to the loudspeaker the following diagram demonstrates the correct configuration K TL speaker q removed tweeter B crossover pre out from source unit SOURCE UNIT TL 1092 AMPLIFIER speaker cable consisting of a positive and negative wire Lg In this situation use the speaker cables provided to connect the speakers to the amplifier Use the end with spade connectors to connect to the speaker and the end with stripped wires to connect to the amplifier The tweeters are to be powered from the source unit s speaker outputs via the crossovers They can be amplified separately if desired Although the TL 1092 amplifier is not specifically required the speakers and amplifier have been manufactured to complement each other and are very well matched The TL 1092 amplifier available from www theloudest com is capable of producing enough power to
9. he holes easier to do when shelf is installed in vehicle and mark onto the material where the four mounting screws or bolts will go Remove the speakers and either drill a pilot hole if mounting with screws or drill a hole large enough for the bolts if mounting this way If wanting to mount your speakers underneath the shelf so they are not visible from the top turn the shelf over and place the speakers where they are to be mounted 6 Attach the speakers to the shelf with either self tapping screws or bolts provided 7 Proceed to point 5 of the Installation Instructions page 7 Calibration of speakers with power source 1 Turn the gain knob on the amplifier and or source unit all the way down 2 Play a CD or similar of music or audio that will be typically played 3 If using an amplifier turn the gain control on the source unit to around 70 80 of it s maximum If only using a source unit increase the gain until just before distortion is heard Never increase the gain above this level Slowly increase the gain knob on the amplifier until you can hear distortion Turn the gain knob on the amplifier to just before this distortion occurs Test the system and make any equalisation changes on the source unit or the amplifier according to taste 7 If any equalisation changes are made repeat stages 1 to 7 until satisfied 8 Never exceed the source unit gain that you used to calibrate the system nus Remember I
10. ionally installed These speakers function best with a good quality source unit Connecting them to a poor quality source unit such as a standard factory fitted one may not give good results Keep this manual in a safe place so it is accessible for future reference loudest COMPETITION PRG 2 TL 1041 TL 105 TL 165 Configuration It is important to establish exactly how you are going to connect and configure the speakers before you install them The Competition Pro TL 1041 TL 1051 and TL 1651 speakers are all designed and built so that they can be fitted as a direct replacement to standard car speakers of a 4 5 or 6 5 diameter They are however just as suited to custom installations Without an amplifier If you are unsure as to whether or not you require an amplifier for your Competition Pro speakers it is advisable initially to connect them up to your source unit and test them out It is common for users to require fantastic audio reproduction and not want or need to use the speakers to their full power potential The diagram below shows the configuration of the Competition Pro speakers in this situation Installed in the front and or rear of the car SOURCE UNIT FRONT N REAR N In this situation it is normally fine for the wiring that is already installed and connected to the standard speakers to be used to connect the new Competition Pro speakers to the source unit It is impo
11. isting shelf as a template and draw round it using a pen or pencil onto a sheet of 18 mm mdf Cut round the marked area using a jigsaw or similar to give a basic outline of the old parcel shelf Place the new shelf into the rear of the car you may need to make modifications to it such as cutting a small square from the corners and inserting screws to allow the shelf to click in to the vehicle s parcel shelf hinge Try to attach the old elastic cord to the new shelf to allow it to lift up when the boot is opened 2 Decide where best to mount the speakers and use the template provided or grille surround to mark out the holes that need to be cut for the speakers 3 Cut out the holes using a jigsaw Never go outside of the lines you have marked 4 Cover the shelf with acoustic carpet material staple it neatly along one side underneath the shelf and stretch it over the front of the shelf to the other side and staple it down underneath Keep stretching the material when stapling to allow it to lay flat Use spray on glue to help the carpet stick to the shelf If wanting to mount the speakers underneath the shelf and not present them visibly on the shelf it is a good idea to staple extra blocks of material over the holes before carpeting so that the material does not sag down over them 5 If wanting to present your Competition Pro speakers visibly on the shelf cut away the carpet over the holes neatly place your speakers into t
12. nect or disconnect speakers when the amplifier is on this can permanently damage the speakers Always do this when it is off None of the parts are serviceable by the user In the case of the unit needing repair or maintenance please take it to a qualified professional Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause s Solution Distorted output Source unit amplifier gain Re calibrate speakers set too high Source unit is not capable of Replace upgrade source unit good audio reproduction Speaker s blown Disconnect speakers one at a time to pinpoint defective speaker Speakers being run from 2 Don t bridge channels seek advice ohm amplifier Speakers need to be run at 4 ohms Bass is weak Speakers wired out of phase Check the and connections all match Eq settings are reducing Return all eq settings on amplifier and bass power source unit to default If your speakers are still not functioning correctly after checking through the troubleshooting section please contact our support team at support theloudest co uk loudest COMPETITION PRO OWNERS MANUAL
13. overpower i e blow the TL speakers so it is important to configure the amplifier with the speakers correctly to ensure this doesn t happen as detailed later in this manual under Calibration of speakers with power source 5 COMPETITION PRO loudest Installation The proper installation of the speakers is critical to them functioning well Poor or shoddy work could result in damage to the speakers and reduce their level of optimum performance While this manual gives general advice on how to install the speakers if you do not have sufficient experience or tools it is best to have them professionally installed There are a few installation options available that are described in this section Fitting them as a straight swap for existing standard speakers Modifying the rear parcel shelf Constructing your own parcel shelf Please see exploded installation diagram below for how the speakers should be installed 2 If fitting as a straight swap for existing speakers 1 Depending on where the speakers are situated it may be necessary to remove parts of the trim to replace the speakers like door cards trim panels rear panels etc If you are unsure it is best to consult your vehicle s manual speak to the vehicle s manufacturers or post a message on the vehicle owner s club message board for information on how to do this 2 With any appropriate door panels trim cards removed use a
14. rom a retailer The type needed is from your make and model of car to standard spade speaker connectors Cut the standard installed cable just before the connector and strip 1 cm of wire Cut the cable that comes with Competition Pro speakers already equipped with spade connectors just before the connectors and join the short cable with spade connectors to the installed cables via a connection block manually twisting the wires round each other and insulating or attaching connectors to each cable and pushing together Cut the standard installed cable just before the connector and then strip 1 cm of wire Crimp spade connectors to the wire Make sure that correct spade connectors are used for the negative and positive leads the negative connector is slightly smaller than the positive one If powering the speakers from an amplifier run the leads provided to the amplifier to check that they are long enough If they are not it will be necessary to extend these leads or purchase longer ones When length has been verified install the audio lead from the speaker to the amplifier It may be necessary to remove panels or trim to enable the leads to be installed out of sight When crossing sections such as doors it is advisable to cable tie the leads to existing cable to ensure it is not caught up 6 Check that the holes in the Competition Pro surround match up with those at the mounting points If they do not match up at all an a
15. rtant to ensure that the positive cable is connected to the positive terminal of the speaker and the negative cable is connected to the negative terminal of the speaker It is sometimes necessary to modify the materials behind where the speakers are to be mounted as the mounting depth may be slightly more than the standard ones Sometimes the connectors on the end of the already installed cable are different to those which are needed to connect to the terminals of the Competition Pro speakers There are a number of ways in which this can be resolved Adaptor leads can be purchased from a retailer The type needed is from your make and model of car to standard spade speaker connectors Cut the standard installed cable just before the connector and strip 1 cm of wire Cut the cable that comes with Competition Pro speakers already equipped with spade connectors just before the connectors and join the short cable with spade connectors to the installed cables via a connection block manually twisting the wires round each other and insulating or attaching connectors to each cable and pushing together Cut the standard installed cable just before the connector and then strip 1 cm of wire Crimp spade connectors to the wire Make sure that correct spade connectors are used for the negative and positive leads the negative connector is slightly smaller than the positive one rl TL speaker speaker
16. rtunately on a lot of vehicles speakers are positioned down low in the car doors resulting in a low sound stage If deciding to leave the tweeters mounted to the loudspeaker the following diagram demonstrates the correct configuration SOURCE UNIT E TL speaker TL 1092 pre out from AMPLIFIER source unit l a speaker cable Ni consisting of a positive and negative wire In this situation use the speaker cables provided to connect the speakers to the amplifier Use the end with spade connectors to connect to the speaker and the end with stripped wires to connect to the amplifier Although the TL 1092 amplifier is not specifically required the speakers and amplifier have been manufactured to compliment each other and are very well matched The TL 1092 amplifier available from www theloudest com is capable of producing enough power to overpower i e blow the TL speakers so it is important to configure the amplifier with the speakers correctly to ensure this doesn t happen as detailed later in this manual under Calibration of speakers with power source loudest COMPETITION PRG 4 OWNER S MANUAL TL 1041 TL 105 TL 165 owner s manuar TL 1041 TL I0S TL 165 owner s manuar Component setup Removing tweeter and mounting separately Advantages of using component setup Tweeters are free to be mounted wherever the listener wants Total control over stereo imaging Tw
17. t is possible for the amplifier s gain knob to be at only a quarter of its maximum but the amplifier is actually outputting to its full potential This could be because the source unit is supplying slightly more power than normally expected COMPETITION PRG ldudest TL 1041 TL 105 TL 165 Safety Health Warnin The Competition Pro range of car audio is built for very high power handling Listening to music at such high powers is potentially capable of causing physical side effects such as nausea or even permanent side effects such as hearing loss It is therefore absolutely essential that conservatism and a high sense of judgement is observed when in operation TheLoudest com accepts no liability for hearing disorders nausea or other side effects caused by this equipment General Safety Playing loud music in a vehicle can hinder your sense of what is going on around you on the road including your ability to hear your own and other vehicles We recommend listening at low or moderate levels while driving TheLoudest com accepts no liability for injury property damage or otherwise resulting from the use or misuse of this equipment Do not use any chemicals when cleaning this equipment Please use a clean dry cloth Do not install this unit outside the car or anywhere where it could become damp or humid or where it can become exposed to the sun It should be installed in a dry and ventilated area inside the car Never con
18. ted It is important to choose a location that is both practical i e it doesn t obstruct any instruments in the car and suitable for your listening placement The tweeters may produce the best stereo imaging if placed facing towards each other on the door panels perhaps a few inches higher than the loudspeakers to help raise the sound stage However there are no set rules and the best resulting sound changes from vehicle to vehicle and from person to person It is best to experiment and find positions that are practical and in which you feel most comfortable There are two methods in which the tweeters can be mounted either surface mount or flush mount The difference is when the tweeter is surface mount the whole tweeter pod is on the outside of the surface when the tweeter is flush mount the tweeter pod is the other side of the surface and only the top of the tweeter is seen This is demonstrated below left FLUSH SURFACE MOUNT MOUNT For either tweeter mounting method the audio leads must be attached to the tweeter then run through the hole in the back of the tweeter mounting pod as shown above right all the way to the speaker outputs of the source unit Please refer to the source unit s instruction manual to clarify which of the leads coming from it are for speakers It is important that the negative terminal on the tweeter is connected to the negative lead which connects to the negative of the
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