Soundstream Technologies EXC.4 User's Manual
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1. S UNDSTREAM EXU 4 EXC4J Ry 6 Component Speaker System OWNER S MANUAL S UNDSTREAM TECHN O LO G I ES BER Sey EEE ey 5 BEE ey 6 EEE Component Speaker System INTRODUCTION AND REGISTRATION HARDWARE AND CONNECTOR PARTSLIST SOUNDSTREAM Congratulations on your purchase of the Soundstream EXC Component Speaker System You now own one of the finest car audio speaker systems available As with all high quality car audio components professional installation is recommended Your dealer s knowledge and experience can ensure a problem free cosmetically integrated installation If you plan on installing the EXC speaker system yourself please review this Owner s Manual first before attempting installation In addition it s a good idea to keep the manual for future reference EXC Woofer Serial Number Date of Purchase Date of Installation Dealer s Name Before beginning your installation please check to see that the number of parts contained in your box match the list below Hardware 2 each flush mount cups 12 each 1 1 4 8 sheet metal screws for mounting EXC woofers 2 each 1 4 6 32 machine screws for tweeter flush mount cup spring clips 4 each stainless steel tweeter spring clips for tweeter flush mount cup 4 each 1 2 flat head screws for tweeter surface mounting 1 each template set Connectors 4 each 1 4 tab female gold insulated slip on connec2. axis location is not necessary as the EXC tweeter provides extraordinary off axis response 1 3 SOUNDSTREAM Flush Mounting Cut a 1 7 8 diameter hole through the mounting surface If the surface Flush mount cup is covered with cloth or carpet be careful not to tear or pull the 7 material Sometimes it is a good idea to peel the material away and then trim it by hand Secure the cup in the mounting cutout by using the spring clips and FIGURE 1 screw provided Slip the spring clips through the bottom of the cup and tighten the screw until the cup is g P a i i Clockwise to firmly seated See Figure 1 Po i 4 6 32 machine screw X Mounting surface Spring clip Once the cup is secure mount the tweeter into the cup making sure to pass the tweeter wires through the openings in the cup The tweeter will lock into the cup when turned clockwise See Figure 2 FIGURE 2 Sey EEE ey 5 ee ey 6 EEE TWEETER SURFACE MOUNTING TWEETER ANGLE MOUNTING SOUNDSTREAM 1 Remove the tweeter s plastic backplate by separating the plate from the tweeter housing with your two thumbnails at one of the terminal locations gently prying the two pieces until they snap apart See Figure 3 2 Mark the location in which you are going to mount the tweeter using the supplied template and drill holes for each of the two wires Also drill small pilaf holes for the two mounting screw
3. all connections are in phase that is positive is connected to positive and negative is connected to negative since an out of phase connection will cause a dislocated image and low bass output We suggest using a minimum of 16 gauge ideally 12 gauge premium cable The connectors provided with this system will accommodate wire from 12 gauge to 16 gauge Head Unit lt Tweeter Output pr Input lt Woofer Output Tweeter Woofer S UNDSTREAM I EG H N L Sey es ey 5 es ey 6 ee NOTES ON BI AMPING Bi Wiring The EXC component system includes the EXC passive crossover which is optimized for the speakers The EXC crossover allows for dual amp inputs See Figure 9 This feature allows for a 4 channel amplifier or two 2 channel amplifiers to power the four individual drivers of an EXC 6 system The benefit of this is added dynamics and level setting flexibility A head unit s fader control could be used as a tweeter level control See note about crossover modification for bi amping Figure 9 IMPORTANT CUT THE TWO JUMPER WIRES IN THE CROSSOVER FOR ANY BI AMP OR BI WIRING APPLICATION Br I Ca Te jal Bical jr Se maT lea cs el I Head Unit am m SSS en le mm me fem ml mr Woofer S UNDSTREAM Tweeter Sey es ey 5 es ey 6 BR NOTES on BPrAmping True bi ampi
4. d power handling and continuous output e Ultra low DCR Inductors for minimal signal loss High power Air core type in woofer path e Mylar Film Capacitors to ensure low saturation and accuracy in the high frequencies SOUNDSTREAM Sey es ey 5 ees ey 6 BR LOCATION The first step in a successful installation is thorough planning Choose the location for AND your speaker components carefully Follow these suggestions to ensure proper imaging MOUNTING and the best performance INSTALLING Select a location where each tweeter and midrange woofer can be mounted close to each other A good rule of thumb is a maximum of one foot from midrange woofer to tweeter Choose a location that offers the least amount of sound obstruction Try to mount the components on the same plane Always check behind the chosen mounting locations to make sure that there are no obstructions e g trunk springs gas tank window track or wires in the way as well as to make sure that there is ample support on which to mount the components TWEETER The EXC tweeter can be installed in a variety of ways a simple yet elegant installation cup is provided for flush mounting or the tweeter may be easily disassembled for custom applications such as installation in vents custom painting or mounting behind a factory grille Hardware is provided for each mounting configuration For surface mounting locate a flat mounting surface for the EXC tweeter A direct on
5. er 2 83v 96 dB SPL at 5 meter 2 83v 60 watts 120 watts 3Q 24 dB octave ASC 3 25 W x 15 H x 5 125 D 70 Hz 7 000 Hz 3dB 60 watts with EXC 4 Crossover 120 watts with EXC 4 Crossover 90 dB SPL at 1 meter 2 83v 30 A Ya 3 9 16 2 1 8 EXC Soft Dome Neodymium Tweeter Frequency Response Sensitivity Nominal Impedance Nominal Tweeter Diameter Mounting Cut Out Diameter SOUNDSTREAM 2 500 Hz 20 000 Hz 3dB 92 dB SPL at 1 meter 2 83v 4Q 1 1 718 10 EXU 463 60 Hz 20 000 Hz 3dB 91 dBSPL at 1 meter 2 83v 97 dB SPL at 5 meter 2 83v 70 watts 140 watts 3Q 24 dB octave ASC 3 25 W x 15 H x 5 125 D 60 Hz 7 000 Hz 3dB 70 watts with EXC 5 Crossover 140 watts with EXC 5 Crossover 91 dBSPL at 1 meter 2 83v 30 5 1 4 4 13 16 2 1 4 dey 6 90 Hz 20 000 Hz 3dB 92 dB SPL at 1 meter 2 83v 98 dB SPL at 5 meter 2 83v 80 watts 160 watts 3Q 24 dB octave ASC 3 25 W x 15 H x 5 125 D 90 Hz 7 000 Hz 3dB 80 watts with EXC 6 Crossover 160 watts with EXC 6 Crossover 92 dBSPL at 1 meter 2 83v 30 6 1 2 5 3 4 2 11 16 PARRA EO 1550 Maple Ave Montebello CA 90640 USA Phone 323 724 4600 Fax 323 722 8125 www soundstream com
6. formance Be certain that both the panel and the speaker are securely mounted to prevent unwanted vibration Mark the speaker location by using the template provided Cut the opening and debur the edges with a file Hold the speaker in place against the mounting surface and mark the mounting bolt holes Drill the appropriate size pilot holes for the screws provided Make all speaker connections prior to mounting the speaker to the panel Place the Exact woofer into the trim ring make the speaker wire connections then install the speaker trim ring assembly to the panel using the screws provided Affix the grille 7 When routing speaker cables to the driver it is important to form a drip loop in the cable below the level of the driver to keep water from reaching it See Figure 6 mean st p Sa i HELI i i E t F i i j o em EXACT WOOFER EXACT CROSSOVER i 1 TO 2 DRIP LOOP i u k Sey es ey 5 ees ey 6 BR MOUNTING The EXC Passive Crossover can be mounted in virtually any location inside the vehicle THE EXC Be sure not to mount the EXC system crossover outside the vehicle or in a location CROSSOVER where it may be exposed to dirt or moisture e g the engine compartment inside a wheel housing inside a door at the bottom of a leaky trunk TWEETER Tweeter Attenuation LEVEL The EXC system has been designed to provide optimum sound in a variety of CONTROL installation locat
7. ge mid bass drivers by combining massive mid bass and exceptionally smooth midrange e Non resonant Glass resin basket has been designed specifically for extra long excursion This results in higher output and extended low frequency response e Non resonant cone geometry yields smooth response and ultra low distortion EXC Soft Dome Neodymium Tweeter The EXC tweeter is an ultra high performance 1 Neodymium tweeter designed to deliver outstanding high frequency reproduction e Fourth generation Neodymium Magnetic Assembly providing performance comparable or superior to tweeters three times the size e A newly improved Textile Dome for a natural smooth response to 20 kHz e Ferrofluid immersed Voice Coil enhances heat dissipation EXC Passive Crossover Network The EXC Passive Crossover represents a new concept in crossover philosophy The EXC system crossover consists of high quality multi element components with two switchable functions A three position switch controls the tweeter level and a two position switch controls the midrange presence The combination of each allows for a multitude of control options Dual inputs allow for multi channel amp operation of woofer and tweeter circuits e 24 dB octave Acoustic Summation Crossover Slopes for smooth response e Variable Tweeter and Midrange Controls for added flexibility e Dual Inputs for multi amp operation and further flexibility e Dynamic Tweeter level Control allows for improve
8. ions The provided crossover allows for three positions of tweeter level control HIGH MED and LOW The LOW position is useful for using the EXC system in rear fill applications A switch under the clear plastic crossover cover sets one of the three positions See Figure 7 Midrange Attenuation The provided crossover also allows for two positions of midrange level control A switch CONTROL under the clear plastic crossover cover sets one of the two positions MIDRANGE PRESENCE ON OFF The ON position provides increased midrange a feature useful for adjusting midrange vocal presence See Figure 7 DYNAMIC Tweeter Protection Activation u TWEETER Under high power high volume conditions the dynamic tweeter level control DTLC LEVEL circuit may activate The purpose of DTLC is to prevent failure of the tweeter by reducing CONTROL its output when necessary Upon activation of the DTLC circuit there will be an audible decrease in high frequency output as well as a visual indication from the DTLC light bulb see Figure 7 The circuit is self resetting if the DTLC activates turn the volume down and normal operation will resume momentarily DTLC Light Bulb Tweeter Control Midrange Control PRESENCE OFF ON FIGURE 7 SOUNDSTREAM BEER Sey es ey 5 es ey 6 BR WIRING EXC System Wiring Diagram Figure 8 shows a diagram illustrating the wiring of the EXC Component Speaker System It is important to make sure that
9. ng can also be accomplished with an BI AMPING external electronic crossover See Figure 10 CONTD Even greater dynamics can be realized with bandwidth limited amplifiers If your decide to bi amp please follow the recommendations below 1 Use at least a 12dB octave high pass filter no higher than 1500 Hz on the tweeters 2 Use at least a 12dB octave low pass filter no lower than 6000 Hz on the woofers This staggered active arrangement allows one full octave of bandwidth between the amp s active range and the speaker s passive range This stagger allows the purpose designed passive network to operate as intended You will gain the benefit of dedicated amplifiers and retain the sound quality designed into the passive crossover Figure 10 Active Passive Bi Amp Head Unit i l Active Crossover 20 frequency 100 500 1K 5K 20K Active A eT Z A Passive AA Iom o YO O LI A S II ZL 20 frequency 100 500 1K 5K 20 K SOUNDSTREAM SPECIFICATIONS EXC System Specifications Frequency Response Sensitivity Continuous Power Handling Peak Program Power Handling Nominal Impedance Crossover Slope Rate Crossover Dimensions EXC Midrange Woofer Frequency Response Continuous Power Handling Peak Program Power Handling Sensitivity Nominal Impedance Nominal Driver Diameter Mounting Cut Out Diameter Mounting Depth EXU 70 Hz 20 000 Hz 3dB 90 dB SPL at 1 met
10. s 3 Mount the backplate with the two 1 2 flat head screws See Figure 4 below 4 Feed the wires through the holes and attach them to the speaker wires going to the crossover Position the tweeter over the backplate and then simply snap it back on Be sure to feed the Red wire through the marked hole 1 Remove and discard the tweeter s plastic backplate as described above 2 Drill out the appropriate holes in the back of the angle mount Mark the location in which you are going to mount the tweeter using the supplied template and drill holes for each of the two wires Also drill small pilot holes for the two mounting screws 3 Mount the angle mount backplate with the two 1 2 flat head screws See Figure 5 4 Feed the wires through the holes and attach them to the speaker wires going to the crossover Position the tweeter over the backplate and then simply snap it back on FIGURE 4 112 Flat Head Screws FIGURE 5 Sey es ey 5 ees ey 6 BR INSTALLING The EXC Midrange Woofer can be mounted on the front or rear of a panel gaskets are provided for both options The bolt hole configuration will fit a variety of standard OEM patterns making it THE EXC MIDRANGE ideal for direct replacement Best performance is achieved when the speaker is securely mounted WOOFER to a door panel or rear deck There should be no gaps between the speaker and the mounting surface as this will impair its low frequency per
11. tors for EXC woofers 16 each gold spade connectors for connecting to crossover 4 each 1 8 gold round female connectors for connecting tweeter to speaker wire 4 each vinyl insulators for insulating tweeter speaker connectors Sey es ey 5 ees ey 6 BR The EXC Component Speaker System is the result of highly focused engineering effort Each element of the EXC system represents several advances in automotive speaker technology When the EXC project was initiated the following goals were established EXC e High performance sound reproduction in the automotive environment DESIGN e Ease of installation e Superb ergonomics and visual appeal e High output capability e Ability to tailor sound to each vehicle Through extensive testing and development the EXC system has been designed to provide extremely consistent on and off axis response in the automobile Installation flexibility and ergonomics are enhanced by the mounting versatility of both the EXC midrange woofer and the EXC tweeter Finally the high output capability and low frequency extension of the EXC woofers are atypical of most drivers due to the excursion capabilities of the EXC woofers and the steep crossover slopes of the EXC system crossovers These efforts have resulted in an extremely flexible speaker system that performs flawlessly in a variety of locations FEATURES EXC Midrange Woofer The EXC woofers represent a departure from typical midran
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