Polk Audio EX3 Car Speaker User Manual
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1. 191mm X 133mm 27 16 62mm 25 8 67mm 190w 60w 4 ohms 50 22kHz 1 1 2 67 8 X 10 1 4 91dB EX365 6 5 coaxial 6 5 16 5cm mid woofer 3 4 19mm soft dome tweeter 5 1 4 133mm 21 16 52mm 25 16 59mm 180w 60w 4 ohms 55 22kHz 9 16 6 1 2 92dB EX357 5X7 coaxial SERT 12 7cm x 17 8cm mid woofer 3 4 19mm soft dome tweeter 73 16 X5 183mm X 126mm 23 16 56mm 27 16 62mm 180w 60w 4 ohms 55 22kHz N A N A 91dB For more info and accessories visit www polkaudio com EX3 SERIES FULL RANGE SPECIFICATIONS EX352 EX350 EX346 EX340 Type 5 1 4 5 4 x6 4 coaxial coaxial coaxial coaxial Driver complement 5 1 4 5S 4 X 6 4 13cm 12 7cm 10cm X 15cm 10cm midAwoofer mid woofer mid woofer mid woofer 3 4 19mm 3 4 19mm 3 4 19mm 3 4 19mm soft dome soft dome soft dome soft dome tweeter tweeter tweeter tweeter Mounting Dy 4 57 8 X 4 dimensions 127mm 102mm 3 7 8 102mm 149mm X 98mm Mounting depth 2 1 4 17 8 21 16 2 top 57mm 48mm 52mm 51mm Mounting depth 21 2 1 15 16 2 1 8 2 bottom 64mm 50mm 54mm 51mm Peak Power 35w 105w 105w 105w handling Continuous Power 45w 35w 35w 35w handling Nominal Imp 4 ohms 4 ohms 4 ohms 4 ohms Freq response 73 22kHz 90 22kHz 80 22kHz 90 22kHz Grille height 9 16 N A N A 3 4 amp diameter 6 1 8 N A N A 5 3 16 Sensitivity 912. This warranty applies only to Products purchased in the United States of America its possessions and U S 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 info and accessories visit www polkaudio com 11
3. 9 Carefully orient the new speaker over the screw holes and mounting clips Tighten the screws firmly to secure the speaker to the mounting surface 10 Snap on the new speaker grille 11 Repeat Steps 1 9 for the other speaker s For more info and accessories visit www polkaudio com 5 EX340 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS EX340 models have flanges that can be removed to facilitate easy placement in tight spots such as in some import vehicles FIG 3 Remove only the flange s that are necessary to make the speaker fit the chosen location Secure the speaker with at least two opposing flanges In some vehicles you may have to bend or angle but not break one of the two flanges to get the proper fit when installing the speakers in your dashboard To remove flanges use tin snips Do not use a sander or grinder as that could cause fine metal shavings to fall into the voice coil and driver suspension units AIMING THE ROTATING ELLIPTICAL LENS FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE EX3 Series speakers except EX369 feature a Rotating Elliptical Lens REL mounted on the tweeter FIG 4 This lens allows you to customize your system s response by focusing high frequencies at your listening position This will result in more detail better imaging and the best possible high frequency performance in your vehicle Aim the REL while listening to a piece of music that you are familiar with To aim the Rotating Elliptical Lens simply rotate it to direct the high fr
4. connect the right channel speaker to the left output If you still get no sound from that side the problem is in your amp or source electronics Should you isolate the problem to the speaker contact the authorized Polk Audio dealer where you bought your speakers Authorized Polk Audio dealers are the best source for advice and assistance Polk Audio s Customer Service Department is available from 9am 6pm EST Monday through Friday at 800 377 7655 or via email polkcs polkaudio com Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions about your speaker system You will find additional information informative articles manual updates and cool stuff to buy that has Polk Audio all over it by visiting www polkaudio com 8 Contact Polk Customer Service 800 377 7655 polkcs polkaudio com EX3 SERIES FULL RANGE SPECIFICATIONS Type Driver complement Mounting dimensions Mounting depth top Mounting depth bottom Peak Power handling Continuous Power handling Nominal Imp Freq response Grille height amp diameter Sensitivity EX369 6 X9 three way 6 X9 15cm x 22 9cm woofer 1 25mm soft dome tweeter 1 2 12mm super tweeter 8 3 X 6 222mm X 152mm 3 3 16 81mm 3 11 16 94mm 300w 100w 4 ohms 50 22kHz 11 2 6 7 8 X 10 1 4 93dB EX368 6 X g coaxial 6 X8 15cm x 20cm mid woofer 3 4 19mm soft dome tweeter 71 2 X5 1 4
5. EXE EX3 Series Full Range Loudspeakers the speaker specialists polkaudio s6 o e D O e o 000 i ee eee06 0000094 c 00d ge OF 0060000 s 00 0000o BoT ee00000 z BALTIMORE MARYLAND 21215 c e00 00000 e 800 377 7655 e ee eeeeeeeeeeeeee s http www polkaudio com ese Se ae Se eee eS ae irdieden trademarks of Britannia Investment Corporation used under license by Polk Audio Incorporated ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE AND FILE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE x Contact Polk Customer Service 800 377 7655 polkcs polkaudio com GETTING STARTED Please inspect each loudspeaker carefully Notify your Polk Audio dealer if you notice any damage 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 Check that you have the following parts e 2 Speakers e 8 Mounting clips e 2 Grilles EX340 EX352 EX365 EX369 only e 8 Screws e 1 Sealing ring EX365 only e 1 Mounting template Separate Sheet e Speaker wire e Register online card e Registration card Installing car speakers is a serious project If you have any doubts about your ability to execute any of the installation steps found in this manual save yourself a lot of grief and contact a professional installer Your Polk Audio dealer is a good place to find one If you intend to do the installation yourself we assume you possess some skill i
6. dB 91dB 91dB 91dB 10 Contact Polk Customer Service 800 377 7655 polkcs polkaudio com EX3 SERIES 1 YEAR WARRANTY Polk Audio Inc warrants the original purchaser only that this Polk Audio EX 3 Series Product the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 one year from the date of original retail purchase from a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer However this warranty will automatically terminate prior to the expiration of the 1 one year period if the original retail purchaser sells or otherwise transfers the Product to any other party The original retail purchaser shall herein after be referred to as you To allow Polk Audio to offer the best possible warranty service please fill out the Product Registration Card s and send them to the Factory at the address provided in the Registration Card within 10 ten days of the date of purchase Defective Products must be shipped together with a proof of purchase prepaid insured to the Authorized Polk Audio Dealer from whom you purchased the Product or to 2550 Brittania Blvd Suite D San Diego CA 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 the Warranty period Polk Audio or the Polk Au
7. dio 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 property of Polk Audio Products replaced or repaired under this Warranty will be returned to you within a reasonable time freight prepaid This Warranty does 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 of the cabinetry not directly attributable to defects in materials or workmanship or service repair or modifications of the Product which has not been authorized or approved by Polk Audio This Warranty is in lieu of all other expressed Warranties If this Product is defective in materials and 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 Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages or any other claim by any other party Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights which may vary from state to state y
8. e them for reuse Lift the speaker out of the hole a short distance Before unhooking the speaker wires identify the positive speaker terminal usually marked with a red dot or or it is the terminal that is larger or wider and identify the negative speaker terminal usually marked or having no marking or whichever terminal is the smaller or narrower of the two Mark the wire connected to the positive terminal for later identification Use a permanent ink marker or piece of tape Disconnect the factory speaker After disconnecting the factory speaker connect the wires to your new Polk Audio speaker hooking up the positive wire to the wider of the two EX3 terminals and the negative to the narrower EX3 terminal Mount your EX3 Loudspeaker using the mounting hardware you saved from Step 2 Remount the factory grille cover Repeat Steps 1 6 for the other speaker s FIG 1 Template for al i description a i SCREW HOLE purposes only FIG 2 Example of a typical mounting procedure lt lt MOUNTING CLIP lt SPEAKER WIRES Contact Polk Customer Service 800 377 7655 polkcs polkaudio com Installing your speakers in a New Location Factory locations uncool Pick a new location Be sure to take into account both your vehicle s design and your sonic goals Door panels kick panels or dashboards make the most sense for round or 4 x6 speakers Before you begin read all of
9. equency energy toward your listening position FIGS 4 amp 5 To avoid bright highs aim the REL away from hard reflective surfaces glass or hard plastic panels FIG 4 Rotatin Elliptica Lens USE TIN SNIPS TO REMOVE FLANGES 6 Contact Polk Customer Service 800 377 7655 polkcs polkaudio com LOW FREQUENCY CUT OFF FOR SYSTEMS WITH SUBWOOFERS If you have a subwoofer in your system you may want to decrease the amount of bass frequencies going to your mid range speakers which is what your full range speakers would be if you had a subwoofer in your system Doing this will result in better mid range detail and increased power handling There are two ways to roll off the bass before it gets to your mid range speakers One way is to use a bass blocker a capacitor placed in series with the speaker input Bass blockers are installed in series one end connected with the positive lead from your amplifier and the other end connected to the positive lead of each of your speakers FIG 6 Bass blocker capacitors 200 microfarad 100volts non polarized are available at most car stereo dealers RadioShack and parts supply stores The other route is to use an electronic crossover device that allows filtering below 100Hz or so You can find these devices at your authorized Polk Audio dealer FIG 5 Radiation FIG 6 Bass Blockers Bass blocker or capacitor Radio Amp Speaker For more info and accessori
10. es visit www polkaudio com 7 AMPLIFIER POWER REQUIREMENTS Your new EX3 Loudspeaker will work well with a variety of electronic components As little as 10 watts per channel will deliver adequate listening levels in most cars If you have a noisy car or intend to play your system at loud listening levels more power will be necessary to achieve the best performance Consult your Polk Audio dealer for specific amplifier recommendations SAFE LIMITS OF OPERATION Your new EX3 Loudspeakers are made with the highest quality materials for years of durable trouble free performance However damage can occur to loudspeakers when an amplifier regardless of its wattage is made to play at higher listening levels than its power can clearly produce This is usually beyond the 1 to 2 o clock position on the volume control This results in very high levels of audible distortion originating in the amplifier which add a harsh gritty sound to your music Contrary to popular belief a speaker is more likely to be damaged by trying to get too much volume from a low powered amp than from a high powered one TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE If after following these hookup and installation directions you experience difficulty please double check all wire connections Make certain your electronic equipment is operating correctly by hooking up another speaker to the speaker output For example if you are not getting sound from the left channel speaker
11. n the proper use of hand and power tools No matter how much installation experience you have we recommend that you e Read this manual thoroughly before you begin e Plan your installation carefully e Allow enough time to complete the installation without rushing e Take steps to protect your car and upholstery from unwanted scratches and punctures NECESSARY TOOLS e Phillips head screwdriver e Flat blade screwdriver or putty knife Door panel pry tool available at most auto parts supply stores e Electric drill e 1 8 3mm Drill bit Tin snips for removing flanges on EX340 model if necessary e Hole saw of appropriate diameter for the speaker size for new location installation only e Permanent ink marker for marking the cutout for new location installation only e Metal file e Crimping tool e Safety glasses e Wire strippers and cutters For more info and accessories visit www polkaudio com 3 INSTALLING EX3 SERIES FULL RANGE LOUDSPEAKERS Installation in a factory location 1 Carefully remove the grille covering the factory speaker In most cases it will be press fit or screwed to mounting tabs molded into the surrounding area If you experience any resistance consult your dealer or your car s owner s manual to determine if there is any special way the manufacturer has secured the grille Remove all screws mounting clips or lock washers holding the factory speaker in place and sav
12. these steps If you have any doubts about your ability to execute any of these steps save yourself a lot of grief and contact a professional installer Your Polk Audio dealer is a good place to find one 1 Using the door panel pry tool carefully remove any door panels kick panels molded parts or fabric coverings to expose the surface that will need to be cut to install the new speaker 2 Check the dimensions around and behind the installation area for fit This includes any moving parts behind the speaker move the windows up and down or the sides of the speaker open and close doors 3 Locate the template over the desired location Draw the inside circle and mark at least two opposing screw locations FIG 1 4 Cut the circle with the appropriate tool Drill pilot holes for the screw locations File the edges of any bare metal surfaces until smooth then coat with primer to prevent rust 5 When primer is dry slip mounting clips over the screw holes FIG 2 6 Inthe meantime run wires from your amplifier or radio to the speaker locations Use grommets when passing through doors 7 Install sealing ring on the back of the basket of EX365 when using in Euro Installations Use the 4 screw holes located at the edge of the speaker basket for this type of installation 8 Connect the wires to your new Polk Audio speakers Hook the positive wire to the wider of the two EX3 terminals and the negative to the narrower EX3 terminal
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