0005-2000 res. manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Read through these install instructions completely first. If they appear too difficult or if
you lack any of the equipment required to finish the job, we strongly recommend that the
installation be performed by a professional installer.
Resolution System midrange drivers are specifically designed for mounting in freeair
applications. While the speakers don't need a sealed box to work in, for optimum performance
it is important to isolate the sound coming off the back of the driver from the sound
coming off the front of the driver.
This isolation is usually accomplished by using the correct size driver in a factory
speaker location. Grills are included for use in installations that mount the driver in
custom locations.
The ideal mounting scheme is to have a sturdy panel to cut out or to reinforce an existing
panel with Masonite or medium density Fiberboard. If the panel can flex at all, it will
decrease the output of the driver and keep it from sounding it's best. The panel that a
midrange is mounted to must isolate the information coming off the back of the driver
from the information coming off the front of the driver.
Since the Resolution midranges have operating capabilities down to as low as 40Hz, it is
important to completely contain the back to avoid cancellations. This is possible when
mounting on the door or on the package tray of a sedan. The door and trunk act like
enclosures to keep the backwave from reaching the front side of the driver. In any mounting
situation, check for interference from other mechanical systems in the vehicle. Watch
for window mechanisms, hinges, trunk springs, and anything that would be affected by the
installation of these drivers.
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