AudioBahn AT70V User manual

25MM TITANIUM DOME TWEETER
AT70V
OPERATING INTSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE RETAIN MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE AND REFERENCE
QUALITY, RELIABILITY, & PURE BLISS

The Audiobahn Way
To bring the product to market that excites the consumer through
sound and vision from an orientation of integrity and customer service. We
make you look as good as you sound. We strive to take car audio to an
extreme the world has never seen, and a world that never stops evolving.
Audiobahn was established in 1997 with one long-term goal in mind,
"Build it Bigger, Badder, & Better, and the people will take notice!" We
back this statement with an engineering team that has brought home several
Innovations, Design & Engineering Showcase Awards, and a marketing team
from around the world that spends countless hours developing our no
compromise products to satisfy the most discriminating enthusiasts.
Our global manufacturing facilities feature ISO9002 ratings (the highest
level of quality control awarded in the electronics manufacturing industry), fully
robotic assembly lines and a state of the art, California based R & D
laboratory.
Due to overwhelming response from our competitors, and our goal to
participate in even more events this year, we created *"TEAM AUDIOBAHN."
This organization is designed to create a support network along with shirts and
perks for team members. "TEAM AUDIOBAHN" is not only for the diehard
competitor, but also for anyone that loves car audio as much as we do. With
four levels of play, one is right for you to get started in the Audiobahn family.
Our Technical Department and entire staff look to strive above and
beyond the rest of the pack by going that extra mile to help you out. Whether
you happen to be a veteran competitor, or a beginner car audio enthusiast
who does not know a voice coil from a spider. We are all her to help you get
the best system you can with what you have.
Judge for yourself, and remember what it's all about, "If it's not
Bigger, Badder & Better, it's not Audiobahn." If audio is your life,
Audiobahn is the brand for you! We make you look as good as you sound.
People never stop trying to get the best product, so we will never stop making
it.
*To learn more about "TEAM AUDIOBAHN" please give us a call, see our website at
website at www.audiobahn.com, or email us at [email protected] to learn about all the
details.

INTRODUCTION
SPECIFICATIONS AND WIRING
INSTALLATION
TROUBLESHOOTING
3
4
5-6
8
WARNING / DISCLAIMER 9
WARRANTY 9-10
Table of Contents
2

Introduction
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on your purchase of the worlds finest brand of car audio products. Here at
Audiobahn Inc. we are devoted to making our musical reproduction the vert best, and we are
pleased you have chosen our product. Through years of engineering expertise, hand
craftsmanship, and critical testing procedures, we have created a wide range of products that
reproduce music with all the clarity and richness you deserve.
For maximum performance we recommend you have your Audiobahn product installed by an
Authorized Audiobahn Dealer, as we provide specialized training through our Audiobahn
Installer Training Programs. Please read your warranty, keep your receipt, and original carton
for possible future use.
To get a free brochure on Audiobahn products in the US call [phone] or e-mail us at
[email protected].
WARNING
Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels over 100dB may cause permanent
hearing loss. High powered autosound systems may produce sound pressure levels
well over 135dB. Need we say more! Use common sense.
If after reading this manual you still have questions regarding your product, we
recommend that you see your nearest Audiobahn Dealer. A list of Authorized
Audiobahn Dealers can be found on our web page. If you need further assistance, feel
free to call us at [phone] and ask for the Technical Department. Be sure to have
the model number, date of purchase, and invoice number available when you call.
The model number can be located on the outside of the carton. Record this in the space
provided below along with the date of purchase. It is a good idea to keep your receipt
with this as you will need it in the case of needing a warranty, repair service or
exchange.
Model Number:___________________ Date of Purchase: _____________________
3

Specifications and Wiring
�
AT70
POLISHED ALUMINUM CASE
FERRO FLUID COOLED, HIGH-FLUX NEODYMIUM MAGNET
FLUSH AND ANGLED SURFACE MOUNT HARDWARE
12dB CROSSOVER WITH AUDIOPHILE GRADE CAPACITORS AND POLYSWITCH PROTECTION
4 OHM IMPEDANCE
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 2kHz - 22kHz
POWER HANDLING 120 WATTS RMS PER PAIR / 240 WATTS ACH POWER
SENSITIVITY 90dB 1W / 1M
Wiring
Audiobahn recommends using at least 18-gauge wire with your new speaker system. Thinner gauge wire may
easily be severed and can cause damage to your system should any bare wires come in contact with the
vehicles chassis.
Makes sure that your audio system is off while installing and connecting your new Audiobahn Speakers.
Failure to do so could result in damaging the speaker beyond repair. This is not something that would be
covered under the manufacturer warranty.
Be sure to route the wires to the speakers with the insulated terminal ending at the speaker. This will insure a
good contact with the speaker. If you need to shorten the speaker lead, do so on the opposite end of the
insulated terminals or the bare end.
Be sure the polarity is correct at all times. The speaker leads are color coded for negative and positive. Make
sure that the leads connected to the positive terminal of your amplifier or source unit is correctly connected to
the positive terminal of the speaker.
To insure long-term reliability all bare wires and wire-to-wire connections should be soldered and insulated
with heat shrink or electricians tape. Under no circumstances should you leave any bare wires uncovered, as
this can and will lead to the failure of your speakers and possibly other components.
When mounting in a door it is imperative to have the right amount of slack in the connecting wire as to not get
crimped or torn when the door is opened or closed. Avoid areas of the door jam that pinch. This will cause
damage to the speaker and other components over long-term use.
Once the speaker wiring is complete, you can connect the opposite end to the amplifier or source unit. Again,
be sure to observe correct polarity. Solder and wrap all stripped connections.
ACH = ACHIEVABLE

Installation
�
Tweeter
Crossover
TW-
TW+
IN-
IN+
INPUT
Mounting Crossover
screw
screw
topcap
crossover
bottomcap
When wiring the tweeter to the crossover the wire with the red line is + (Positive) and the plain
wire is - (Negative). This is the same with the connection to the amplifier or other source for
power.
The crossover will allow the tweeter to play the correct frequencies without sending harmful low
frequencies to the tweeter. To mount the crossover find a sturdy location and used the supplies
crews to moutn the crossover to the surface you have chosen.

Installation
�
1. First find a location that you would like to mount the tweeter
2. Draw a small dot on the location of each tweeter and make sure that
both tweeters are mounted equally
3. Remove pannel and double check that there is enough room behind
the pannel for the tweeter (At least 1" depth and 2" diameter)
4. Drill a hole for the supplied flush mount cup
5. Insert the tweeter and make sure that it fits in to the hole that
you just have drilled
6. Use the supplied metal ring to screw onto the back of the tweeter for
a tight and secure fit
First Mounting
screw cap
Tweeter
Second Mounting
screw cap Mounting Cub Tweeter
screw screw

In the event that your Audiobahn speakers appear to require service we ask that you first do a little trouble
shooting to determine if the problem is actually the speaker, or a problem located in a different part of the vehicle
such as the amplifier, wiring, fusing or possibly the source unit.
If your Audiobahn speakers have been installed professionally by an authorized Audiobahn Dealer, we
recommend that you return to the dealer and demonstrate the problem to a qualified installer or repair technician.
If you installed the speaker yourself, use the following guidelines to help find the problem.
1) No Sound
*Check the source or amplifier for power and be sure they are operating properly
*Check all signal Connections
*Check for any wiring that may be shorting together or touching the metal chassis
*Check all ground connections
2) Distorted Sound at All Volumes
*Check for bad speaker connections
*Check wiring for correct polarity
3) Distorted Sound at High Volumes Only
*Check for loose mounting of the speaker
*Inspect the speaker for debris in the cone or other obstructions
*Check the woofer cone for any damage or defects
4) Poor Bass Response
*Check wiring for correct polarity
*Check for unstable or loose mounting surface
*Check bass & treble controls as the source unit or amplifier
5) Poor High Frequency Response
*Check wiring for correct polarity
Troubleshooting
�

Investigate the layout of your automobile thoroughly before drilling or cutting any holes.
Take care when you work near gas tanks, gas lines, hydraulic lines, and electrical wiring.
Do not use the power amplifier unmounted. Attach the system securely to the automobile
to prevent damage, particularly in the event of an accident. Do not mount the system
so that the wire connections are unprotected or are subject to pinching or damage
from nearby objects.
The +12V DC power wire must be fused at the battery positive terminal connection.
Before making or breaking power connections at the system power terminals,
disconnect the +12V wire at the battery end. Confirm your radio/head unit and/or other
equiptment is turned off while connecting the input jacks and speaker terminals.
If you need to replace the power fuse, replace it only with a fuse identical to that
supplied with the system. Using a fuse of a different type or rating may result in damage to
this system which is not covered by the warranty.
Disclaimer
Specifications are subject to change with out notice.
For the most updated Specifications call Audiobahn,
your local Authorized Audiobahn Dealer,
or check the Audiobahn web site.
www.audiobahn.com
Warning / Disclaimer

8
WARNING