Bang & Olufsen Beovox CX50 User manual

A WRITTEN GUIDE TO SET UP A,
Stereo Beovox CX50

INTRODUCTION
This is a guide on how to configure your previously upcyled Beovox
CX50 loudspeaker to play in stereo.
The upcycling process will take roughly one hour and we advise you to
prepare for the project by having all the required items at hand.
PARTS
· Upcycled Beovox CX50
· A factory Beovox CX50
· 2x mini XLR 4pin plug
· Insulated wires
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TOOLS
·Soldering iron
· Screwdrivers
· Electric drill
· 11 mm drill bit
· Wirecutters
· Wirestripper
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MAKING THE XLR CONNECTION FOR THE UPCYCLED BEOVOX CX50
STEP ONE
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Begin by unscrewing the back plate of the
CX50 containing the amplifier.
Remove the 4CA and disconnect the power
wires to avoid any damage whilst working
on the back plate.
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Drill a 11 mm hole in the desired location of
the back plate.
Screw on the XLR female connector.
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Prepare four 20cm insolated wire and strip
both ends of each so that approximately
1cm of wire is exposed.
Prepare to solder on the four wires to the
XLR plug installed earlier. A detailed dia-
gram is located on the next page.
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XLR CONNECTIONS TO THE 4CA
TWEETER
WOOFER

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Connect the previously soldered wires and
power wire to the amplifier. A detailed
diagram is located on the next page.
Scew on the back plate and proceed to the
next step.
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AMPLIFIER OUTPUTS
WIRES
FROM POWER
CONNECTOR
LEFT
WOOFER
LEFT
TWEETER
RIGHT
TWEETER
RIGHT
WOOFER

PREPARE THE XLR CONNECTION OF THE FACTORY BEOVOX CX50.
STEP TWO
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