Cycle Sounds Amplified Lower Speakers Operation manual

For use with:
Boom Cans™ Amplied Lower Speakers
(p/n: 4405-0240)
All-in-One Amplied
Lower Speakers
Installation &
User Guide

Parts List:
(2) Boom Cans™ All-in-One Amplied Lower Speakers
(2) Boom Cans (Button Head) Mounting Screws
(2) Heavy Duty P-Clamps for 1-1/4" Engine Guards
(1) 2-Pin Quick Connection Power Adapter
(1) 3.5mm Splitter Mono-to-Stereo
(1) 3.5mm Stereo Cable 3ft
(6) Red T-Tap Lock Connectors
(4) 8" Wire Ties
(1) Installation & User Guide
* Compatible with all 2 and 4 Ohm Radio Systems.
Specications:
Amperage Draw
Idle 60mA
Full Power 1.5 Amps
RMS Output 45 watts
Peak Output 95 watts
Impedance 2.8 Ohm
Material: Billet Aluminum
Diameter: 5.625"
Depth: 5.625"
Weight: 2.25 lbs ea.
* Physical specications are for a single lower speaker

Thank you for your purchase of the Boom Cans™ All-
in-One Amplied Lower Speakers. Please read ALL
instructions and precautions before attempting to
operate or install the Boom Cans.
General Care and Maintenance
1. Always secure the Boom Cans to the engine guard or alternate
secure location before riding. After mounting the Boom Cans make
sure they are far enough away from all moving parts and cables.
Turn the bars to each side to check clearances on fenders and
cables.
2. Do not overtighten mounting screws or rear cap screws. Excess
pressure such as overtightening can cause the housings to crack
or break. Always make sure the Boom Cans are securely mounted
before riding.
WARNING
Operation of an audio device while driving a motor vehicle is strongly
discouraged. Drivers should always stop completely before attempting
to adjust volume or any other settings on an audio device. Failure to
follow this warning may lead to serious injury or even death.
Warranty Information
All Cycle Sounds® products are covered under a one year
manufactures warranty against defects in craftsmanship and
materials. Always keep a copy of your original receipt for warranty
purposes as it will be needed to obtain warranty service. If you
have a warranty question or issue please contact Cycle Sounds
using the information below.
Cycle Sounds Warranty Department:
[e-mail]
1(866)427-2346

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uP-Clamp Bar Clamp
vLED Power Indicator
wHigh Level Audio Input
x2-Pin Power Connector
y3.5mm Audio Line Input
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Mounting the Boom Cans
Start by opening the included p-clamps and tting them around the
engine. If using on a 1" bar you will need to put the shims around the
bar with the p-clamps. After the clamps are around the bar insert the
mounting screws through the clamps, from the top, and into the Boom
Cans housings threaded mounting hole. See illustration below.
If needed you can use the included rubber shims to make a tighter grip
against the bar if the clamps seem to slip once the speaker housings
are mounted. Do not overtighten these bolts or you may break the
speaker housing.
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Mounting the Boom Cans (Continued)
Once you have the clamp around the bar and ready to be tightened
for permanent mounting, position the Boom Cans as far out on the at
portion of the engine guard as possible at an upward angle as shown.
This is to get as much of the music toward your ears as possible. Also
make sure that the Boom Cans will not hit your front fender when the
bars are turned all the way to either side before nal tightening.
After the Boom Cans have been mounted in their nal location use the
supplied wire ties to begin securing the wiring harness to the crash bar
toward the center of the bike. When doing so make sure to keep away
from any moving parts or high temperature areas that may damage
the harness or wiring.
Note: Before moving on make absolutely sure that the Boom Cans
will not hit your fender and that they are mounted securely. If the
clamp slides on the bar undo the clamp and insert the included
rubber shim between the bar and clamp to get a better grip.
Optimum clamp locations
on engine guard

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Connect Power and Ground (for Harley skip to next page)
First, nd an accessory power location on your bike. Do this by using
a volt meter or consulting the factory service manual for your make/
model. Route the wiring harnesses toward the center of the bike and
toward your chosen power location. Once both harnesses are at the
power connection location attach the Red Locking T-Tap Connector to
the vehicles power and ground locations as shown below.
Once the T-Tap Connectors are attached to the bike's power and
ground attach the provided 2-Pin Quick Connector to each Boom Can
connector as shown.
To complete the power and ground connections simply plug the
other ends of the 2-Pin Quick Connector to the attached Red T-Tap
Connectors as shown. Make sure the red wires go to your 12v
accessory power wire and the black wires to your ground wire.
To Left
Boom Can
Splitter Male-to-Male
Extension
Stereo
Female-to-Male
Extension
Mono
To Right
Boom Can
To Audio
Source
To Left
Boom Can
Splitter Male-to-Male
Extension
Stereo
Female-to-Male
Extension
Mono
To Right
Boom Can
To Audio
Source
To Left
Boom Can
Splitter Male-to-Male
Extension
Stereo
Female-to-Male
Extension
Mono
To Right
Boom Can
To Audio
Source
To Left
Boom Can
Splitter Male-to-Male
Extension
Stereo
Female-to-Male
Extension
Mono
To Right
Boom Can
To Audio
Source

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Connecting Audio Inputs
There are two ways to connect an audio signal to the Boom Cans
ampliers depending on what equipment is already installed on your
vehicle. If you have a radio head unit please refer to the next section.
When connecting an mp3 player, music enabled phone, Rock Box
or GPS unit use the 3.5mm (headphone) jack input on the Boom
Cans harness with the provided 3.5mm splitter and male-to-male
stereo cable. To connect the Boom Cans simply attach the 3.5mm
stereo splitter between the two boom cans as shown. Then route the
remaining (male) plug to your device location and you're all set. See
illustration on next page.
Connect Power and Ground (Harley Only)
On most Harleys you can nd an accessory power and ground
connector in the headlight plug harness as shown. Once you locate
these connectors simply plug the supplied 2-pin power harness
connector into the stock Harley connectors and test to make sure you
have power. See illustration below.
Note: When making these connections make sure to keep the colored
wires together and the black wires together. On most Harleys the
orange or red wire will be power and the black wire is ground. Check
with your factory service manual or local technician to verify.
Boom Cans
Power Connectors
Power Harness
Adapter
Harley Headlight Plug Harness

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Connecting Audio Inputs to a Radio Head Unit
If you have a factory head unit or standard radio to use with the Boom
Cans you simply need to connect the black (ground) and purple
(positive) wires from the Boom Cans to your factory speaker wires.
Start by locating the factory speaker wires for +/- and attach a red
locking t-tap connector to each wire (2 positive / 2 negative). If you
are unsure how to nd these wires consult the factory service manual
for your model. You can tap into these directly at the speakers. See
illustration below.
To Left
Boom Can
Splitter Male-to-Male
Extension
Stereo
Female-to-Male
Extension
Mono
To Right
Boom Can
To Audio
Source
Mp3 Player
Audio Connect
The speaker terminals should be
marked +/-, but on Harleys the small
connector is always the positive lead.
You may need to remove the speaker
connector to see the +/- indicators on
some speakers.

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Once the 2 red connectors are attached to the OEM speaker wires,
simply plug the blue connectors on the Boom Cans Harness into the
red connectors you just attached making sure to keep the positive
and negative wires separate. If you get a "tinny" sound when nished
check to make sure the positive/negative wires are correctly attached
as shown.
A full diagram of the stereo connections is shown on the next page. If
you have trouble or get confused, call us direct at 1(816)525-2628 for
technical assistance.
Connecting Audio Inputs to a Radio Head Unit
(Continued)

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Connecting Audio Inputs to a Radio Head Unit
(Wiring Diagram)
OEM Speaker Wires
To Radio
OEM Speaker Wires
Right SpeakerLeft Speaker
To Left
Boom Can
To Right
Boom Can
+
-
+
-

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Amplier Settings
To make amplier adjustments remove the (2) screws on the back
of the Boom Cans and remove the lid. You will see the board and (4)
phillips head potentiometers as shown.
Amplier Adjustment Information (IMPORTANT!)
The Boom Cans ampliers are setup and optimized for maximum
volume and clarity from the factory so no adjustments should be
necessary on most bikes. If you nd that adjustment is necessary for
your audio system call our technical support at 1(816)525-2628 for
instruction on correct adjustment for your specic model and audio
system. Failure to call and verify the needed settings before making
any adjustments may damage your Boom Cans and/or void the
warranty on your product.
The MATCH setting determines how much signal is being given to
the Power Pucks amplier from the radio. Note: this setting is not
operable when using with the 3.5mm input (headphone jack).
The GAIN setting determines how high the signal is coming from the
Power Pucks amplier to the speakers.
The TONE setting determines the balance between treble and bass on
the Power Pucks amplier.
*Adjustments are
made by turning the
potentiometers with
a small screw driver.

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The BOOST setting determines how high to bump the signal up
coming from the radio when the boost setting is activate. Note: this
setting is not needed when using with the 3.5mm input (headphone
jack).
*NOTE: The GAIN and BOOST settings are not the same and should
be adjusted independently. GAIN refers to the output level coming
from the Power Pucks and BOOST refers to the input level going to the
Power Pucks. This makes the Turbo Boost setting function much like
the "Loudness" setting on other audio devices.
IMPORTANT!
The Boom Cans ampliers are setup and optimized for maximum
volume and clarity from the factory so no adjustments should be
necessary on most bikes. If you nd that adjustment is necessary for
your audio system call our technical support at 1(816)525-2628 for
instruction on correct adjustment for your specic model and audio
system. Failure to call and verify the needed settings before making
any adjustments may damage your Boom Cans and/or void the
warranty on your product.

NOTES:

Boom Cans™ Installation
& User Guide
Cycle Sounds LLC
275 NW Victoria Drive
Lee's Summit, MO 64086
[phone] / Toll Free
[phone] / Oce
[phone] / Fax
www.cyclesounds.com
WARNING: Please read and complete all instructions before turning
on or doing any adjustment to your audio system. When the radio
and ampliers are set up correctly there should be no distortion of
the sound at 3/4 volume. If there is please review all instructions and
make sure you have completed everything correctly. Failure to follow
all instructions correctly may result in damage to your sound system or
Boom Cans and ampliers and/or void your factory warranty.