Diamond MOTORSPORT HXMPOD Series User manual

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HXMPOD SPEAKERS
HXMPOD SPEAKERS

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ABOUT THE DIAMOND AUDIO EXPERIENCE
Congratulations, you have just purchased the finest Marine Audio products on the market to
date. At Diamond Audio, our products represent the latest advances in acoustic technology in
sound reproduction for your power sport/marine applications. Diamond Audio products are
designed, developed, and engineered using the latest innovative materials and components to
provide the finest sound reproduction possible. Every Diamond Audio product has been Klippel
verified and tested to ensure the best sounding and most reliable product on the market, if
installed properly, Diamond Audio products will provide many years of the ultimate listening
experience.
Please note that prolonged exposure to sound pressure levels in excess of 100dB can cause
permanent hearing loss. Using Diamond Audio products can exceed that level so please
exercise restraint in its operation in order to preserve your ability to enjoy its high fidelity sound
for many years to come.
Diamond Audio recommends our products be professionally installed by an authorized Diamond
Audio dealer to achieve the best possible system recommendation and installation. This will
ensure a true Diamond Audio listening experience and sound you would expect from Diamond
Audio products. In doing this you will extend your warranty from one year to two years.
Go ahead, Hear the Music
MODEL TYPE POWER HANDLING
HXM65POD 6.5" 2-Way Componet Coaxial 80W RMS
HXM8POD 8" 2-Way Componet Coaxial 120W RMS
GENERAL FEATURES
1 - Pair Marine Grade Tower Speakers
1 - M6 Allen Hex Tool
1 - M3 Allen Hex Tool
Water Proof Wire Management System
6 Conductor(2)18AWG speaker/(4)22AWG RGB wire (for each speaker enclosure)
• Manufactured to IP65 Marine Grade Compliant Specifications
• 1" Bridge Mounted Titanium Dome Tweeter
• Shorting Ring Utilized In Motor Structure for better Frequency Response
• UV-Treated Thermal Molded Waterproof Kevlar Cone with Rubber Surround
• 12dB Bessel Crossover Network
• Super High Energy Neo Motor System with Milled aluminum top plate
• High Temperature UV-treated Injected Composite Basket
• Integrated RGB LED Lighting
• HXMRGBLC Multi-Function RGB LED Lighting Remote Control Available (optional)
SUPPLIED HARDWARE/PARTS

HXM65POD 6.5” 2-Way coaxial speaker 80W RMS Power Handling
HXM8POD 8” 2-Way coaxial speaker 120W RMS Power Handling
HXM65POD & HXM8POD SPECIAL FEATURES
FEATURES
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MODEL TYPE POWER HANDLING
• High Output 2-Way Marine Tower Speaker System
• UV Compliant Mineral Embedded Fiberglass Composite Enclosure
• Factory-tuned, Passive Radiator Design For Enhanced Bass Response
• Extruded Aluminum 360° Rotation Mounting ClampsIncluded
(Medium 1.5" - 2.25")
Smaller (0.75” – 1.5”) and Larger (2.25” -3”) clamps are available
• Waterproof,Proprietary Wire Management System
• IP65 Rated Marine Grade Speaker w/ RGB LED Lighting
• Thermal Molded, Waterproof Kevlar Cone
• Integrated 12 dB Bessel crossover network
• Available in 4 colors -
 Matte Black, Gloss White, Gloss Gun Metal Gray, and Upgraded White Carbon Fiber Finish
• Optional Multi-Function RGB LED Lighting Controller with RF Remote Control Available

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DIMENSIONS
3.35” / 85mm
38.1mm / 57.2mm
1.5” / 2.25”
6.91” / 176mm
1.65” / 42mm
9.66” - 10.58” / 245.4 - 268.6mm
6.89” / 175mm
HXM65POD

360 Degree Clamp Rotation
11.29-12.21”/287-310mm
DIMENSIONS
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8.58” / 218mm
8.31” / 211mm
3.35” / 85mm
38.1mm / 57.2mm
1.5” / 2.25”
1.65” / 42mm
HXM8POD

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS:
1. Be sure to carefully read and understand the instructions before attempting to
install these speakers.
2. For safety, disconnect the negative battery terminal from the battery prior to
beginning the installation.
3. For easier assembly, we suggest you have all your tools handy- Drill, Allen set,
Crimps, Soldering iron, wire strippers, heat-shrink, etc
4. Use high quality “Water Proof” connectors for a reliable installation and to
minimize signal or power loss.
5. Think before you drill! Be careful not to cut or drill into gas tanks, fuel lines,
brake or hydraulic lines, vacuum lines or electrical wiring when working on any
vehicle. If installation in a boat, take care not to cut or drill through the main hull.
6. Never run wires near fuel lines or power (if possible) . Running the wires inside
the hull area provides the best protection.
7. Avoid running wires over or through sharp edges. Use rubber or plastic
Grommets to protect any wires routed through metal, especially the tower.
8. Make sure that the mounting clamps are tight before leaving the dock
9. Decide early what type of LED lighting you want (if any) and wire accordingly
(NOTE: if you want “Dancing lights” look to the RPMRBGLC - RF remote controlled
LED light box. The easy way to have lighting ...YOUR way!)
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INITIAL SETUP

Step 1: Remove tower speakers from
the packaging and ALL hardware
Step 2: Find a GOOD location that
allows for easy wiring of the speakers
(and LED lights) - PLUS.. does NOT
impair you movement around the
location.
Step 3: Using the supplied 5mm Allen
wrench remove the 4 bolts that hold
the clamp tops onto the clamp
bottoms of the tower speakers.
Step 4: These speakers are not too
heavy but we recommend that you
have a friend help you by holding
the speaker/enclosure up while you
insert and screw down the large
5mm bolts. Or alternatively use a
large tie-wrap to “hang” the tower
speaker while you insert and screw
down the large 5mm bolts.
Step 5: Tighten the 5mm clamp bolts
down, but DO NOT over tighten as
this will strip the clamps making
them useless.
TIGHTENING CLAMPS DOWN
TIE WRAP “HELPER”
MOUNTING
Clamp Top
Clamp Bottom
Tie-Wrap
Clamp Top
Clamp bottom
5mm Allen Wrench
Clamp Bottom
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Step 6: if need be rotate the speakers for best
dispersion. This is easily done by locating the
included 3mm Allen set screw on the side of
the mounting clamp. Once located release it
using the included 3mm Allen wrench so that
you may rotate the speaker/
enclosure to the desired angle. Once
there...lock the Allen down.
NOTE:
Blue Loctite is recommended for ALL Allen
head bolts/hardware
Step 7 : During the mounting process you
should have located the spot to drill your
tower bar for the 6 conductor wire (Speaker
and RGB lighting wiring) insertion.
Step 8: Drill a 3/8” hole in the pipe and de-burr
the hole so there is no sharp edges. It is also
recommended to install a rubber grommet in this hole to protect the wire.
Step 9: Slide the wire
jacket down thru the hole
with grommet and wire.
Snake the wire down to
the bottom of the tower
tube in a location that the
wires can be attached to
the audio (and lighting)
system. Solder or butt
connect the speaker wire
coming from the tower to
the speaker wire to the
system. Then heat-shrink it
for added protection from
water/moisture.
Clamp Rotation
Allen Set Screw
360 Degree Clamp Rotation
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MOUNTING

WIRING
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TOWER TUBE WIRING DETAIL
Rubber grommet
(Not included...But recommended)
Tower Tube
12 ft. 6 Conductor Speaker/RGB wire
(Included with both VMC/SMC speaker systems)
Black (+)
Green (-)
Red (-)
Blue (-)
White SPKR (+)
Brown SPKR (-)
LED connection have two options to choose from:
Option 1: Connect RGB wire to RGB controller,Remote Control Available
Option 2: Connect DC 12V (from Battery), and Pick one color from seven Color (below).
BASIC COLOR COMBINATIONS BELOW
1) Green Color:Green Wire( Negative)+Black Wire(Positive) 5) Yellow Color:Red+Green Wire( Negative)+Black Wire(Positive)
2) Red Color:Red Wire( Negative)+Black Wire(Positive) 6) Cyan Color:Blue+Green Wire( Negative)+Black Wire(Positive)
3) Blue Color:Blue Wire ( Negative)+Black Wire(Positive) 7) While Color:Blue+Green+Red Wire( Negative)+Black Wire(Positive)
4) Purple Color:Red+Blue Wire ( Negative)+Black Wire(Positive)
LED/SPEAKER WIRING CONFIGURATION
SPEAKER
WIRING
LED
WIRING

Model HXM65POD HXM8POD
Nominal Diameter - inch
(mm)
6.5
(165)
8
(203)
Description 2- Way 3- Way
Nominal Impedance (Ohms)  
Frequency Response (Hz) 40-23kHz 35-23kHz
Voice Coil Diameter - inch
(mm)
1.0
(25.4)
1.2
(30.55)
Power Handling - RMS Watts 80 120
Fs - Free Air Resonance (Hz) 80Hz 60Hz
Qts 0.607 0.849
Vas - cu. ft.
(Liter)
0.159
(4.5)
0.689
(19.5)
Sensitivity (1W/1M) 94dB 95dB
Sensitivity (2.83V/1M) 97dB 98dB
Mounting Height 9.66 -10.58”
(245.4 - 268.6mm)
11.29 - 12.21”
(287 - 310mm)
Mounting Diameter 6.89”
(175mm)
8.58”
(218mm)
Mounting Length 6.91”
(176mm)
8.31”
(211mm)
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HXM POD TOWER
SPEAKER SERIES
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Clamps/Wire
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SPECIFICATIONS