Image Dynamics USA XS User manual

The XS Interchangeable component speakers are a unique and innovative speaker
that allows you to optimize the mounting options to work best with your
installation. They offer you the choice of point source separates with the tweeter
mounted on the midrange’s pole piece or a pair of conventional separates with
the tweeter mounted separately. The phase plug is easily removed by un
threading it from the pole piece. The adapter and tweeter are then screwed
together and installed in place of the phase plug.

INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
MOUNTING LOCATION
Choosing the proper mounting location can have a very dramatic effect on the
overall sound quality achieved. There are several factors that will affect your
decision on where and how to mount the XS separates, such as installation
difficulty or cost, cosmetic integration, and/or effect on sound quality. Part of this
decision will be whether to mount the drivers separately or as a point source. In
most instances the best results will be attained when using the XS separates as a
point source driver or with the tweeter mounted within a few inches of the mid
bass driver. In certain instances where the tweeter will be extremely off axis, the
sound quality can be improved by mounting the tweeter separately and aiming it
towards the listeners . Always mount the tweeter as close to the midrange driver
as possible.
Warning: Before settling on any given mo nting location check for proper rear
clearance and that there are no mechanical str ct res that prevent proper
mo nting.
To achieve the best sound staging and imaging it is necessary to keep the path
length difference between the left and right speakers as small as possible, this
usually means mounting the drivers as far from the listening position in the front
of the vehicle as possible. The most logical is the kick panel as this mounting
location yields the least amount of path length difference. The only drawback is it
requires custom installation which results in a more expensive or time consuming
installation. The second most logical location is low and far forward in the door,
this can be done behind factory grills or in a custom fabricated speaker pod. The
simplest and most cost effective mounting location is to utilize speaker mounting
locations provided by the vehicle manufacturer. The factory locations may not
provide SOUNDSTAGING a proper sound stage, but can yield very satisfying
results in tonal quality.

Considerations:
If you are not an experienced installer it is advised that you have your authorized
Image Dynamics dealer complete the installation for you. Follow these simple
guidelines for best results. Carefully plan out your installation before beginning.
Check for proper clearance and depth before cutting or altering your vehicle in
any way.
It is recommended to run new wires into the door location rather than using the
factory systems wiring. Mount speakers only to a flat and rigid baffle. A baffle that
vibrates or resonates will severely degrade sound quality. Ensure that the
speakers are protected from water damage. Most parts of the XS speakers are
water resistant but prolonged exposure to moisture can damage the spider and
motor structure.
POINT SOURCE TWEETER MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
Remove phase plug by twisting in counter clockwise direction to un screw it from
the pole piece of the speaker.
Remove tweeter flush mount trim ring and replace with coaxial mounted trim
ring.
Mount tweeter to tweeter stand. Slide tweeter wire through the center hole in
the black tweeter adapter stand and screw threads of the adapter into threads on
the rear of the tweeter
Remove the rear magnetic label from the mid bass speaker and save for
reassembly.
Insert wire through hole in pole piece of the XS mid bass and screw the tweeter
assembly into the threads in the top of the mid bass driver pole piece. Make sure
to tighten snugly to prevent vibrations but do not over tighten.
Route the tweeter wires in the groove up to the terminal on the side of the basket
and connect the copper colored wire to the positive terminal and the silver
colored wire to the negative terminal.
Replace the rear magnetic label.
To remove tweeter from XS mid perform above steps in reverse order

CROSSOVER CONNECTIONS AND OPERATION
The connections to the crossover are simple. It is suggested to use a high quality
14 gauge or larger speaker wire for the connection to the amplifier and the mid
bass driver. For the tweeter it is recommended that a high quality 16 gauge or
larger speaker wire be used. The actual connections to the crossover can be made
two ways, 1 strip the wire back approx .25” and insert into terminal block and
tighten, 2 Crimp or solder a terminal to the end of the wire and insert into
terminal block and tighten.
The XS crossovers are equipped with multiple adjustments for tailoring the sound
output to compensate for different mounting locations and acoustic
environments.
Adjustments are as follows:
TWEETERFILTER This jumper allows you to adjust the filter slope between second
order to first order.
TWEETER CONTOUR These two jumpers allow you to vary the crossover
frequency and output level of the tweeter.
MID BASS CONTROL This jumper allows you to select a low pass filter or to bypass
the low pass filter.
CROSSOVER CONTROLS
S ggested settings:
Tweeter mounted near or on mid-bass Tweeter Filter set to 2nd, Tweeter contour
set to 6.0uF and +3 dB, Mid Bass control set to low pass.
Tweeter mounted up high to all pass. Tweeter filter set to 1 st, Tweeter contour
set to 4.7 uF and 0 dB, Mid Bass set to all pass.

Specs:
Model: XS65
Description: 6.5" Neo Component w/silk Tweeter 4 OHM
Power:25 250w
Sens: 92Db
Freq Resp: 55Hz – 25Khz
Top Mount Depth: 3.0”
Midrange Cutout Diameter: 5.6”
Tweeter Cutout Diameter:
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