JL Audio Stealthbox SB-GM-AVAL/12W3v3 User manual

INSTALLATION
DIFFICULTY:
INSTALLATION GUIDE
for the
SB-GM-AVAL/12W3v3
SB-GM-AVAL/12W3v3
SB-GM-AVAL/12W6v2
SB-GM-AVAL/12W6v2
2001-Up
2001-Up
Chevrolet Avalanche &
Chevrolet Avalanche &
2002-Up Cadillac EXT
2002-Up Cadillac EXT
Thank you for choosing a JL Audio Stealthbox®for your automotive sound system. With proper
installation, your new vehicle-specific enclosed subwoofer system will deliver years of listening pleasure.
We strongly recommend that you have your new Stealthbox®installed by your authorized JL Audio
dealer. The installation professionals employed by your dealer have the necessary tools and experience
to disassemble and reassemble your vehicle properly. Also, keep in mind that your warranty coverage
extends to 1 year if your system is installed or approved by your authorized JL Audio dealer. If you
prefer to perform your own installation, please read this installation guide completely
before beginning the process.
If you choose to perform the installation yourself, it is absolutely vital that
the Stealthbox®be properly mounted to the vehicle according to these
instructions. Failure to mount the enclosure properly presents two problems:
1) The sub-bass performance will suffer due to the movement of the enclosure
caused by the force exerted by the woofer(s).
2) A loose enclosure presents a serious safety hazard in the event of a collision
or sudden deceleration.
STEP 1
Remove any contents from the rear seats.
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STEP 2
Bring both front seats to their forward most position.
Collaspe the rear seats.
Remove the plastic mid-gate hinge covers.
STEP 3
With an 13mm deep socket, remove the pair of bolts that
secure each hinge to the mid-gate.
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STEP 8
Place a supplied phillip head screw into each pass-through
opening of the factory strike latch.
STEP 7
With a T-30 Torx socket, remove the pair of strike latches from
the top of the mid-gate.
Each factory bolt has a spacer. Keep these factory spacers for
use in later steps.
STEP 5
Remove the mid-gate out of the truck.
STEP 4
With an 13mm deep socket, remove the pair of nuts that
secure each hinge to the floor.
Pull both hinges out of the truck.
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STEP 10
From inside the truck, prop the hinged flaps that are laying
on the rear seats. Use the pull out loop tie down that are
located in the side-wall of the bed to hold these flaps up.
STEP 12
Place a supplied flat washer onto each supplied hex cap
bolt. Use these bolt asseblies to mount the facotry hinges to
the Stealthbox®.
STEP 11
With help from a second person, posistion the Stealthbox®
into mid-gate area. Allow the strike latches to enter the
crossbar. Make sure that the Stealthbox®fits flush against
the rear wall.
STEP 9
Place the facotry spacers from STEP 7 between the strike
latch and the Stealthbox®. Secure the factory strike latches
to the top of the Stealthbox®.

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CONGRATULATIONS
You have completed the installation for this model!
Please refer to the Power Recommendation section for an
amplifier recommendation and basic set-up help.
STEP 14
With proper moutning, the Stealthbox® should lower and
rasie with no problems. If there are problems, repeat STEPS
11-13 .
If no problems, reasie the Stealthbox up, lock the latches to
the crossbar.
Run speaker wire from the amplifier location to the
Stealthbox®location. Attach the speaker wire to the
terminal and check for proper operation of
the woofers.
STEP 13
Using the factory nuts from STEP 4, secure the hinges to the
floor.
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INCLUDED HARDWARE
(4)
(4)
1/4-inch Flat Washer
1/4-inch Flat Washer
(4)
(4)
1/4-inch -20 x2-inch Phillip Head Screws
1/4-inch -20 x2-inch Phillip Head Screws
(4)
(4)
8mm x 22mm Hex Cap Bolts
8mm x 22mm Hex Cap Bolts
SPECIFICATIONS
Enclosure Type:
Acoustic Suspension (sealed)
Acoustic Suspension (sealed)
Driver Type:
12W3v3-8 or 12W6v2-D4
12W3v3-8 or 12W6v2-D4
Nominal Impedance:
4 ohms mono, 12W6v2s can be rewired to 1ohm
4 ohms mono, 12W6v2s can be rewired to 1ohm
Continuous Power Handling:
600 Watts(12W3v3s) or 800Watts(12w6v2s)
600 Watts(12W3v3s) or 800Watts(12w6v2s)
POWER RECOMENDATION
JL Audio recommends using a high quality amplifier such as the JL Audio 500/1(12w3v3s) or 1000/1(12W6v2s).
The diagram below shows the recommended crossover, infrasonic filter and equalizer settings for the 500/1 or
1000/1 when being used to power your Stealthbox®.
+12VDC RemoteGround
JL AUDIO 500/1
five-channel system amplifier
+_
_
+
Subwoofer Output
MONO OUTPUT ONLY
40
45
55 65 85
120
200
Filter Freq. (Hz)
Mode / Slope
Off / 12dB / 24dB
Amp LP Filter
Infrasonic Freq. (Hz)
15
18
25 30 40
50
60
Off / 30Hz
Infrasonic Filter
0.5
0.7
1.1 1.6 2.7
4.3
"Q"
20
25
35 45 55
70
85
Center Freq.
0
+4 +10 +13
+15
Boost (dB)
Off / On
Bass EQ
Remote Bass Port
Advanced
Bass
Control
Preamp Output Section
Full Range / Amp Filter / Out Filter
Output Mode Filter Slope
12dB / 24dB
40
45
55 65 85
120
200
Filter Freq. (Hz)
Left Ch. Right Ch.
Filter Mode
LP / HP
Amplifier Input Section
Input Sens.
Left Ch. Right Ch.
Signal Sensing
Off / On
Input Voltage
Low / High
The JL Audio 500/1 or 1000/1 is a very versatile audio component. Please consult the owner’s manual for even
more detailed information about installing and tuning this amplifier.
MID/HIGH FREQUENCY DRIVER FITMENT
A variety of JL Audio coaxial and component systems will fit in the factory speaker locations of you vehicle.
Front Speaker Size / Location:
6.5-inch / Front Doors
6.5-inch / Front Doors
Fits JL Audio Models: TR650-CSi,
TR650-CXi, VR650-CSi, VR650-CXi, XR650-CSi, XR650-CXi & ZR650-CSi
TR650-CXi, VR650-CSi, VR650-CXi, XR650-CSi, XR650-CXi & ZR650-CSi
Rear Speaker Size / Location:
6.5-inch / Rear Doors
6.5-inch / Rear Doors
Fits JL Audio Models:
TR650-CXi, VR650-CXi & XR650-CXi
TR650-CXi, VR650-CXi & XR650-CXi