JL Audio Stealthbox SB-B-5SER/12W6v2 User manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE
for the
SB-B-5SER/12W6v2
SB-B-5SER/12W6v2
2004 - Up 5 Series
2004 - Up 5 Series
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 2 years 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 all contents from the trunk.
Remove the two plastic clips from the driver’s side of the
trunk, that are indicated by the arrows in the picture.
Remove this side panel from the trunk.
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STEP 2
Place the supplied weld nut into the same mounting hole as
the side position factory clip that was removed
in STEP 1.
Mark the three holes from the flange of the weld nut onto
the factory metal pane. Remove the weld nut.
With a 1/8-inch drill bit and drill. Drill out the metal panel at
the marked locations. You are close the outside sheet metal,
use care when drilling through the metal.
Secure the threaded insert with the three supplied rivets.
STEP 3
Run speaker wire from the amplifier location to the
Stealthbox® location.
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INSTALLATION
DIFFICULTY:
1
5
OUT
OF
ESTIMATED TIME:
1 HOUR
1 HOUR
Side Clip
Rear Clip

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STEP 7
Remove the 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock position mounting
screws from the woofer. Replace these mounting screws
with the supplied threaded rods.
Remove all the mounting screws, woofer and fill from the
Stealthbox®.
STEP 6
Place the supplied spacer onto the set screw stud.
STEP 5
Place the rear factory clip back into place.
Thread the supplied set screw stud into the weld nut,
leave 1 1/2-inch exposed.
STEP 4
Place the side panel back into the trunk.
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STEP 9
Position the Stealthbox into position.
Carefully guide the threaded stud through the hole on the
back side of the Stealthbox®.
STEP 11
Place the fill back into the Stealthbox®.
STEP 10
From inside the Stealthbox®, place the supplied washer, lock
wash and then nut onto the set screw stud.
Using a 9/16-inch deep socket, secure tightly.
Do not over tighten.
STEP 8
Attach the speaker wire to the terminal on 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 22
Remove the two threaded rods, a pair of pliers help with this
removal.
Finish securing the woofer with the last two mounting
screws.
STEP 21
Using the threaded rods as guide, place the woofer back
onto the Stealthbox® and mount.
STEP 20
Attach the proper speaker wires to the woofer’s terminal.
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INCLUDED HARDWARE
(1)
(1)
7/8-inch(L) x 3/4-inch(OD) x 3/8-inch(ID) Spacer
7/8-inch(L) x 3/4-inch(OD) x 3/8-inch(ID) Spacer
(1)
(1)
3/8-inch -16 x 3” Set Screw Stud
3/8-inch -16 x 3” Set Screw Stud
(1)
(1)
3/8-inch -16 x 5/8-inch Weld Nut
3/8-inch -16 x 5/8-inch Weld Nut
(1)
(1)
3/8-inch -16 Hex Nut
3/8-inch -16 Hex Nut
(1)
(1)
3/8-inch Spilt Lock Washer
3/8-inch Spilt Lock Washer
(3)
(3)
Button Head Rivet
Button Head Rivet
(1)
(1)
3/8-inch Flat Washer
3/8-inch Flat Washer
SPECIFICATIONS
Enclosure Type:
Acoustic Suspension (sealed)
Acoustic Suspension (sealed)
Driver Type:
12W6v2-D4
12W6v2-D4
Nominal Impedance:
2 ohms mono
2 ohms mono
Continuous Power Handling:
400 Watts
400 Watts
P O W E R R E C O M M E N D A T I O N
POWER RECOMMENDATION
JL Audio recommends using a high quality amplifier such as the JL Audio 500/1v2.
The diagram below shows the recommended crossover, infrasonic filter and equalizer settings for the 500/1v2
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. RightCh.
Filter Mode
LP / HP
Amplifier Input Section
Input Sens.
Left Ch. RightCh.
Signal Sensing
Off / On
Input Voltage
Low / High
The JL Audio 250/1 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:
4.0-inch / Front Doors
4.0-inch / Front Doors
Fits JL Audio Models:
TR400-CXi
TR400-CXi
Rear Speaker Size / Location:
4.0-inch / Rear Door
4.0-inch / Rear Door
Fits JL Audio Models:
TR400-CXi
TR400-CXi