MB QUART QSE-216 User manual

QSE-216
6.5 INCH 2-WAY
COMPONENT
SPEAKERS

Speaker dimensions
Specications
CAUTION
Always consider consulting a professional audio installer before installing
new speakers. Many car manufacturers locate speakers behind interior
panels that require special tools to remove those panels to access the
speakers. Some panels will be screwed in, some will use plastic fasteners,
many will have both. Be careful and take your time.
If you are using the speaker wire supplied with your new speakers make sure
that you run the speaker wires through the factory boot. Do not let speaker
wire make contact with metal edges of doors or other access holes.
CONGRATULATIONS
By purchasing the QSE-216 2-Way Component System you have chosen
an excellent MB Quart product.
Q is the perfect example of the technical achievements that can be made in
the area of in-car loudspeakers by means of intensive research. Q is more than
a philosophy, since Q enables perfect sound reproduction in conjunction with
conveniently compact dimensions. Q can be installed quickly and easily, since
every detail of the system has been designed with functionality in mind.
Model
Power Handling RMS
Power Handling Peak
Impedance
Sensitivity (1 Watt /1 Meter)
Frequency Response +/- 10dB
Crossover Slope
Cut-Out
Chassis Depth from Flange
QSE-216
170 Watts
360 Watts
4 Ohms
8.5 dB
35Hz - 32Khz
12dB/Octave
5.68”
2.5”

Most modern vehicles have speakers that are mounted directly to the
structure of the door. Access is achieved by the removal of the door
panel. Some vehicles may only require the removal of a small panel
around the speaker itself.
Once the factory speakers are
removed, check the t and
determine if there is enough
depth clearance for the new
speaker. A good way to do this is
to roll the window down and back
up while holding the speaker in
place. If you decide to run wires,
make sure to use factory harness
boots and grommets where ever
possible.
Access and
remove factory
door speakers
Fit and Wiring
Factory speaker removal
A
B
It’s a good idea to conrm that you have purchased the correct size
speakers to t your vehicle. If you have any reservations about being
able to complete the installation yourself, we recommend contacting a
professional. The removal of interior panels can be tricky and may require
special tools. Disconnect the negative terminal of the vehicle battery
during the installation, in order to avoid possible short-circuits.
Be careful as you go.
General

Vehicles that have premium
sound systems will often
have separate tweeters in
a dash or door location.
Try to use this location for
mounting the component
tweeter if possible.
If there is not a suitable factory
location for woofer or tweeter to
be mounted, custom mounting
may be necessary. Use provided
templates for mounting. Before
making any permanent changes
to your vehicle make sure there is
adequate mounting depth.
Factory location
behind door panel
Custom location
Connection
Possibilities
A
B
C
Installation
6x
4x
Flush Mounting with Spacer Ring
Flush Mounting Ring
6x
6x
4x
Flat Plug
Twisted
CONNECTION POSSIBILITIES
Tinned

Speaker
Mounting
D
6x
4x
Flush Mounting with Spacer Ring
Flush Mounting Ring
6x
6x
4x
Flat Plug
Twisted
CONNECTION POSSIBILITIES
Tinned
6x
4x
Flush Mounting with Spacer Ring
Flush Mounting Ring
6x
6x
4x
Flat Plug
Twisted
CONNECTION POSSIBILITIES
Tinned

2.12"
1.06"
2.12"
1.89"
0.61"
0.63"
2.12"
1.85"
0.73"
0.45"
2.12"
1.06"
2.12"
1.89"
0.61"
0.63"
2.12"
1.85"
0.73"
0.45"
2.12"
1.06"
2.12"
1.89"
0.61"
0.63"
2.12"
1.85"
0.73"
0.45"
2.12"
1.06"
2.12"
1.89"
0.61"
0.63"
2.12"
1.85"
0.73"
0.45"
2.12"
1.06"
2.12"
1.89"
0.61"
0.63"
2.12"
1.85"
0.73"
0.45"
There are three primary ways the tweeter can be mounted. Surface Flush,
and Oblique mounting. Make sure to check for any obstructions before
cutting into any panel.
Tweeter Mounting
Surface Mount
Flush Mount
Oblique Mount
E

The QSE-216 2-Way crossover network included in your Q speaker set
is equipped with individually selected sound frequency components, gold
connection terminals and gold terminal jumpers, together with reinforced
conductor tracks with 140 copper plating. In addition, it uses our new
Balanced Temperature Technology which, in combination with the cast
aluminium baseplate, means that the temperature variations between
the different components therefore work at the same, exactly pre-dened
temperature.
Your QSE crossover nectwork is also equipped with a special tweeter
protection, which prevents damage to the tweeter voice coil. The various
different connections and setting variants offer all the conditions required
for the optimal adjustment of the speakers to the vehicle acoustics and to
your individual listening preferences.
Tweeter Connection
Adjustment Graph
G
The crossover is necessary for the
proper operation of the component
speaker system. Make sure the wires
are securely attached and that there
are no stray strands of wire contacting
other terminals. Mount the crossover
to a secure surface that is free of
interference from window mechanisms
and excessive moisture.
Crossover Wiring
F
Tweeter Level
B D C A T- T+ w- w+
Output Input
T- T+w- w+
Bridge C / A (-1.5dB)
Tweeter Level
B D C A T- T+ w- w+
Output Input
T- T+w- w+
Bridge A/ T- (-0dB)
Tweeter Level
B D C A T- T+ w- w+
Output Input
T- T+w- w+
Bridge D / C (-3dB)
Tweeter Level
B D C A T- T+ w- w+
Output Input
T- T+w- w+
Bridge B / D (-4.5dB)
Tweeter Level
B D C A T- T+ w- w+
Output Input
T- T+w- w+
JUMPER
Tweeter Adjustment
Level Bridge
-0dB A T-
-1.5dB C A
-3dB D C
-4.5dB B D
Leaving the jumper connected between tweeter negative and A provides
a boost in the upper midrange, between 3kHz and 8kHz. The Negative
tweeter wire needs to be connected on the jumper.
dB
(Pascals)
Frequency (Hz)
90
85
80
75
70
3000 4000 5000 7000
10000 20000 24000

Tweeter Level
B D C A T- T+ w- w+
Output Input
T- T+w- w+
Bridge C / A (-1.5dB)
Tweeter Level
B D C A T- T+ w- w+
Output Input
T- T+w- w+
Bridge A/ T- (-0dB)
Tweeter Level
B D C A T- T+ w- w+
Output Input
T- T+w- w+
Bridge D / C (-3dB)
Tweeter Level
B D C A T- T+ w- w+
Output Input
T- T+w- w+
Bridge B / D (-4.5dB)
Tweeter Level
B D C A T- T+ w- w+
Output Input
T- T+w- w+
JUMPER
Tweeter Jumper
Connections
H
Level Bridge
-1.5dB C A
Level Bridge
-3dB D C
Level Bridge
-4.5dB B D
Level Bridge
-0dB A T-

Standard
System Setup
I
Tweeter Level
B D C A T- T+ w- w+
Output Input
T- T+w- w+
Tweeter Level
B D C A T- T+ w- w+
Output Input
T- T+w- w+
JUMPER
CH1
CH2
DC+12V
CHASSIS GROUND
REMOTE
Tweeter Level
B D C A T- T+ w- w+
Output Input
T- T+w- w+
Tweeter Level
B D C A T- T+ w- w+
Output Input
T- T+w- w+
JUMPER
CH1
CH2
DC+12V
CHASSIS GROUND
REMOTE
CH3
CH4
1. Connect the output of the sound equipment to the
input terminals W+ and W- of the crossover network
2. Connect the tweeter positive wire to the T+ output terminal.
The tweeter negative connection will be determined by your tweeter adjustment settings
(See table on Step G). Once your adjusting setting is chosen, connect the tweeter negative wire
with the frequency jumper (See step H)
3. Connect the woofers to the output terminals W+ and W-

Bi-Amping
System Setup
J
Tweeter Level
B D C A T- T+ w- w+
Output Input
T- T+w- w+
Tweeter Level
B D C A T- T+ w- w+
Output Input
T- T+w- w+
JUMPER
CH1
CH2
DC+12V
CHASSIS GROUND
REMOTE
Tweeter Level
B D C A T- T+ w- w+
Output Input
T- T+w- w+
Tweeter Level
B D C A T- T+ w- w+
Output Input
T- T+w- w+
JUMPER
CH1
CH2
DC+12V
CHASSIS GROUND
REMOTE
CH3
CH4
1. Remove the jumpers T+/W+ and T-/W- at the input terminals.
2. Connect the output of the sound equipment to the input terminals
W+/W- and T+/T- of the crossover network
3. Connect the tweeter positive wire to the T+ output terminal.
The tweeter negative connection will be determined by your tweeter adjustment settings
(See table on Step G). Once your adjusting setting is chosen, connect the tweeter negative
wire with the frequency jumper (See step H)
4. Connect the woofers to the output terminals W+ and W-

WARRANTY
Maxxsonics, LLC. warrants this product, to the original consumer purchaser, to be free from
defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.
Maxxsonics, LLC. will, at it’s discretion, repair or replace defective products during the warranty
period. Components that prove to be defective in materials and workmanship under proper
installation and use must be returned to the original authorized Maxxsonics, LLC. retailer from
where it was purchased. A photocopy of the original receipt must accompany the product being
returned. The costs associated with removal, re-installation and freight are not the responsibility of
Maxxsonics, LLC. This warranty is limited to defective parts and specically excludes any incidental
or consequential damages connected therewith. To view the full warranty, please visit the website.
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