Orion COBALT CM65 User manual

CM65
CM85
HIGH EFFICIENCY
MIDRANGE SPEAKERS
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INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................2
SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................3-4
CHOOSING A LOCATION.............................................................................................5
INSTALLATION...........................................................................................................6-7
TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................................................8
WARNING/DISCLAIMER............................................................................................9
WARRANTY....................................................................................................................10
ATTENTION
FOR ANY QUESTIONS,
ISSUES, RETURNS OR WARRANTY
DO NOT contact the retailer, we recommend that
you contact our service department for any and all
assistance at [email protected].
We will do our best to resolve any problem in a
professional and timely manner.
Thank you for purchasing this Orion product. Orion products
are specifically engineered and designed for the mobile audio
environment. This manual contains important information about
installation, set-up procedures and integrating your new Orion
product into your vehicle. With proper care and installation, your
new product will provide you with many years of high performance
listening enjoyment. We recommend having an Authorized Orion
Dealer install your new product for optimal performance and to
take advantage of our warranty program. Before installing your new
product, please read through the manual to fully understand the
application.
Before making any electrical connections, make sure that you
disconnect the battery’s ground cable to prevent the possibility
of short circuits or damage to your electronic equipment. If your
vehicle’s stereo (head unit) comes with an Anti-theft code, DO NOT
disconnect the battery. If you have the access code for the stereo
(head unit), please refer to the vehicle’s owner’s manual.
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WARNING: This product can expose you
to chemicals including DEHP which is known
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproduction harm. For more
information go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
2 x High Efficiency Midrange Speakers
2 x Speaker Wires
8 x Mounting Screws
8 x Speed Clips
1 x Window Sticker
1 x Owners Manual

WARNING
Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels over 100dB may
cause permanent hearing loss. High powered sound systems may
produce sound pressure levels well over 135dB.
Need we say more! Use common sense.
SPECIFICATIONS CHOOSING A LOCATION
3 4
Specications
CM65 CM85
RMS Power Watts 250 300
MAX Music Power Watts 1000 1200
Nom Impedance (Ohm) 4 4
Voice Coil 1.5 1.5
Magnet Structure 20 Oz 30 Oz
Fs (Hz) 120 100
Qms 7.56 8.79
Qes 1.33 1.2
Qts 1.13 1.10
SPL(dB) 96.67 97.4
Overall Depth L1 72.2 / 2.84” 88.7 / 3.49”
Mounting Depth L2 66.8 / 2.63” 81 / 3.19”
Overall Diameter L3 166 / 6.54” 209.4 / 8.24”
Mounting Diameter L4 144 / 5.67” 184.5 / 7.26”
RESPONSE AND IMPEDANCE CURVE, 1W/1M
CM65 CM85
L1 L2
L3
L4

Confirm the mounting location and depth requirements by
inspecting the area where the speaker will be mounted. Most
speakers will fit into stock locations on the vehicle, in this case only
depth is important.
If the location you have picked does require cutting, use the hole
cutout measurement from page 3 and mark the mounting location.
If there is a cosmetic panel where the speaker will be mounted, we
recommend using a utility knife to carefully cut a hole in it. Confirm
the cut by placing the speaker in the hole. You may modify the hole
as necessary.
If it will be necessary to cut steel, reinstall the cosmetic panel in
place and use the hole you have previously cut as a template. This
will help to insure proper cutting and a good fit. Mark the location
for the speaker mounting screws, remove the panel and drill the
screw holes. When finished you may replace the panel.
After cutting and drilling all holes, inspect the mounting areas for
any metal burrs or rough edges. File any area that may interfere
with the mounting of the speaker.
Clean any metal shavings from the mounting area and check for
areas in which water may enter the speaker cavity. Treat the area for
water protection when necessary.
Make sure your source unit (CD, DVD, etc) is turned off while
connecting the speaker terminals. Turn on the various components
and slowly advance the volume. Remember to check and recheck
all connections to insure proper use.
Orion recommends using at least 18-gauge wire with your new
speaker system. Thinner gauge wire may easily be severed and can
cause damage to your system should any bare wire come in contact
with the vehicle’s chassis.
Make sure that your audio system is off while installing and
connecting your new Orion speakers. Failure to do so could
result in damaging the speaker beyond repair.
CHOOSING A LOCATION INSTALLATION
5 6
It is always best to plan the complete installation prior to
attempting to install any product. The routing of wires, power
connections and mounting locations should be planned first. As with
any car stereo installation, all work performed should be checked
thoroughly and carefully prior to the operation of the system.
The placement of your Orion speakers within your vehicle will
greatly affect the overall performance of your audio system.
Installation in every vehicle may not be possible without
modifications. Factory provided locations are generally preferable
due to ease of installation. In all cases speakers should be placed
in a location free of obstruction by body panels, window cranks,
storage compartments or anything that may hinder the speaker’s
performance. Avoid areas that do not provide a flat, sturdy
mounting surface.
Orion speakers are designed to fit in almost any factory location.
Again, if at all possible, it is recommended that you use a factory
location. This applies mostly to later model vehicles. For those
earlier models that do not have factory locations or are limited to
front locations, it is recommended that you choose an area with
sufficient air space.
If you allow an insufficient amount of air space, the speaker may
not reproduce low frequencies very well. It is recommended to
mount the speakers in door panels, kick panels, rear decks, etc.
Ideally, the speaker should be mounted where it will be in an
enclosed airspace, allowing for extended bass response.
ATTENTION:
NOTE: Orion strongly recommends that you operate your system
at low volume prior to the completed installation of your Orion
speakers. This will allow a test of the speaker before securing it to
its permanent location.
CAUTION: Make sure that all speaker wiring is fully protected from
cuts, tears and possible wear. Any short circuit developing as a
result could severely damage the source unit or possibly the
amplifier. Make sure all speaker wires easily reach the
speaker terminal with no stress on the wires or connectors.

In the event that your Orion speakers appear to require service,
we ask that you first do a little troubleshooting to determine if the
problem is actually the speaker or a problem located in a different
part of the vehicle such as the amplifier, wiring, fusing or possibly
the source unit.
If your Orion speakers have been installed professionally by an
Authorized Orion Dealer, we recommend that you return to the
Dealer and demonstrate the problem to a qualified installer or repair
technician. If you installed the speakers yourself, use the following
guidelines to help find the problem:
No Sound
Check the source unit or amplifier for power and be sure they are
operating properly.
Check all signal connections.
Check for any wiring that may be shorting together or touching the
metal chassis.
Check all ground connections.
Distorted Sound At All Volumes
Check for bad speaker connections.
Check wiring for correct polarity.
Distorted Sound At High Volumes Only
Check for loose mounting of the speaker.
Inspect the speaker for debris in the cone or other obstructions.
Poor Bass Response
Check wiring for correct polarity.
Check for unstable or loose mounting surface.
Check Bass and Treble controls at the source unit or amplifiers.
Poor High Frequency Response
Check wiring for correct polarity.
Check Treble controls or EQ settings.
Check the Tweeter for possible damage.
7 8
INSTALLATION CONTINUED TROUBLESHOOTING
Be sure to route the wires to the speakers with the insulated
terminals ending at the speakers. This will insure a good contact
with the speaker. If you need to shorten the speaker lead, do so at
the opposite end of the insulated terminals or the bare end.
Be sure the polarity is correct at all times. The speaker leads are
color coded for negative and positive. Be sure that the leads are
connected to the correct terminal of the speaker.
To insure long-term reliability, all bare wires and wire-to-wire
connections should be soldered and insulated with heat shrink or
electrician’s tape. Under no circumstances should you leave any
bare wires uncovered, as this can and will lead to the damage of
your speakers.
When mounting in a door, it is imperative to have the right amount
of slack in the connecting wire so it does not get crimped or torn
when the door is opened and closed. Avoid areas of the door jam
that pinch, this will cause damage to the speaker over long-term use.
Once the speaker wiring is completed you can connect the opposite
end to the source unit or amplifier. Again, be sure to observe the
correct polarity. Solder and wrap all stripped connections.
Once you have tested your system and have confirmed that it is
operating properly, turn off your system and prepare for the final
mounting of the speakers.
Position the speaker into the mounting hole and reconfirm the
correct mounting location and hole placement. Screw clips are
provided to insure a snug fit. Place screw clips over the metal
surface and line up the hole with the hole you have previously
drilled. Place the speaker into the hole, align the mounting holes
and proceed to insert the screws. Be sure to tighten the screws
evenly as to not warp the speaker frame.
Turn your system back on and confirm the speaker’s operation, first
at low volume and then you may increase the volume as you desire.
Carefully inspect the speakers surrounding and make sure the
area does not obstruct the mounting of the grill.

9
Orion, warrants this product against all defects in material and workmanship
for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase provided it was
purchased from an Authorized Orion Dealer.
The conditions of this warranty and the extent of the responsibility of Orion,
under this warranty are as follows:
1. DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE
OF THIS PRODUCT. Information about Orion authorized warranty service
may also be obtained at www. orioncaraudio.com or by emailing Orion at
[e-mail].
2. This warranty will become void if service is performed by any one other
than an approved Orion Warranty Service Center.
3. This warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected
to misuse, neglect or accident, or which has had the warranty seal
broken, serial number altered, defaced or removed, or which has been
connected, installed adjusted or repaired other than in accordance with
the instructions furnished by Orion.
4. This warranty does not cover car static, electrical interference, adjustments
or labor costs for the removal or reinstallation of the unit for repair.
5. The sole responsibility of Orion under this warranty shall be limited to the
repair or replacement thereof, at the sole discretion of Orion.
6. If it becomes necessary to send the product or any defective part to
Orion or an authorized service station, the product must be shipped in
its original or equivalent carton, fully insured, with shipping charges
prepaid. Orion will not assume any responsibility for any loss or damage
incurred in shipping.
7. This warranty is not transferable and protects the original purchaser
provided they reside and made their purchase in the United States.
International consumers may contact their local retailer or distributor for
warranty information.
8. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY
APPLICABLE LAW, SHALL HAVE NO GREATER DURATION THAN THE
WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES
SHALL ORION BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE, DIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE
THE PRODUCT. BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS
ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR EXCLUSIONS OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, THE
ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
9. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY
ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
10. Should you have any difculties with the performance of this product
during warranty or with any Orion authorized service center, you may
contact Orion by emailing us at [e-mail].
WARNING & DISCLAIMER WARRANTY
10
Investigate the layout of your vehicle thoroughly before drilling
or cutting. Take care when you work near the gas tank, gas lines,
hydraulic lines, electrical components and electrical wiring. Do
not use the equipment unmounted. Attach this system securely
to prevent damage, particularly in the event of an accident
or aggressive driving. Do not mount the system so that wire
connections are unprotected or are subjected to pinching or
damage from nearby objects. Before connecting or disconnecting
power connections at the system power terminals, disconnect the
+12V DC wire at the battery end. Confirm that your source unit
and other equipment are turned off while connecting the input
terminals. If you need to replace the power fuse, replace it only with
a fuse identical to the provided fuse. Using a fuse of different type
or rating may result in damage to the system, which is not covered
by the manufacturer’s warranty. Do not install any product where
it may be subjected to excessive heat, moisture and dust or where
it may be repeatedly kicked, brushed or bumped. Make absolutely
sure that the terminals for the products are connected to the proper
inputs and outputs from the music source. Never run the wiring on
the outside of the vehicle or under it where it can be damaged by
road hazards or any moving parts of the vehicle. Use existing wire
channels, sills, panels and molding strips inside the vehicle to hide
the wiring for safety and a neat appearance.
DISCLAIMER
IMPORTANT: Never cut any metal that is an integral part of the
vehicle’s safety or structural support system. If you are unsure, it is
best to have the product professionally installed by an Authorized
ORION Dealer. Never sacrifice your safety for sound.