Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product EX3 Series Polk Audio
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POLK AUDIO 5601 METRO DRIVE BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21215 (800)377-7655 http://www.polkaudio.com “Polk Audio” and “The Speaker Specialists” are trademarks of Britannia Investment Corporation used under license by Polk Audio Incorporated.
3 2 GETTING STARTED Please inspect each loudspeaker carefully. Notify your Polk Audio dealer if you notice any damage or missing items. Keep the carton and packing material. They will do the best job of protecting your speakers if they need to be transported.
Contact Polk Customer Service: 800-377-7655 polkcs@polkaudio.com INSTALLING EX3 SERIES COMPONENTS EX3 Series Crossovers You will need to make wiring connections from your amp or radio to the crossovers and from the crossovers to your mid/woofers and tweeters [figure 1].
Contact Polk Customer Service: 800-377-7655 polkcs@polkaudio.com 7 6 Your EX3 Series Crossovers have terminals that are clearly marked for wiring connections. These connections are shown in [figure 3]. The wires provided with your EX system have one red conductor.
9 8 EX3 Series Tweeter Installation Step 1—Choosing the proper tweeter location When properly installed, component systems can improve the soundstage created by music in your car. The soundstage will be dramatically affected by where you mount your tweeters.
Tweeter Mounting Option #2—Flush Mount 1.) Remove the panel on which you are going to mount the tweeter and check for proper clearance behind it. The flush mount kit is 3/4" deep; measure to make sure there is sufficient depth behind the spot you choose.
AMPLIFIER POWER REQUIREMENTS Your new EX3 Loudspeakers will work well with a variety of electronic components. As little as 10 watts per channel will deliver adequate listening levels in most cars. If you have a noisy car or intend to play your system at loud listening levels, more power may be necessary to achieve the best performance.
EX3 SERIES 1 YEAR WARRANTY Polk Audio, Inc. warrants the original purchaser only that this Polk Audio EX 3 Series Product (the Product) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of (1) one year from the date of original retail purchase from a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer.
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