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EX3 Series
Tweeter & Component
Speaker Systems
®
the speaker specialists
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.
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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 ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT speakers if they need to be transported. Check that you have the following model-specific parts: HERE AND FILE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE X EX3550 and EX3560 Models: • 2 Mid-Woofers • 2 Mid-Woofer Grilles • 2 EX3500 Tweeters With Wires Attached • 2 Crossover Networks
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INSTALLING EX3 SERIES COMPONENTS Installing car speakers is a serious project. If you have any doubts about your ability to execute any of the installation steps found in this manual, save yourself a lot of grief and contact a professional EX3 Series Crossovers installer. Your Polk Audio dealer is a good place to find one. If you intend to do the installation You will need to make wiring connections from your amp or radio to the crossovers and from the yourself we assume you possess some skill
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Your EX3 Series Crossovers have terminals that are clearly marked for wiring connections. These 4.) Disconnect the factory speaker. After disconnecting the factory speaker, connect the wires to your connections are shown in [figure 3]. The wires provided with your EX system have one red conductor. new Polk Audio speaker, hooking up the positive [+] wire to the wider of the two EX3 terminals Use this wire as the positive (+) lead and connect it to the positive (+) terminals on your crossover
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EX3 Series Tweeter Installation 6.) In the meantime, attach speaker wires to the crossover mid-woofer terminals [figure 3]. The wires Step 1—Choosing the proper tweeter location provided with your EX system have one red conductor. Use this wire as the positive (+) lead and When properly installed, component systems can improve the soundstage created by music in your car. connect it to the positive (+) terminal screw on your crossover. Connect the black wire to the The soundstage will be dramatic
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Step 2—Mounting Options Tweeter Mounting Option #2—Flush Mount 1.) Remove the panel on which you are going to mount the tweeter and check for proper clearance The Polk Audio EX3 Tweeter offers two mounting options for even more installation flexibility: behind it. The flush mount kit is 3/4" deep; measure to make sure there is sufficient depth behind Tweeter Mounting Option #1—Surface Mount the spot you choose. Your EX3500 Tweeters come with both Straight and Angled Surface Mount Cups to fit any
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AMPLIFIER POWER REQUIREMENTS EX3500 Component Tweeter Hook Up When purchased as a separate unit, the EX3500 tweeter includes a second order (12dB/octave) Your new EX3 Loudspeakers will work well with a variety of electronic components. As little as 10 watts crossover network integrated into the tweeter assembly. This high pass filter allows the EX3500 to be per channel will deliver adequate listening levels in most cars. If you have a noisy car or intend to play used with other components. your
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EX3 SERIES COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS EX3 SERIES 1 YEAR WARRANTY Polk Audio, Inc. warrants the original purchaser only that this Polk Audio EX 3 Series Product (the EX3560 EX3550 EX3500 Product) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of (1) one year from Type two-way two-way tweeter system system the date of original retail purchase from a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer. However, this warranty will automatically terminate prior to the expiration of the (1) one year per
