Directed Electronics has been the industry leader in high-quality automotive security and audio equipment since 1990, and with the introduction of the Directed SX line of high-quality loudspeakers for the automobile, Directed continues to set new standards of performance, reliability, and affordability in the mobile electronics industry. Featuring silk dome tweeters, a shallow injection molded basket with metallized polypropylene vacuum-formed cones and neodymium motors, the Directed SX line of

• Check behind panels for clearance of metal brackets, hoses, and wire harnesses before making any cuts. • When mounting speakers into doors, roll the window up and down to check clearance of the glass and window regulator. • Make sure the mounting holes are the correct size for the speaker. Undersized holes can cause speaker distortion or shorting of the speaker leads to the chassis ground. Oversized holes will not allow the mounting screws to make sufficient contact with the panel, allowing th

• When routing wires through metal panels and doorjambs always use vinyl tubing and grommets for protection and a professional-looking installation. © 2004 Directed Electronics, Inc FIGURE 6—CONNECTION/ADJUSTMENT SINGLE AMPLIFIER BREAK AWAY RIM The model SX570 speaker has a break away rim to facilitate mounting as either a 6 X 8 or a 5 X 7 speaker. The mounting size required varies depending on the vehicle manufacturer. Break away the plastic using a pair of pliers. Use care not to damage the sp

3. Check for any hazards or obstructions such as gas tanks, fuel or brake lines, and wiring harnesses before mounting the amplifier. They may also impair a driver’s ability to hear traffic sounds or emergency vehicles. Use common sense and practice safe listening habits when listening to or adjusting your audio system. 4. Pick a mounting location that will provide adequate access and ventilation and protect the amplifier from heat, moisture, and dirt. 5. Avoid sharp metal areas when routing cabl

For mid-bass/midrange settings, try to keep the setting low enough to keep your sound stage in front of you, without overdriving the speaker. It will be to your advantage to spend some extra time with this adjustment, listening to familiar music or system set-up discs to achieve the kind of musical reproduction that you prefer. • The gain adjustment allows you to set proper signal match for clean, quiet amplifier operation. For full-range and simultaneous stereo/mono bass applications, start by

10. Due to the high-frequency MOSFET switching power supply, filtering the power cable is not generally required (remember that the amp can’t deliver full output if the power supply is restricted). Proper grounding of the signal source is mandatory for the amplifier to reach its performance peak. If the RCA inputs are not grounded adequately via the signal source, electrical noise from the vehicle may be picked up in the system. © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc FRONT PANEL CONNECTIONS/CONTROLS N

© 2004 Directed Electronics, Inc FEATURES Tweeter • New hotter 19mm ferrofluid cooled silk dome tweeters with neodymium magnet. • 2 Angled and 2 non-angled 19mm flush and surface mount tweeter housings provided. WARNING High-powered car audio systems may produce sound pressure levels that exceed the threshold at which hearing loss may result. SOUND QUALITY Obtaining the highest quality sound reproduction in the mobile environment requires installation techniques and knowledge of vehicle interior

Units which are found to be damaged by abuse resulting in thermally damaged voice coils are not covered by this warranty but may be replaced at the absolute/sole discretion of DEI. ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPRESS WARRANTY, IMPLIED WARRANTY, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND WARRANTY OF NONINFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, AND DEI NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON TO ASSUME