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Index Introduction Page 2 Specifications Page 3 Dimensions Page 4 Included Parts and Accessories Page 6 Tweeter Installation Page 8 Axis Mount / Phase Plug Installation Page 10 SPZ50 Woofer Installation Page 12 SPZ60 Woofer Installation Page 13 Connecting Speaker Wires to the Woofer Page 16 SPZ Axis Mount Positioning Page 17 Crossover Installation Page 18 Crossover Configuration Page 19 SPZ System Wiring (Standard) Page 20 SPZ System Wiring (Bi-Amp / Bi-Wire) Page 21 Contact Information Page 22
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Boston Acoustics SPZ component system. Nothing better describes SPZ components than best-in-class. With nearly 1-inch of peak-to-peak excursion, SPZ delivers more bass from a standard size speaker ™ opening. Further, Our off-axis, free rotating tweeter AMD allows you to optimize the soundstage from OEM speaker locations. Component systems that combine installation flexibility with best-in-class performance are the clear choice for those who refuse to
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Specifications Model: SPZ60 SPZ50 1 1 Nominal Size: 6 ⁄2" (165mm) 5 ⁄4" (135mm) RMS Power Handling: 150w 150w Max Power Handling: 300w 300w Nominal System Impedance: 3Ω 3Ω 3 Woofer Cutout Diameter: 5" (127mm) 4 ⁄4" (120mm) 11 9 Woofer Mounting Depth: 2 ⁄16" (68mm) 2 ⁄16" (62mm) 3 3 Surface Mount Tweeter Cup Cutout Diameter: 1 ⁄4" (45mm) 1 ⁄4" (45mm) 3 3 Surface Mount Tweeter Cup Mounting Depth: ⁄4" (19mm) ⁄4" (19mm) Sensitivity (2.83v @ 1 Meter): 90dB 90dB Frequency Response (±3dB in car): 40-22
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Dimensions SPZ60 Woofer SPZ50 Woofer 3.84” 3.62” 97.6mm 92.1mm 2.54” 2.65” 61.9mm 67.4mm 1.42” 1.42” 36mm 36mm 5.27” 4.69” 134mm 119mm 4
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Dimensions SPZ Crossover SPZ Tweeter 4.33” 110mm 1.1” .71” 27mm 18mm 1.69” 43mm 2.05” 52mm 7.75” 197mm 2” 51mm 1.5” 38mm 2.21” 56.1mm 5
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SPZ60 Included Parts and Accessories: # Description Quantity 1 SPZ60 Woofer 2 2 Type-M1 1" Alloy Dome Tweeter 2 31 21 19 16 4 3 SPZ60 Crossover 2 4 Tweeter Grille 2 5 Tweeter Axis-Mount 2 14 6 Tweeter Flush-Mount 2 15 26 7 Tweeter Angle-Mount (top) 2 22 8 Tweeter Angle-Mount (bottom) 2 13 9 Woofer Gasket 4 10 Boston Hex Tool 1 29 11 Woofer Grille 2 20 12 Woofer Grille Mounting Ring 2 12 13 Woofer Screw 6 14 Thumb Screw (grille) 6 11 15 ⁄16" Socket Button Head Screw 6 24 1 16 ⁄4" Socket Button He
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SPZ50 Included Parts and Accessories: # Description Quantity 1 SPZ50 Woofer 2 19 16 21 4 32 2 Type-M1 1" Alloy Dome Tweeter 2 3 SPZ50 Crossover 2 4 Tweeter Grille 2 5 Tweeter Axis-Mount 2 14 15 6 Tweeter Flush-Mount 2 26 7 Tweeter Angle-Mount (top) 2 22 8 Tweeter Angle-Mount (bottom) 2 13 9 Woofer Gasket 4 10 Boston Hex Tool 1 20 11 Woofer Grille 2 12 12 Woofer Grille Mounting Ring 2 13 Woofer Screw 8 14 Thumb Screw (grille) 8 24 17 Spring Clips 4 18 Terminated Tweeter Wire 2 27 3 10 19 ⁄8" Pan
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Tweeter Installation: Flush Mount 3 6 1) Drill a hole for the tweeter cup (1 ⁄4” / 45mm) making 3 sure that there is adequate depth available ( ⁄4” / 19mm). 4 18 6 2) Connect the speaker wires to the tweeter cup . 6 3) Insert the tweeter cup into the mounting hole. 2 17 19 4) Insert the retaining clips and set screw and tighten. 19 2 5) Insert the tweeter into the cup, twist clockwise to lock 17 the tweeter into position. (Caution: Do not touch the dome of the tweeter, contact with the tweet
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Tweeter Installation: Angle Mount 1) Drill a hole for the speaker wire and pre-drill for the mounting screws if necessary 4 4 8 2) Mount the bottom cup to the mounting surface using 2 22 18 the provided screws routing the speaker wires through the center hole. 2 21 18 7 3) Attach the speaker wires to the top cup and mount 19 8 21 22 it to the bottom cup using the provided screw . 17 2 7 4) Insert the tweeter into the cup , twist clockwise to 7 lock the tweeter into position. (Caution: Do not
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SPZ Woofer Axis Mount Installation: 5 1 1) Insert the axis mount into the woofer . 27 2) Insert and hand-tighten the retaining screw with the 4 10 provided tool . 10 2 2 5 3) Insert the tweeter into the axis mount , twist 2 clockwise to lock the tweeter into position. (Caution: Do not touch the dome of the tweeter, contact with the 27 tweeter dome will damage the tweeter.) 4 4) Install the tweeter grille by pressing gently into place. 5 1 10
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SPZ Woofer Phase Plug Installation: 26 1 1) Insert the phase plug into the woofer . 27 2) Insert and hand-tighten the retaining screw using the 10 10 provided tool . 27 26 1 11
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SPZ50 Woofer Installation: 9 1) Install the gaskets on the mounting flange of the 1 1 woofer and the back side of the 5 ⁄4” (135mm) 32 adapter ring . 14 1 2) Mount the speaker into the speaker location using 13 the provided screws . 12 5 3) Position the axis mount into the desired location (if 13 applicable), refer to page 17. 11 Grille Installation: 11 1 1) Position the grille on the woofer so it does not 1 5 physically touch the axis mount . 32 12 14 2) Mount the grille ring using the four t
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SPZ60 Woofer Installation with Grille: 9 1) Install the gaskets on the mounting flange of the 1 2 14 woofer and the back side of the 6” (160mm) adapter 29 ring . 1 12 1 2) Mount the speaker into the speaker location using 13 the provided screws . 5 3) Position the axis mount into the desired location (if applicable), refer to page 17. 11 Grille Installation: 13 11 1 1) Position the grille on the woofer so it does not 1 9 5 physically touch the axis mount . 12 2) Mount the grille ring using the
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1 ™ SPZ60 Woofer Installation with 6 ⁄2” (165mm) VariMount Adapter Rings: 9 1) Install the gaskets on the mounting flange of the 1 1 woofer and the back side of the ⁄2” (13mm) spacer 23 2 14 31 ring (if applicable). 16 12 1 1 2) Mount the speaker on to the 6 ⁄2” (165mm) 1 ™ 30 16 VariMount plate using the provided screws . Use 1 15 alternative screw if using the ⁄2” (13mm) spacer ring. 9 11 1 3) Mount the speaker into the speaker location using 9 20 the provided screws . 30 13 5 1 9 4) Position
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™ SPZ60 Woofer Installation with 5 x 7” VariMount Adapter Rings: 9 1) Install the gaskets on the mounting flange of the 1 1 woofer and the back side of the ⁄2” (13mm) spacer 31 ring (if applicable). 23 23 1 ™ 1 2) Mount the speaker on to the 5 x 7” VariMount plate 20 28 16 using the provided screw . Use alternative screw 16 12 16 1 15 31 1 if using the ⁄2” (13mm) spacer ring . 1 1 3) Mount the speaker into the speaker location using 20 the provided screws . 9 11 9 30 5 4) Position the axis moun
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10 Connecting Speaker Wires: 1 1) Strip ⁄4” (10mm) of shield off of the speaker wires. 10 2) Insert the wire into the speaker terminal observing proper polarity. 3) Hand-tighten the gold set screws using the 10 provided tool (2.5mm). (Note: do not overtighten the set screws.) 16
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SPZ Axis Mount Positioning: The axis mount on the SPZ woofer is designed so it can be positioned to 10 properly direct the tweeter’s output towards the listening position. 5 1) Loosen the retaining screw located on the face of the axis mount 10 with the provided tool (2.5mm). Turn the screw at least three full rotations counter-clockwise. 5 2) Position the axis mount so that the tweeter points towards the listening area. 3) Once the desired location has been chosen, tighten the screw on t
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Crossover Installation: 24 25 25 1) Remove the four screws and located at each corner of the top panel. 24 2) Once the screws are removed, the cover will lift off the 10 chassis. 20 3) Using the provided screws , secure the crossover to a solid surface. Note; Due to shock and vibration, the crossovers should not be installed in the doors of the vehicle. 20 18
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Crossover Configuration: Axis / Comp Mount Switch: The “Axis/Comp” switch optimizes the output from the crossover for the configuration of the component system. Use the “Axis” setting if the tweeter is installed in the axis mount, use the “Comp” setting if the tweeter is installed separate from the woofer. SQ1 / SQ2 Switch: The “SQ1/SQ2” switch alters the roll-off of the SPZ woofer. Use the SQ1 position for a standard door location. Use the SQ2 setting if the SPZ woofer is used in a kick panel o
