SONY XS-163ES Mobile ES 3-way Component Speakers Instruction Manual
- June 8, 2024
- Sony
Table of Contents
SONY XS-163ES Mobile ES 3-way Component Speakers
Notice for customers
The following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries
applying EU directives
This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation.
EU Importer: Sony Europe B.V.
Inquiries to the EU Importer or related to product compliance in Europe should
be sent to the manufacturer’s authorized representative, Sony Belgium,
bijkantoor van Sony Europe B.V., Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1930 Zaventem, Belgium
Disposal
Disposal of old electrical & electronic equipment (applicable in the European Union and other countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring that this product is disposed of correctly, you will help to prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Notice for customers:
The following information is only applicable to equipment sold in UK applying
relevant statutory requirements
This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation.
UK Importer: Sony Europe B.V.
Inquiries to the UK Importer or related to product compliance in the UK should
be sent to the manufacturer’s authorized representative, Sony Europe B.V., The
Heights, Brooklands, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 0XW, United Kingdom.
Disposal
Disposal of old electrical & electronic equipment (applicable in the European Union and other countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring that this product is disposed of correctly, you will help to prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product
Precautions
- Do not continuously use the speaker system beyond the peak power handling capacity.
- Keep recorded tapes, watches, and personal credit cards using magnetic coding away from the speaker system to protect them from damage caused by the magnets in the speakers.
- Please note the following when installing the units; otherwise malfunction and/or deterioration in sound quality may result.
- Do not touch the diaphragms and/or speaker cones by hand or with tools.
- Do not put your fingers through the holes of the frame.
- Do not drop foreign objects in the units.
- Do not place this product close to medical devices.
- This product (including accessories) has magnet(s) which may interfere with pacemakers, programmable shunt valves for hydrocephalus treatment, or other medical devices.
- Do not place this product close to persons who use such medical devices. Consult your doctor before using this product if you use any such medical device
Caution
When using the speakers with an amplifier or power booster employing the BTL (balanced transformerless) system, be sure to connect the speaker system cords directly to the amplifier speaker cords. If the connection is made through already existing speaker cords which have a common lead for both the right and left channels, it is possible that no sound will be heard, and that the amplifier will be damaged.
If you cannot find an appropriate mounting location, consult your car dealer or your nearest Sony dealer before mounting
Specifications
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Speaker Separate type, 3 way:
Woofer 16.5 cm
(6 1/2 in) cone type
Mid-range 8 cm (3 1/2 in) cone type
Tweeter 2.5 cm (1 in) dome type -
Short-term maximum power 1 270 W*2
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Rated power 60 W*2
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CTA 2031 RMS Power 90 W
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Rated impedance 4 Ω
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Output sound pressure level 89±2 dB (1 W, 1 m)*2
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Effective frequency range 40 – 40,000 Hz*2
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Crossover frequency 1,000 Hz/7,500 Hz
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Mass Woofer:
- Approx. 950 g (2 lb 2 oz) per speaker
- Mid-range:
- Approx. 200 g (7 oz) per speaker
- Tweeter:
- Approx. 60 g (2 oz) per speaker
- Passive crossover network:
- Approx. 490 g (1 lb 1 oz) per box
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Supplied accessories Parts for installation
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
“Short-term maximum power” may also be referred to as “Peak Power”.
Testing Condition: IEC 60268-5 (2003-05)
Mounting
Before mounting
- A depth of at least 53.5 mm (2 1/8 in) is required to mount the woofer. Measure the depth of the area where you are to mount the speaker, and ensure that the speaker is not obstructing any other components of the car. Keep the followings in mind when choosing a mounting location:
- Make sure that nothing is obstructing around the mounting location of the door (front or rear) where you are to mount the speaker.
- A hole for mounting may already be cut out of the inner panel of the door (front or rear). In this case, you need to modify the board only.
- If you are to mount this speaker system in the door (front or rear), make sure that the speaker terminals, frame or magnet do not interfere with any inner parts, such as the window mechanism in the door (when you open or close the window), etc.
- Also make sure that the speaker grille does not touch any inner fittings, such as the window cranks, door handles, arm rests, door pockets, lamps or seats etc.
- The suitable mounting location for the tweeters varies depending on the type of car. Choose a location that suits your car.
Parts list
Tweeter
Example
Decide the
method to mount the unit depending on the type of the car and the installation
location 
Mid-range
Example
Woofer
- Mark the 4 bolt holes and make them 3.2 mm (1/8 in) in diameter
- Speaker cord (not supplied
Passive crossover network
Adjusting the sound pressure of the tweeter
You can switch the sound pressure to +4 dB, 0 dB or –2 dB
Connections
Standard connection
Power amplifier (not supplied)
- A Woofer (Left)
- B Mid-range (Left)
- C Tweeter (Left)
- D Speaker cord (not supplied)
- E Woofer (Right)
- F Mid-range (Right)
- G Tweeter (Right)
Basic connection
Car audio or power amplifier (not supplied).
- *1 Rear left speaker
- *2 Front left speaker
- *3 Rear right speaker
- *4 Front right speaker
3-way system with additional connection
Power amplifier (not supplied)
Subwoofer (not supplied)
- *1 Rear left speaker
- *2 Front left speaker
- *3 Rear right speaker
- *4 Front right speaker
- *5 Subwoofer (BTL)
Dimensions
Unit : mm (in)
Tweeter
- A Reference Point
- B Reference Plane
- C Reference Axis
Depending on the attachment location, the dimension value may differ 
Mid-range
- A Reference Point
- B Reference Plane
- C Reference Axis
Woofer
- A Reference Point
- B Reference Plane
- C Reference Axis
Passive crossover network
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