SONY XS-163ES 3-Way Component Speaker System Instructions
- June 4, 2024
- Sony
Table of Contents
3-Way Component
XS-163ES
Speaker System
Instructions
Dimensions
Tweeter
Unit: mm (in)
A
Reference Point
B Reference Plane
C Reference Axis
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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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Precautions
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Do not continuously use the speaker system beyond the peak power handling capacity.
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Keep recorded tapes, watches, and personal credit cards using mag genetic coding away from t he speaker system to protect them from damage caused by the magnets in the speakers.
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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 holes in the frame.
– Do not drop foreign objects in the units. -
Do not place this product close to medical devices.
– This product (including accessories) has a magnet(s) that may interfere with pacemakers, program-able shunt valves f or hydrocephalus treatment, or other m 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 transformer ess) 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 8 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 m o muniting location, consult your car
dealer or y our nearest Sony dealer before mounting.
Mounting
Before mounting
A depth of at least 53.5 m m (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
following in mind when choosing a mounting location:
- Make sure that nothing is obstructing ing 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 mechan is m 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, armrests, door pockets, lamps or seats, etc.
- The suitable m-counting location for the tweeters varies depending on the type of car. Choose a location that suits your car.
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 Eu rope
should be sent to the manufacturer’s authorized representative, Sony Be
Belgium, bike tour van Sony Europe B.V., Da Vincilaa n 7- D1, 1930 Zaventem,
Be Belgium.
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
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Specifications
Speaker| Separate type, 3-way:
Woofer 16.5 cm (6 1/2in) cone type Mid-range B cm (3 1/2 in) cone type Tweet
er 2.5 cm (1 in) dome type
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Short-term maximum power’| 270 W2
Rated power| 60 W’
CTA 2031 RMS Power| 90W
Rated impedance| 4Q
Output sound pressure level| 89±2 dB (1 W, 1 m)2
Effective frequency range| 40 – 40,000 Hz*’
Crossover frequency| 1,000 Hz/7,500 Hz
Mass| Woofer: Approx. 950 g (2 lb 2 oz) per speaker
Mid-range: Approx. 200 g (7 oz) per speaker
Tweet er: Approx. 60 g (2 oz) per speaker
Passive crossover network: Approx. 490 g (1 lb 1 oz) per box
Supplied accessories| Supplied accessories
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
1″Short-term maximum power” may also be referred to as “Peak Power”.
’ Testing Condition: IEC 60268-5 (2003-05)
Parts list
Tweeter
Example
| 1 Remove the inside door panel. | 2 Unit: mm (in) |
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Decide the method to mount the unit depending on the type of car and the
installation location.
Mid-range
Example
| 1 Remove the speaker cover | 2 |
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| 
Woofer
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Mark the 4 bolt holes and make them 3.2 mm (1/8 in) in diameter.
Door panel
Unit: mm (in)
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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
A Standard connection| B Basic connection| C 3-way system with
additional connection
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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)| 1 Rear left speaker
2 Front left speaker
3 Rear right speaker
4 Front right speaker| H Subwoofer (not supplied)
1 Rear left speaker
2 Front left speaker
3 Rear right speaker
4 Front right speaker
***** 5 Subwoofer (BTL)
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