ESB 9000 High End Speaker Series Instruction Manual

ESB 9000 High End Speaker Series

Product Usage Instructions

Part List and Installation

Refer to the part list for components included with the product. Follow the installation instructions carefully for proper setup.

Basic Mounting

Follow the step-by-step guide for basic mounting as outlined in the manual. Ensure all components are securely attached.

Pillar Mounting

For pillar mounting, follow the provided instructions for the correct placement and attachment of the speakers.

Dash Mounting

When mounting on the dashboard, refer to the manual for specific instructions on placement and securing of the speakers.

Hole Marking and Housing Mounting

Use the hole marking guide for accurate placement before proceeding with housing mounting. Secure the components according to the instructions.

Tweeter + Housing Mounting

Follow the detailed steps for the tweeter and housing mounting with or without support as per your preference.

Grid Mounting

Use small pieces of butyl rubber inside the vertical edge of the grille ring for proper mounting. Peel off 5-10mm of excess material for a clean finish.

FAQs

Q: Can I install the product myself?

A: The product must be installed by professional technicians to ensure proper setup and performance.

Q: How should I adjust the volume levels?

A: ESB strongly advises using common sense when setting volume levels to prevent hearing damage.

Q: Are the specifications subject to change?

A: Some features or specifications may be modified during production to enhance product performance.

General Instructions

The installation of the product must be done by professional technicians. Always contact an ESB Authorized Dealer.

Thank you for purchasing your new ESB speakers. If properly installed, they will give you years of great audio experience. Although we have attempted to make sure all the information contained here is accurate, please be aware that the following instructions should be used as a general guideline only. If you are unsure about performing any of the procedures listed below, please contact a professional car audio installation center. Before and during installation, please follow these guidelines:

• For safety, disconnect the negative terminal from the battery prior to beginning the installation.
• Use the highest quality connectors for a reliable installation and to minimize signal or power loss.
• Use caution before you drill or cut. Be careful not to cut or drill into gas tanks, fuel lines, brake or hydraulic lines, vacuum lines or electrical wiring when working on any vehicle. Before drilling or cutting check the underside of the working area.
• Never run speaker wires underneath your vehicle. Running speaker wires inside the vehicle provide the best protection from exhaust heat and environmental elements.
• Avoid running wires over, near, or through sharp-edged surfaces. Use rubber grommets to protect any wires routed through metal.
• When running the speaker cable from the amplifier, avoid running it near sources of high current (i.e. wiring harnesses, battery cables).
• Pay attention to the positive and negative speaker polarity. In some vehicles, it may be possible to utilize the existing speaker wiring. When doing this, be careful of the polarity (+/-) of the speaker wires, as these wire colors vary for each vehicle. In some vehicles, it may be necessary to run a new speaker wire throughout the vehicle.
• Never let the cables touch any metal part of the car as well as take care that the speaker terminals are properly away from metal parts.
• Make sure the speaker rests on an even, flat surface, use the foam gasket provided. Air leaks will cause a severe degradation in sound quality. Seal any air leaks with an automotive-grade sealant material.
• Tighten the screws diagonally and do not tighten beyond a force of about 6-8 Nm. Use a hand screwdriver or, if electric, set the clutch to low. The speaker should be tightened well, but not forced. Forcing could cause cracking and/or deformation of the basket

Continuous exposure to excessive sound pressure levels may cause hearing damage. ESB strongly advises that you use common sense when setting volume levels. Everything written in this manual is for the proper use of the products. Some features or specifications could be modified during production to improve the product performance. The technical specifications and functionalities stated here are current as of the time of publication.

9.1T-25 Part List

1. 2 x 9.1T-25
2. 2 x Grille
3. 2 x Cup
4. 2 x Spring
5. 2 x Honda Adaptor
6. 2 x VW 1 Adaptor
7. 2 x VW 2 Adaptor
8. 2 x BMW 1 Adaptor
9. 2 x AUDI 1 Adaptator
10. 2 x AUDI 2 Adaptator
11. 2 x M4 Double Thread Pin
12. 2 x M4x12 Screw
13. 6 x 2.5×8 Screw
14. 2 x 4 mm Washer
15. 2 x M4 Nut
16. 2 x 2.5 mm Hallen L-Key
17. 2 x 2 mm Torx L-Key

PART

9.1T-25 Installation

9.1T-28 Part List

1. 2 × 9.11-28
2. 2 x Fixing Ring
3. 2 x Housing
4. 2 x Back Cover
5. 2 x Finishing Ring
6. 2 x Damper
7. 1 x Ring Tool
8. 2 x Support|
9. 5 x M3x5 Screw
10. 5 x M3x5 Screw
11. 5 x 3×19 Screw|
12. 5 × 3×22 Screw
13. 5 x M3x22 Screw!|
14. 2 × 2.5 mm Hallen L-Key
15. 2 x 2 mm Torx L-Keyl

9.1T-28 Installation

9.UMA Part List

1. 2 × 9.UMA |
2. 2 x Foam Gasket
3. 8 x 03×14 Screw|
4. 2 x 2.5 mm Hallen L-Key
5. 2 x 2 mm Hallen L-Key
6. Butyl Rubber Sealant

9. UMA Installation

9.3M Part List

1. 2 x 9.3M|
2. 2 x Grille Ring
3. 2 x Grille
4. 2 x Foam Gasket |
5. 8 x 03×5 Screw
6. 2 x 2.5 mm Hallen L-Key
7. 7 x 255 mm PVC

9.3M Installation

9.4M Part List

1. 2 × 9.4M
2. 2x Grille Ring
3. 2 x Grille
4. 2 x Foam Gasket
5. 8 x 03×16 Screw
6. 2 x 1.5 mm Hallen L-Key
7. 2 x 2.5 mm Hallen L-Key
8. Butyl Rubber Sealant

9.4M Installation

9.6W Part List

1. 2 × 9.6W|
2. 2 x Finishing Ring
3. 2 x Grille
4. 2 x Grille Ring
5. 2 x Foam Gasket|
6. 8 x 03.5×20 Screw
7. 2 × 2 mm Hallen L-Key
8. 2 x 3 mm Hallen L-Key
9. 1 x Grill Removal Tool

9.6W Installation

Technical Specifications

9.1T-25

• Speaker Type: Component Tweeter
• Nominal Diameter: 1* /25 mm
• Nominal Impedance (nom): 4 Ohms
• Continuous Power Handling: 100 W
• Peak Power Handling: 200 W
• Rec. Amplifier Power: 40 – 150W (RMS)

Parameters

• Voice Coil Resistance (Re): 3.8 Ohms
• Free Air Resonance (Fs): 1.25 KHz
• Sensitivity: 91.5 dB @ 2.83v/1m
• 88.5 dB @ 1W/1ml
• Electrical “Q” (Qes): 3.053
• Mechanical “Q” (Qms): 1.874|
• Total Speaker “Q” (Qts): 1.116

Design Bandwidth

• With 48 dB/oct. HP filters: 1.6 KHz – 25 KHz
• With 24 dB/oct. HP filters: 1.9 KHz – 25 KHz
• With 12 dB/oct. HP filters: 2.2 KHz – 25 KHz

9.1 T-28

• Speaker Type: Component Tweeter
• Nominal Diameter: 1.1″ /28 mm
• Nominal Impedance (Znom): 4 Ohms
• Continuous Power Handling: 110 W
• Peak Power Handling: 220 W
• Rec. Amplifier Power: 50 – 170W (RMS)

Parameters

• Voice Coil Resistance (Re): 3.8 Ohms
• Free Air Resonance (Fs): 900 Hz
• Sensitivity: 94.5 dB @ 2.83v/1m
• 91.5 dB @ 1W/1ml
• Electrical “Q” (Qes): 1.217
• Mechanical “Q” (Qms): 1.903
• Total Speaker “Q” (Qts): 0.742

Design Bandwidth

• With 48 dB/oct. HP filters: 1.5 KHz – 25 KHz
• With 24 dB/oct. HP filters: 1.8 KHz – 25 KHz
• With 12 dB/oct. HP filters:  2 KHz – 25 KHz|

9. UMA

• Speaker Type: Component Tweeter
• Nominal Diameter: 1″ /25 mm
• Nominal Impedance (Znom): 4 Ohms
• Continuous Power Handling: 100 W
• Peak Power Handling: 200 W
• Rec. Amplifier Power: 40 – 150W (RMS)

Parameters

• Voice Coil Resistance (Re): 3.8 Ohms
• Free Air Resonance (Fs): 1.25 KHz|
• Sensitivity: 91.5 dB @ 2.83v/1m
• 88.5 dB @ 1W/1m |
• Electrical “Q” (Qes): 3.053
• Mechanical “Q” (Qms): 1.874
• Total Speaker “Q” (Qts): 1.116

Design Bandwidth

• With 48 dB/oct. HP filters:
• 1.6 KHz – 25 KHz
• With 24 dB/oct. HP filters:
• 1.9 KHz – 25 KHz|
• With 12 dB/oct. HP filters:
• 2.2 KHz – 25 KHz|
• Speaker Type: Component Midrange
• Nominal Diameter: 3″ /75 mm
• Nominal Impedance (Znom): 4 Ohms
• Continuous Power Handling: 100 W
• Peak Power Handling: 220 W
• Rec. Amplifier Power: 40 – 150W (RMS) |
• Driver Rear Displacement: 0.12 It
• Min. Rec. Sealed Enclosure: 0.6 lt|

Parameters

• Voice Coil Resistance (Re): 3.6 Ohms
• Free Air Resonance (Fs): 125 Hz
• Reference Efficiency (no): 0.422 %
• Sensitivity: 91.5 dB @ 2.83v/1m 88.5 dB @ 1W/1ml
• Electrical “Q” (Qes): 0.355
• Mechanical “Q” (Qms): 11.364
• Total Speaker “Q” (Qts): 0.344
• Equivalent Compliance (Vas): 0.7 It|
• Moving Mass (Mms): 2.8 g
• Mech. Compliance (Cms): 0.000540 m/N|
• Magnetic Strength (BL): 4.841 N/A
• Effective Piston Area (Sd): 31.1 sq. cm.
• One-Way Linear Excursion (Xmax): 2.8 mm

Design Bandwidth

• With 48 dB/oct. HP filters: 100 Hz – 20 KHz|
• With 24 dB/oct. HP filters: 120 Hz – 20 KHz
• With 12 dB/oct. HP filters: 140 Hz – 20 KHz

9.3M

• Speaker Type: Component Midrange
• Nominal Diameter: 3″ /75 mm
• Nominal Impedance (nom): 4 Ohms
• Continuous Power Handling: 100 W
• Peak Power Handling: 220 W
• Rec. Amplifier Power: 40 – 150W (RMS)
• Driver Rear Displacement: 0.12 It
• Min. Rec. Sealed Enclosure: 0.6 It|

Parameters

• Voice Coil Resistance (Re): 3.6 Ohms
• Free Air Resonance (Fs): 125 Hz
• Reference Efficiency (no): 0.422 %
• Sensitivity: 91.5 dB @ 2.83v/1m
• 88.5 dB @ 1W/1ml
• Electrical “Q” (Qes): 0.355
• Mechanical “Q” (Qms): 11.364
• Total Speaker “Q” (Qts): 0.344
• Equivalent Compliance (Vas): 0.7 It|
• Moving Mass (Mms): 2.8 g
• Mech. Compliance (Cms): 0.000540 m/N
• Magnetic Strength (BL): 4.841 N/A|
• Effective Piston Area (Sd): 31.1 sq. cm.
• One-Way Linear Excursion (Xmax): 2.8 mm

Design Bandwidth

• With 48 dB/oct. HP filters: 100 Hz – 20 KHz
• With 24 dB/oct. HP filters: 120 Hz – 20 KHz
• With 12 dB/oct. HP filters: 140 Hz – 20 KHz

9.4M

• Speaker Type: Component Midrange
• Nominal Diameter: 4″ /100 mm
• Nominal Impedance (Znom): 4 Ohms
• Continuous Power Handling: 120 W
• Peak Power Handling: 240 W
• Rec. Amplifier Power: 50 – 200W (RMS)
• Driver Rear Displacement: 0.14 IT
• Min. Rec. Sealed Enclosure: 1 lt

Parameters

• Voice Coil Resistance (Re): 4.1 Ohms
• Free Air Resonance (Fs): 135 Hz
• Reference Efficiency (no): 0.359 %
• Sensitivity: 90.6 dB @ 2.83v/1m
• 87.6 dB @ 1W/1m
• Electrical “Q” (Qes): 0.931
• Mechanical “Q” (Qms): 3.645
• Total Speaker “Q” (Qts): 0.741
• Equivalent Compliance (Vas): 1.4 liters.
• Moving Mass (Mms): 4.5 g
• Mech. Compliance (Cms): 0.000306 m/N/
• Magnetic Strength (BL): 4.117 N/A
• Effective Piston Area (Sd): 56.7 sq. cm.
• One-Way Linear Excursion (Xmax): 2.8 mm

Design Bandwidth

• With 48 dB/oct. HP filters: 100 Hz – 20 KHz
• With 24 dB/oct. HP filters: 120 Hz – 20 KHz
• With 12 dB/oct. HP filters: 140 Hz – 20 KHz

9.6W

• Speaker Type: Component Mid-Woofer
• Nominal Diameter: 6.5″/165 mm
• Nominal Impedance (Znom): 4 Ohms
• Continuous Power Handling: 180 W
• Peak Power Handling: 360 W
• Rec. Amplifier Power: 75 – 300W (RMS)
• Driver Rear Displacement: 0.5 It
• Min. Rec. Sealed Enclosure: 11 It|

Parameters

• Voice Coil Resistance (Re): 3.6 Ohms
• Free Air Resonance (Fs): 61.9 Hz
• Reference Efficiency (no): 0,427 %
• Sensitivity: 91.5 dB @ 2.83v/1ml
• 88.5 dB @ 1W/1m|
• Electrical “Q” (Qes): 0.569
• Mechanical “Q” (Qms): 2.202
• Total Speaker “Q” (Qts): 0.452
• Equivalent Compliance (Vas): 10.5 lt|
• Moving Mass (Mms): 16.5 g
• Mech. Compliance (Cms): 0.000399 m/N|
• Magnetic Strength (BL): 6.375 N/A
• Effective Piston Area (Sd): 136.2 sq. cm.
• One-Way Linear Excursion (Xmax): 5.25 mm

Design Bandwidth

• With 48 dB/oct. HP filters: 50 Hz – 5 KHz
• With 24 dB/oct. HP filters: 70 Hz – 5 KHz
• With 12 dB/oct. HP filters: 80 Hz – 5 KHz

MORE INFO

• Designed and Engineered in Italy by ESB
• Distributed in Europe / Distribuito in Europa da:
• ARPA of Europe srl – Via Isonzo snc, 04100 Latina, Italia
• esbcar.com
• Manual v.1.1 – May 10, 2024

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