powerbass AutoSound OE Series GM O.E.M. Plug and Play Speakers User Guide

powerbass AutoSound OE Series GM O.E.M. Plug and Play Speakers

Thank you and Congratulations

Congratulations on your purchase of PowerBass Autosound speakers. You now own a speaker of uncompromising design and engineering from a factory that truly believes in the relentless pursuit of perfection. Incorporating the highest quality parts and state-of-the-art materials, these speakers display the ultimate balance between high fidelity, performance and long-lasting reliability.

At PowerBass USA, Inc. we are confident you will have many years of outstanding enjoyment from this great Component Speaker investment. For maximum performance we recommend that you have your new PowerBass Autosound product installed by an Authorized PowerBass Autosound Dealer. To learn more about PowerBass, please visit us on the World Wide Web at: http://www.powerbassusa.com

POWERBASS GM OEM Plug & Play FEATURES

• Injection PP Cone
• Nylon OEM Speaker Basket
• 1” Silk Dome Tweeter on Coaxials (OE652-GM, OE692-GM, OE652-GM2, OE692-GM2)
• 1” Silk Dome Tweeter with Diffuser on Components Kit (OE65C-GM, OE65C-GM2)
• 2.75” High Bandwidth Driver on Component Kit (OE69C-GM, OE69C-GM2)
• 20 oz. Magnet (OE652-GM, OE65C-GM, OE652-GM2, OE65C-GM2)
• 35 oz. Magnet (OE692-GM, OE69C-GM, OE692-GM2, OE69C-GM2)

SPECIFICATIONS

OE652/65C-GM/2 SPECIFICATIONS
(Due to Constant Improvements, Specifi cations and Parameters are subject to change without notice.)

Model #| Size| Nominal Impedance| Frequency Response| Sensitivity 1W/1M| Magnet Size| Mounting Depth| Power RMS/ Peak
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
OE652-GM| 6.5”| 4-ohm| 70Hz – 20kHz| 88 dB| 20 oz.| 1.6”| 60W/120W
OE652-GM2| 6.5”| 2-ohm| 70Hz – 20kHz| 89 dB| 20 oz.| 1.6 ”| 60W/120W
OE65C-GM| 6.5”| 4-ohm| 70Hz – 20kHz| 88 dB| 20 oz.| 1.6 ”| 60W/120W
OE65C-GM2| 6.5”| 2-ohm| 70Hz – 20kHz| 88 dB| 20 oz.| 1.6 ”| 60W/120W

Before beginning your installation, thoroughly read this guide and keep it as a reference. It will give you tips on proper placement, wiring, and installation as well as how to obtain the best sound from the PowerBass speakers you have selected.

OE65C-GM/2 SILK DOME TWEETER SPECIFICATIONS

Dome Size| Nominal Impedance| Frequency Respone| Sensitivity (1M / 1M)| Power (RMS/Peak)
---|---|---|---|---
1” Silk Dome| 4Ù| 3K-20Khz| 91 dB| 45/90

OE692/69C-GM/2 SPECIFICATIONS
(Due to Constant Improvements, Specifi cations and Parameters are subject to change without notice.)

Model #| Size| Nominal Impedance| Frequency Response| Sensitivity 1W/1M| Magnet Size| Mounting Depth| Power RMS/ Peak
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
OE692-GM| 6×9”| 4-ohm| 65Hz – 20kHz| 89 dB| 35 oz.| 1.85”| 80W/160W
OE692-GM2| 6×9”| 2-ohm| 65Hz – 20kHz| 87 dB| 35 oz.| 1.85”| 80W/160W
OE69C-GM| 6×9”| 4-ohm| 65Hz – 20kHz| 89 dB| 35 oz.| 1.85”| 80W/160W
OE69C-GM2| 6×9”| 2-ohm| 65Hz – 20kHz| 88 dB| 35 oz.| 1.85”| 80W/160W

Before beginning your installation, thoroughly read this guide and keep it as a reference. It will give you tips on proper placement, wiring, and installation as well as how to obtain the best sound from the PowerBass speakers you have selected.

OE69C-GM/2 COMPONENT HIGH-BANDWIDTH DRIVER SPECIFICATIONS

Dome Size| Nominal Impedance| Frequency Respone| Sensitivity (1M / 1M)| Magnet Size| Power (RMS/Peak)
---|---|---|---|---|---
2.75” Mid Tweeter| 4-ohm| 150Hz – 19kHz| 90dB| 2.5 oz.| 25W/50W

INSTALLATION EXPERIENCE

Installation of PowerBass Autosound Speakers requires experience with a variety of mechanical and electrical procedures. This manual only provides general installation and operation instructions. If you have any reservations about your installation skills or lack of the proper tools, please contact your local PowerBass Autosound dealer for assistance.
TIPS TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR POWERBASS SYSTEM
Your PowerBass Autosound speakers have been meticulously engineered and designed to handle high power musical reproduction. Despite their rugged construction, it is possible to damage your speaker if they are improperly used. In general, you will hear distortion as a so-called warning before any damage occurs. If you hear distortion in your system, immediately reduce the musical level to the point where the sound retains its clarity.

1. Be sure you supply the speakers with enough unclipped amplifier power to drive them properly. (More damage can be done to a speaker by under-powering and clipping your amplifier than any other way!)
2. Where possible, a separate amplifier just for your speaker should be used with an electronic crossover to set the frequency range.
3. When connecting speaker wires from the amplifier or head unit to that of the speaker itself, pay attention to the polarity of the connection. This will insure optimum sound reproduction and performance.

PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION

NOTE: The tools listed below may be required for proper installation.

• Phillips-head and standard screwdrivers
• 7mm Socket
• Panel Removal Tools

6X9” SPEAKER INSTALL (OE692-GM/2, OE69C-GM/2)

1. Remove door panel to gain access to the factory speaker. Remove the 7mm bolt at the top of the speaker (do not discard this bolt as you will need it to install your new speaker.
2. Remove the factory speaker by unclipping it at the top and pulling it forward. Then carefully unplug the speaker and remove from vehicle.
3. Plug in you new speaker and clip in starting from the bottom first. Securely mount the new speaker using the 7mm bolt. There are two extra mounting holes at the bot-tom of the speaker that will require drilling new holes to use. These are optional mounting holes.
4. Reinstall door panel to complete installation.

6.5” SPEAKER INSTALL (OE652/65C-GM/2)

1. Remove door panel to gain access to the factory speaker. Remove the 7mm bolt at the top of the speaker (do not discard this bolt as you will need it to install your new speaker).
2. Remove the factory speaker by unclipping it at the top and pulling it forward. Then carefully unplug the speaker and remove the vehicle.
3. Plug in you new speaker and clip in starting from the bottom first. Securely mount the new speaker using the 7mm bolt. There are two extra mouting holes at the bot-tom of the speaker that will require drilling new holes to use. These are optional mounting holes
4. Reinstall door panel to complete installation.

COMPONENT TWEETER INSTALL (OE65C-GM/2)

1.  Remove pillar or panel to gain access to the factory tweeter, unplug and remove tweeter from the vehicle.
2.  Unclip or remove factory tweeter from pillar or panel.
3.  Locate both the tweeter adapter ring and the correct tweeter plug, attach them to your new tweeter.
4.  Install your new tweeter back into the pillar or panel. Plugin your new tweeter and reinstall pillar or panel into vehicle to complete installation.

HIGH BANDWIDTH DRIVER INSTALL (OE69C-GM/2)

1. FRONT 1. Remove cover to gain access to the fac-tory speaker. Remove the two 7mm screws securing the speaker. (Don’t discard these screws as you will need them to install your new speaker) carefully unplug and remove speaker.
2. FRONT 2. Plug in and mount your new speaker with the screws you removed from the factory speaker.
3. FRONT 3. Reinstall speaker cover.
4. REAR 1. Remove panel to gain access to the factory speaker. Carefully unplug and remove panel and speaker.
5. REAR 2. Remove one/two 7mm screws securing the speaker (Don’t discard these screws as you will need them to install your new speaker) and remove speaker.
6. REAR 3. Mount your new speaker with the screws you removed from the factory speaker. Plug in and reinstall panel.

LIST OF COMPATIBLE VEHICLES

OE652-GM | OE652-GM2 | OE65C-GM | OE65C-GM2
Speakers may fit in additional models other than those listed below – To verify fitment for your specific year and model, please see our expanded fitment guide at www.powerbassusa.com

Applications

• Buick Enclave
• Buick LaCrosse
• Buick Lucerne
• Buick Regal
• Buick Verano
• Cadillac ATS
• Cadillac Escalade
• Cadillac SRX
• Chevrolet Avalanche
• Chevrolet Caprice
• Chevrolet Colorado
• Chevrolet Cruze
• Chevrolet Express Van
• Chevrolet HHR
• Chevrolet Impala
• Chevrolet Malibu
• Chevrolet Orlando
• Chevrolet Silverado
• Chevrolet SS
• Chevrolet Suburban
• Chevrolet Tahoe
• Chevrolet Traverse
• Chevrolet Trax
• Chevrolet Volt
• GMC Acadia
• GMC Canyon
• GMC Sierra
• GMC Yukon
• Hummer H3
• Hummer H3T
• Pontiac G6
• Pontiac Solstice
• Saturn Aura
• Saturn Outlook
• Saturn Sky

OE652-GM & OE65C-GM models are designed to work in 4-OHM applications only.
GM2 MODELS DESIGNED TO WORK IN VEHICLES WITH PREMIUM 2Ω AUDIO SYSTEMS ONLY.
Please be sure to verify your OEM speaker impedance before installation.

OE692-GM | OE692-GM2 | OE69C-GM | OE69C-GM2
Speakers may fit in additional models other than those listed below – To verify fitment for your specific year and model, please see our expanded fitment guide at www.powerbassusa.com

Applications

• Buick Enclave
• Buick LaCrosse
• Buick Lucerne
• Buick Regal
• Buick Verano
• Cadillac ATS
• Cadillac Escalade
• Cadillac SRX
• Chevrolet Avalanche
• Chevrolet Caprice
• Chevrolet Colorado
• Chevrolet Cruze
• Chevrolet Express Van
• Chevrolet HHR
• Chevrolet Impala
• Chevrolet Malibu
• Chevrolet Orlando
• Chevrolet Silverado
• Chevrolet SS
• Chevrolet Suburban
• Chevrolet Tahoe
• Chevrolet Traverse
• Chevrolet Trax
• Chevrolet Volt
• GMC Acadia
• GMC Canyon
• GMC Sierra
• GMC Yukon
• Hummer H3
• Hummer H3T
• Pontiac G6
• Pontiac Solstice
• Saturn Aura
• Saturn Outlook
• Saturn Sky

OE692-GM & OE69C-GM models are designed to work in 4-OHM applications only.
GM2 MODELS DESIGNED TO WORK IN VEHICLES WITH PREMIUM 2Ω AUDIO SYSTEMS ONLY.
Please be sure to verify your OEM speaker impedance before installation.

POWERBASS AUTOSOUND LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY

PowerBass USA, Inc. offers limited warranty on PowerBass products under normal use on the following terms:
PowerBass Autosound Speakers are to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year.
This warranty applies only to PowerBass products sold to consumers by Authorized PowerBass Dealers in the United States of America. Products purchased by consumers from a PowerBass dealer in another country are covered only by that country’s Distributor and not by PowerBass USA.
This warranty covers only the original purchaser of PowerBass product. In order to receive service, the purchaser must provide PowerBass with the receipt stating the consumer name, dealer, product and date of purchase.
Products found to be defective during the warranty period will be repaired or replaced (with a product deemed to be equivalent) at PowerBass’s discretion and will not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. PowerBass will not warranty this product under the following situations:

• Speakers received with bent frames or water damage
• Abuse such as holes in the cone, surround or ripped spider
• Voice coil damage due to amplifier clipping or distortion
• Product that has not been installed according to this owners manual

Any implied warranties including warranties of fitness for use and merchantability are limited in duration to the period of the express warranty set forth above. Some states do not allow limitations on the length of an implied warranty, so this limitation may not apply. No person is authorized to assume for PowerBass any other liability in connection with the sale of this product.
Please call 909-923-3868 for PowerBass Customer Service. You must obtain an RA# (Return Authorization Num-ber) to return any product to PowerBass. The RA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the shipping carton or the delivery will be refused. Please pack your return carefully; we are not responsible for items damaged in shipping. Return the defective product along with a copy of the original dated retail sales receipt, plus $12.00 for handling and diagnostic evaluation to:

• PowerBass USA, Inc.,
• Attn: Returns (RA#__)
• 2133 S. Green Privado Ontario, CA 91761
• Residents of HI, AK and US territories will be charged for return shipping. All inquires regarding service and warranty should be sent to the above address.

PowerBass Autosound – A division of PowerBass USA, Inc. 2133 S. Green Privado – Ontario, CA 91761
Tel. 909-923-3868 – Fax909-923-8048
www.powerbassusa.com

References

• Power Bass USA ®

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