DLS IRIDIUM - User Manual

ULTIMATE Iridium SERIES
CAR AUDIO SPEAKERS
WELCOME
Thank you for buying a DLS ULTIMATE Iridium speaker.
This manual will show you how to do a correct installa-
tion. Please read the entire manual before beginning the
installation. Install the speakers yourself if you feel
confident with our instructions and if you have the proper
tools. The ULTIMATE Iridium speakers are our best spea-
ker line but a poor installation job can destroy the final
result even from these speakers. So if you feel unsure,
turn over the installation job to someone better suited to
it.
INSTALLATION
Speaker drivers:
Mount the bass speakers in the door sides of your car.
Normally they will fit in the facory pre-made mounting
holes. If you want an improved sound reinforce with a
baffle of MDF-board or similar. An installation high up on
the door side is to be prefered. An alternative installation
is in so called kick panels down on each side of the floor
with the speakers facing up- and inwards towards the
listener. You can also build a separate sealed box in the
door side.
The tweeter can be installed on the dash-board, or
recessed in the door using the accessories coming with
the tweeter.
The 3” midrange driver in the 3-way systems can be
installed in the same mounting hole as a normal 4” spea-
ker.
It is important to fasten the speakers properly in order to
avoid bad sound or rattling.
Filter boxes:
It´s vital that the filter boxes are attached properly to the
interior of the vehicle to avoid rattling. Don´t place them
close to the internal wiring of the car, this can cause
interference.
Avoid to install filter boxes in the door sides because
they can easily be broken because of rattling or
moisture.
Wiring:
Use high quality speaker cables. Avoid using the factory
pre-installed cabling, they will not give the sound
reproduction that you should expect from the Iridium
speakers. The DLS SCP cable is a perfect allround
cable for all kind of speakers.
Make sure the cables don´t get jammed causing a short
circuit to ground. This can damage the output circuits of
your head unit or amplifier.
The sealing strip coming with the bass drivers should be
used for improved sealing between the bass element
and the mounting surface.
The tweeter installation is described on page 3, or in the
instruction sheet coming with the tweeter.
Iridium 6.2
Iridium 8.2
Iridium 6.3
Iridium 8.3
Iridium 3
TWO-WAY SYSTEMS Iridium 6.2 & 8.2
These 2-way systems have a separate UR1 tweeter. The
filters are combined lowpass and highpass in a plastic
box with selectable tweeter level inside.
On the following pages you can see how to connect the
filters.
The filters must be used, if you connect without them
the sound becomes bad and you will destroy the
tweeter. You don´t have to use the passive crossover
if the system is connected to separate amplifiers and
an active crossover.
THREE-WAY SYSTEMS Iridium 6.3 & 8.3
These 3-way systems have separate UR1 tweeter and
Iridium 3, 3” midrange. The filter components are mounted
in two plastic boxes with selectable tweeter and midrange
level inside. There is one box for the midrange driver and
another box for bass and tweeter.
On the following pages you can see how to connect the
filters.
The filters must be used, if you connect without them
the sound becomes bad and you will destroy the
tweeter. You don´t have to use the passive crossover
if the system is connected to separate amplifiers and
an active crossover.
SPEAKER ENCLOSURES
If you want to install the speaker in an enclosure the
recommended sizes are:
Iridium 6,5” bass driver in a kick panel:
min 4 liters (0,14 cuft) and max 6 liters (0,21 cuft).
Iridium 6,5” bass driver in door side: 6 liters (0,21 cuft)
sealed box.
Iridium 8”: Use open air mount ing door side only. Boxes
will be to big fordoor sides or kick panels.
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! Technical Assistance
For technical assistance ask the shop where the product
was sold or the distributor in your very country.You can
always phone the DLS Helpdesk in Sweden + 46 31
840060 or send an e-mail to info@dls.e
Information can also be found on our WEB-site www.dls.se
We follow a policy of continuous advancement in
development. For this reason all or part of specifications
& designs may be changed without prior notice.
WARRANTY SERVICE
This speaker is covered by warranty, depending on the
conditions in the country where it is sold. If the speaker is
returned for service, please include the original dated
receipt with the product.

Summary

Installation Guide

Speaker Drivers Installation

Guidance on mounting speaker drivers in various car locations and reinforcing sound.

Filter Boxes Installation

Instructions for properly attaching filter boxes to avoid rattling and interference.

Wiring Best Practices

Recommendations for using high-quality speaker cables and avoiding short circuits.

System Configurations

Two-Way Systems

Details on connecting Iridium 6.2 & 8.2 two-way systems and filter box usage.

Three-Way Systems

Details on connecting Iridium 6.3 & 8.3 three-way systems and filter box usage.

Speaker Enclosures

Recommended enclosure sizes for Iridium 6.5" and 8" bass drivers.

Technical Specifications & Setup

Speaker Facts

Technical specifications for DLS ULTIMATE Iridium Series speakers.

Running-In Period

Instructions for the initial break-in period for optimal speaker performance.

Connection and Phasing

Guidance on connecting speaker cables with correct polarity and phase.

Filter;Crossover Installation

Diagrams for filter installation and connection of 2-way systems.

Tweeter Level Adjustment

How to adjust tweeter output level using internal jumpers in the filter box.

Advanced Installation & Tweeter Details

3-Way System Filter Settings

Jumper settings for tweeter and midrange level adjustment in 3-way systems.

UR1 Tweeter Installation

Instructions for UR1 tweeter installation on dashboard or recessed in doorside.

UR1 Tweeter Specifications

Detailed technical specifications for the DLS UR1 tweeter.

Support and Warranty

Warranty Service

Information regarding warranty coverage and service procedures for the speakers.

Technical Assistance

Contact details for technical support, including phone and email.

DLS IRIDIUM Specifications

General

Brand	DLS
Model	IRIDIUM
Category	Car Speakers
Language	English