JL Audio C1-650 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
6.50-inch (165 mm) 2-Way Component System
Thank you for choosing JL Audio loudspeakers for
your automotive sound system.
We strongly recommend that you have your new loudspeakers installed by
an authorized JL Audio dealer. Your authorized dealer has the training,
expertise and installation equipment to ensure
optimum performance of these loudspeakers in your vehicle.
If you decide to install the loudspeakers yourself, please read this manual
thoroughly to familiarize yourself with their installation
requirements and setup procedures.
Should you have any questions regarding the instructions in this manual,
please contact your authorized JL Audio dealer for assistance, or call the
JL Audio Technical Support Department at (954) 443-1100
during business hours (USA - Eastern Time Zone).

JL Audio C1-650 Specifications

General

Speaker Type	Component
Size	6.5 inches
Power Handling (RMS)	60 Watts
Power Handling (Peak)	225 watts
Impedance	4 ohms
Sensitivity	91 dB
Tweeter Size	0.75 inches
Mounting Depth	2.50 inches

Summary

C1-650 Specifications

Continuous Power Handling

Maximum continuous power the speaker can handle.

Recommended Amplifier Power

Suggested amplifier power range for optimal performance.

Efficiency

Speaker's sensitivity rating at different power and distance levels.

Sensitivity

Speaker's sound pressure level output at a given power and distance.

Nominal Impedance

Frequency Response

Getting Started

System Power and Battery Disconnection

Advise to turn off the system and disconnect the vehicle's negative battery terminal before installation.

Pre-installation Checks

Check clearances and potential obstacles before cutting, drilling, or inserting screws.

Protective Eyewear

Safety recommendation to wear protective eyewear during installation.

Speaker Placement Considerations

Woofer and Tweeter Separation

Optimal Woofer Mounting Locations

Tweeter Installation

Surface-Mount Installation Method

Flush-Mount Installation Method

Tweeter Protection

Electronic Protection Circuit

Explains the electronic circuit that protects the tweeter from overload.

Crossover Network Installation

Crossover Mounting Location

Recommends installing crossovers in a dry location, not inside doors.

Crossover Securing

Tweeter Connections

Wiring Leads and Polarity

Connect tweeter wires to crossovers and amplifier outputs, observing polarity.

Speaker Installation in Factory Locations

OEM Location Compatibility

Adaptor Ring Usage

Mounting Hole Fitment

Ensuring the speaker frame fits cleanly into the mounting hole without forcing.

Air Leak Prevention

Sealing air leaks around the mounting flange for optimal sound quality.

Screw Tightening Procedure

Limited Warranty - Automotive Speaker Systems (USA)

Warranty Period and Transferability

One-year warranty on materials and workmanship, not transferable.

Covered and Excluded Damages

Details on what is covered and what is excluded from warranty claims.

Implied Warranties

Service and Return Procedure

Instructions for obtaining warranty service and returning products.