Orion COBALT Series User Manual

TRI-MODE CONFIGURATION
Speaker connectors will accept up to 16
gauge wire
Allows you to run an entire system on one
amplifier
Use capacitors on the midrange drivers to
block lower frequencies
Use a coil on the subwoofer to block higher
frequencies
Ensure that the selected values of the capaci
tors and coils do not cause a frequency over
lap
Lowest recommended stereo impedance is 2
Ohms
Lowest recommended subwoofer impedance
is 4 Ohms
Set XBC12 to OdB to prevent damage to
midrange speakers
Set the gain according to the procedure on
page 11
Crossover selection should be set to full
range. Crossover frequencies will be deter
mined by the values of the capacitors and
coils in the passive crossover network
(page 12)
2 Ohm Minimum
1
INSTALLATION TIPS
TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Listed are the majority of the tools required to perform the installation. Having the proper tools will make the installation that much
easier. Some of these tools are necessities. Some make the job much easier.
marking pen
electric drill with assorted drill bits
utility knife
Phillips and flat blade screw drivers
pliers (standard and needle nose)
wire brush or sandpaper for chassis grounding
solder iron and solder
grommets
(all bits high)
heat shrink tubing
nylon tie straps
volt-ohm meter (optional)
wire cutters
wire crimpers
wire strippers
RTA (real time analyzer)
Reference CD with 1 kHz Sine Wave at OdB level
page 18

Orion COBALT Series Specifications

General

Brand	Orion
Model	COBALT Series
Category	Amplifier
Language	English