Rockville RM-PREMIUM-65 6.5" Marine Boat Speakers Instruction Manual

1. Introduction

Thank you for choosing Rockville RM-PREMIUM-65 6.5" Marine Boat Speakers. These speakers are designed to deliver crisp, clear audio with robust lows and highs, making them ideal for marine and various outdoor vehicle applications. Built with durability in mind, they are fully marinized to withstand harsh salt and freshwater conditions.

This manual provides essential information for the proper setup, installation, operation, and maintenance of your new speakers. Please read it thoroughly before use to ensure optimal performance and longevity.

Figure 1: Rockville RM-PREMIUM-65 Marine Speakers

Product Overview Video

2. What's in the Box

Carefully unpack your Rockville RM-PREMIUM-65 speakers and ensure all items are present:

• Pair of 6.5" Marine Speakers
• 9.84 feet of Speaker Wire
• Stainless Steel Mounting Screws

Figure 2: Included components with your RM-PREMIUM-65 speakers.

3. Installation

The RM-PREMIUM-65 speakers can be installed directly into a panel or into speaker pods such as wakeboard tower speakers or UTV kick panel pods. Ensure the chosen mounting location has sufficient space for the speaker's dimensions (5.787" cutout diameter, 2.56" mounting depth).

Installation into Speaker Pods

1. Prepare the Pod: Identify the location for the speaker wire exit. The speaker terminals are located at the bottom of the speaker. Drill a hole in the pod at the desired location for the speaker wire.


Figure 3: Drilling a hole in the speaker pod for wire routing.

2. Connect Speaker Wires: Use the provided speaker wire with spade terminals. Connect the white wire to the positive (+) terminal and the black wire to the negative (-) terminal on the speaker. The positive terminal is typically connected to a red wire running to a fuse.


Figure 4: Connecting speaker wires to the terminals.

3. Route Wires: Feed the connected speaker wires through the drilled hole in the pod, leaving enough slack inside the pod for speaker placement.

Figure 5: Routing speaker wires through the pod.
4. Place Speakers: Carefully fit the speakers into the pods. For a clean aesthetic, align the Rockville emblem at the bottom.


Figure 6: Speakers fitted into pods.

5. Secure Speakers: Use the provided stainless steel mounting screws to secure the speakers to the pods. Align the screws with the holes on the speaker and use a drill to fasten them.


Figure 7: Securing speakers into pods.

Installation Video

4. Wiring and Setup

After securing your speakers, the next step is to connect them to your amplifier. Maintain consistency in wiring (e.g., white to positive, black to negative) for all speakers.

1. Prepare Amplifier Terminals: Use an Allen key to loosen the speaker terminals on your amplifier.
2. Connect Speaker Wires to Amplifier: Insert the white wire (from the speaker's positive terminal) into the positive (+) terminal of an amplifier channel. Insert the black wire (from the speaker's negative terminal) into the negative (-) terminal of the same amplifier channel.

Figure 8: Connecting speaker wires to the amplifier.
3. Secure Connections: Once the wires are correctly inserted, use the Allen key to tighten the amplifier terminals, ensuring a secure connection.
4. Adjust Amplifier Settings: Set the amplifier to full range mode, as these are full range speakers. Adjust the level for the amplifier as needed.
5. Connect Music Source: Connect your head unit or music source to the amplifier.

Setup Video

5. Specifications

6. Operating Instructions

Once installed and wired, your RM-PREMIUM-65 speakers are ready for use. Ensure your amplifier is powered on and your music source is connected and playing. Adjust the volume and any equalizer settings on your head unit or amplifier to achieve your desired sound. These speakers are designed for high-power handling and deliver clear audio even at high volumes, but always listen responsibly to prevent hearing damage and speaker distortion.

7. Maintenance

To ensure the longevity and optimal performance of your marine speakers, follow these maintenance guidelines:

• Cleaning: Regularly clean the speakers with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners that could damage the UV-treated cones or rubber surrounds.
• Inspection: Periodically inspect all wiring connections for corrosion or looseness. Tighten any loose connections and clean any corrosion to maintain good electrical contact.
• Environmental Protection: While fully marinized, prolonged exposure to extreme conditions can still affect performance. If possible, cover the speakers when not in use for extended periods, especially in harsh sunlight or heavy rain.

8. Troubleshooting

If you experience issues with your RM-PREMIUM-65 speakers, refer to the following common troubleshooting steps:

• No Sound:
  • Check all wiring connections from the speakers to the amplifier and from the amplifier to the music source. Ensure they are secure and correctly polarized (positive to positive, negative to negative).
  • Verify the amplifier is powered on and functioning correctly.
  • Confirm the music source is playing and its volume is turned up.
• Distorted Sound:
  • Reduce the volume on your head unit or amplifier. Distortion often occurs when the signal is too high.
  • Check amplifier gain settings. If set too high, it can cause distortion.
  • Inspect speaker cones for any physical damage.
• Low Volume:
  • Increase the volume on both your music source and amplifier.
  • Ensure amplifier gain settings are appropriate for the input signal.
  • Verify speaker impedance matches the amplifier's recommended load (4-Ohm).

9. Warranty and Support

Your Rockville RM-PREMIUM-65 speakers come with a limited warranty. For specific warranty details, please refer to the warranty card included in your package or visit our official support website.

For any questions, comments, or concerns regarding your product, please do not hesitate to contact our customer support team:

• Phone: 1-646-758-0144 (Open 24/7)
• Email: sales@rockvilleaudio.com
• Online Support: rockvillesupport.com/rm-premium-65-black

Figure 9: Rockville Logo