Phoenix Gold ZX Series Component Speaker Manual

Overview

This document provides specifications, features, installation guidance, and filter usage information for the Phoenix Gold ZX Series component speaker systems.

Models Covered: ZX65C, ZX35C, ZX1TC, ZX65CS, ZX653CS

Features & Benefits:

• High efficiency component speakers
• Enables building custom component systems
• Adjustable tweeter level setting
• High power handling with detailed sound reproduction
• Maintains premium sound quality at various volume levels
• Represents the core of Phoenix Gold's power and sonic performance
• Component kits available (ZX653CS, ZX65CS)
• Includes separate cable filters for simplified installation
• Each component comes with matched cable filters

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

ZX65C - 6.5" / 165mm 2-Way Midrange Woofer

Specifications

Installation

Ensure the enclosure is securely fixed in your vehicle. Before drilling or cutting holes, check for potential hazards. Avoid working near fuel tanks, fuel lines, hydraulic lines, or electrical wiring. Do not mount the speaker or tweeter in a way that could pinch or damage the wires. This woofer is supplied with a set of custom ZX grills.

Filter Usage

Filters are crucial for dividing audio frequencies between different speakers to prevent damage and ensure optimal performance. Use the correct filters for each speaker type.

Filter Description: Low-pass (6dB) filter for use with a 2-way system.

Diagram Description: A visual representation showing the low-pass filter (LP Filter for Woofer) operating from 20Hz up to 4000Hz, with the cutoff at 4000Hz.

ZX35C - 3.5" / 89mm Midrange Speaker

Specifications

Installation

Ensure the enclosure is securely fixed in your vehicle. Before drilling or cutting holes, check for potential hazards. Avoid working near fuel tanks, fuel lines, hydraulic lines, or electrical wiring. Do not mount the speaker or tweeter in a way that could pinch or damage the wires.

Filter Usage

Filters are crucial for dividing audio frequencies between different speakers to prevent damage and ensure optimal performance. Use the correct filters for each speaker type.

Filter Descriptions:

• Band-pass (6dB) filter for use with a 2-way system.
• Low-pass (6dB) filter for use with a 3-way system with an additional woofer. This filter is supplied with the ZX35C box but is intended for use with a compatible woofer.

Diagram Description: Two frequency range visuals are shown. The first indicates the "LP Filter for Woofer (350Hz)" from 20Hz to 20kHz. The second indicates the "BP Filter for Midrange (350-4000Hz)" from 20Hz to 20kHz, with the band-pass range highlighted between 350Hz and 4000Hz.

ZX1TC - 1" / 25mm Soft Dome Tweeter

Specifications

Installation

Ensure the enclosure is securely fixed in your vehicle. Before drilling or cutting holes, check for potential hazards. Avoid working near fuel tanks, fuel lines, hydraulic lines, or electrical wiring. The tweeter has two thin wires with male and female connectors for level adjustment. By default, the tweeter level is -2dB. Connecting these wires together sets the attenuation level to 0dB. Do not mount the speaker or tweeter in a way that could pinch or damage the wires.

Filter Usage

Filters are crucial for dividing audio frequencies between different speakers to prevent damage and ensure optimal performance. Use the correct filters for each speaker type.

Filter Description: High-pass (12dB) filter for use with a 2-way or 3-way system.

Diagram Description: A visual representation showing the high-pass filter (HP Filter for Tweeter) operating from 4000Hz up to 20kHz, with the cutoff at 4000Hz.

ZX65CS - 2-Way Component Speaker Kit

Specifications

Installation

Ensure the enclosure is securely fixed in your vehicle. Before drilling or cutting holes, check for potential hazards. Avoid working near fuel tanks, fuel lines, hydraulic lines, or electrical wiring. The tweeter has two thin wires with male and female connectors for level adjustment. By default, the tweeter level is -2dB. Connecting these wires together sets the attenuation level to 0dB. Do not mount the speaker or tweeter in a way that could pinch or damage the wires.

Filter Usage

Filters are crucial for dividing audio frequencies between different speakers to prevent damage and ensure optimal performance. Use the correct filters for each speaker type.

Filter Descriptions:

• High-pass (12dB) filter for use with the tweeter in a 2-way system.
• Low-pass (6dB) filter for use with the midrange woofer in a 2-way system.

Diagram Description: Two frequency range visuals are shown. The first indicates the "LP Filter for Woofer (4000Hz)" from 20Hz to 20kHz. The second indicates the "HP Filter for Tweeter (4000Hz)" from 20Hz to 20kHz, with the high-pass cutoff at 4000Hz.

ZX653CS - 3-Way Component Speaker Kit

Specifications

Installation

Ensure the enclosure is securely fixed in your vehicle. Before drilling or cutting holes, check for potential hazards. Avoid working near fuel tanks, fuel lines, hydraulic lines, or electrical wiring. The tweeter has two thin wires with male and female connectors for level adjustment. By default, the tweeter level is -2dB. Connecting these wires together sets the attenuation level to 0dB. Do not mount the speaker or tweeter in a way that could pinch or damage the wires.

Filter Usage

Filters are crucial for dividing audio frequencies between different speakers to prevent damage and ensure optimal performance. Use the correct filters for each speaker type.

Filter Descriptions:

• High-pass (12dB) filter for use with the tweeter in a 3-way system.
• Band-pass (6dB) filter for use with the midrange speaker in a 3-way system.
• Low-pass (6dB) filter for use with the midrange woofer in a 3-way system.

Diagram Description: Three frequency range visuals are shown. The first indicates the "LP Filter (350Hz)" from 20Hz to 20kHz. The second indicates the "Bandpass Filter (350-4000Hz)" from 20Hz to 20kHz, with the band-pass range highlighted between 350Hz and 4000Hz. The third indicates the "HP Filter (4000Hz)" from 20Hz to 20kHz, with the high-pass cutoff at 4000Hz.

Component Kit Wiring Diagrams

The following describes the typical wiring configurations for the component speaker kits, illustrating how the different speaker elements and filters are connected.

ZX65CS - ZX65C (Woofer) + ZX1TC (Tweeter)

This 2-way system connects a 6.5" woofer (ZX65C) with a 1" tweeter (ZX1TC). A low-pass filter is used for the woofer, and a high-pass filter for the tweeter. The crossover point is 4000Hz for both.

Diagram Description: A visual representation shows the ZX65C woofer connected via a 4000Hz low-pass filter, and the ZX1TC tweeter connected via a 4000Hz high-pass filter. Two such configurations are depicted, likely for left and right channels. The asterisk (*) symbol indicates that wires used to adjust tweeter level are present; disconnected means -2dB attenuation, and connected means 0dB attenuation.

ZX653CS - ZX65C (Woofer) + ZX35C (Midrange) + ZX1TC (Tweeter)

This 3-way system connects a 6.5" woofer (ZX65C), a 3.5" midrange (ZX35C), and a 1" tweeter (ZX1TC). The crossover points are 350Hz for the woofer to midrange transition and 4000Hz for the midrange to tweeter transition.

Diagram Description: A visual representation shows the ZX65C woofer connected via a 350Hz low-pass filter, the ZX35C midrange connected via a 350Hz-4000Hz band-pass filter, and the ZX1TC tweeter connected via a 4000Hz high-pass filter. Multiple instances of this configuration are shown, likely for left and right channels. The asterisk (*) symbol indicates that wires used to adjust tweeter level are present; disconnected means -2dB attenuation, and connected means 0dB attenuation.

Disclaimer and Warranty Information

Disclaimer

Always ensure the enclosure is securely attached to prevent movement. Phoenix Gold accepts no responsibility for damage or injury related to improper securing of this product.

Phoenix Gold Product Warranty - Limited Warranty on Speakers

Phoenix Gold warrants this product to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase. This warranty is not transferable and applies only to the original purchaser from an authorized Phoenix Gold dealer in the United States of America. Phoenix Gold will, at its discretion, repair or replace defective products with new or re-manufactured units at no charge. The warranty does not cover damage caused by accident, misuse, abuse, product modification, neglect, failure to follow installation instructions, unauthorized repair attempts, or misrepresentations by the seller. Incidental or consequential damages, and the cost of removal or reinstallation, are not covered. Cosmetic damage due to accident or normal wear and tear is also excluded.

International Warranties

Products purchased outside the United States of America are covered only by that country's Authorized Phoenix Gold reseller, not by Phoenix Gold directly. Consumers requiring service or warranty information for these products must contact the respective country's reseller.

Document Version: REV 26/04/22