VIBE OPTISOUND BMW Component Speaker Kits

Welcome and Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing your VIBE speakers. Please read this manual to fully understand how to get the best results from this product and ensure all advice on its care is followed.

Thank you for buying VIBE; we hope you enjoy listening to your product as much as we enjoyed creating it.

Important Safety Information

WARNING

• DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO DAMP OR MOISTURE - doing so may result in fire, shock, or damage to the product.
• BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL - failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury.
• ENSURE GOOD AND CORRECT CONNECTIONS - failure to make the correct connections may result in fire or damage to the product.
• DO NOT USE ANY FUNCTIONS OF THIS EQUIPMENT THAT MAY TAKE YOUR CONCENTRATION AWAY FROM DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE - do not set up your amplifier whilst driving, doing so may result in an accident. For prolonged setup, ensure your vehicle is stationary and in a safe location.
• KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL SO YOU CAN STILL HEAR OUTSIDE NOISE - failure to do this may result in an accident. VIBE equipment is capable of producing sound levels that can permanently damage your hearing. VIBE recommends caution when listening at high volume. For safe and enjoyable listening, the sound should be comfortable and clear without distortion.

CAUTION

• Never connect any speaker lead to the car chassis. This can cause severe damage to your speaker, car radio, or amplifier.
• Before drilling or cutting any holes, investigate the layout of your vehicle thoroughly.
• Use caution when working near fuel/hydraulic lines and electrical wiring.
• Observe the correct polarity when wiring; improper phasing may cause a loss of bass response.
• Ensure that no moving parts catch on the speaker or grill (e.g., window or door handles, or window glass inside the door).

Limited Warranty

All VIBE products carry a full 12-month warranty, valid from the date of the original receipt and proof of purchase (UK only). The online warranty card should be completed within seven days of the original purchase date. The original receipt and packaging should be retained for this twelve-month period. If the product develops a problem at any stage during the warranty period, it should be returned to the point of purchase in its original packaging, and complete with no items missing.

A full description of VIBE's warranty information can be found on our website: www.vibeaudio.co.uk

What Is Not Covered

• Damage to product due to improper installation.
• Subsequent damage to other components.
• Damage caused by exposure to moisture, excessive heat, chemical cleaners, and/or UV radiation.
• Damage through negligence, misuse, accident, or abuse. Repeated returns for the same fault may be considered abuse.
• Any cost or expense related to the removal and/or re-installation of the product.
• Damage caused by amplifier clipping or distortion.
• Items repaired or modified by any unauthorized repair facility.
• Return shipping on non-defective items.
• Products returned without a returns authorization number.
• Damage to product due to use of sealant.

International Warranty

Contact your international VIBE dealer or distributor concerning specific procedures for your country's warranty policies. Visit www.vibeaudio.co.uk.

Warning Regarding Volume

VIBE equipment is capable of producing sound pressure levels that can cause permanent damage to your hearing and those around you. Please use common sense when listening to your audio system and practice safe sound.

Installation Guides

Woofer Installation

Diagram illustrating the installation of a woofer. It shows a circular speaker unit with mounting holes, positioned above a vehicle-specific mounting bracket. Two screws are depicted, indicating the method of attachment.

Midrange / Tweeter Installation

Diagram showing the installation of a midrange or tweeter speaker into a car's interior trim panel. The speaker is placed into a cutout, with an arrow pointing to the mounting location. A visual cue indicates a 'press to lock' mechanism. [▶️ Press to lock]

Tweeter Attenuation

The tweeter can be attenuated by cutting one, or both, of the wire loops on the crossover.

Diagram illustrating the tweeter attenuation circuit on the crossover. It shows an input terminal, two wire loops labeled LOOP 1 and LOOP 2, and an output terminal. Text provides the decibel (dB) reduction values for cutting loop 1 (-2.5dB), loop 2 (-3.5dB), or both loops (-6dB).

• No loop cut: 0dB
• Cut loop 1: -2.5dB
• Cut loop 2: -3.5dB
• Cut loop 1 and loop 2: -6dB

Specifications

Technical Support and Enquiries

UK Technical Enquiries

Call: 09067031420

Calls cost 50p per minute. Call costs correct at date of publication (01/02/12).

Hours of business: 9:00am - 5:30pm GMT Monday - Friday.

All calls are recorded for training purposes.

Contact: MIDBASS Distribution
PO Box 11000
B75 7WG

International Technical Enquiries

For international technical support, please contact the distribution agent for your country.

Please visit www.vibeaudio.co.uk for more details.

Connect With VIBE

Designed and engineered in England.

• Website: www.vibeaudio.co.uk
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/vibeaudio
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/vibeaudio
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/vibecaraudio