Illusion Audio Carbon C4 CX Owner's Manual

CARBON / LUCCENT COAXIALS       PG 02

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The objective behind a single amplifier system is simplicity.

By choosing this route the installer can run minimum components and achieve excellent sound quality.  A single 
two channel amplifier will drive both the mid bass and tweeters; eliminating the need for an additional amplifier and 
installation time, thus reducing the cost. 

1.  The amplifier will need to be connected to either the crossover mid-bass input (TIN) or the midbass input (WIN). 
2.  The internal switch will need to be set to single amp.
3.  Connect the crossover mid-bass output to the mid-bass driver.
4.  Connect the crossover tweeter output to the tweeter.
5. 

The internal jumpers control the tweeters output level. With 3 selectable jumpers we have the options of -

1db, -2db, 

and -3db.

 These can be added together so you will have up to 

-6db

. If you want 

-4db 

as an example, you would 

turn on the

 -1db & -3db

 which will give you 

-4db

 of tweeter attenuation.

The objective behind a dual amplifier system is added tuning flexibility.

By choosing this route the installer can use two amplifiers or a single four-channel amplifier to achieve improved sound 
quality.  Each driver will have its own amplifier channel, the mid-bass and tweeter levels may be easily adjusted at the 
amplifier.  Increased sound quality may be achieved by supplying each driver with the proper amount of power. 

1.  The mid-bass amplifier output will connect to the crossover mid-bass input. (WIN)
2.  The tweeter amplifier output will connect the crossover tweeter input. (TIN)
3.  The internal switch must be set to bi-amp.
4.  Connect the crossover mid-bass output to the mid-bass speaker.
5.  Connect the crossover tweeter output to the tweeter.
6.  Adjust the tweeter and mid-bass levels at the amplifier.
7.  The crossover tweeter level jumpers should remain in the off settings.