MB QUART QS216 User Manual

QS216  
Thank you for choosing an MB Quart Q series component set for your car audio sound  
system. With proper installation, you are on the path to experiencing your music in a  
way you only imagined possible. Here at MB Quart, we call this “Sound In Every Detail.”  
The Q series has been designed for those unique individuals who settle for nothing but  
the best! Utilizing MB Quarts’ proprietary acoustic technologies and over 30 years of  
experience developing and manufacturing speaker systems, the Q series makes the  
emotions of music so perceptible that the passion of the musician is in perfect harmony  
with the listener’s feelings.  
QS216  
QXO216 Crossover:  
- Bi-Amplifiable: Tweeters can be powered separate from Midrange by removing jumpers and providing power  
from independent channels.  
- Tweeter Attenuation: Adjusts audible output of tweeter. Selectable settings of +1dB, 0 dB, -2dB and -4dB.  
- Midrange Attenuation: Adjusts audible output of midrange. Selectable settings of 0dB, -3dB and -5dB.  
TWEETER  
BALANCED  
TEMPERATURE  
TECHNOLOGY  
MID RANGE  
WF + IN + TW WF - IN - TW  
-
WF  
+
-
TW  
+
Removable Top  
Input From Amp WF: Output to Midrange  
TW: Output to Tweeter  
x 2 per crossover  
Jumpers:  
QS216 SPECIFICATIONS  
Included Components and Parts:  
- Two QM216 6.5” (160mm) Woofers  
- Two QTW216 1.575” (40mm) Tweeters  
- Two QXO216 Crossover Networks  
- Two Flush Mount Tweeter Fixtures  
- Two Angle Mount Tweeter Fixtures  
- Two Mesh Tweeter Grills  
Woofers: 6.5” Nomex PMI Composite material designed  
to be both light in weight and rigid. This  
combination allows for a flat linear response  
and incredible low frequency reproduction with  
high sensitivty.  
Tweeters: 40mm Teteron Silk Composite material that  
- Two Mesh Woofer Grills  
- Two ABS Grill Trays  
allows for flawless reproduction of  
frequencies found in silk tweeters and  
improved durability from the Teteron blend.  
Crossover  
- Bag A:  
- 8 pcs M4x32 Black Screws For Speakers  
- 8 pcs Clips For Speakers  
Networks: The High Definition Crossovers offer  
advanced “Q Control” for the tweeter and  
midrange with variable points of attenuation.  
Featuring MB Quarts’ Balanced Temperature  
Control Technology, your music will never  
suffer through lengthy periods of high power  
listening.  
- 4 pcs M4x12 Black Screws For Crossover  
- Bag B:  
- 8 pcs Clips For Tweeters  
- Bag C:  
- 6 pcs Nickel Plated Screws For Tweeters  
- 2 pcs Nickel Plated Flat Washers For Tweeters  
- 2 pcs Nickel Plated Spring Washers For Tweeters  
Continuous Power Handling: 80 watts  
Maxx Music Power: 170 watts  
Frequency Response: 35Hz - 32,000Hz  
Efficiency Q 1W/1M: 89 dB  
Nominal Impedance: 4 Ohms  
QS216  
We strongly recommend that you have your new Q  
series speakers installed by your authorized MB  
Quart dealer. The installation professionals  
employed by your dealer have the necessary tools  
and experience to disassemble your vehicle, install  
your new speakers and reassemble everything  
properly. If you prefer to perform your own  
installation, it is very important that you read the  
entire manual first.  
STANDARD  
Crossover #1:  
1. Connect Amplifier Channel 1 + to Crossover  
WF + IN.  
2. Connect Amplifier Channel 1 - to Crossover  
WF - IN.  
3. Connect Crossover WF + and - output to the  
corresponding + and - on midrange speaker #1.  
4. Connect the Red tweeter wire to the output  
TW + on the Crossover.  
GETTING STARTED:  
- Turn off the audio system.  
- Check clearance on both sides of mounting  
surface to ensure that there are no obstructions  
(windows, tracks, wiring etc).  
5. Connect the Black tweeter wire to the output  
TW - on the Crossover.  
Crossover #2:  
1. Connect Amplifier Channel 2 + to Crossover  
WF + IN.  
2. Connect Amplifier Channel 2 - to Crossover  
WF - IN.  
3. Connect Crossover WF + and - output to the  
corresponding + and - on midrange speaker #2.  
4. Connect the Red tweeter wire to the output  
TW + on the Crossover.  
5. Connect the Black tweeter wire to the output  
TW - on the Crossover.  
Bi-Amp  
Crossover #1:  
1. Connect Amplifier Channel 1 + to Crossover  
WF + IN.  
CROSSOVER NETWORK INSTALLATION:  
- Locate a dry location for mounting of your Q  
Crossover Networks. DO NOT MOUNT IN  
DOORS!  
- Remove the cover of the crossover by squeezing  
either side. This exposes the mounting holes for  
securing the crossover to a flat surface. Prior to  
pre-drilling pilot holes, ensure that you will not be  
drilling into wiring, gas tanks, fuel lines etc.  
- Once the crossover is mounted, snap the  
protective cover back in place.  
2. Connect Amplifier Channel 1 - to Crossover  
WF - IN.  
3. Connect Crossover WF + and - output to the  
corresponding + and - on midrange speaker #1.  
4. Connect Amplifier Channel 3 + to Crossover  
TW + IN.  
WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR STANDARD WIRING  
AND BI-AMP WIRING  
Standard Wiring Configuration: This wiring  
configuration is used when you want to power  
each crossover with a single amplifier channel. It  
is important that you leave the jumper pins in  
the locations shown in the diagram labeled  
Standard.  
5. Connect Amplifier Channel 3 - to Crossover  
TW - IN.  
4. Connect the Red tweeter wire to the output  
TW + on the Crossover.  
5. Connect the Black tweeter wire to the output  
TW - on the Crossover.  
Crossover #2:  
Bi-Amp Wiring Configuration: This wiring  
configuration is used when you want to power  
each crossover with a pair of amplifiers(Bi-Amp) or  
pair of channels (Bi-Wire). In this mode, the inputs  
to the woofer’s low-pass filter and the tweeter’s  
high-pass filter are electrically isolated. This  
configuration is shown in the diagram labeled  
Bi-Amp.  
1. Connect Amplifier Channel 2 + to Crossover  
WF + IN.  
2. Connect Amplifier Channel 2 - to Crossover  
WF - IN.  
3. Connect Crossover WF + and - output to the  
corresponding + and - on midrange speaker #2.  
4. Connect Amplifier Channel 4 + to Crossover  
TW + IN.  
5. Connect Amplifier Channel 4 - to Crossover  
TW - IN.  
4. Connect the Red tweeter wire to the output  
TW + on the Crossover.  
5. Connect the Black tweeter wire to the output  
TW - on the Crossover.  
QS216  
Standard Wiring Diagram  
Jumpers  
WF + IN + TW WF - IN - TW  
-
WF  
+
-
TW  
+
CLIP INDICATOR  
AMBER-  
CLIP INDICATOR  
AMBER-  
GREEN-  
PRE CLIP  
OFT CLIP  
RED-  
ARD CLIP  
GREEN-  
PRE CLIP  
SOFT CLIP  
RED-  
HARD CLIP  
LEVEL  
LEVEL  
9V  
0.2V  
9V  
0.2V  
BASS BOOST  
BASS BOOST  
0dB  
12dB  
0dB  
12dB  
BASS FREQUENCY  
MULTIPLIER  
FREQUENCY  
30Hz  
80Hz  
X15  
X1  
HIGH PASS  
FILTER SLOPE  
6dB  
12dB  
15Hz  
1KHz  
CHANNELS 1&2  
HIGH PASS  
CHANNELS 3&4  
LOW PASS  
(x1) 20Hz  
(x15) 300Hz  
300Hz  
4.5KHz  
40Hz  
4.5KHz  
CROSSOVER  
CROSSOVER  
LP-BP LP-BP HP-FULL  
MONO STEREO  
DUPE  
(3&4)  
HP-FULL  
-
+
INPUT MODE  
PROTECT  
POWER  
4CH  
2CH  
Bi-Amp Wiring Diagram  
WF + IN + TW WF - IN - TW  
-
WF  
+
-
TW  
+
WF + IN + TW WF - IN - TW  
-
WF  
+
-
TW  
+
WF+/WF-  
+TW/-TW  
CLIP INDICATOR  
AMBER-  
CLIP INDICATOR  
AMBER-  
GREEN-  
PRE CLIP  
SOFT CLIP  
RED-  
HARD CLIP  
GREEN-  
PRE CLIP  
SOFT CLIP  
RED-  
HARD CLIP  
LEVEL  
LEVEL  
9V  
0.2V  
9V  
0.2V  
BASS BOOST  
BASS BOOST  
0dB  
12dB  
0dB  
12dB  
BASS FREQUENCY  
MULTIPLIER  
FREQUENCY  
30Hz  
80Hz  
X15  
X1  
HIGH PASS  
FILTER SLOPE  
6dB  
12dB  
15Hz  
1KHz  
CHANNELS 1&2  
HIGH PASS  
CHANNELS 3&4  
LOW PASS  
(x1) 20Hz  
(x15) 300Hz  
300Hz  
4.5KHz  
40Hz  
4.5KHz  
CROSSOVER  
CROSSOVER  
LP-BP LP-BP HP-FULL  
MONO STEREO  
DUPE  
(3&4)  
HP-FULL  
INPUT MODE  
PROTECT  
POWER  
4CH  
2CH  
QS216  
Tweeter Mounting Options  
Flush Mount Method  
Top Mounted Method  
Mounting Surface  
Mounting Brackets  
Cup Mounting Screws  
Mounting Bracket Washers  
Mounting Bracket Screws  
Mounting Surface  
Surface Angle Mount Method  
Cup Mounting Screws  
Mounting Surface  
Woofer Mounting Options  
Mounting With ABS Gasket And Grill  
4X  
Mounting Without Grill  
4X  
4X  
4X  
QS216  
Speaker, Tweeter and Crossover Placement Options:  
Factory sound systems vary greatly. Some systems have coaxials (tweeter fixed in the center of the midrange) in the  
door, while others have factory component (tweeter is separate from midrange) systems. If your system has the factory  
component offering then you will want to locate your factory tweeter mounting location and compare it to the diagram  
below. Some vehicles already have the tweeter in the ideal location, while others often position the tweeter in the top  
corner of the door pane which is less than ideal. A good rule of thumb is to try and mount the tweeter within 8 inches  
of the midrange woofer for optimal imaging and tonal balance. When selecting an optimal mounting location, ensure  
that you are clear of any obstructions within the door. Cutting or drilling into moving parts or electrical accessory wires  
can be very dangerous and costly.  
Woofers should typically be installed in the factory locations. Simply ensure that the new woofer will not obstruct the  
window or other moving parts in the door.  
The Crossover should NEVER be mounted in the shell of the door. This can damage the crossover through vibration  
and moisture which is NOT covered under warranty. The Crossover can be mounted in a kick panel, under a seat or in  
the trunk as long as the area is not located near any moving parts in the vehicle which could cut or pull the wires  
resulting in a short circuit.  
All wiring to and from the crossover should avoid all moving parts in the vehicle which could potentially damage the  
wiring. Take great care when running wires through the door frame and into the door as wires can easily be cut. A  
rubber grommet should be used on both holes and wire loom should be wrapped around the exposed wires as shown  
in the diagram below.  
Alternate Tweeter  
Location  
Crossover  
Ideal Tweeter  
Location  
Route speaker wires  
through rubber grommet  
between door jam and  
door as shown. Use wire  
Mid Bass  
loom to protect the wires.  
QS216  
car audio  
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