Blues car audio BC-65 Owner's manual

Brand: Blues car audio

Model: BC-65

Type: Owner's manual

This manual is also suitable for

BLUES CAR AUDIO

BX-52

BX-65

BX-57

BX-69

BC-65 Component

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read through this manual to familiarize yourself with your new

speakers. Should your Blues Speakers ever require service, you will

need to have the original dated receipt.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this Blues speakers system. Whether you are replacing or upgrading

your vehicles factory speakers your new Blues speakers, when used as described, will deliver

great sound and provide years of dependable service in your car, truck, RV or mini-van. We have

taken numerous measures in quality control to ensure that your product arrives in top condition,

and will perform to your satisfaction. Before installing please take a few moments to read through

this owner’s manual as it contains technical data plus installation tips to help you get the most out

of your speakers.

Should you have questions or concerns on how to install or wire your speakers please call us at:

Customer Service

Monday – Friday

Tel (909) 930-1338

8:30am – 5:30pm PST

CAR AUDIO

www.bluesaudiousa.com

HIGHLIGHTED FEATURES

• Black high gloss, warp-resistant, low-resonance steel baskets sized for OEM ﬁt in most vehicles

• Low distortion polypropylene coated woofer cones for improved low end response and weather

resistance

• Balanced output Mylar Tweeters for improved high frequency response

• Double pressed foam rubber surrounds for increased sensitivity and better linearity

• Computer optimized FEA Motor Structure for maximum efﬁciency and increased power handling

• Metal mesh grills included on select models

PREPARATION

Here is a short list of guidelines to review prior to installation

• Ensure the speakers will ﬁt in the factory location, double check the mounting depth of the

speakers. Make sure the speaker will not interfere with window mechanics, door handles

and window handles.

• The back of the speaker magnet should not touch any part of the vehicle

• If using the provided Blues mesh grills, be sure mounting location is sufﬁcient distance from

door and/or window handles

• Check all safety regulations by reviewing your vehicle’s owner’s manual

REQUIRED TOOLS

The following is a list of tools need for installation

• Screw drivers

• Battery post wrench

• Hand held drill and bits

• Wire cutter

• Wire stripper

• Crimping tool

• Electrical tape

• Safety glasses (protective eyewear)

Step 1. Remove existing speaker

Step 2. Position new speaker and align

with existing mounting holes

Step 3. Attach positive (+) and negative (-)

speaker terminals. Be sure to observe proper

polarity when connecting the wires.

Step 4. If not using the factory grill, attach the Blues

mesh grill as shown above

Step 5. Mount speaker (save and use the original factory

hardware when possible)

BASIC INSTALLATION STEPS

Rear deck mounting

Door mounting

To radio or ampliﬁer

BX52/BX62

/BC65

BX57/BX69

INSTALLATION EXAMPLES

Your Blues coaxial speakers are designed as direct replacements for stock factory speakers.

Some basic installation examples are shown below.

For custom installations seek professional help from a car audio/electronics dealer.

CAUTION

Before installing these speakers, check the vehicle’s manual for location of important

vehicle equipment such as airbags, CO

systems, fuel systems, and electrical systems

in the vehicle. Accidental deployment of air bags may result in serious injury.

Model BX-52 BX-65 BX-57 BX-69

Size/Type

(in/mm)

5.25" (130mm) 6.5" (165mm) 5x7"

(126x180mm)

6x9"

(152x230mm)

Continuous Power

Handling (watts)

50W 60W 60W 70W

Peak Power

(watts)

200W 240W 240W 280W

Frequency Response

(Hz)

127Hz~20kHz 94Hz~20kHz 79Hz~20kHz 78Hz~20kHz

Nominal Impedance

(ohms)

4 ohms 4 ohms 4 ohms 4 ohms

Sensitivity

(1 watt/ 1 meter)

85.5db 87.8db 87.6db 88.2db

External Diameter

(in/mm)

5.47"/129.5mm 6.5"/165mm 7.56"/192mm x

5.51"/140mm

9.21"/234mm x

6.38"/162mm

Mounting Hole

Diameter (in/mm)

4.53"/115mm 5.68"/144.3mm 7.11"/180.5mm x

5"/127mm

8.68"/221mm x

5.91"/150mm

Top Mount Depth

(in/mm)

1.79"/45.5mm 2.05"/52mm 2.07"/52.5mm 2.89"/73.5mm

Bottom Mount

Depth (in/mm)

1.97"/49.5mm 2.28"/58mm 2.44"/62mm 3.16"/80.2mm

Tweeter Protrusion

(in/mm)

0.24"/6.1mm 0.35"/8.8 0.17"/4.3mm 0.45"/11.4mm

Mounting Height

(in/mm)

0.30"/7.6mm 0.58"/14.8 0.54"/13.8 0.71"/18.1mm

Grills Included

Yes Yes No Yes

SPECIFICATIONS FOR BLUES COAXIAL SPEAKERS

Due to continuing improvements, these speciﬁcations are subject to change without any notice.

Model

BC-65 Mid BC-65 Tweeter

Size/Type

(in/mm)

6.5” (165mm) Mid 1” (25mm) Tweeter

Continuous Power

Handling (watts)

60W* 60W*

Peak Power

(watts)

240W 240W

Frequency Response

(Hz)

94Hz~20kHz 2.5k~20KHz

Nominal Impedance

(ohms)

4 ohms 4 ohms

Sensitivity

(1 watt/ 1 meter)

87.8db N/A

External Diameter

(in/mm)

6.5"/165mm 2"/51mm

Mounting Hole

Diameter (in/mm)

5.68"/144.3mm 1.79"/45.6mm

Top Mount Depth

(in/mm)

2.05"/52mm 0.77"/19.5mm

Bottom Mount

Depth (in/mm)

2.28"/58mm N/A

Tweeter Protrusion

(in/mm)

N/A N/A

Mounting Height

(in/mm)

N/A 0.24"/6mm

Grills Included

Yes N/A

SPECIFICATIONS FOR BLUES BC65 COMPONENTS

* Continuous power handling when Crossover Network installed

SPEAKER DIMENSIONS

LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY

Blues Audio USA, Inc. offers limited warranty on Blues products under normal use on the

following terms:

Blues Audio USA Speakers are to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one

(1) year.

This warranty applies only to Blues products sold to consumers by Authorized Blues Audio Dealers

in the United States of America. Products purchased by consumers from a Blues Audio dealer in

another country are covered only by that country’s Distributor and not by Blues Audio USA.

This warranty covers only the original purchaser of Blues Audio product. In order to receive service,

the purchaser must provide Blues with the receipt stating the consumer name, dealer, product and

date of purchase.

Products found to be defective during the warranty period will be repaired or replaced (with a product

deemed to be equivalent) at Blues discretion and will not be liable for incidental or consequential

damages. Blues Audio will not warranty this product under the following situations:

• Speakers received with bent frames or liquid damage

• Abuse such as holes in the cone, surround or ripped spider

• Voice coil damage due to amplier clipping or distortion

• Product that has not been installed according to this owner’s manual

Any implied warranties including warranties of ﬁtness for use and merchantability are limited in

duration to the period of the express warranty set forth above. Some states do not allow limitations on

the length of an implied warranty, so this limitation may not apply. No person is authorized to assume

for Blues Audio any other liability in connection with the sale of this product.

Please call (909) 930-1338 for Blues Audio Customer Service. You must obtain an RA# (Return

Authorization Number) to return any product to Blues. The RA number must be prominently marked

on the outside of the shipping carton or the delivery will be refused. Please pack your return carefully;

we are not responsible for items damaged in shipping. Return the defective product along with a

copy of the original dated retail sales receipt, plus $12.00 for handling and diagnostic evaluation to:

Blues Audio USA, Inc., Attn: Returns (RA#__________)

2133 S. Green Privado, Ontario, California 91761

Residents of HI and AK will be charged for return shipping. All inquiries regarding service and

warranty should be sent to the above address.

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Type: Owner's manual

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