model
s800
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations for choosing a Directed
Studio neodymium component speaker
system from Directed Electronics.
cones and neodymium motors, the
Directed Studio line of automotive
speakers will excite and delight the auto
sound enthusiast with years of high
quality audio reproduction.
Directed Electronics has been the
industry leader in high-quality automo-
tive security and audio equipment since
1990, and with the introduction of the
Directed Studio line of high-quality loud-
speakers for the automobile, Directed
continues to set new standards of
performance, reliability, and affordability
in the mobile electronics industry.
Directed Studio speakers are covered by
a two-year limited warranty. Be sure to
retain your original sales receipt, and
refer to the warranty section of this
guide for full details about your
coverage.
Featuring injection-molded fiberglass
reinforced baskets with graphite injected
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Limited Two-Year Consumer Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Sound Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Installation Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Wire Connector Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Woofer Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Wiring Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
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LIMITED TWO-YEAR CONSUMER WARRANTY
Directed Electronics, Inc. (DEI) promises to
the original purchaser, to replace this product
should it prove to be defective in workman-
ship or material under normal use, for a
period of two years from the date of
purchase from the dealer as indicated by the
date code marking of the product PROVIDED
the product was installed by an authorized
Directed dealer. During this two-year period,
there will be no charge for this replacement
PROVIDED the unit is returned to DEI, ship-
ping pre-paid. If the unit is installed by anone
other than an authorized Directed dealer, the
warranty period will be one year from the
date of purchase by the dealer as indicated
by the date code marking of the product.
This warranty is non-transferable and does
not apply to any unit that has been modified
or used in a manner contrary to its intended
purpose, and does not cover damage to the
unit caused by installation or removal of the
unit. During this one-year period, there will
be no charge for this replacement PROVIDED
the unit is returned to DEI, shipping pre-paid.
This warranty is void if the product has been
damaged by accident or unreasonable use,
neglect, improper service or other causes not
arising out of defects in materials or construc-
tion. Units which are found to be damaged
by abuse resulting in thermally damaged
voice coils are not covered by this warranty
but may be replaced at the absolute/sole
discretion of DEI. ALL WARRANTIES
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPRESS
WARRANTY, IMPLIED WARRANTY, WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTIC-
ULAR PURPOSE, AND WARRANTY OF NON-
INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED TO THE
MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, AND
DEI NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES
ANY PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY
LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE
OF THE PRODUCT. DEI HAS ABSOLUTELY NO
LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL ACTS OF THIRD
PARTIES INCLUDING ITS AUTHORIZED
DEALERS OR INSTALLERS. Unit must be
returned to DEI, postage pre-paid, with bill of
sale or other dated proof of purchase bearing
the following information: consumer's name,
telephone number, and address, authorized
dealer's name and address, and product
description. Note: This warranty does not
cover labor costs for the removal and rein-
stallation of the unit. IN ORDER FOR THIS
WARRANTY TO BE VALID, YOUR UNIT MUST
BE SHIPPED WITH PROOF OF INSTALLATION
BY AN AUTHORIZED DEI DEALER. ALL UNITS
RECEIVED BY DEI FOR WARRANTY REPAIR
WITHOUT PROOF OF DEI DEALER INSTALLA-
TION WILL BE COVERED BY THE LIMITED 1
YEAR PARTS AND LABOR WARRANTY. Note:
This warranty does not cover labor costs for
the removal and reinstallation of the unit. BY
PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT, THE
CONSUMER AGREES AND CONSENTS THAT
ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN THE CONSUMER
AND Directed SHALL BE RESOLVED IN ACCOR-
DANCE WITH CALIFORNIA LAWS IN SAN
DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.
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FEATURES
„ Exclusive Directed custom cast
„ Heavy duty gold-plated three way
aluminum frame.
binding posts.
„ Rugged Santoprene surround.
„ Tuned to deliver optimum mid-bass
response for up front bass.
„ Multi-layered mica filled low reso-
nance 0.7mm polypropylene cone.
„ Outboard passive crossovers
support three way system design.
„ Powerful 140 gram neodymium
magnets deliver lower distortion
and higher efciency.
„ Custom impedance and frequency
matched crossover network.
„ Optimized mechanical compliance
with use of custom flat spider.
„ 1-1/2 inch four layer voice coil for
increased power handling.
WARNING
High-powered car audio
systems may produce sound
pressure levels that exceed the
threshold at which hearing loss may
result.
They may also impair a driver’s ability to
hear traffic sounds or emergency vehi-
cles. Use common sense and practice
safe listening habits when listening to or
adjusting your audio system.
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SOUND QUALITY
Obtaining the highest quality sound
reproduction in the mobile environment
requires installation techniques and
knowledge of vehicle interiors that go
far beyond simple replacement of stock
speakers. Speaker location, orientation,
phasing, and the vehicles interior mate-
rials are important considerations when
designing and installing an auto sound
system.
To achieve the best sound quality
possible from your Directed Audio loud-
speakers, Directed recommends the
installation be performed by an MECP
certified technician.
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
The Directed s800 neodymium midbass
are designed for installation into factory
speaker locations, custom mounting
enclosures or any flat mounting surface
inside the vehicle with sufficient rear
clearance. The following precautions and
instructions cover the basic and most
common types of installation.
distortion or shorting of the speaker
leads to the chassis ground. Over-
sized holes will not allow the
mounting screws to make sufficient
contact with the panel, allowing the
speaker to become loose.
„ Always protect the wires when
routing by avoiding sharp metal
edges, moving parts such as heater
or vent controls, clutch pedals, brake
pedals, steering columns, and power
window motors and gears.
„ Check behind panels for clearance of
metal brackets, hoses, and wire
harnesses before making any cuts.
„ When mounting speakers into doors,
roll the window up and down to
check clearance of the glass and
window regulator.
„ When routing wires through metal
panels and doorjambs always use
vinyl tubing and grommets for
protection and a professional-looking
installation.
„ Make sure the mounting holes are
the correct size for the speaker.
Undersized holes can cause speaker
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WOOFER INSTALLATION
1. Mark and cut a 7-5/8” (186mm)
hole for mounting the speaker.
5. Attach the wires to the speaker and
be sure to observe proper speaker
polarity.
2. Drill the holes for the mounting
screws using a 1/8” (3mm) drill
bit.
6. Place the woofer in the hole. Insert
screws through grill clips and
woofer mounting holes. Screw
woofer into place using the six
supplied mounting screws and grill
clips.
3. Route the wiring harness through the
mounting hole.
4. Install the spring clips over the
holes if needed. Apply the rear
mounting gasket to the speaker
frame.
7. Press the speaker grill firmly in
place over the grill mounting clips.
FIGURE 1—WOOFER INSTALLATION
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WIRING CONNECTIONS
Input
s800 crossover. Connect the nega-
tive input on the two-way crossover
to the light pass output negative on
the s800 crossover.
1. Connect the positive from one
channel of the amplifier to positive
input of s800 crossover. Connect
the negative from the same
channel of the amplifier to the
negative input of the s800
crossover.
3. Connect the tweeter and mid-range
speaker to the two-way crossover
as per instructions provided with
the two-way system.
4. To use the s800 mid-bass compo-
nent system with coaxial speakers,
follow step 1 for input and output.
Then connect the positive and nega-
tive wires from the coaxial speakers
to the high-pass output terminals of
the s800 crossover.
Output
1. Connect the positive terminal of the
s800 midbass to the midbass posi-
tive terminal of the s800 crossover.
Connect the negative terminal of
the midbass to the midbass of the
negative terminal of the crossover.
NOTE:
The s800 system can be added to any two-way
or coaxial system to make a true three-way
system.
2. Connect the positive input on the
two-way system crossover to the
high-pass output positive on the
FIGURE 1—S800 CROSSOVER
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SPECIFICATIONS
Directed model s800
Frequency response
Power handling RMS
Power handling peak
Impedance
Magnet weight
Vas
40 Hz - 2 kHz
75 watss
150 watts
3.256 ohms
140.5 g
12.974 L
66.153 Hz
0.25
Fs
Qts
Efficiency (1W/1M)
Mounting Depth
Mounting hole diameter
Common Driver Specifications:
Magnet type
Magnet diameter
Voice coil forner
Voice coil diameter
Voice coil layers
93.488
2-5/16”
7-1/8”
Neodymium
1.5”
Kapton
1-1/2”
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The company behind this system is Directed Electronics, Inc.
Since its inception, Directed has had one purpose, to provide customers with the
finest vehicle security, car stereo products, rear seat entertainment, and accessories
available. The recipient of more than 20 patents in the field of advanced electronic
technology, Directed is ISO 9001 registered.
Directed Electronics, Inc.
Vista, California 92083
Directed® is committed to delivering world-class quality
products and services that excite and delight our customers.
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