Stadium MW8030AM - Pregnant JBL - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Marine Coaxial Speaker
Model Series	JBL Stadium 6, Stadium 8, Stadium 10
Speaker Size Options	6.5-inch (Stadium 6), 8-inch (Stadium 8), 10-inch (Stadium 10)
Continuous Power Handling	100W (Stadium 6), 200W (Stadium 8), 300W (Stadium 10)
Peak Power Handling	300W (Stadium 6), 500W (Stadium 8), 900W (Stadium 10)
Frequency Response	40Hz – 25kHz (Stadium 6), 30Hz – 22kHz (Stadium 8), 20Hz – 2kHz (Stadium 10)
Nominal Impedance	3 Ohm (Stadium 6 & 8), 2 or 4 Ohm selectable (Stadium 10)
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)	92dB (Stadium 6 & 8), 89dB (Stadium 10)
External Diameter	7-15/32" (189.4mm) (Stadium 6), 9-1/2" (241mm) (Stadium 8), 11-5/8" (295.3mm) (Stadium 10)
Mounting Cutout Diameter	5-23/32" (144.8mm) (Stadium 6), Woofer: 7" (177.4mm) Tweeter bracket: 4-9/16" (115.9mm) (Stadium 8), 9-9/16" (235.6mm) (Stadium 10)
Total Depth	3-21/32" (92.5mm) (Stadium 6), 4-5/8" (117.2mm) (Stadium 8), 6-9/16" (167mm) (Stadium 10)
Mounting Depth	2-9/16" (65mm) (Stadium 6), 3-3/16" (80.5mm) (Stadium 8), 4-7/8" (123mm) (Stadium 10)
LED Lighting	RGB LED with 7 selectable colors via wiring
LED Wiring	24-gauge wires: black (+), red, green, blue; plug into included female connector
Tweeter Type	Detachable tweeter (Stadium 8 only) for separate flush-mounting
Mounting Hardware	Self-adhesive foam seal, screws, speed clips, tweeter removal tool (Stadium 8)
Marine Grade	Yes, designed for marine environments with foam seal and corrosion-resistant materials
Recommended Installation	Professional installation recommended; detailed instructions provided
Warranty	Consult authorized JBL dealer for warranty information

Frequently Asked Questions - Stadium MW8030AM JBL

How do I wire the speaker to my amplifier?

Connect the positive (+) and negative (-) speaker wires from the speaker to the corresponding amplifier outputs. Ensure proper polarity for correct phase.

How do I connect the LED lights?

Plug the 24-gauge black (+), blue, green, and red LED wires into the included female connector. Then run wires from the connector to a compatible 12V power source or light controller. For direct wiring, connect black to positive (+) and the desired color wire(s) to negative (-) to produce one of 7 colors.

What LED colors can I get?

By wiring different combinations, you can achieve red, green, blue, yellow (red+green), purple (red+blue), aquamarine (blue+green), and white (red+blue+green).

Can I remove the tweeter for separate mounting?

Only on the Stadium 8 model. Use the included 2-pin tool: insert pins into tweeter grille holes, rotate 45° clockwise to loosen, then remove. Flush-mount using the bracket and secure by turning 45° counter-clockwise.

What impedance settings are available on the Stadium 10?

The Stadium 10 has a switch to select either 2 ohms or 4 ohms nominal impedance. Choose based on your amplifier's requirements.

Can I wire multiple JBL marine speakers in parallel?

No, due to the low impedance (3 ohms for Stadium 6 and 8), do not wire two or more in parallel to an amplifier. This can cause overheating and damage. For Stadium 10, follow impedance switching guidelines.

How do I properly seal the speaker during installation?

Apply the self-adhesive foam seal to the speaker frame before mounting. This provides a watertight seal and ensures an airtight acoustic seal.

What tools are included in the box?

The box includes the speakers, screws, speed clips, a self-adhesive foam seal, a female connector for LED wires, and a 2-pin tool (Stadium 8 only) for tweeter removal.

What is the recommended installation approach?

Professional installation by an authorized JBL dealer is strongly recommended, as marine speaker installation requires specialized experience. If you proceed yourself, follow all instructions carefully.

How do I flush-mount the tweeter on Stadium 8?

After removing the tweeter, place it into the mounting bracket. Use the 2-pin tool to secure by turning 45° counter-clockwise. Connect the included cable between woofer and tweeter. Then tighten setscrews to lock the bracket and snap the outer ring over them.

USER MANUAL Stadium MW8030AM JBL

JBL Stadium 6, Stadium 8, and Stadium 10 marine speaker - Owner's Manual

Your JBL product has been designed to provide you with the performance and ease of operation you would expect from JBL.

ABOUT THE MANUAL

This manual describes general installation guidelines. However, please note that proper installation of marine audio components requires qualified experience. If you do not have the knowledge and tools to successfully perform this installation, we strongly recommend consulting an authorized JBL dealer about your installation options. Keep all instructions and sales receipts for reference.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

Stadium 6

Stadium 8

Stadium 10

DIMENSIONS

Stadium 6

Stadium 8

Stadium 10

SPEAKER SIGNAL WIRING

To send signal to the JBL marine speaker, connect the positive (+) and negative (-) speaker wires to the appropriate speaker outputs of your source unit or amplifier. Be sure to observe proper polarity.

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SPEAKER LED WIRING

To provide power for the LEDs, plug the 24-gauge black (+), blue, green, and red LED wires from the speaker into the included female connector, then run the wires from the female connector to your compatible 12-volt power source or light controller (sold separately). If using a separate controller, be sure to connect each wire to the proper output.

If hardwiring the LEDs directly to your power source, you can choose the color of the LEDs by connecting the black wire to the positive (+) terminal, and the appropriate R, G, and/or B single wire or combination of wires to the negative (-) terminal.

There are 7 possible colors, depending on the wiring configuration you choose:

Wire connected to positive (+12V) terminal	Wire connected to negative (-) terminal	Color produced
Black	Red	Red
	Green	Green
	Blue	Blue
	Red + Green	Yellow
	Red + Blue	Purple
	Blue + Green	Aquamarine
	Red + Blue + Green	White

APPLYING FOAM SEAL

To help seal your installation against water, and to provide an airtight acoustic seal, apply the self-adhesive foam seal to the speaker frame.

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MOUNTING THE SPEAKER

Use the included screws to mount the speaker to the location. Use the included speed clips if necessary to provide a secure mount.

NOTE: Use caution when cutting and using screws with fiberglass to prevent scratches and cracks.

Stadium 6 and Stadium 8

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Stadium 10

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REMOVING THE TWEETER FOR SEPARATE MOUNTING (STADIUM 8 ONLY)

Use the included 2-pin tool to remove the tweeter from the woofer housing. Place the pins of the tool in the holes of the tweeter grille and rotate 45 degrees clockwise to loosen and remove.

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FLUSH-MOUNTING THE TWEETER

Place the tweeter in the mounting bracket and use the tool to secure by turning 45 degrees counter-clockwise.

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To transmit audio signal to the tweeter, make sure the woofer and tweeter are connected with the included cable.

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Place the tweeter in the mounting location, then turn each setscrew clockwise to tighten mounting brackets. Use caution so as not to overtighten. Snap the included outer ring over the mounting bracket to hide the setscrews.

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Specifications	Stadium 6	Stadium 8	Stadium 10
Continuous power handling	100W	200W	300W
Peak power handling	300W	500W	900W
Frequency response	40Hz – 25kHz	30Hz – 22kHz	20Hz – 2kHz
Nominal impedance	3 Ohms*	3 Ohms*	2 or 4 Ohms (use switch to select)
Sensitivity	92dB	92dB	89dB
External diameter	7-15/32" (189.4mm)	9-1/2" (241mm)	11-5/8" (295.3mm)
Mounting cutout diameter	5-23/32" (144.8mm)	Woofer: 7" (177.4mm)Tweeter bracket: 4-9/16"(115.9mm)	9-9/16" (235.6mm)
Total depth	3-21/32" (92.5mm)	4-5/8" (117.2mm)	6-9/16" (167mm)
Mounting depth	2-9/16" (65mm)	3-3/16" (80.5mm)	4-7/8" (123mm)

*NOTE: Because of the woofer's low impedance, do not wire two or more in parallel to an amplifier; doing so can result in overheating and damage to the amplifier.