Reference RS 500 - Car Speaker INFINITY - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Coaxial Car Speaker
Brand	Infinity
Model	Reference RS 500
Speaker Size	5 x 7 inches / 6 x 8 inches
Speaker Type	2-Way Coaxial
RMS Power Handling	60 Watts
Peak Power Handling	180 Watts
Impedance	4 Ohms
Sensitivity	95 dB
Frequency Response	50 Hz – 20 kHz
Mounting Depth	2.5 inches
Woofer Material	Polypropylene Cone with Rubber Surround
Tweeter Type	Edge-Driven Textile Dome
Grille Included	Yes
Voice Coil Diameter	1.5 inches
Magnet Weight	8 oz
Dimensions (Overall)	7.5 x 5.4 x 2.9 inches
Weight	2.2 lbs
Installation Kit	Includes mounting hardware and wiring adapter
Recommended Amplifier Power	15-60 Watts RMS per channel

Frequently Asked Questions - Reference RS 500 INFINITY

What is the size of the Infinity Reference RS 500 speaker?

The Infinity Reference RS 500 is a 5x7 inch / 6x8 inch speaker, designed to fit many vehicles with factory openings of that size.

What is the power handling of the RS 500?

It handles 60 Watts RMS and 180 Watts peak power. For best performance, use an amplifier delivering 15-60 Watts RMS per channel.

Is the RS 500 compatible with my car?

It fits most vehicles with 5x7 or 6x8 speaker slots. Check your car's factory speaker size and mounting depth (2.5 inches) to ensure compatibility.

Does the speaker come with a grille?

Yes, the RS 500 includes a protective grille that can be painted to match your interior.

What is the impedance of this speaker?

The impedance is 4 ohms, which is standard for most car audio systems and amplifiers.

Can I use the RS 500 without an amplifier?

Yes, but for optimal sound quality and to avoid distortion, we recommend pairing it with an external amplifier.

How do I install the Infinity Reference RS 500?

Installation involves removing the old speaker, connecting the included wiring adapter to the car's harness, mounting the speaker with provided screws, and attaching the grille. Refer to the manual for detailed steps.

What type of tweeter does the RS 500 use?

It features an edge-driven textile dome tweeter for smooth, detailed high frequencies.

What is the frequency response of the RS 500?

The frequency response is 50 Hz – 20 kHz, providing good bass and clear highs.

Are installation instructions included?

Yes, a user manual with wiring diagrams and mounting instructions is included in the package. You can also download it from our website.

USER MANUAL Reference RS 500 INFINITY

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RS Series Installation Guide RS 400/RS 500/RS 600

Specifications

	RS 400	RS 500	RS 600
Power Capacity (per channel):	60 watts	80 watts	100 watts
Frequency Response (±3 db):	90 Hz-20 kHz	80 Hz - 20 kHz	60 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity (2.83 volts @ 1 meter):	89 dB	89 dB	89 dB
Impedance:	4 ohms	4 ohms	4 ohms
Mounting Cutout:	3 1/8" (98.5 mm)	4 1/2" (114 mm)	5 1/8" (130 mm)
Mounting Depth (no spacer):	1 3/4" (44.5 mm)	2 1/4" (57 mm)	2 1/2" (64 mm)
(with spacer):	N/A	2" (50 mm)	2 1/4" (57 mm)
Crossover Frequency:	3500 Hz	3500 Hz	3500 Hz

Infinity constantly strives to update and improve existing products, as well as create new ones. Therefore, the specifications and construction details in this and related publications are subject to change without notice.

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing an Infinity RS Component System. All three systems feature 34 " Polycell ^™ tweeters and crossovers with progressively larger woofers for each ascending model number. The RS 400 system uses 4" woofers, while the RS 500 and RS 600 systems have 5 14 " and 6" woofers, respectively.

You've selected a premium product that offers wide dynamic range, high-power handling, advanced materials, and is efficiently engineered to drop into existing cutouts in most cars, trucks, and vans.

Each RS Component System includes the following features:

• Low-profile design for easy installation in factory openings
• Polypropylene woofer cones for high internal damping and resistance to temperature and humidity extremes
• Separate tweeters with 34'' Polycell domes
• Encapsulated 3500 Hz passive crossovers complete with color- and terminal-keyed wires for easy connection to RS tweeters and woofers
• Attractive black molded speaker grilles to complement your vehicle's interior
• Heavy-duty stamped steel frame and use of high-tech materials ensure rugged construction and consistent reliability
  • Full one year parts and labor warranty

This Infinity product is made with our ongoing dedication to create the best consumer audio products possible. As a result, you can expect your RS Component System to provide you with many years of listening enjoyment.

IMPORTANT

Before you start your installation, please read this guide for instructions and techniques to achieve maximum product performance. Although this installation guide explains how to install the RS component system in a general sense, it does not show the exact installation methods for your particular vehicle. Installation of automotive stereo components requires extensive experience in dealing with a variety of mechanical and electrical procedures. If you do not feel you have the experience, do not attempt the installation yourself, but instead ask your Authorized Infinity Car Audio Dealer about professional installation options.

Precautions

• Turn off all audio systems and other electrical devices before you start. As an extra precaution, disconnect the (-) negative lead from your vehicle's battery.
• Protect the woofers and tweeters by keeping them in their packages until final installation. This will keep the magnets in these components from attracting metal clips and filings.
• When moving a woofer or tweeter, always rest each component so that the cone or dome is facing up.
• Never use force to install any woofer or tweeter.
• At the installation sites, locate and make a note of all fuel lines, hydraulic brake lines, and electrical wiring. Use extreme caution when cutting or drilling in and around these areas.
• Check clearances on both sides of a planned mounting surface before drilling any holes or installing any screws. Remember that the enclosed screws can extend up to an inch behind the surface.
• Before drilling or cutting holes, use a utility knife to remove unwanted fabric or vinyl. This will help keep the material from snagging in a drill bit or hole saw.
  • Always wear protective eyewear when using power or conventional tools.

Planning Your Installation

Carefully read and understand the following instructions before you attempt any installation procedures. Plan for adequate time and the possibility of overnight storage of your vehicle, since it may take more than one day to complete an installation.

Unpack and examine the components. Verify that your package includes the following items:

• Two 34 " Polycell Dome tweeters with mounting plates and attached color-keyed wires with terminals (all RS models)

• Two crossovers with attached color-keyed wires with terminals

• Two 4" woofers with grilles and grille tray for RS 400 system, or two 5 ¼" woofers with grilles and spacers for RS 500 system, or two 6" woofers with grilles and spacers for RS 600 system

• Two woofer mounting templates
• Four #8 x 3/4'' (20mm) self-tapping sheet metal screws (all RS tweeters)
• Eight #8 x 1" (25mm) self-tapping sheet metal screws (RS 400/500 woofers) or six #8 x 1" (25mm) self-tapping sheet metal screws (RS 600 woofers)
• Eight mounting clips (for RS 400/500 woofers) or six mounting clips (for RS 600 woofers)

As you survey your vehicle, keep the following installation plan in mind:

1. Studying the wiring diagram shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1. Wiring diagram shows an RS Component System connected to an amplifier. (For clarity, only one channel is shown).

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1. Choosing locations for woofers and tweeters (also see Speaker Placement).
2. Picking crossover locations that will make use of the color-keyed wires and attached terminals.
3. Installing crossovers and running wires to amplifier(s).
4. Installing woofers and tweeters and connecting wires.
5. Testing the audio system and finishing up the installation.

Speaker Placement

Where you place your speakers will greatly affect the total sound quality of your vehicle's audio system. Often the best locations are compromises between the ideal sound stage and the physical limitations of your vehicle. However, there are several techniques you can use to place a woofer or tweeter in a location where it sounds best.

Woofer Placement

You can install a woofer in a door panel, the dashboard, or in the rear deck. If possible, try installing each woofer next to its corresponding tweeter. This will help minimize timing errors in emitting sound waves that occur when associated components are spaced too far apart. For the RS500 and RS600 systems, we've also included adapter plates to alleviate mounting depth problems and provide mounting surfaces to compensate for heavily carpeted or padded locations.

Tweeter Placement

Since the tweeter is a small size, it can be mounted in a number of convenient locations. Suggested areas include the dash, door panels, rear deck, or rear window pillars. For best imaging, install the tweeters at ear level, aimed so emitting sound waves will cross at a point between the two front passenger seats, as shown in Figure 2 (on the next page). Make sure there are no obstructions between the tweeters and intended listeners.

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Figure 2. Suggested placement of RS Tweeters for optimum imaging.

Installation Tools

For proper installation, the following tools are required:

• A small hole-punch
• An electric hand drill with 18 " and 516 " bits
• Phillips screwdriver
- Flat blade screwdriver
- Wire strippers
• Crimping tool and butt splices
- Saber saw, hole saw, or nibbler

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• Utility knife
• Marking pen or pencil
• Eight #8 x 1" (25mm) self-tapping sheet metal screws for mounting crossovers or tie wraps (optional)
• Soldering station (optional)
  • 18 gauge speaker wire (optional)
  • Electrical tape (optional)

Crossover Installation

The enclosed crossovers can be mounted in any convenient location. However, do not mount a crossover in an exposed outside area and try to place the crossover nearer to the speakers than the amplifier.

NOTE: Use only the enclosed Infinity crossovers. They are specifically designed to work with the RS component speakers. Use of any other crossover may damage one or more audio components and is not covered by the warranty.

To install the RS crossovers, refer to Figure 3 (on the next page) as you perform the following steps:

NOTE: As an option, you can use tie wraps to install a crossover via slots on the crossover case.

1. At the chosen sites, use a crossover as a template to mark the four screw holes. Make sure the intended site provides necessary clearance for the mounting screws.
2. Use a hole punch for drilling guides. If necessary, clear away any carpet or other material prior to drilling.
3. Use a drill with a 18 " bit to drill four holes for each crossover.
4. Fasten each crossover with the supplied mounting screws.
5. Butt splice or solder pre-run speaker wires from the left and right amplifier outputs to each associated crossover input. The crossover's bare red wire is positive (+) and the red/black wire is negative (-).

Figure 3. Installing an RS crossover.

Woofer Installation

RS woofers are specifically designed to drop into existing cutouts in most cars, trucks, and vans. In a sense, these openings are proven installation sites. However, if you decide to install a woofer in a non-standard location, use the supplied woofer template to trace a mounting site. Also observe the following mounting precautions:

- Check the woofer sites for adequate clearance. Make sure the woofer will not interfere with the operation of door controls or windows. Avoid contact with door frames, handles, and window tracks.

- Pick a location that provides a strong, rigid structure to support the weight of the woofers. You may have to create a mounting area if sufficient metal does not exist.

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- Check the site for potential water leakage. Make sure to protect the back of the woofer with a moisture barrier (i.e., heavy plastic sheet attached above back of speaker).

To install the RS woofers, see Figure 4 (below) and Figure 5 (on the next page) and perform the following steps:

Figure 4. Installing the RS 400 woofer. Before installing, lock the woofer into the supplied grille tray.

1. For woofer installations in existing cutouts, start with step 5. For non-standard locations, use the supplied woofer templates to create each cutout. Tape or trace a template at each site and mark the locations of the mounting holes and circumference of baffle openings.

2. Use a hole punch for drilling guides. If necessary, clear away any carpet or other material prior to drilling.

3. Use a drill with 18 " bit to drill a pilot hole at the center of each baffle opening. Then drill four holes for mounting screws. Use a sabre or hole saw to create a cutout for each baffle opening.

4. Slip a supplied metal mounting clip over each screw mounting hole.
5. Route the red terminal-keyed wires for the woofer from the crossover through each cutout.

- For RS 400 installations, route woofer wires through each supplied grille tray (refer to Figure 4). Position the woofer in the backup plate and turn the woofer clockwise an eighth-turn to lock it into place. The mounting holes will align with the holes in the grille when the woofer is correctly seated in the tray.

- For RS 500 or RS 600 installations, route woofer wires through each supplied spacer (refer to Figure 5).

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1. Attach the wires to the keyed terminals on each woofer.
2. Position each woofer in its cutout and align the mounting holes to match the drilled holes. For RS 500 or RS 600 installations, also align the spacer so that its mounting holes match the drilled holes.
3. Push the wires into the opening and carefully fasten each woofer (and spacer (if used) to its site with the supplied #8 x 1" screws.
4. Place a supplied grille over each woofer.

Tweeter Installation

RS tweeters are easy to install. Each is housed in an attractive surface-mount enclosure with grille and is equipped with an attached color- and terminal-keyed wire pigtail.

To install RS tweeters, refer to Figure 6 as you perform the following steps:

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Figure 6. Installing an RS tweeter. After installing the mounting plate, lock the tweeter onto the plate with a clockwise eighth-turn.

1. At the chosen sites, use the crescent-shaped mounting plate to mark locations of mounting holes and feed-through hole for speaker wires. Refer to Figure 5 for correct orientation. A 516 " diameter hole is required to pass the tweeter wires and pre-attached terminals. Make sure the proposed hole will not extend beyond the boundary of the tweeter enclosure (see Figure 6).
2. Use a hole punch for drilling guides. If necessary, clear away any carpet or other material prior to drilling.
3. Use a drill with 516 " bit to create a feed-through hole at each tweeter location.
4. Use a drill with 18 " bit to create mounting holes at each tweeter location.
5. Fasten each mounting plate to its site with the supplied #8 x 3/4" screws.
6. Route the yellow terminal-keyed tweeter wires from the crossover through each feed-through hole, and make the connections at each pigtail.
7. Push the wires into the opening and carefully place each tweeter onto the mounting plate.
8. Turn each tweeter clockwise an eighth-turn to lock it into place.

Warranty

THE INFINITY WARRANTY PROTECTS YOUR ORIGINAL PURCHASE FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FROM ANY FAILURE AS A RESULT OF AN ORIGINAL MANUFACTURING DEFECT SO LONG AS:

1. The Infinity product was purchased by you within the United States, or purchased by military personnel from an authorized military outlet, and
2. THE ORIGINAL DATED BILL OF SALE IS PRESENTED WHENEVER SERVICE IS REQUIRED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD. This warranty does not apply to products purchased elsewhere and is not transferable. Other purchasers should contact their local Infinity distributor for warranty information.

The Infinity Warranty covers all defects in original materials and workmanship. The following are not covered: damage caused by faulty installation, accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, product modification; damage occurring during shipment, damage caused by failure to follow instructions in this owner's manual; damage resulting from repairs by someone not authorized by Infinity; claims based upon any misrepresentations by the seller; and any Infinity product on which the serial number has been altered, defaced, or removed.

During the warranty period, Infinity will cover both parts and labor or will replace or repair the unit at our discretion.

In the event that your Infinity product requires service, see the Authorized Infinity dealer where you purchased the product, or if this is not practical, contact us at:

Infinity Systems, Inc. 9409 Owensmouth Avenue Chatsworth, CA 91311

Attention: Customer Service

PH: [phone] or FAX [phone]

We may direct you to an Authorized Service Center for Infinity products or ask you to send your unit to us for repair. In either case, you will have to present your original dated bill of sale to establish warranty coverage.

DO NOT SEND YOUR SPEAKERS TO US WITHOUT OBTAINING PRIOR AUTHORIZATION.

You are responsible for transporting your speakers for repair and for payment of all shipping charges. If possible, use the original packaging, or ask us how to best pack the product for shipping. We will pay the return shipping charges if the repairs are covered by the warranty. If you experience difficulty in transporting your product, please advise us, and we may suggest alternative procedures.

LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES: All implied warranties, including fitness for a particular purpose and merchantability are limited in duration to the length of the warranty period for your product.

LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: Infinity is not responsible for any incidental or consequential damage of any kind. Our liability is limited to the repair or replacement, at our option, of a defective product.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damage, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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