Grand Touring GTO622 - Car Speaker JBL - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	6-1/2" (165mm) 2-Way Multi-Element Speaker
Brand	JBL
Model	Grand Touring GTO622
Category	Car Audio Speaker
Woofer Cone Material	Injection-Molded Titanium Composite
Tweeter Type	3/4" (19mm) Titanium Composite Balanced Dome
Surround Material	Butyl Rubber
Impedance	4 Ohms
Recommended Amplifier Power Range	5 – 175W RMS
Frequency Response	45Hz – 22kHz
Sensitivity	91dB
Mounting Depth (Drop-in)	3-1/16" (78mm)
Mounting Depth (Bottom Mount)	2-1/4" (57mm)
Mounting System	Intermount II (pat. pend.) for 165/170mm DIN installations
Recommended Crossover Frequency	80Hz – 120Hz (when used with subwoofer)
Installation Warnings	Avoid fuel tanks, lines, wiring; disconnect battery before work
Power Handling Note	Use amplifier with slightly higher power rating than needed to avoid distortion
Safety Note	Hearing damage risk above 120dB; use protection
Cleaning	Wipe grilles with slightly damp cloth; no solvents
Warranty Service	Contact dealer or call 800-336-4JBL for nearest warranty station

Frequently Asked Questions - Grand Touring GTO622 JBL

What is the impedance of the JBL Grand Touring GTO622?

The impedance is 4 Ohms, which is standard for most car audio systems.

What is the recommended amplifier power for the GTO622?

The recommended amplifier power range is 5 to 175 Watts RMS. For best performance, choose an amplifier with an output slightly higher than your typical listening level to avoid distortion.

What is the frequency response of the GTO622?

The frequency response is 45Hz to 22kHz, covering deep bass to high treble.

Can I install the GTO622 in a standard 6.5-inch speaker location?

Yes, the GTO622 is a 6-1/2 inch (165mm) speaker. It comes with an Intermount II system that fits both standard and 165/170mm DIN European installations.

What is the mounting depth required for the GTO622?

The drop-in mounting depth is 3-1/16 inches (78mm) and bottom mount depth is 2-1/4 inches (57mm). Ensure sufficient clearance in your vehicle.

Does the GTO622 include a tweeter?

Yes, it features a 3/4-inch Titanium Composite Balanced Dome tweeter for clear high frequencies.

How should I clean the GTO622 speakers?

Clean the grilles with a slightly damp cloth. Do not use any cleaners or solvents on the grilles or speaker drivers.

What should I avoid during installation?

Avoid cutting or drilling into fuel tanks, fuel lines, brake or hydraulic lines, vacuum lines, or electrical wiring. Always disconnect the battery before working.

Can I use the GTO622 with a subwoofer?

Yes, it works well with a subwoofer. Use a crossover frequency between 80Hz and 120Hz to block low frequencies from the GTO622.

What is the sensitivity rating of the GTO622?

The sensitivity is 91dB, meaning it produces a high volume level with relatively low amplifier power.

USER MANUAL Grand Touring GTO622 JBL

Thank you for purchasing JBL's Grand Touring Series multi-element automotive loudspeakers. We've organized this manual to make your installation as simple and trouble-free as possible. Please read through it completely before proceeding. If, after having read it, you decide that you would rather leave installation to a professional, consult your JBL Grand Touring Dealer.

Autosound at its Best

Your JBL GT series multi-element speakers are built to meet the same rigorous standards of construction and performance that have long established JBL's renowned home and professional speakers.

These speakers incorporate advanced materials and construction especially suited to the unique acoustic environment of modern vehicles. They are engineered to provide excellent dispersion, wide frequency response, and high power handling.

Installation of the GTO422 speakers as shown in Figures 1a and 1b.

• Some Toyota installations may require mounting ears to be removed from opposite sides.
• Some European car installations may require all four ears to be removed.

Typical installation of the GTO923, 522, and 422 speakers with grilles as shown in Figure 2.

Installation of the GTO622 speakers with the Intermount II (pat. pend.) mounting system as shown in Figures 3a, b, c.

Mounting the GTO622 in 165/170mm DIN (European) installations using the Intermount II clips

Speaker Placement

Because of the GT Series speakers' versatile mounting options, there are many placement options which will achieve excellent sound quality in your vehicle. Please consider the following to help you get the most from your speakers.

1. The most spacious stereo image is achieved when the left and right speakers are placed as wide apart as possible.
2. The best center image will be achieved when the distance from the left speaker and the right speaker are as equal as possible from your listening position. This is most easily achieved by placing the speakers as far forward as possible.
3. Treble is directional in nature. This means that high frequencies are reduced as you move off the tweeter's axis. If possible, rotate the speakers so that the angle of the tweeter points across the car to the listener on the opposite side. This will make each listener slightly off-axis to the tweeter that is closest to that listener, but on axis to the most distant speaker, which helps compensate for the fact that each listener is always closer to one speaker than to the other (see Figures 4a and 4b). Choosing mounting locations which satisfy all of the above criteria will provide the most satisfying performance.

Figure 4a

Aim Triangle of Tweeter Diffuser Toward Listener

Figure 4b

System Design

A more advanced system design can be achieved by adding a GT, GTX, GTi, or equivalent subwoofer to your GT series speakers. In this case the GT series multielement speakers will be used as high and midbass frequency drivers and should have their extremely low frequencies blocked by electrical means. Active or passive crossovers can be used in order to achieve the best system fidelity and widest dynamic range. A crossover frequency of between 80Hz and 120Hz is recommended for the best imaging and widest dynamic range.

Installation Warnings and Tips

- Be careful not to cut or drill into fuel tanks, fuel lines, brake or hydraulic lines, vacuum lines or electrical wiring when working on your vehicle. Inspect behind panels before you cut or drill.

- Make sure that the speaker will physically fit in the mounting location. If door mounting, check for adequate clearance with the window in both closed and open positions as well as for interference with the window crank and power window mechanism. If mounting elsewhere, check for clearance around rear deck torsion bars, glove box or other structural elements.

- Do not mount speakers where they will get wet.

• Make sure that it will be easy to run connecting wires to the speakers. Trace speaker wire paths before you undertake mounting.

• Always disconnect the ground wire from the battery before doing any work on the vehicle.

CAUTION: Fuel tanks are located directly beneath the rear deck in some cars. Check for adequate speaker basket clearance before considering this location!

A Note on Power Handling

As a result of their high efficiency, all JBL loudspeakers will produce reasonable volume levels in the automotive environment using very little amplifier power. However, the use of a small amplifier to attain very high volume levels could lead to overdriving the amplifier. This will generate high distortion levels which can easily damage loudspeakers, even if the rated power of the amplifier is below the rated maximum power handling of the loudspeaker!

As a general rule, do not turn up the volume control past the point where you hear distortion in the form of either signal distortion from an overdriven amplifier or mechanical noise from an overstressed speaker.

For the best performance and speaker reliability, you should select an amplifier with an output rating slightly higher than the maximum power likely to be used to generate the desired volume levels. This margin of reserve power will ensure that the amplifier will not attempt to deliver more power than its design allows.

WARNING: Playing loud music over 120dB can permanently damage your hearing. The maximum volume levels achievable with JBL speakers combined with high power amplification may exceed safe levels for extended listening. When listening at high volume levels, always use hearing protection or turn it down!

Specifications

Multi-Element Loudspeakers

With Injection-Molded Titanium Composite Woofer Cones and Butyl Rubber Surrounds

GTO923

GTO622

GTO522

GTO422

6" x 9" 3-way 6-1/2" 2-way 5-1/4" 2-way 4" 2-way

Super Tweeter 3/4" Solid-state

Titanium

Composite

Tweeter Titanium Titanium Titanium Titanium

Composite Composite Composite

Balanced Dome Balanced Dome Balanced Dome Balanced Dome

Tweeter Size 1-1/4" 3/4" 3/4" 3/4"

Speaker Impedance 4 Ohms 4 Ohms 4 Ohms
4 Ohms

Recommended Amplifier Power Range	5 – 250W RMS	5 – 175W RMS	5 – 150W RMS	5 – 120W RMS
Frequency Response	25Hz – 22kHz	45Hz – 22kHz	55Hz – 22kHz	65Hz – 22kHz
Sensitivity	92dB	91dB	90dB	90dB
Mounting Depth
Drop-in	3-1/16" (78mm)	1-13/16" (46mm)	2-3/8" (60mm)	1-3/8" (35mm)
Bottom Mount	3-1/2" (89mm)	2-1/4" (57mm)	2-1/2" (64mm)	1-5/8" (41mm)

Service

Should your loudspeaker ever need service, return it to the JBL dealer from whom it was purchased. If for some reason this is impractical, call 800-336-4JBL for your nearest warranty station. Do not return products to the JBL factory without prior authorization.

General Care

The loudspeaker grilles may be cleaned with a slightly damp cloth.

Do not use any cleaners or solvents on the grilles or the speaker drivers.

Safety Note

To avoid the dangers of accidental suffocation, please properly dispose of the plastic bag used in the speaker packaging.

Declaration of Conformity

We, JBL Europe A/S

Kongavejan 194B

DK-3480 Birkerad

declare in own responsibility, that the products

described in this owner's manual are in compliance

with technical standards:

EN 50 081-1/1992

EN 50 082-1/3.1995

Steen Michaelsen

JBL Europe A/S

Birkcred. DENMARK, 3/97

JBL Consumer Products 80 Crossways Park West Woodbury, NY 11797

8500 Balboa Blvd. Northridge, CA 91329

800-336-4JBL (4525)

H A Harman International Company Part No. GTO4220 OM Made in USA