RM6/RM9 Boston Rally™ Speaker Systems Installation Manual
Specifications Boston Rally RM6 System Boston Rally RM9 System Maximum Music Power 200 watts 220 watts Peak Input Power 100 watts 110 watts Continuous Music Power 50 watts 55 watts Sensitivity (1 watt/.
Table of Contents Specifications 2 Table of Contents 3 Notice 3 Tools Required 4 Before You Begin 4 Planning the Installation 5 Speaker Wiring 6 Routing the Wires 6 Installing Speakers In Factory Cutouts 7 Installation Options 8 Installing Speakers In Nonstandard Locations-RM6 10 Installing Speakers In Nonstandard Locations-RM9 13 Warranty 16 Notice Installation of automotive stereo systems requires experience with a variety of mechanical and electrical procedures.
Tools Required Before You Begin These are the tools required Familiarize yourself with the location of fuel lines, hydraulic brake lines to complete the basic instal- and electrical wiring. Use extreme caution when cutting or drilling around lation of the Boston Rally these parts. Series speakers. Additional Shut off all stereo and other electrical devices before you start. tools are necessary for more Protect the speakers by keeping them in their plastic bags until final custom work.
Planning the Installation Read all instructions carefully before you attempt any installation procedures. Make sure all operations are clear to you. Make sure you have adequate time and shelter to complete the installation. Many installations require multiple days to complete. Examine the Boston Rally Series speakers and hardware so that you are familiar with them before you start the installation. 1. Decide on speaker placement. 2. Run the speaker wires. 3. Install the speakers and complete the wiring.
Speaker Wiring For your convenience, two sets of two-conductor wire are provided to use between the speakers and the amplifier or head-unit. Other wire may be substituted if desired as long as it is at least 18 gauge. Sometimes the stock speaker wires in the vehicle may be used. Two-conductor speaker wire connects the positive and negative terminals of each speaker to the corresponding positive and negative terminals on the amp or head-unit. One side of the wire will be marked in some way.
Installing Speakers In Factory Cutouts 1. Make sure the mounting surface provides a complete air seal between the front and the back of the speaker. If the surface is uneven, or if air can leak directly from the back of the speaker to the front, seal the air leaks with silicon sealant or weather stripping. Make sure that the sealing material does not touch any moving part of the speaker. 2. Attach the wires to the speaker. 3.
RM6 Installation Option Most factory speaker locations for 6-inch speakers provide either three or four screw holes for mounting the speaker. The RM6 includes both sets of holes. Rotate the speaker until the correct holes line up.
RM9 Installation Option The RM9 can also be installed from underneath the rear deck to reduce the installed height of the tweeter module. A spacer is supplied to protect the rubber surround and ensure a tight air seal. The spacer is installed between the speaker and the mounting surface as shown in the diagram. The Kortec™ dome tweeter on the RM9 is asymetrically aligned with the woofer cone to minimize diffraction of high-frequencies off of the cone.
Installing Speakers In Nonstandard Locations – RM6 Notice Check the clearance of both speaker locations. Your vehicle may not be symmetrical. (There may be multiple window controls on the driver’s side, for example.) If installing in the doors, remove the interior panel. Avoid possible speaker contact with door frames, handles and window tracks. Check the window clearance by rolling the window up and down. Also check for clearance with the door open and closed.
1. Trace the template onto the mounting panel. Mark the pilot hole, the edges of the large cutout and the locations of the screws. 2. Make sure that the mounting surface provides a complete air seal between the front and the back of the speaker. If the surface is uneven, or if air can leak directly from the back of the speaker to the front, seal the air leaks with silicon sealant or weather stripping. Make sure that the sealing material does not touch any moving part of the speaker.
3. Drill the pilot hole at the center of the cutout, then drill four 1⁄ 8" holes for the speaker’s mounting screws. Make the large circular cutout with a saber saw, hole saw or nibbler (depending on the material). 4. Slip “U”-clips over the screw holes. Position the flat side toward the speaker as shown in the diagram. 5. Attach the wires to the speaker. 6. Attach the assembly to the cutout as shown in the diagram. Use four of the supplied #8 x 1" sheet metal screws or other hardware.
Installing Speakers In Nonstandard Locations – RM9 Notice Check the clearance of both speaker locations. Your vehicle may not be symmetrical. If installing in the trunk, check for clearance with the trunk lid opened and closed. If installing in the doors, remove the interior panel. Avoid possible speaker contact with door frames, handles and window tracks. Check the window clearance by rolling the window up and down. Also check for clearance with the door open and closed.
4. Attach the assembly to the cutout as shown in the diagram. Use the supplied machine screws and nuts or other hardware. Tighten the nuts just enough to seal the woofer against the mounting surface. Do not overtighten the hardware.
5. Attach the wires to the speaker. 6. Attach the grille front. Snap the grille on to the grille frame from the front. Be sure to align the notch on the grille with the logo on the grille frame. The Kortec™ dome tweeter on the RM9 is asymmetrically aligned with the woofer cone to minimize diffraction of high-frequencies off of the cone. Although they are packaged in stereo, matched pairs, either speaker may be mounted on either side of the vehicle.
Warranty For one year from the date of purchase, Boston Acoustics will repair for the original owner any defect in materials or workmanship that occurs in normal use, without charge for parts or labor. Your responsibilities are to use the speaker system according to the instructions supplied, to provide safe and secure transportation to the authorized Boston Acoustics service representative and to present proof of purchase in the form of your sales slip when requesting service.
