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5601 Metro Drive • Baltimore, Maryland 21215 • (800) 377-7655

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.com

“Polk,” “Polk Audio,” “The Speaker Specialists” and “Dynamic Balance” are registered 

trademarks of Polk Investment Corporation used under license by Polk Audio Incorporated.

RM0466-1

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Polk Audio

dX

Series

dX

 

Series

Premium Performance Loudspeakers

Owner’s Manual

dX3055 

System

dX3065 

System

dX3000 

Tweeter

dX5510 

Mid/Woofer

dX6510 

Mid/Woofer

Dynamic Balance

®

Component Systems

Summary of Contents for DX3000

Page 1: ...d Dynamic Balance are registered trademarks of Polk Investment Corporation used under license by Polk Audio Incorporated RM0466 1 CE Polk Audio dXSeries dXSeries Premium Performance Loudspeakers Owner s Manual dX3055 System dX3065 System dX3000 Tweeter dX5510 Mid Woofer dX6510 Mid Woofer Dynamic Balance Component Systems ...

Page 2: ...aker business That is how Polk became known as The Speaker Specialists Today Polk Audio is still headquartered in Baltimore Maryland and is now one of the world s largest manufacturers of home and car loudspeakers Polk s research has yielded over 20 patents for advances in loudspeaker performance and value Polk speakers have earned the praise of audio experts the world over as well as dozens of aw...

Page 3: ...hanks to Dynamic Balance technology A Word From Matthew Polk DearMusicLover ThankyouforpurchasingPolkAudiospeakers Designingandbuildingspeakersismorethanjusta businessforthepeopleofPolkAudio itisourpassion Wearealldedicatedtoyourcompletesatisfactionand delight YournewPolkspeakersincludethelatestloudspeaker technologytoassureoutstandingperformanceand unmatchedquality Pleasetakeamomenttoread through...

Page 4: ... aim the tweeter in the direction that yields the best high frequency response and soundstaging Co molded polymer rubber surround provides superior bass response and will not dry rot like foam surrounds Neodymium NdFeb magnets offer powerful magnetic energy from small magnets You get great sound and a tweeter so small that it is easy to fit and mount in a wide variety of locations Three position t...

Page 5: ...re to attach the wire with the white stripe to the positive terminal and the un striped wire to the negative terminal 6 If the factory speaker had three screw holes you ll need to drill additional screw holes to accommodate the four screw pattern of the dX mid woofer 7 Using the hardware retained from the factory speaker or the screw clips supplied with the dX speaker secure your new speaker to th...

Page 6: ...er of the hole and cut a 2 1 inch hole with razor knife or reciprocating saw 1 Cutaholeinthepanel ThegrillessuppliedwiththedXSeriesdriverscanbeusedasatem plateformarkingthecutoutholes 2 Usingthespeakergrilleasatemplateformarkingthelocationsofthefourscrewholes 3 Drilltheholeswitha1 8 bit 4 Attachthescrewclipstothecarpanelattheholelocations 5 Cut the supplied tweeter wire in half 6 Attachspeakerwire...

Page 7: ... same as those on the tweeter Connect the white striped wire strand to the terminal of the crossover tweeter output and to the red wire on tweeters Figure 2 8 The tweeter can now be pivoted to the desired angle by applying firm pressure to the edge of the tweeter module dX3000 Component Tweeter Hook up When purchased as a separate unit the dX3000 tweeter includes a crossover network integrated int...

Page 8: ...requency response and soundstag ing Generally pointing the tweeters toward the listening position will yield the best results But don t be afraid to try other angles Use the position that sounds best to you Pivot the tweeter module by applying firm pressure on the edge of the tweeter module DO NOT APPLY PRESSURE TO THE DOME ITSELF Crossover Frequency And Slope The frequency point and slope of the ...

Page 9: ...our system at loud listening levels more power is necessary to achieve the best performance Consult your Polk Audio dealer for specific recommendations Safe Limits Of Operation Your Polk loudspeakers are made with the highest quality materials for years of trouble free performance However damage to loudspeakers can occur when an amplifier regardless of its wattage is made to play at higher listeni...

Page 10: ...t include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident disaster misuse abuse negligence inadequate packing or shipping procedures commercial use voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum of the unit cosmetic appear ance of the cabinetry not directly attributable to defects in materials or workmanship or service repair or modifications of the Product which has not been authorized or app...

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