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CAR AUDIO
Reference 6513cs
Automotive Component Speaker System

Owner’s Manual
Installation Guide
Infinity Systems, Inc.
80 Crossways Park West
Woodbury, NY 11797, USA
(516) 496-3400 • FAX (516) 496-4868
www.infinitysystems.com

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 CAR AUDIO
REFERENCE 6513CS AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENT SPEAKER SYSTEM
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing one of the finest 3-way component This Infinity product is made with our ongoing dedication
systems available for car audio, the Infinity Reference to create the best consumer audio products possible. As a
6513cs. This complete speaker system features: result, you can expect your Reference 6513cs to provide
you with many years of listening enjoyment.
• Two 165 mm (6 1 ⁄ 2") woofers and two 102 mm (4")
midrange drivers with TLH™ cones for high IMPORTANT
internal damping and resistance to temperature
Before you start your installation, please read the fol-
and humidity extremes lowing instructions to achieve maximum product per-
• Two 19 mm (3 ⁄4") soft-dome tweeters with surface- and formance. Although this installation guide explains
flush-mount kits provide high power-handling and how to install the Reference 6513cs in a general sense,
it does not show the exact installation methods for
extended sonic accuracy
your particular vehicle. Installation of automotive
• One stereo passive crossover network with individual stereo components requires extensive experience in
user-selectable output levels for woofers, tweeters, dealing with a variety of mechanical and electrical
and midrange drivers procedures. If you do not feel you have the experience,
do not attempt the installation yourself, but instead
• Flexible system configurations with connections for up ask your Authorized Infinity Car Audio Dealer about
to three stereo amplifiers professional installation options.
• Attractive black-molded speaker grilles to complement
your vehicle’s interior
• Heavy-duty stamped steel speaker frames and use of
“high-tech” materials ensure rugged construction and
consistent reliability

PRECAUTIONS AND NOTES

• Turn off all audio system and other electrical devices • For faithful music reproduction, use only high-quality
before you start. As an extra precaution, disconnect the components with this speaker system.
(–) negative lead from your vehicle’s battery.
• A common cause of speaker failure is trying to get
• Protect the speaker components by keeping them in more out of your amplifier than it is able to deliver.
their packages until final installation. This will keep We suggest using a high-quality amplifier with power
the magnets in these components from attracting rating of at least 100 watts-per-channel into 4 ohms.
metal clips and filings.
• All wires must be secure and protected against dam-
• When moving a speaker component, always rest each age from folding seats, door jambs, etc. Use rubber
component so that the cone or dome is facing up. grommets when passing wires through holes in metal,
and allow “service loops” where needed. NEVER run
• Never use force to install any speaker component.
cables outside the vehicle, since exposure to the ele-
• At the installation sites, locate and make a note of all ments will corrode their insulation.
fuel lines, hydraulic brake lines, and electrical wiring.
• Do not use the chassis of your vehicle as a speaker
Use extreme caution when cutting or drilling in and
ground connection.
around these areas.
• Do not operate the vehicle until you are certain that
• Check clearances on both sides of a planned mounting
all amplifiers, woofers, etc. are secure in the event of a
surface before drilling any holes or installing any
sudden stop or jolt.
screws. Remember that the enclosed screws can extend
up to an inch behind the surface. • Only use the enclosed passive crossover network.
Modifying or bypassing the network may cause dam-
• Before drilling or cutting holes, use a utility knife to
age to your components and is not covered under the
remove unwanted fabric or vinyl. This will help keep
terms of your warranty.
the material from snagging in a drill bit or hole saw.
• Always wear protective eyewear when using power or
conventional tools.

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PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION
Carefully read and understand the following instructions As you survey your vehicle, keep the following installation
before you attempt any installation procedures. Plan for sequence in mind:
adequate time and the possibility of overnight storage of
1. Studying the system applications shown in Figures 1
your vehicle, since it may take more than one day to com-
through 3, including application notes on page 5
plete an installation. Unpack and examine the components.
Verify that your package includes the following: 2. Choosing locations for the speaker components (see
Speaker Placement)
• Two 165 mm (6 1 ⁄ 2") woofers with grilles and grille trays
3. Selecting a crossover location that will make use of the
• Two 102 mm (4") midrange drivers with grilles and
color-keyed wires and attached terminals
grille trays
4. Installing the crossover and running speaker wires to
• Two 19 mm (3 ⁄4") soft-dome tweeters with surface-mount
the amplifier(s)
plates, flush-mount kits, and attached color-keyed wires
5. Installing the speaker components and connecting
• One integrated stereo passive crossover network
speaker wires
• Mounting templates for all speaker components
6. Testing the audio system and finishing the installation
• Complete mounting hardware, including hook-up wire

SYSTEM APPLICATIONS
The Infinity Reference 6513cs can be configured for use with After studying the illustrations, read the application notes
one to three amplifiers, as shown in Figures 1 through 3. on page 5 for specific wiring details.

RIGHT
+
–
Amplifier
–
+
LEFT GRN GRN/BLK GRN/WHT GRN

RED + – BLK BLK – + RED

Connect Pigtail
Jumpers As Shown
+ – + – + –
Figure 1. This application
– + – + – +
WOOFER EMIT TWEETER MIDRANGE MIDRANGE EMIT TWEETER WOOFER

shows connections for a

FROM LEFT AMPLIFIERS FROM RIGHT AMPLIFIERS

Reference 6513cs system and one

stereo amplifier. BLU/BLK BLU/WHT
– –
–

To LEFT To RIGHT
TO RIGHT
WOOFER

WOOFER
TO LEFT
LO

LO

6x9" Woofer REFERENCE STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE 6x9" Woofer

+

+
HI

HI

+ HI Component System Crossover Network HI +

BLU TO LEFT
MIDRANGE
TO LEFT
TWEETER
TO RIGHT
TWEETER
TO RIGHT
MIDRANGE
BLU
+ + + +
– LO HI – LO MID HI HI MID LO – HI LO –

GRY/ RED/ RED/ GRY/

BLK BLK WHT WHT
GRY RED RED GRY
– + HI + HI –
To LEFT To RIGHT
4" Midrange 4" Midrange
– + MID + MID –
To LEFT To RIGHT
Tweeter Tweeter

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SYSTEM APPLICATIONS (CONTINUED)

RIGHT
+
– GRN
Amplifier GRN/WHT To Woofer Ampliofier
(Tweeter & Mids) – GRN/BLK RIGHT
GRN
+
LEFT + – – + ❶
RED RED
Connect Pigtail
Jumpers As Shown + – BLK BLK – +
+ – + – + – – + – + – +
WOOFER EMIT TWEETER MIDRANGE MIDRANGE EMIT TWEETER WOOFER

FROM LEFT AMPLIFIERS FROM RIGHT AMPLIFIERS

RIGHT
+
Amplifier – ❶ BLU/BLK
– –
BLU/WHT

(Woofers)

–
– To LEFT To RIGHT

TO RIGHT
WOOFER

WOOFER
TO LEFT
LO

LO
+ 6x9" Woofer REFERENCE STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE 6x9" Woofer

+
HI

HI
LEFT + HI Component System Crossover Network HI +
BLU TO LEFT
MIDRANGE
TO LEFT
TWEETER
TO RIGHT
TWEETER
TO RIGHT
MIDRANGE
BLU
+ + + +
– LO HI – LO MID HI HI MID LO – HI LO –

GRY/ RED/ RED/ GRY/

Figure 2. This application shows connections for a BLK BLK WHT WHT
Reference 6513cs system and two stereo amplifiers. GRY RED RED GRY
– + HI + HI –
To LEFT To RIGHT
4" Midrange 4" Midrange
– + MID + MID –
To LEFT To RIGHT
Tweeter Tweeter

RIGHT
+
– GRN
Amplifier GRN/WHT To Midrange Amplifier
(Tweeters) – GRN/BLK RIGHT
GRN
+
LEFT
❶
To Woofer Amplifier
RIGHT

– –
❷+
+ + – + – + –
Remove Pigtail
– + – + – +
WOOFER EMIT TWEETER MIDRANGE MIDRANGE EMIT TWEETER WOOFER

RIGHT FROM LEFT AMPLIFIERS FROM RIGHT AMPLIFIERS

+
Amplifier – ❶ BLU/BLK BLU/WHT
– –
(Midrange) –
–

To LEFT To RIGHT
+
TO RIGHT
WOOFER

WOOFER
TO LEFT
LO

LO

6x9" Woofer REFERENCE STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE 6x9" Woofer

+

LEFT
HI

HI

+ HI Component System Crossover Network HI +

BLU TO LEFT
MIDRANGE
TO LEFT
TWEETER
TO RIGHT
TWEETER
TO RIGHT
MIDRANGE
BLU
+ + + +
– LO HI – LO MID HI HI MID LO – HI LO –

GRY/ RED/ RED/ GRY/

BLK BLK WHT WHT
RIGHT GRY RED RED GRY
+
Amplifier – ❷ To LEFT
– + HI + HI –
To RIGHT
(Woofers) – 4" Midrange 4" Midrange
+
LEFT – + MID + MID –
To LEFT To RIGHT
Tweeter Tweeter

Figure 3. This application shows connections for a

Reference 6513cs system and three stereo amplifiers.

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SYSTEM APPLICATIONS (CONTINUED)
APPLICATION NOTES – SINGLE AMPLIFIER SYSTEM (SEE FIGURE 1) APPLICATION NOTES – BI-AMPLIFIED SYSTEM (SEE FIGURE 2)
For a system with a single amplifier, we recommend using For this application, we recommend two 50- to 150-watt
a 50- to 150-watt amplifier. Leave the crossover jumpers amplifiers to drive the woofers and satellite speakers (i.e.,
in place and observe the following: midrange drivers, and tweeters). On the crossover, con-
nect pigtail jumpers only between MIDRANGE and
• Connect left/right outputs from the amplifier to the cor-
TWEETER inputs and hook-up the amplifiers, as shown
responding left/right WOOFER inputs on the crossover.
in Figure 2. The speaker connections are the same as
• Connect the 165 mm (6 1 ⁄ 2") woofers, 102 mm (4") those listed for a single amplifier system.
midrange drivers, and 19 mm (3 ⁄4") soft-dome tweeters
NOTE: You may need additional hook-up wire and terminals
to the crossover using the enclosed keyed, color-coded to connect the satellite amplifier to the crossover.
hook-up wires, as shown in Figure 1.
APPLICATION NOTES – TRI-AMPLIFIED SYSTEM (SEE FIGURE 3)
• For woofers and midrange drivers, use the correspond-
ing HI connections on the crossover. In a tri-amplified system, we recommend a 50- to 100-watt
amplifier for woofers and two 25- to 50-watt amplifiers to
• For tweeters, use the (tweeter) MID connections on the drive the each pair of satellite speakers (i.e., midrange dri-
crossover. vers, and tweeters). On the crossover, remove the entire pig-
tail jumper and connect the amplifiers, as shown in Figure 3.
The speaker connections are the same as those listed for a
single amplifier system.
NOTE: You may need additional hook-up wire and terminals
to connect the two satellite amplifiers to the crossover.

SPEAKER PLACEMENT
Where you place your speakers will greatly affect the total MIDRANGE DRIVERS
sound quality of your vehicle’s audio system. Often the
best locations are compromises between the ideal sound Choose a location for the midrange drivers that offers an
stage and the physical limitations of your vehicle. Here unobstructed path to the listener’s ears and also places
are several techniques you can use to place a component the midranges fairly near the tweeters (preferably on the
in a location where it sounds best: same mounting plane).

• Use the supplied templates to find potential place- TWEETERS

ment sites.
Because of their small size, the tweeters can be mounted
• Place each speaker component in its prospective in a number of convenient locations. Suggested areas
mounting position and make the system connections. include the dash, door panels, rear deck, or rear window
pillars. For best imaging, install the tweeters at ear level,
• Power on the system and listen to a variety of your
aimed so that imaginary lines from the center of each
favorite music. Experiment with the midrange and
tweeter cross at a point between the two front passenger
tweeter locations until you find the placement which
seats. Make sure there are no obstructions between the
sounds the best. If possible, try placing these compo-
tweeters and listeners.
nents on the same mounting plane. This will help min-
imize timing errors in emitting sound waves that occur
when they are spaced too far apart.
WOOFERS
The woofers will provide their best response when mount-
ed in the rear deck of most vehicles, with the trunk acting
as the woofer enclosure. If this is not feasible, locate the
woofers so that there is at least 28 to 57 liters (1 to 2 cubic
feet) of airspace behind each one. The front door panels
are another possibility.
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REFERENCE 6513CS AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENT SPEAKER SYSTEM
CROSSOVER INSTALLATION
The enclosed stereo crossover can be mounted in any con- 3. Use a drill with a 3.2 mm (1 ⁄ 8 ") bit to drill four holes.
venient location. However, do not mount a crossover in an
4. Fasten the crossover to the surface with its supplied
exposed outside area, and try to place it closer to the
self-adhesive backing strip to reduce vibration, and
speakers than an amplifier.
then tighten its mounting screws.
NOTE: Use only the enclosed Infinity crossover. It is specifi-
cally designed to work with the Reference 6513cs speakers. 5. Depending on your system configuration (refer to
Use of any other crossover may damage one or more audio Figures 1 to 3 on pages 3 and 4), pre-run the supplied
components and is not covered by the warranty. speaker wires from each amplifier output to each asso-
ciated crossover input and make the connections.
1. At the chosen site, use the crossover as a template to
mark the screw holes. Make sure the intended site pro- NOTE: The crossover provides additional level outputs
vides necessary clearance for the mounting screws. (e.g., LO and HI for midrange and LO, MID, and HI for
the tweeter) for sound adjustment. A later section,
2. Use a hole punch for drilling guides. If necessary, clear Adjusting The Sound, explains these options.
away any carpet or other material prior to drilling.

WOOFER/MIDRANGE INSTALLATION

WOOFER AND MIDRANGE DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTES 3. Use a drill with a 3.2 mm (1 ⁄ 8 ") to drill a pilot hole at
the center of each baffle opening. Then drill holes for
For most applications, the woofers and midrange drivers the mounting screws. Use a saber or hole saw to create
will not need new openings, since they are specifically a cutout for each baffle opening.
designed to drop into existing cutouts in most cars, trucks,
and vans. However, if you decide to install a woofer or 4. Slip a supplied metal mounting clip over each screw
midrange driver in a non-standard location, use the appro- mounting hole. Route the wires for each woofer and
priate supplied template to trace a mounting site. Also midrange driver from the crossover connections
observe the following mounting precautions: through each respective speaker cutout and attach
them to the keyed terminals on each component.
• Check the sites for adequate clearance and potential
water leakage. Make sure components will not interfere 5. Position each component into its cutout and align the
with the operation of door controls or windows. Avoid mounting holes to the drilled holes. Push the wires into
contact with door frames, handles, and window tracks. each opening and fasten each component with the sup-
plied screws. Place a supplied grille over each speaker.
• Pick a location with a strong, rigid structure to support
the weight of the component. You may have to build out
the mounting area if sufficient metal does not exist. Figure 4. Installing a
Reference 6513cs
INSTALLING WOOFERS/MIDRANGE DRIVERS midrange driver in a
door panel.
To install the Reference 6513cs woofers and midrange dri-
vers, refer to Figures 4 and 5 (on the next page) as you per-
form the following steps:
1. For woofer and midrange driver installations in exist- sacle = 70%
ing cutouts, start with step 5. For non-standard woofer
and midrange driver locations, use the supplied tem-
plates to create each cutout. Tape or trace a tem-
plate at each site and mark the locations of the
mounting holes and circumferences of woofer
and midrange baffle openings.
2. Use a hole punch for drilling guides. If neces-
sary, clear away any carpet or other material
prior to drilling.

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Figure 6. After installing the surface-mount plate, push the

Reference 6513cs tweeter onto the mounting plate to snap it
into place.

Figure 5. Installing a Reference 6513cs woofer in a deck.

TWEETER INSTALLATION
Reference 6513cs tweeters are easy to install. Each is 4. Fasten each mounting plate to its site with supplied
housed in a surface-mount enclosure with grille and is #8 x 19 mm (3 ⁄4") screws.
equipped with an attached color- and terminal-keyed wire
5. Route the tweeter’s pigtail wire through each feed-
pigtail. For custom installations, each tweeter includes a
through hole and attach it to the yellow terminal-
flush-mount kit that features an adjustable firing angle.
keyed wires from the crossover and make the connec-
SURFACE-MOUNT INSTALLATION tions at each pigtail end.
Refer to Figure 6 (above) for correct orientation of the sur- 6. Push the wires into the opening and carefully press
face-mounting plate. A 7.9 mm (5 ⁄ 16 ") diameter hole is each tweeter onto the mounting plate until it snaps
required to pass tweeter wires and pre-attached termi- into place.
nals. Make sure each proposed hole will not extend beyond
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the boundary of the tweeter enclosure.
1. At each chosen site, use the mounting plate (or mount-
ing template) to mark locations of mounting holes and
a feed-through hole for speaker wires.
2. Drill 3.2 mm (1 ⁄ 8 ") holes for mounting screws.
3. Drill 7.9 mm (5 ⁄ 16 ") holes to create passages for wires.

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FLUSH-MOUNT INSTALLATION
Refer to Figure 7 (below) for correct orientation of the 6. Check each tweeter’s placement with the listening
flush-mount kit. When removing panels at a selected site, position (e.g., on-axis placement provides the best per-
make sure there is minimum mounting depth of 44.5 mm formance). If necessary, loosen the nut, rotate the
(1 3 ⁄4") behind each panel. assembly and adjust the tweeter’s angle, and retighten
the nut.
1. At each chosen site, remove the panel and use the
flush-mount cup (or flush-mounting template) as a 7. Connect tweeter wires to the appropriate connection
guide to cut a hole for tweeter mounting. points and re-install each panel.
2. Route the tweeter’s pigtail wire through each base and
carefully press each tweeter in until it snaps into place.
3. Insert each tweeter (and base) into a flush-mount cup
and route the tweeter’s (pigtail) wires through the
opening in the cup.
4. Place each entire assembly into a panel opening so the
cup lip is flush against the panel.
5. Route each set of tweeter wires through the cup’s nut
and hand-tighten each nut against back of the panel.

Figure 7. After the Reference 6513cs tweeter

is in its cup, hand-tighten the nut to flush-
mount the assembly on the panel.

ADJUSTING THE SOUND

Initially connect the + leads (on the satellite crossover Experiment with several different setting combinations as
connections) to the following terminals: woofer to HI, you listen to a wide variety of music under different dri-
midrange to HI, and tweeter to MID. ving conditions. This will help you reach the optimum
sound balance and greatly enhance your listening enjoy-
Once the wiring has been completed, turn on the system
ment. Remember to turn off the system each time you
and begin playing a high-quality CD or tape with a wide
make any changes. For increased tweeter level, move the
musical range. Set the controls on your source unit, equal-
tweeter + leads to HI terminals. For decreased tweeter
izer, etc. to their normal listening positions and listen to
level, move them to LO.
the sound of your Reference 6513cs system.

SPECIFICATIONS
System Power Handling: 125 watts
System Sensitivity: 90 dB
Frequency Response: 60 Hz ~ 20 kHz

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 Infinity publications are subject to change without notice.

© Infinity Systems, Inc. 1997 P/N 939-8089

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