DC Gold Audio

1. DC GOLD AUDIO warrants to the original customer this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for three (3) years, measured from the sales date of the speaker to the return date. DC GOLD AUDIO will, at its discretion, repair any defective speaker that falls within the valid warranty period. All repairs only apply to manufacturer defects and not speakers that have not been damaged as described below. Please contact DC GOLD AUDIO to find out whether your speaker is eligible for repair.
2. This warranty does not apply to any DC GOLD speaker damaged by:
   • Overpowering / Overloading the driver – Frying the voice-coil by sending too much power to the speakers (ie: playing too loud too long)
   • Accidents – Any type of collision, mishap with the installation, dropping, poking, etc.
   • Misuse or abuse - Any type of physical abuse that is not typical of normal wear and tear.
   • Improper Installation - Including, but not limited to, improper wiring, mounting, line voltage, etc.
   • Fire, lightening, or “acts of GOD”.
   • Any damage caused by parts furnished by anyone other than DC GOLD AUDIO.
3. Receipts are necessary for all warranty work, so please file them appropriately.
4. This warranty is only valid for the original customer and cannot be transferred.
5. The warranty only applies to the original customers purchase from an authorized dealer. Purchasing used Speakers or purchases from unauthorized dealers are not covered under warranty. Purchasing via shopping sites (ie: Ebay, Amazon, Sears, Overstock, etc.) are only covered if they have an Authorized Dealer store on that site.
6. Our speakers are not meant to have direct saltwater contact on the backside – please mount appropriately. DC GOLD supplied gaskets or very small bead of calking is approved. Over-calking voids warranty.
7. This warranty does not cover any expense incurred in the removal, re-installation and shipping of this product.
8. DC GOLD AUDIO will not warranty any shipping damage caused by improperly packed returns.
9. Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusions may not apply to you.
10. This is the complete warranty by DC GOLD AUDIO, and no other expressed warranty is valid.
11. This warranty is valid for these pair of speakers only. This warranty may be updated at any time.

Required Maintenance

There is a required maintenance (for salt water applications) to extend the life and sound of the speakers; At least once a year, remove from enclosure and submerge entire speaker in clear, clean water to remove salt residue. This only requires a minute or two, but will help protect your speakers and ability to receive a warranty repair.

For Returns Covered by this Warranty

Be sure to include a copy of your original sales receipt. Returns may not be accepted without a sales receipt. Please pack in original packaging or sturdy box with several layers of secured bubble wrap. DO NOT PACK IN PACKING PEANUTS. Poor packaging will void the return. Include complete contact information (name, address, phone #, e-mail and copy of original sales receipt.

Mounting Procedures

1. Select a suitable location for the speakers. They are not meant to be mounted with direct salt-water exposure on the back-side. Be certain there are no braces, frames, glass or other obstructions behind the panel that would interfere with the insertion of the speaker. We recommend mounting the speaker from the top as this gives the best possible sound. Wall thickness of the larger speakers (N69, N7, N9.5) can be ¾” with no deterioration of sound quality. When mounting the N4 or N5 speakers and the mounting wall thickness is greater than ¼” you may have to chamfer the opening inside the cabinet to allow proper exiting of the air from the speaker frame (basket). If top mounting in not possible, the speaker may be mounted from behind using a gasket. For the best sound quality rear mounting should only be done if panel is no thicker than .25” (6mm) as this will make the speaker sound “closed in” and project poorly.
   
   Because of the tremendous bass power of the DC GOLD AUDIO speakers, the mounting panel should be as sturdy as possible. To realize the full potential, the speakers need a reasonable volume of air behind them. Thin or flimsy wall and / or lack of air volume will detract the sound quality. Depths of the speakers range from 2.25” (57mm) to 4.7 (120mm) please measure carefully.
2. Cut hole with template provided using a knife, saw or sheet metal shears. Clean the installation area thoroughly, specially loose fiberglass bits and or metal shavings. Sand or file edges before the next step.
3. Fit the speaker into the opening and mark the location of the mounting holes. Remove the speaker and drill the pilot holes as marked. Key to the great sound of DC GOLD AUDIO speakers is the elimination of the spider found in conventional speakers. To avoid possible contamination of the exposed motor, remove all debris carefully before fitting the speaker into the opening.

Wiring Procedure

1. Route the speaker leads through the vehicle. Avoid running leads where they may be pinched when doors or hatch close.
2. Connect leads to the speaker terminals and mount the speaker in place using the stainless steel screws supplied. The terminal with the red dot is the positive (+) lead. This can be checked with a battery; the positive (+) lead of the battery connected to the positive lead of the speaker and the negative (-) connected to the negative lead of the speaker should cause the cone to move forward. If the speaker moves inward, switch polarity of the speaker terminals. It is best to carefully start each screw, but do not tighten until all are in place-then tighten snuglydo not over tighten as you can crack the polymer frame.
3. Follow the instruction supplied with your stereo or amplifier for proper electrical connections. Note that one of the wires is marked for proper identification, to assure proper phasing of the speakers. Improper phasing will greatly reduce low frequency response. To check, turn balance to one speaker and then to the other while playing. If bass response is greater on either one speaker than both playing together, one speaker is connected out of phase. A similar check can be performed on a four-speaker system using the fader to check phasing between the front and rear speakers.

Amplifier & Wiring suggestion

We recommend for runs of 3 feet to 10 feet 16 gauge wire should be minimum, for runs of 10 feet to 20 feet a minimum of 14 gauge wire and for runs beyond 20 feet a minimum of 12 gauge be used. Larger gauge is always better up to a point. Amplifiers should have a minimum of 25 watts RMS per channel for best performance. Distortion from a cheap or underpowered amplifier will do more damage than a high- powered amplifier used judiciously.

Contact for Warranties

DC GOLD AUDIO
3101 Wellington Drive
Palmdale, CA 93551
Phone: (661) 618-2050
dcgold@dcgold.com