Owner's Manual for Ground Zero GZIK 165SPL Midwoofer
Quick guide for the Ground Zero GZIK 165SPL Iridium Series midwoofer. Includes technical specifications, installation advice, noise damping tips, and safety instructions.
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Quick guide from the manual
This manual provides essential information for the installation and operation of the Ground Zero GZIK 165SPL midwoofer. For optimal performance, it is recommended to have the system components carefully tuned and installed by a professional car audio specialist.
Noise damping for sound quality
To achieve the best sound experience, it is crucial to minimize vibrations in the vehicle's interior. Thin surfaces and panels of the car body can resonate, causing unwanted noise. Using aluminum-butyl insulation adds mass to these surfaces, which lowers their natural resonance and significantly reduces booming.
Technical specifications
- Model: GZIK 165SPL
- Voice coil: 25 mm / 1 inch copper
- Magnet: Ferrite
- Cone: 3D-HQPP, 122 mm
- Impedance: 3 Ohms
- Resonance frequency (Fs): 61.5 Hz
- Power handling: 80 Watts (nominal) / 120 Watts (SPL)
- Mounting diameter: 142.5 mm
- Mounting depth: 68 mm
Safety instructions
- Keep all packaging and parts away from children and pets to avoid suffocation.
- Avoid prolonged exposure to volume levels over 85 dB to prevent permanent hearing damage.
- High volume levels can distract from traffic and hinder the perception of important road noises.
- The product contains magnetized metals and should be disposed of at a local recycling facility, not with household waste.
Manufacturer information
Ground Zero Audio
Practical help
Common problems
Apply aluminum-butyl insulation to thin car body panels to increase mass, lower natural resonance, and reduce vibrations.
Ensure all system components are carefully tuned and matched; consult a car audio specialist for installation and system tuning.
Before use
- Ensure the installation surface is clean and stable.
- Consult a car audio specialist for system tuning.
- Use appropriate insulation materials for the mounting area.
- Verify that the mounting depth of 68 mm is available in your vehicle.
Specs in practice
- Resonance frequency (Fs): 61.5 Hz
- The frequency at which the speaker naturally resonates.
- Power handling: 80/120 Watts
- The nominal and peak power capacity of the speaker.
- Mounting depth: 68 mm
- The required clearance depth for installation.
- Impedance: 3 Ohms
- The electrical resistance of the speaker.
Model compatibility
- Designed for car audio systems.
- Requires professional tuning for full performance.
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