GRAND

®
TOURING
SERIES

GTO507C
GTO607C
GTO6507C
GTO8607C
GTO6507SC

component
systems
owner’s
manual

THANK YOU
for purchasing a JBL® Grand Touring® Series
automotive loudspeaker component system. We’ve
organized this manual to make your installation as
simple and trouble-free as possible. Please read it
thoroughly before proceeding. Remember to keep
your sales receipt and this manual in a safe place
so both are available for future reference.
 INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND TIPS INSTALLATION
ABOUT THESE INSTRUCTIONS REAR DECK PRECAUTION • Check clearances on both sides of a Figure 1. Mounting the woofer in a factory
Installation of automotive stereo components In some cars, fuel tanks may be located planned mounting surface before drilling location without the grille (except GTO607C).
can require extensive experience with a vari- directly beneath the rear deck. Before any holes or installing any screws.
ety of mechanical and electrical procedures. installation, make sure there is adequate Remember that the screws can extend
Although these instructions explain how to speaker basket clearance before behind the surface.
install Grand Touring Series component sys- considering this location. • At the installation sites, locate and make a
tems in a general sense, they do not show the note of all fuel lines, hydraulic brake lines,
exact installation methods for your particular ABOUT THE CONTENTS vacuum lines and electrical wiring. Use
vehicle. If you do not feel you have the experi- The Grand Touring Series component extreme caution when cutting or drilling
ence, do not attempt the installation yourself – system includes: in and around these areas.
instead, ask your authorized JBL car audio • Woofers
dealer about professional installation options. • Before drilling or cutting holes, use a utility
• Grilles and mounting adapter(s) knife to remove unwanted fabric or vinyl
(no grille with the GTO8607C) to keep material from snagging in a drill
LOUD MUSIC AND HEARING
Playing loud music in an automobile can • Tweeters with surface/flush bit or saw. Figure 2. Mounting the woofer with
hinder your ability to hear traffic, as well as I-Mount™ (patent no. 5,859,917) kits the grille. (No grille is supplied with the
• For door installations, check the clearance
permanently damage your hearing. The • Crossover networks with mounting screws with the windows throughout the range GTO8607C. It is designed to be installed
maximum volume levels achievable with NOTE: The supplied crossover networks of the window’s travel, and verify that a under the factory grille.)
JBL speakers, combined with high power are designed to work with the above-listed mounted speaker will not interfere with
amplification, may exceed safe levels for transducers. Do not substitute another the window crank or power window
extended listening. We recommend using crossover network or use other speakers mechanism.
low volume levels when driving. JBL when connecting the system (see Figures • If mounting speakers elsewhere, check for
accepts no liability for hearing loss, bodily 8A and 8B). clearance around rear-deck torsion bars,
injury or property damage as a result of use
glove box or other structural elements.
or misuse of this product. INSTALLATION TIPS
• Always wear protective eyewear when • Do not mount speakers where they will
using any tools. get wet.
• Turn off all audio components and other • If possible, select a mounting site for
electrical devices before you start. the crossover network that is near the
Disconnect the (–) negative lead from speakers and provides easy access for
your vehicle’s battery. connections.
• Keep speakers in their package until final
installation. When moving a speaker,
always rest it with the cone or dome
facing up. Never use force to install any
speaker.

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INSTALLATION
INTERMOUNT III* FLUSH-MOUNT TWEETER ANGLE Figure 7A. Surface-mounted behind
MOUNTING RINGS Figure 5A. Mounting the tweeter using the Figure 6. Aim the tweeter at the listening grille panel.
The GTO607C is packaged with two I-Mount flush-mounting kit. position by sliding the screw in the groove
different speaker adapters. The adapters 3 on the back of the tweeter cup and lock the
will allow the speakers to be installed into tweeter in place using the small retaining
various factory 6," 6-1/2" and 6-3/4" openings. screw. Rotate the entire assembly in the
The metal adapter can be mounted in many mounting surface and tighten the large
European vehicles, Japanese vehicles or hand nut.
vehicles with 6" speaker locations. The 1 3
plastic adapter can be mounted in many 2
ROTATE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY
TO AIM ANGLED TWEETER
vehicles using 6-3/4" speaker locations or TOWARD LISTENER. Figure 7B. Flush-mounted to surface behind
three-point mounting frames. 1 grille panel.
SLIDE
BLACK (—)SCREW UP OR
DOWN TO ADJUST
Figure 3. Mounting the GTO607C using the SURFACE-MOUNT TWEETER ANGLE.
(—) SMALL LUG
supplied metal adapter. Mounting with the Figure 5B. Mounting the tweeter using the
plastic adapter is similar. I-Mount surface-mounting cup. BLACK
2 RED (+)
TIGHTEN SCREW TO
BLACK (—)
LOCK ANGLE SETTINGS.
1
ATTACH BASE
WITH SCREWS, THEN:
4
RED (+) RED SECURELY TIGHTEN

2
THE LARGE HAND NUT. Figure 7C. Mounted to grille panel.
(+) LARGE LUG

3 Figures 7A through 7D. The Starfish™

tweeter mount is intended to be used
when the tweeter will be installed behind
a factory grille (e.g., replacing the factory
tweeter behind a door panel). The Starfish
FOAM GASKET
will allow you to mount the component
MOUNTING RING
tweeter directly to the panel itself or to the
Figure 4. Mounting the GTO607C woofer area behind the panel. The six mounting
without the metal adapter. tabs can be removed easily to create a Figure 7D. In-dash location
number of custom configurations. (may require gluing).

Note: Check screw clearance before

installing. Use glue if clearance is an issue.

Note: Not all possible mounting

configurations are shown.

FOAM GASKET

* patent no. 6,505,705 3

CONNECTIONS SPECIFICATIONS
Open the crossover housing by firmly Figure 8B. The 0dB setting is the GTO507C GTO607C GTO6507C GTO8607C GTO6507SC
squeezing the sides of the top half and reference setting. Move the jumper Type 5" (130mm) 6-1/2" (160mm) 165mm 6" x 8" (5" x 7") 165mm Shallow-
lifting it away from the bottom. Using to the +3dB setting if more tweeter Two-way Two-way Two-way Two-way mount two-way
screws or a wire tie, mount the output is required. component component component component component
crossover using the holes provided. Tweeter level Power Handling 55W RMS, 70W RMS, 70W RMS, 70W RMS, 60W RMS,
0dB (default) 165W Peak 210W Peak 210W Peak 210W Peak 180W Peak
Observing proper polarity, connect the
speakers and amplifier as shown in Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) 91dB 92dB 92dB 92dB 92dB
Figures 8A–8C. Replace the cover Frequency 70Hz – 21kHz 55Hz – 21kHz 55Hz – 21kHz 55Hz – 21kHz 55Hz – 21kHz
Response

J1
when you are finished making the
connections and adjustments (see Impedance 2 Ohms 2 Ohms 2 Ohms 2 Ohms 2 Ohms
following section). Mounting Depth 2-5/16" (59mm) 2-1/16" (53mm) 2-3/8" (61mm) 2-1/4" (58mm) 1-13/16" (47mm)
Tweeter level Cutout Diameter 4-11/16" (120mm) 5-1/16" (129mm) 5-11/16" (145mm) 4-15/16" x 7-3/16" 5-11/16" (145mm)
Figure 8A. Wiring connections on +3dB (126mm x 183mm)
the crossover network (shown with Overall Diameter 5-1/8" (131mm) 6-1/4" (159mm) 6-9/16" (167mm) 5-11/16" (145mm) 6-9/16" (167mm)
cover on). Figure 8C. Locating wiring connections
on the GTO507C woofer. Other woofers
To TWEETER GENERAL CARE
are wired similarly.
The loudspeaker grilles may be cleaned with a damp cloth. Do not use any cleaners
or solvents on the grilles or the speaker cones.
These products are designed for mobile applications and are not intended for
To WOOFER connection to the mains.
A valid serial number is required for warranty coverage.
Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
To AMPLIFIER
OUTPUTS Not all models are available in all markets.
Big Lug =
Small Lug =
Declaration of Conformity

JBL, Incorporated
250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797 USA We, Harman Consumer Group International
516.255.4JBL (4525) (USA only) www.jbl.com 2, route de Tours
72500 Château du Loir
© 2006 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. France
declare in own responsibility that the products described in this owner’s
JBL, Harman International and Grand Touring Series are trademarks of Harman International manual are in compliance with technical standards:
Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. I-Mount and
EN 61000-6-3:2001
Starfish are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. EN 61000-6-1:2001
Klaus Lebherz
Part No. GTCOMPONENTSOM4/06 Harman Consumer Group International
Château du Loir, France 4/06
www.jbl.com