How do I wire the Rockford Fosgate M2-8B LED Lighted Marine Speakers? (Rockford Fosgate M2-8B LED LIGHTED Marine Speakers Instruction Guide)

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Jan 01, 2025 - 04:51 AM

Wiring the Rockford Fosgate M2-8B LED Lighted Marine Speakers is a straightforward process. Here are the steps to follow:

1. COLOR OPTIX™ Wiring Precautions:
- Do not connect to 24 Volt electrical systems.
- Use the COLOR OPTIX™ wiring chart or connect to the PMX-RGB for proper wiring.
- Install a fuse on the Yellow 12 Volt wire if not using the PMX-RGB.
- Use a minimum of 20 gauge wire for hard wiring.

2. Speaker Wiring:
- There are two options for wiring your speakers.
- Use the included spade connectors or the DEUTSCH™/Amphenol connector input next to the COLOR OPTIX™ connector.
- The speaker pin out (wire side) is as follows:
- RED: Positive Speaker Input
- BLACK: Negative Speaker Input

3. Mounting:
- Determine where you want to mount the speakers and ensure the area is suitable.
- Check that the mounting location is deep enough for the speaker to fit.
- Mark the locations for the mounting screws and drill the holes with a 1/8" bit.
- Feed the speaker wires through the cutout and connect them to the speaker terminals, observing proper polarity.
- Fit the trim ring over the speaker and mount it into place using the provided screws. Tighten the screws until the speaker is snug but avoid over-tightening.

4. Mounting Flush Mount Option (for M2-TS model only):
- Follow the same steps as above for determining the mounting location and drilling the hole.
- Secure the inner cup to the outer cup with a single center xxxx .
- Feed the speaker wires through the cutout, observing proper polarity.
- Snap the tweeter into place and secure it with the snap-on trim ring.

5. Optional Horn Loading Mounting (for M2-TS model only):
- Determine the mounting location and ensure it is suitable.
- Cut or drill a 3-5/8" hole for the flange to fit.
- Insert the flange and mark the locations for the mounting screws. Pre-drill the mounting xxxx holes.
- Assemble the horn flange, o-ring, tweeter, and retaining ring, ensuring proper alignment.
- Feed the speaker wires through the cutout, observing proper polarity.
- Secure the flange with the provided stainless steel mounting hardware.

Please refer to the instruction guide for diagrams and additional details on wiring and mounting the Rockford Fosgate M2-8B LED Lighted Marine Speakers.