Roadmaster 3-Way Speakers RS460 Installation Manual

• Nail Set/Center Punch

• Marker/Pen

• Safety Glasses

• Electrical Tape

• Phillips Screwdriver

• Hammer

• Wire Cutter

• Electric Drill 

with 1/16"  bit 

INTERIOR  PANEL

SPRING NUT

The small hole of 

the spring nut is 

on this side of panel

SPEAKER GRILL

SPEAKER

WIRE

Spring Nut

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RS460

4” x 6” Three-Way Speaker

Dear Customer,

CONGRATULATIONS. 

The RS460 4” x 6” 3-way speakers, when used as described, will give you years of 

dependable service in your car, truck, RV or mini-van. We have taken numerous mea-

sures in quality control to ensure that your product arrives in top condition, and will 

perform to your satisfaction. In the rare event that your RS460 4” x 6” 3-way speakers 

contain a damaged or missing item, does not perform as specifi ed, requires warranty 

service, or you have an installation problem, 

DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO 

THE STORE.  PLEASE CALL OUR TOLL FREE NUMBER FROM THE U.S.A. AND CAN-

ADA 1-800-445-1797

 and ask to speak with a member of our technical service team, 

or submit your questions by E-Mail to customerservice@VR-3.com and a member 

of our technical service team will respond by E-Mail to your questions. Our in-house 

technical service team will expedite delivery of your part, advise you on installation, 

or help troubleshoot a problem with you. If your product needs warranty service, our 

technical service team representative will help you obtain the fastest remedy possible 

under the warranty.

Before You Install

We understand that automotive audio equipment installations can be troublesome at 

times, even to the most experienced of installation technicians. If you are not confi -

dent working with electrical wiring, removing and reinstalling interior panels, carpet-

ing, dashboards or other components of your vehicle, please call our TOLL-FREE help 

line 1-800-445-1797 and our in-house technical service team will answer your instal-

lation questions.

Before installing these speakers, check the vehicle’s manual for locations of 

important vehicle components such as air bags, CO2 systems, fuel systems, 

& electrical systems installed in the vehicle. Accidental deployment of air bags 

may result in serious injury.

Parts & Specifi cations

• 4” x 6” Polypropylene Coated Paper Cones

• 6 Oz. Magnet

• Foam Rubber Surrounds

• 100 Watts Maximum Peak Power per Pair

• 20 Watts RMS Power per Pair

• 115 - 20,000 Hz Frequency Response

• Bridgeless 1.5” Midrange speakers 

• .5” Dome Tweeters

• Quick Connect Terminals

Tools Needed To Install

Installation

2

5

/

8

" or 6

1

/

2

 cm

Speaker Depth

If you are installing the RS460 speakers to upgrade/replace your existing speakers, re-

move the existing speakers from your vehicle, disconnect the speaker wires and mark 

the polarity.  Place the RS460 speakers in the location you selected in your vehicle and 

connect the existing speaker wires. Make sure to keep the polarity of the speakers and 

wires correct (positive wire to positive speaker terminal and negative or ground wire to 

negative terminal)

Before you  install your speakers you must make sure you 

have enough depth/space behind the mounting surface. 

You do not want the back of the speaker magnet to touch any part 

of  your  vehicle,  or  interfere  with  the  operation  or  function  of  any 

component in your vehicle. (ie. windows or trunk lid)

Before mounting the speakers in a precut hole, use the template to check 

that the holes for the speaker and the screws will line up correctly.

Location

You should only mount your speakers in factory precut holes. We 

DO NOT recommend that you cut holes for mounting the speakers. If 

there are no factory precut holes consider having the speakers pro-

fessionally installed.

Mounting

1. Connect the speaker wires to 

the speaker. Maintain polarity by 

connecting the positive wire to the 

positive speaker terminal, and the 

negative wire to negative speaker 

terminal.

2. Slip the supplied spring nuts into 

place and align the holes.

3. Screw the speaker into

    place with screws (provided). 

4. Firmly attach the speaker

    grill cover.

What if there is no sound?

1. Your stereo may have a blown fuse. Replace fuse with the same amperage and 

style.

2. You may have improper wiring. Refer to the wiring guide that came with your stereo/

amplifi er. Check all wires for a secure connection. 

What if the sound volume is low?

Your stereo may not have enough power, you may have to install an amplifi er to 

drive the speakers

Why do I have a whining noise coming from the speakers?

You may have poor fi ltering of your alternator. If that is the case then you 

may need to add an alternator fi lter to the power lead.

Why do I have odd sounding noises coming from the speakers?

You may have corroded battery terminals and/or a weak battery. If the terminals on 

the battery are corroded clean them, then check the sound. If the sound system is still 

making noises check battery strength. If it is low, recharge or replace the battery.

Why does the speaker have sound coming from one channel only?

First make sure the balance control is set correctly. If the balance is set correctly 

your stereo may be defective or the speaker may be defective. To troubleshoot 

this problem you MUST change both positive and negative leads of each channel with 

the positive and negative leads of the opposite channel, if the same speaker has no 

sound then the speaker is no good, if the opposite speaker has no sound then your 

stereo may be defective.

Limited Warranty

VIRTUAL REALITY SOUND LABS® products are designed and manufactured to provide a high level of trouble-free per-

formance. VIRTUAL REALITY SOUND LABS® warrants, to the original purchaser, that its products are free from defects in 

material and workmanship for 30 days from the date of original purchase. As part of our commitment to product excellence, 

VIRTUAL REALITY SOUND LABS® and/or its affi liates routinely improve the designs, materials or production methods of 

its existing products. Because it is impractical to publicize all changes in every product, we reserve the right to make such 

changes without notice.

CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY:

If during the 30 day warranty period your new product is found to be defective,  VIRTUAL REALITY SOUND LABS® will repair 

such defect, or replace the product, without charge for parts or labor subject to the following conditions:

1. All repairs must be performed by VIRTUAL REALITY SOUND LABS® and/or its affi liates in Eatontown, New Jersey.

2. The equipment must not have been altered or been damaged through negligence, accident, or improper operation.

3. The replacement of parts are exempted from this warranty when replacement is necessary due to normal wear and tear.

4. All warranty claims must be accompanied by a copy of the sales receipt or bill of sale.

5. Repair or replacement parts supplied by VIRTUAL REALITY SOUND LABS® under this warranty are protected only for the 

unexpired portion of the original warranty.

6. In the case of car stereos, this warranty does not extend to the elimination of car static or motor noise; correction of antenna 

problems; costs incurred for the removal or reinstallation of the product; damage to tapes, speakers, accessories or car elec-

trical systems.

7. VIRTUAL REALITY SOUND LABS® will not be responsible for any charge incurred for installation.

OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES:

VIRTUAL REALITY SOUND LABS® will make every effort to provide warranty service within a reasonable period of time. 

SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT SERVICE RECEIVED, OR IF YOU WOULD LIKE ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING 

SERVICE, PLEASE CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-445-1797, 8:30am - 4:30pm EST.

In order to provide you with the proper warranty service, we request that you adhere to the following procedure:

1. Include a copy of your sales receipt or bill of sale with your unit when it is returned for warranty service.

2. If it is necessary to return your product for service, please return it securely packed, preferably in the original shipping carton, 

and freight and insurance prepaid to the following address: VIRTUAL REALITY SOUND LABS, Service Department, 41 James 

Way, Eatontown,  New Jersey 07724.

3. Please include a detailed explanation of the problem you are having.

4. If your product is found by VIRTUAL REALITY SOUND LABS® to have a defect in material or workmanship, within the 

warranty period, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge and returned to you prepaid.  Where permitted by Iaw VIRTUAL 

REALITY SOUND LABS® liability shall be limited to that set forth in this warranty. This warranty shall be the exclusive remedy 

of the purchaser.

VIRTUAL REALITY SOUND LABS® makes no other warranty of any kind, expressed or implied; and all implied warranties, are 

hereby disclaimed by VIRTUAL REALITY SOUND LABS® and excluded from this warranty, VIRTUAL REALITY SOUND LABS® 

and/or its affi liates, the manufacturer, distributor and seller shall not be liable for any injury, loss or damage, incidental or con-

sequential, arising out of the use or intended use of the product.

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2 Speakers

2 Grills

8 Screws

8 Spring Nuts

Maintain proper polarity by attaching the 

Positive Wire(+) to Positive Terminal(+) and 

the Negative Wire(-) to Negative Terminal(-)  

Speaker wires with female disconnects on 

one end are recommended. When connect-

ing the speaker wires to your speakers in a 

new installation, you should follow the wiring 

instructions from your audio system’s manu-

facturer.

Attach the quick disconnect connectors to 

the speaker terminals as shown.  Maintain 

proper polarity by attaching the Positive 

Wire(

+

) to Positive Terminal(

+

) and the Nega-

tive Wire(-) to Negative Terminal(-).   

For most systems the positive wire attaches 

to the positive speaker terminal and the neg-

ative wire attaches to the negative terminal.

Frequently Asked Questions