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2XL-1040D
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2XL SUBWOOFER SERIES
Application Guide

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Summary of Contents for PowerBass 2XL-1040DS

  • Page 1 2XL-1040D 2XL-1240D 2XL-1040DS 2XL-1240DS 2XL SUBWOOFER SERIES Application Guide...
  • Page 3 170 dB. Please observe all local sound ordinances while listening to your PowerBass Xtreme system. PowerBass USA, Inc. accepts no liability for hearing loss, bodily injury, or property damage due to the result...
  • Page 4 To prevent damage to your speakers, please observe the following caution: Your PowerBass Xtreme Subwoofer is made with the highest quality materials designed for years of trouble free performance. However, damage to the speaker can occur when the amplifier, regardless of output power, is made to play at levels higher then it was intended.
  • Page 5 POWERBASS XTREME 2XL WOOFER FEATURES Woven Glass Fiber Cone With Pressed Kraft Paper Reinforcement this custom composite cone was specifically designed to handle high power / high pressure environments in which a light weight yet extremely stiff cone is needed to reproduce tight, accurate bass response...
  • Page 6: Wiring Guidelines

    All PowerBass 2XL Series Subwoofers use dual voice coils. The use of dual voice coils offers you more versatil- ity in system configuration. It is important to know the limits of your amplifier to optimize its performance. It is always better to use your subwoofer in a mono / bridged mode if your amplifier has the capabilities.
  • Page 7 Installation of PowerBass Xtreme Speakers requires experience with a variety of mechanical and electrical procedures. This manual provides only general installation and operation instructions. If you have any reser- vations about your installation skills or lack of the proper tools, please contact your local PowerBass Xtreme dealer for assistance.
  • Page 8 / subsonic filter will help prevent the subwoofer from unloading or exceeding its excursion capabilities. It is important to stay within the recommended enclosure specifications. (PowerBass recommends port placement to coincide on the same panel or baffle that the subwoofer resides on.
  • Page 9: Break-In Period

    TIPS TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR 2XL WOOFER Your PowerBass Xtreme subwoofer has been meticulous engineered and designed to handle high power musical reproduction. Despite their rugged construction, it is possible to damage your speaker if they are improperly used.
  • Page 10 SUBWOOFER CROSSOVER SETTING Your PowerBass Xtreme Sub will perform best if it is used in conjunction with a subwoofer crossover of some kind. Using a crossover will remove unwanted high frequencies and allow them to concentrate only on bass.
  • Page 11: Power Recommendations

    RMS power handling of the speaker, when actually the “Max” is generally the breaking point of the speaker. In an effort to minimize any confusion, PowerBass has chosen to rate our Super Subs in the following manner: NOMINAL POWER HANDLING Playing your woofer at levels below the Pe-RMS spec will allow the woofer to operate at optimum conditions and cause the speaker minimal mechanical degradation over time.
  • Page 12: Recommended Enclosures

    1728. (W x H x D) / 1728. Please contact your authorized PowerBass Autosound dealer for other designs and specifications. (Even though these subwoofers can be used in a ported enclosure, PowerBass recommends a sealed enclosure for optimum performance and sound quality.)
  • Page 13 2XL-1240D 2XL-1240DS Optimum Sealed Vol. English Metric English Metric Gross Vb Internal 0.75 cu.ft 21.24 Liters 1.1 cu.ft 31.1 Liters Driver Displacement 0.126 cu. ft 3.57 Liters 0.209 cu. ft 5.92 Liters F3 (-3dB Cutoff) 62 Hz 62 Hz 48 Hz 48 Hz External Dimensions of the enclo- 15.5 x 16.5 x 8"...
  • Page 14 Please refer to the enclosed diagram regarding the unpacking/repacking of your woofer. This very special- ized woofer from PowerBass is custom packed from the factory to prevent any shipping damage from occurring to the product. It is important that you follow the separate diagram to unpack/repack your PowerBass Xtreme subwoofer.
  • Page 15 Some states do not allow limitations on the length of an implied warranty, so this limitation may not apply. No person is authorized to assume for PowerBass any other liability in connection with the sale of this product.
  • Page 16 PowerBass Xtreme (PBX) – A division of PowerBass USA, Inc. 2133 S. Green Privado – Ontario, CA 91761 Tel. (909) 923-3868 – Fax (909) 923-8048 www.powerbassusa.com...

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