SWR GOLIATH III Owner's Manual

SWR GOLIATH III Owner's Manual

Professional / custom pro specialist series bass speaker enclosures

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Bass Speaker Enclosures
OWNER'S MANUAL
PROFESSIONAL SERIES
CUSTOM PRO SPECIALIST SERIES
GOLIATH III
BIG BEN
GOLIATH JUNIOR III
BIG BERTHA
GOLIATH SENIOR
HENRY THE 8x8
MEGOLIATH
TRIAD
SON OF BERTHA
12-PACK
12-STACK
SWR SOUND CORPORATION • SUN VALLEY, CALIFORNIA USA

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  • Page 1 Bass Speaker Enclosures OWNER’S MANUAL PROFESSIONAL SERIES CUSTOM PRO SPECIALIST SERIES GOLIATH III BIG BEN GOLIATH JUNIOR III BIG BERTHA GOLIATH SENIOR HENRY THE 8x8 MEGOLIATH TRIAD SON OF BERTHA 12-PACK 12-STACK SWR SOUND CORPORATION • SUN VALLEY, CALIFORNIA USA...
  • Page 2 Just a little humor there, but true nonetheless. For over 15 years we here at SWR have been putting everything we know about bass into our Professional Series and Custom Pro Specialist Series bass cabinets.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SWR BASS SPEAKER ENCLOSURE OWNER’S MANUAL PROFESSIONAL SERIES CUSTOM PRO SPECIALIST SERIES TABLE OF CONTENTS Table Of Contents ....... .1 General Information .
  • Page 4: General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION CONNECTION Only one amplifier at a time can be connected to your SWR speaker enclosure. DO NOT plug two ampli- fiers into one speaker enclosure, as it will not work and may damage your system. Always complete your amplifier-to-speaker and speaker-to-speaker connections before powering up your system.
  • Page 5: Input Panel Diagrams

    REMOVABLE CASTER WHEELS – GOLIATH III AND 12-STACK MODELS The Goliath III and the 12-Stack are shipped with a set of four, heavy-duty, removable caster wheels. SWR uses only closed shaft sockets so as to prevent air leaks or unwanted noise when the enclosure is in use.
  • Page 6 INPUT PANEL DIAGRAMS Megoliath Panel A (top chamber) Tweeter Attenuator Control 1/4" Input 1/4" Output Speakon Input Speakon Output Panel B (bottom chamber) Speakon Input 1/4" Input 4 • BASS SPEAKER ENCLOSURES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 7 INPUT PANEL DIAGRAMS Big Ben, 12-Pack, 12-Stack Speakon connections 1/4-inch connections Input Output Input Output BASS SPEAKER ENCLOSURES OWNER’S MANUAL • 5...
  • Page 8: Big Ben 1X18/Tweeter Cabinet

    The power output rating for any amplifier connected to Big Ben should not exceed the enclosure’s 400 watt RMS power handling capacity. Please be aware that exceeding Big Ben’s power handling capacity can void the SWR warranty if any damage occurs to the 18" woofer due to overpowering. FULL RANGE INPUT AND OUTPUT JACKS Big Ben features four, full range input/output jacks (two standard 1/4"...
  • Page 9: Big Bertha

    The power output rating for any amplifier connected to Big Bertha should not exceed the enclosure’s 700 watt RMS power handling capacity. Please be aware that exceeding Big Bertha’s power handling capacity can void the SWR warranty if any damage occurs to your loudspeakers due to overpowering. FULL RANGE INPUT AND OUTPUT JACKS Big Bertha features four, full range input/output jacks (two standard 1/4"...
  • Page 10: Henry The 8X8 8X8/Tweeter Cabinet

    The power output rating for any amplifier connected to Henry The 8X8 should not exceed the enclo- sure’s 480 watt RMS power handling capacity. Please be aware that exceeding Henry The 8X8’s power handling capacity can void the SWR warranty if any damage occurs to your loudspeakers due to over- powering.
  • Page 11: Goliath Iii

    Goliath III can be connected to any musical instrument amplifier capable of driving an 8 ohm load. To connect your amplifier to Goliath III, run a high quality speaker cable (18 gauge or heavier) from your amplifier’s speaker output to one of the designated speaker inputs (Speakon or 1/4") on Goliath III’s input panel.
  • Page 12: Goliath Junior Iii 2X10/Tweeter Cabinet - 4 And 8 Ohm Models

    The power output rating for any amplifier that is connected to Goliath Junior III should not exceed the enclosure’s 350 watt RMS power handling capacity. Please be aware that exceeding Goliath Junior III’s power handling capacity can void the SWR warranty if any damage occurs to your loudspeakers due to overpowering.
  • Page 13: Goliath Senior Megoliath

    The power output rating for any amplifier connected to Goliath Senior should not exceed the enclosure’s 1000 watt RMS power handling capacity. Please be aware that exceeding Goliath Senior’s power han- dling capacity can void the SWR warranty if any damage occurs to your loudspeakers due to overpower- ing.
  • Page 14 “Input” Speakon jack on panel “B.” Then connect your amplifier’s speaker output to one of the inputs (either 1¼4" or Speakon) on panel “A”. When using Megoliath in mono mode, SWR strongly recom- mends a high quality (14 gauge or better) Speakon-to-Speakon connection from your amplifier to the panel “A”...
  • Page 15 Maybe you want the clean signal to have that “classic SWR” sound, in which case you’d want to utilize the tweeter in the top compartment. Or maybe you have a wild effect that needs a tweeter and you prefer the clean signal on the bottom for better cou- pling with the floor.
  • Page 16: Son Of Bertha 1X15/Tweeter Cabinet

    The power output rating for any amplifier connected to Son Of Bertha should not exceed the enclosure’s 350 watt RMS power handling capacity. Please be aware that exceeding Son Of Bertha’s power han- dling capacity can void the SWR warranty if any damage occurs to your loudspeakers due to overpower- ing.
  • Page 17: Triad Three-Way Speaker System

    The power output rating for any amplifier connected to Triad should not exceed the enclosure’s 400 watt RMS power handling capacity. Please be aware that exceeding Triad’s power handling capacity can void the SWR warranty if any damage occurs to your loudspeakers due to overpowering. FULL RANGE INPUT AND OUTPUT JACKS Triad features four, full range input/output jacks (two standard 1/4"...
  • Page 18: 12-Pack

    The power output rating for any amplifier connected to the 12-Pack should not exceed the enclosure's 400 watt RMS power handling capacity. Please be aware that exceeding the 12-Pack's power handling capacity can void the SWR warranty if any damage occurs to your loudspeakers due to overpowering.
  • Page 19: 12-Stack

    The power output rating for any amplifier connected to the 12-Stack should not exceed the enclosure's 800 watt RMS power handling capacity. Please be aware that exceeding the 12-Stack's power handling capacity can void the SWR warranty if any damage occurs to your loudspeakers due to overpowering.
  • Page 20: Impedance: A General Overview

    This is the case when you use the speaker output jacks on any SWR amplifier, or the in/out jacks on the input panel of your SWR enclosure. When you add speakers in parallel, the total impedance the amplifier “sees” becomes less.
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting Guide

    Tweeter Attenuator. It may be that you just need to find the optimum tweeter level for your bass, amp, or style of playing. If the tweeter distorts no matter what level the Tweeter Attenuator control is set to, it’s probably best to call SWR’s Service Department. The number’s (818) 253-4797.
  • Page 22 You should also check all new or repaired cables the same way. If none of the above suggestions help, it’s time to call your friendly SWR Service Department, at (818) 253-4797. 20 • BASS SPEAKER ENCLOSURES OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 23: Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. PLEASE REFER TO A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN. A. Read Instructions: All safety and operation instructions should be read before the product is operated. B.
  • Page 24: Warranty Information

    In the case where the unit must be shipped, pack your unit carefully (using original packaging whenever possible), and include a copy of your bill of sale. Ship the unit PREPAID to the SWR Authorized Service Center of your choice.

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