Building The Enclosure - Soundstream Exact 10 Owner's Manual And Installation Manual

ENCLOSURE VOLUME FLOWCHART
M ea sure m axim um po ssib le dim ensio ns
M ultiply wa ll thickness by 2
S ubtra ct this from e ach dim en sion to
a rrive at Gro ss In terna l Dim e nsion s
M u ltiply LxW xD to arrive at
Gross In tern al Volu m e
Ded uct Vf (volum e of the spe aker fram e ) Ded uct Vf (volum e of the spe aker fram e )
from Gross Inte rnal Volum e from Gross Inte rnal Volum e
B race s?
N o Yes
C alcu late b race volum e and dedu ct
from G ross Internal Vo lum e
You a re at N et Inte rnal Volum e
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in cubic inch es (in )
To convert to L ITERS :
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Divide in by 61 .03
To convert to C UBIC FEET:
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Divide in by 17 28
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BUILDING THE ENCLOSURE

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Determine the dimensions of your enclosure.
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Be certain the box you have designed will fit into the location you have
chosen. Sometimes making a cardboard box with the same outside
dimensions is helpful.
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Use 3/4 inch thick Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) or High Density
Particleboard. It is preferable to cut the wood with a table saw to ensure
straight, even joints. If a table saw is not available, a circular saw is
acceptable.
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Use a "T" square to verify precise right angle gluing.
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Use a high quality wood glue and air nails or wood screws to assemble the
enclosure. Elmer's® woodworker's glue and Weldwood® work well. To
guarantee an airtight box, seal each inside joint with silicone sealant.
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For Sealed Enclosures, stuff the chamber with 50-75% filling (approximately
1.5 pounds per cubic foot) of fiberglass insulation or Dacron®.
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For Vented Enclosures, staple 1 inch thick fiberglass insulation or Dacron to
all walls of the enclosure except the baffle to which the woofer is mounted.
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Use the supplied gasket to seal the woofer in the enclosure and eight(8)
wood screws or T-nuts and bolts. Progressively tighten each of the bolts or
screws to prevent warping the woofer frame.
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Use slide-on connectors to attach speaker wires. Do not solder wires to the
provided terminals as this may cause damage to the factory wire
connection. This may also void the speaker's warranty.
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