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- Page 1 The Sound That Will Move Supernova MKVI & MKVII Subwoofers with IQ Digital Feedback Class “J” Amplifiers Earthquake Sound Corp. | (510) 732-1000 | U.S. Toll Free: (800) 576-7944 | www.earthquakesound.com...
- Page 2 © 2013 Earthquake Sound Corporation. All rights reserved. This document should not be construed as a commitment on the part of Earthquake Sound Corporation. The information is subject to change without notice. Earthquake Sound Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors that may appear within this document.
- Page 3 He pushed technological boundaries to the limit to create the kind of subwoofer he could live with. Earthquake quickly created a name for itself in the car audio industry and became well known for its powerful subwoofers and amplifiers. In 1997, using his existing expertise in the audio industry, Joseph Sahyoun expanded his company to home audio production.
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Page 4: Safety Instructions
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatuses that produce heat. Earthquake Sound Corp. | (800) 576-7944 | www.earthquakesound.com Supernova MKVI & MKVII Manual... - Page 5 unit before cleaning it. to prevent humming from induced noise. Unpacking the Supernova Choose reliable signal cable cords (Earthquake Sound also specializes in high performance RCA The Supernova is packaged well for safety. We highly cables and patches).
- Page 6 Introduction Congratulations and thank you for choosing the Earthquake Supernova MKVI/MKVII Subwoofer with IQ digital feedback Class “J” amplifier as a key component of your audiophile system. The MKVI & MKVII series utilizes the revolutionary and patented Class “J” amplifier circuitry, SLAPS (Symmetrically Loading Audio Passive System) passive radiator and especially designed high excursion driver.
- Page 7 THX Standards... One Octave Lower! The Supernova performance well exceeds THX requirements of 105dB at 30Hz by far. In flat more, the Supernova achieves 123dB at 30Hz and reaches upwards of 128dB when the bass boost from an audio processor (source) is used. Better yet, the Supernova is capable of producing 108dB at 15Hz and near 100dB at 10Hz.
- Page 8 Note that this LED will only light up when the subwoofer’s response so the subwoofer can be main power switch is in the ON position. synchronized with the rest of the speakers. Earthquake Sound Corp. | (800) 576-7944 | www.earthquakesound.com Supernova MKVI & MKVII Manual...
- Page 9 PHASE SHIFT This 0 - 180° phase shift switch allows the user CLIPPING LED INDICATORS to flip the Supernova 180 degrees out of phase if These yellow LEDs only light up when the input the sub is deemed to be out of phase with the is clipped.
- Page 10 (gray arrow). Notice the breakaway and image separation is less in this setup than the single subwoofer setup. Earthquake Sound Corp. | (800) 576-7944 | www.earthquakesound.com 10 Supernova MKVI & MKVII Manual...
- Page 11 Connecting Your Subwoofer(s) SINGLE SUBWOOFER SETUP Be reminded that INPUT 2 is a dedicated LFE input Typically one RCA can feed enough signal to drive designed to accept low frequency / low pass (already the IQ amplifier to its full potential. However, in some crossed) signal from processor or receiver.
- Page 12 Step 7. Reset all adjustments to zero (0), flip the phase shift switch to 180° and redo step 4 through 6. Choose the setting that has the maximum SPL with the minimum phase delay. Earthquake Sound Corp. | (800) 576-7944 | www.earthquakesound.com 12 Supernova MKVI & MKVII Manual...
- Page 13 Room Correcting with Your Subwoofer(s) cont’d Now that you have corrected the phase of the subwoofer(s), the next step to room correction is setting the room equalization. To properly set up the room equalization, you will need a Spectrum Analyzer or the following rule of thumb: 20Hz 20Hz...
- Page 14 14 Hz - 120 Hz Enclosure Type Sealed with Passive Radiator Sealed with Passive Radiator Black Ash Wood Veneer Black Ash Wood Veneer Available Finishes Piano Black Piano Black Earthquake Sound Corp. | (800) 576-7944 | www.earthquakesound.com 14 Supernova MKVI & MKVII Manual...
- Page 15 Supernova MKVII-12 Series Dimensions and Specifications 18-3/4” (476mm) 18-3/4” (476mm) 21-3/4” (553mm) 19-1/2” (495mm) including grilles including grille MKVII-12Sealed MKVII-12P 1200W Peak (600WRMS) Power Handling 1200W Peak (600WRMS) 18 kOhm Input Impedance 18 kOhm 15 Hz - 155 Hz Frequency Response...
- Page 16 14 Hz - 150 Hz Frequency Response 13 Hz - 150 Hz Front Firing Enclosure Type Ported with Passive Radiator Piano Black Available Finishes Piano Black Earthquake Sound Corp. | (800) 576-7944 | www.earthquakesound.com 16 Supernova MKVI & MKVII Manual...
- Page 17 IQ Amplifier Dimensions and Specifications 8 1/2" (216mm) 3 7/8" (98mm) 7 3/8" (186mm) 4 3/8" (103mm) 4 3/8" (103mm) CROSSOVER SUBSONIC PHASE DELAY PHASE SHIFT BY PASS 20ms 0° 180° 20Hz -40Hz 200Hz -6dB +6dB GAIN 2 GAIN 1 30Hz AUTO -6dB...
- Page 18 Product/part damaged due to poor packaging or abusive shipping conditions. Subsequent damage to other products. warranty claim will not be valid if the warranty registration card is not properly filled & returned to Earthquake with a copy of the sales receipt. (E) Service Request: To receive product service, contact Earthquake Service Department at (510) 732-1000 and request an RMA number (Return Material Authorization).
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Page 19: For Your Records
Notes ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ For Your Records Date of Purchase: ________________________ Authorized Dealer/Installer Info: Name: _____________________________________ Address: _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Phone: _____________________________________ Serial Number: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Supernova MKVI & MKVII Manual... - Page 20 The Sound That Will Move Earthquake Sound reserves the right to amend details of the specifications without notice. © Copyright Earthquake Sound Corporation Earthquake Sound Corporation 2727 McCone Avenue. Hayward CA, 94545. USA Phone: 510-732-1000 Fax: 510-732-1095...
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