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- Page 1 XL-1040DSS XL-1040SS XL-1240DSS XL-1240SS XL PowerSports Subwoofers Application Guide Please read through this manual to familiarize yourself with your new speakers. Should your PowerBass Xtreme speakers ever require service, you will need to have the original dated receipt.
- Page 2 170 dB. Please observe all local sound ordinances while listening to your PowerBass Autosound system. PowerBass USA, Inc. accepts no liability for hearing loss, bodily injury, or property damage due to the result of use or...
- Page 3 XL POWERSPORTS CERTIFIED WOOFER FEATURES FreeAir Design: Optimized for use in infinite baffle or sealed enclosure applications. Polypropylene Injected Cone: Chosen for its strong yet lightweight body this waterproof woofer cone has UV inhibitors to minimize cracking and fading. Proprietary Composite Polycarbonate / Glass Fiber Basket: Turbine design provides a rigid and stable woofer platform.
- Page 4 WIRING GUIDELINES XL-1040SS, XL-1240SS It is highly recommended that you seek an authorized PowerBass dealer to properly setup, wire and install your woofer(s) for optimum performance. Your XL PowerSports Woofer is a Single 4-ohm or Dual 4-ohm Voice Coil subwoofer. There are multiple ways to wire your woofer(s) depending on your amplifier and system configuration.
- Page 5 WIRING GUIDELINES XL-1040DSS, XL-1240DSS Below are several types of wiring configurations for a 4-ohm dual voice coil speaker: Series, Parallel and Series Parallel. Note that it is possible to change the impedance or load by how the speakers are to be wired and the quantity of the woofers used.
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Page 6: General Installation Tips
Installation of powersports audio speakers can require extensive experience with a variety of mechani- cal and electrical procedures. Although this application guide explains how to install a PowerBass Xtreme woofer in a general sense, it may not show the exact installation method for your particular situation. If you feel unsure about personally installing the speaker system, don’t attempt the installation yourself. -
Page 7: Preparing For Installation
• Hole saw or jig saw • Punch or countersink tool NOTE: The stainless steel hardware supplied with your PowerBass Xtreme speaker has been chosen to resist rust and corrosion. If the particular hardware supplied will not work for your installation purposes, please be sure to use only appropriate marine grade (stainless steel) mounting hardware. - Page 8 FREEAIR MOUNTING These specially designed PowerBass FreeAir woofers allow them to work effectively in infinite baffle ap- plications. This does not mean, however, that the driver doesn’t require an enclosure. What it means is that the enclosure can be of very large volume, such as a boat hull or car trunk. In these applications the woofer needs a relatively rigid panel to mount to so it will not vibrate or reduce efficiency during operation.
- Page 9 1.5 pounds per cubic feet of low density, high heat specific box stuffing material. PowerBass recommends Fiberglass, Dacron, Poly-Fill or long fiber wool for stuffing the enclosure. (Decreasing the box enclosure however should not exceed 20% of the recommended size.) The most important aspect of a sealed enclosure is to make sure that it is airtight and solid.
- Page 10 SEALED BOX CONSTRUCTION Building an enclosure for powersports applications requires special care. The material used for enclosure walls should be solid, dense and free of voids or warps. Your enclosure should be made ¾” or 19mm mate- rial, Marine Grade Plywood resists warping and rot in harsh water environments. Under no circumstances it is recommended that particle board be used, it does not hold a screw well and tends to fall apart when wet.
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Page 11: Speaker Location
Connect the other end of the speaker wire to the amplifier in accordance with its owner’s manual. After connecting your new PowerBass XL PowerSports speakers to the sound system you are ready to carry out a listening test. Please listen the first time at a low volume setting and check to make sure everything is operating properly. -
Page 12: Recommended Enclosures
First multiple these number by themselves and then divide this sum by 1728. [W x H x D) / 1728]. Please contact your authorized PowerBass dealer for other designs and specifications. (Even though these subwoofers can be used in a vented enclosure. - Page 13 First multiple these number by themselves and then divide this sum by 1728. (W x H x D) / 1728. Please contact your authorized PowerBass 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 14 This manual is the exclusive property of PowerBass USA, Inc. Any reproduction of this manual, or use other than its intentions is strictly prohib- ited without the express consent of PowerBass USA, Inc. Copyright 2018 PowerBass USA, Inc.
- 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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