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- Page 1 IDQ Shallow Mount Subwoofer IDQS-8 IDQS-10 IDQS-12 OWNERS MANUAL Please read through this manual to familiarize yourself with your new subwoofer. Should your Image Dynamics subwoofer ever require service, you will need to have the original dated receipt.
- Page 2 In the interest of safety, Image Dynamics USA highly recommends listening at lower volume levels when driving.
- Page 3 IMAGE DYNAMICS IDQ SHALLOW SUBWOOFER Shallow Mount Design to fit in small sealed enclosures for more mounting options without sacrificing sound quality. Parabolic Santoprene Surround to ensure cone linearity and control. Poly/Mica Cone for strong and distortion free bass reproduction while still reproducing all the musical nuances.
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Page 4: Wiring Guidelines
WIRING GUIDELINES It is highly recommended that you seek an authorized Image Dynamics dealer to properly setup, wire and install your woofers for maximum performance. There are multiple ways to wire your woofers depending on your amplifier and system configuration. The use of multiple voice coils offers you more versatility in system con- figuration. - Page 5 DUAL VOICE COIL WIRING (DUAL 2 OHM) SERIES PARALLEL Parallel wiring a dual 2 ohm sub = 1 ohm Series wiring a dual 2 ohm sub = 4 ohm PARALLEL-PARALLEL SERIES PARALLEL Parallel-Parallel wiring two dual 2 ohm subs = 1/2 ohm Series-Parallel wiring two dual 2 ohm subs = 2 ohm NOTE: Never connect only one coil of a Dual Voice Coil (DVC) speaker.
- Page 6 TIPS TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR IMAGE DYNAMICS SHALLOW WOOFER Your Image Dynamics subwoofer has been meticulously 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. In general, you will hear distortion as a so-called warning before any damage occurs.
- Page 7 BOX CONSTRUCTION The material used for enclosure walls should be solid, dense and free of voids or warps. Your enclosure should be made ¾” or 19mm material, Finland or Baltic birch type plywood is recommended where the enclosure will be transported frequently. High-density fiberboard - MDF (not chip board) can be used on permanently installed systems.
- Page 8 PARAMETERS FOR IDQ SHALLOW SERIES WOOFERS (Due to Constant Improvements, Specifications and Parameters are subject to change without notice.) IDQS8D2 IDQS8D4 IDQS10D2 IDQS10D4 VC Impedance (ohms) 2Ω + 2Ω 4Ω + 4Ω 2Ω + 2Ω 4Ω + 4Ω Test Impedance (ohms) 1Ω...
- Page 9 PARAMETERS FOR IDQ SHALLOW SERIES WOOFERS (Due to Constant Improvements, Specifications and Parameters are subject to change without notice.) IDQS12D2 IDQS12D4 VC Impedance (ohms) 2Ω + 2Ω 4Ω + 4Ω Test Impedance (ohms) 1Ω 2Ω Driver Displacement 0.089 0.089 Fs (Hz) SD (sqCM) 522.79 522.79...
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Page 10: Recommended Enclosures
RECOMMENDED ENCLOSURES Please note that these enclosure volume recommendations are for the internal airspace in- side the enclosure and include the displacement of the subwoofer and ports. When choos- ing your enclosure type, please pay close attention to your specific woofer, failing to use the correct enclosure may result in lower power handling and poor sound quality. -
Page 11: Limited Warranty Policy
Removed or altered serial numbers will void this warranty This manual is the exclusive property of Image Dynamics USA, Inc. Any reproduction of this manual, or use other than its inten- tions is strictly prohibited without the express consent of Image Dynamics USA, Inc. Copyright 2016 Image Dynamics USA, Inc. - Page 12 Image Dynamics USA 2133 S. Green Privado – Ontario, CA 91761 Tel. (909) 930-1377 – Fax (866) 239-4399 www.imagedynamicsusa.net...
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