Important Safety Information IMPORTANT: Read all of these instructions before you install or operate your subwoofer, and save these instructions for later use. 1 1 . . R R e e a a d d I I n n s s t t r r u u c c t t i i o o n n s s —...
Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Sonance Cabinet Subwoofer. When properly installed your new subwoofer will add a solid deep bass foundation to all your audio/video entertainment. This manual will teach you all about your new subwoofer’s many innovative features and will show you how to get the very best performance from it.
SONANCE CABINET SUBWOOFERS Subwoofer Placement As with any speaker, your Sonance Cabinet Subwoofer’s performance will be influenced by its placement in your listening room. However, since our ears don’t hear directional sound at deep bass frequencies, your subwoofer’s placement is not as critical to its overall performance as is the placement of your system’s other speakers.
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On/Standby Line Inputs On/Standby Indicator Line Outputs Power Cord Connection Power Switch SUB 8-100 / SUB 10-150 Speaker Inputs SUB 12-250 Fuse Holder Voltage Selector Speaker Outputs Power Cord Power Switch Voltage Selector Connection Fuse Holder Speaker Inputs Speaker Outputs...
Power Connection Your Sonance Cabinet Subwoofer features a removable IEC power connector (see Figure 5 ). (A power cord is included only with 115V versions of the subwoofers.) Plug the female end of the power cord into the Power Cord Connector on the subwoofer’s rear panel and plug the male end into a grounded wall socket.
Audio Connections Your Sonance Cabinet Subwoofer has flexible connections that let you use it in a wide variety of audio system configurations. You can connect the subwoofer’s Line Inputs to a surround processor or receiver’s line-level dedicated subwoofer output or a stereo preamp/integrated amp’s left &...
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Connecting to a Receiver or Integrated Amp with No Line-Level Outputs of one subwoofer, and use another length of speaker wire to connect that NPUT to the left main speaker. Use another length of speaker wire to connect the receiver/ PEAKER NPUT to the right main speaker.
SONANCE CABINET SUBWOOFERS Subwoofer Adjustments Bypass Switch The B switch bypasses the subwoofer’s internal crossover network YPASS control) and the subwoofer’s L OVER If you have connected the subwoofer to a surround processor’s dedicated Subwoofer Output ( Connection Example #1 , on page 9), set the B switch to the ON position.
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After that you can still remove the grille by using a dull knife or similar tool to gently pry the grille away from the subwoofer. SONANCE CABINET SUBWOOFERS switch, listen to music with significant impactful bass content with the switch in...
SONANCE CABINET SUBWOOFERS Specifications Sub 12-250 Woofer: 12" (305mm) Anodized aluminum cone with a rubber surround Frequency Response: 22Hz – 250Hz ±3dB Amplifier Power: 250 Watts Crossover Frequency: 50Hz ~ 250Hz (adjustable), 18dB/octave Inputs: Line-level and speaker-level Outputs: Line-level and speaker level (high-pass...
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I I M M P P O O R R T T A A N N T T : : Y Y o o u u m m u u s s t t h h a a v v e e p p r r i i o o r r a a u u t t h h o o r r i i z z a a t t i i o o n n t t o o r r e e t t u u r r n n y y o o u u r r s s u u b b w w o o o o f f e e r r t t o o S S o o n n a a n n c c e e . . 3. If you’re directed to return the unit to Sonance for repair, pack the unit in its original shipping carton. If needed, you can obtain replacement packaging from us for a small charge.
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If this model is no longer available and can not be repaired effectively, Sonance, at is sole option, may replace the unit with a current model of equal or grater value. In some cases where a new model is substituted, a modification to the mounting sur face may be required.
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Due to continuous product improvement, all features and specifications are subject to change without notice. For the latest Sonance product specification information visit our website: www.sonance.com SONANCE • 212 Avenida Fabricante • San Clemente, CA 92672-7531 USA • (800) 582-7777 or (949) 492-7777 FAX: (949) 361-5151 • Technical Support: (800) 582-0772 www.sonance.com...
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