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- Page 1 XL-844 XL-844D XL-1044 XL-1044D XL-1244 XL-1244D XL Subwoofer Series Application Guide...
- Page 3 170 dB. Please observe all local sound ordinances while listening to your PowerBass Xtreme system. PowerBass USA, Inc. accepts no liability for hearing loss, bodily injury, or property damage due to the result...
- Page 4 POWERBASS XTREME XL WOOFER FEATURES Proprietary 4-layer, Non-pressed Paper, DDC Finish Cone: The premium grade cones on these subwoofers are blend of papers and wood pulps, and coated in DDC to protect the cone and eliminate distortion. This results in an extremely stiff cone that is resistant to environmental elements while remain- ing exceptionally stable even under the stress of high sound pressure levels.
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Page 5: Wiring Guidelines
WIRING GUIDELINES It is highly recommended that you seek an authorized PowerBass 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 configuration. - Page 6 SINGLE VOICE COIL WIRING SERIES-PARALLEL STANDARD Amplifier Single 4 ohm woofer PARALLEL Amplifier Parallel wiring of two single 4 ohm subs = 2 ohms Amplifier Series/ Parallel wiring of four single PARALLEL 4 ohm subs = 4 ohms Amplifier Parallel wiring of four single 4 ohm subs = 1 ohms...
- Page 7 INSTALLATION EXPERIENCE Installation of PowerBass Xtreme Subwoofers requires experience with a variety of mechanical proce- dures including enclosure construction. This manual only provides general installation and operation in- structions. If you have any reservations about your installation skills, please contact your local Authorized PowerBass dealer for assistance.
- Page 8 Minor deviations from design recom- mendations however may result in frequency response and distortion problems. (If you are intending to use multiple subwoofers in your system, PowerBass recommends hav- ing separate chambers for each subwoofer if the subwoofers will be operated by two different...
- Page 9 NOTE: Due to the vented backplate, you must allow an additional 2” behind the subwoofer when designing your speaker enclosure. ENCLOSURE VOLUME To calculate the volume required for your enclosure please refer to the Recommended Enclosures secc- tion of this guide for your specific model number. These are listed in both cubic feet and liters. One cubic foot is expressed as 12”...
- Page 10 TIPS TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR XL WOOFER Your PowerBass Xtreme subwoofer has been meticulous 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 oc- curs.
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Page 11: Break-In Period
SUBWOOFER CROSSOVER SETTING Your PowerBass subwoofers will perform best if they are used in conjuction with a subwoofer crossover of some kind. Using a crossover will remove unwanted high frequencies and allow them to concentrate only on bass. The two most common types of crossovers are "passive" or "active" (electronic crossovers are active). - Page 12 PARAMETERS FOR POWERBASS XL SERIES WOOFERS (Due to Constant Improvements, Specifications and Parameters are subject to change without notice) XL-844 XL-844D XL-1044 XL-1044D VC Impedance (ohms) 4Ω 4Ω + 4Ω 4Ω 4Ω + 4Ω Test Impedance (ohms) 3.52 1.58 3.24 1.66...
- Page 13 PARAMETERS FOR POWERBASS XL SERIES WOOFERS (Due to Constant Improvements, Specifications and Parameters are subject to change without notice) XL-1244 XL-1244D VC Impedance (ohms) 4Ω 4Ω + 4Ω Test Impedance (ohms) 3.21 1.56 Driver Displacement 0.121 0.121 Fs (Hz) 27.5 28.2...
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Page 14: 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 Xtreme 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 15 XL-1044 / XL-1044D Optimum Sealed Volume English Unit Metric Unit Gross Vb internal 0.75 Cu.ft 21.24 L F3 (-3dB Cutoff) 47Hz 47Hz External Dimensions of the enclosure WXHXD, 3/4" (19mm) MDF 13.5 x 13.5 x 10.5 inch 34.3 x 34.3 x 26.7 cm 0.79 0.79 Pe (Watts-RMS)
- Page 16 XL-1244 / XL-1244D Optimum Sealed Volume English Unit Metric Unit Gross Vb internal 1.25 Cu.ft 35.4 L F3 (-3dB Cutoff) 44Hz 44Hz External Dimensions of the enclosure WXHXD, 3/4" (19mm) MDF 15 x 15 x 13.5 inch 38.1 x 38.1 x 34.3 cm 0.85 0.85 Pe (Watts-RMS)
- Page 17 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 18 This manual is the exclusive property of PowerBass USA, Inc. Any reproduction of this manual, or use other than its intentions is strictly prohibited without the express consent of PowerBass USA, Inc. Copyright 2019 PowerBass USA, Inc.
- Page 20 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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