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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...
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POWERBASS XTREME PBX1 WOOFER FEATURES Parabolic Santoprene Surround EPDM Rubber mixed with Polypropylene ensures cone linearity and control while maintaining durable form. Poly/Mica Cone for strong and distortion free bass reproduction while still reproducing all the musical nuances. Hybrid Progressive Spiders providing precise control of the piston at high volumes and still maintains the sonic details at lower volumes.
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.
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SINGLE VOICE COIL WIRING STANDARD SERIES PARALLEL Single 4 ohm woofer PARALLEL Parallel wiring of two single 4 ohm subs = 2 ohms Series/ Parallel wiring of four single PARALLEL-PARALLEL 4 ohm subs = 4 ohms Parallel wiring of four single 4 ohm subs = 1 ohms...
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TIPS TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR PBX1 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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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).
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PARAMETERS FOR POWERBASS PBX1 SERIES WOOFERS (Due to Constant Improvements, Specifications and Parameters are subject to change without notice) PBX1-8D2 PBX1-8D4 PBX1-10D2 PBX1-10D4 VC Impedance (ohms) 2Ω + 2Ω 4Ω + 4Ω 2Ω + 2Ω 4Ω + 4Ω Test Impedance (ohms) 1.08...
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PARAMETERS FOR POWERBASS PBX1 SERIES WOOFERS (Due to Constant Improvements, Specifications and Parameters are subject to change without notice) PBX1-12D2 PBX1-12D4 VC Impedance (ohms) 2Ω + 2Ω 4Ω + 4Ω Test Impedance (ohms) 1.04 1.93 Driver Displacement 0.144 0.144 Fs (Hz) 29.9...
100-500W 100-500W 100-500W 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 2024 PowerBass USA, Inc.
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PBX1-8D2 / PBX1-8D4 Ported Enclosures PORTED ENCLOSURE TYPE Compact Universal Audiophile Gross Vb Internal 0.62 cuft 0.85 cuft 1.20 cuft Port Frequency 52 Hz 48 Hz 42 Hz F3 (-3dB Cutoff) 41 Hz 37 Hz 33 Hz Port Dimensions 3” x 12” round port 3”...
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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.
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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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