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Summarization of Contents
Powerbass Autosound S Thin Woofer Features
Woofer Basket and Cone Construction
Details on composite basket, injection molded cone, and rubber surrounds.
Advanced Voice Coil and Venting
Features 2" vented KSV voice coils and perimeter aeroventing for heat dissipation.
Terminals and Enclosure Design
Covers chrome push terminals and suitability for small sealed enclosures.
Wiring Guidelines
Dual Voice Coil Wiring
Details on wiring configurations for dual voice coil subwoofers.
Parallel Wiring (Dual VC)
Parallel wiring of a dual 4 ohm sub results in a 2 ohm load.
Series Wiring (Dual VC)
Series wiring of a dual 4 ohm sub results in an 8 ohm load.
Parallel-Parallel Wiring (Two Dual VC)
Parallel-Parallel wiring of two dual 4 ohm subs results in a 1 ohm load.
Series-Parallel Wiring (Two Dual VC)
Series-Parallel wiring of two dual 4 ohm subs results in a 4 ohm load.
Single Voice Coil Wiring
Standard Single Woofer Wiring
Standard wiring configuration for a single 4 ohm woofer.
Parallel Wiring Configurations (Single VC)
Details parallel wiring for two and four single 4 ohm subwoofers.
Series-Parallel Wiring (Four Single VC)
Series-Parallel wiring configuration for four single 4 ohm subwoofers.
Installation Experience
Choosing a Speaker Enclosure
Guidance on selecting the optimal enclosure type for performance.
Sealed Box Recommendations
Details on sealed enclosures, including stuffing and ensuring airtightness.
Bandpass Enclosure Considerations
Discusses bandpass enclosures, their pros, cons, and sensitivity tuning.
Tips for Optimal Performance
Woofer Break-In Period
Recommends an initial break-in period for new subwoofers.
Proper Amplifier Power and Clipping
Emphasizes using unclipped amplifier power to avoid damage.
Mono vs. Stereo and Parallel vs. Series Wiring
Advice on running speakers in mono and parallel for better bass reproduction.
Amplifier and Crossover Setup
Recommends dedicated amplifiers and electronic crossovers for subwoofers.
Box Construction and Crossover Settings
Enclosure Construction Materials and Techniques
Guidance on materials, bracing, sealing, and avoiding warranty voiding.
Subwoofer Crossover Setting Recommendations
Suggests using crossovers and setting them between 80-100Hz.
Preparation and Installation Precautions
Tools Required for Installation
Lists essential tools needed for basic subwoofer installation.
Safety Precautions During Installation
Advises on safety measures like wearing eyewear and disconnecting battery.
Mounting and Wiring Precautions
Tips on clearance, avoiding force, and proper wire routing.
Parameters and Specifications
Woofer Parameter Table
Presents detailed technical specifications for S-10T, S-10TD, S-12T, S-12TD models.
Recommended Enclosures
S-10T Sealed Enclosure Recommendations
Provides optimum volume, F3 cutoff, Poly-Fill, Qtc, and acceptable volumes for S-10T.
S-10TD Sealed Enclosure Recommendations
Details optimum volume, F3 cutoff, Poly-Fill, Qtc, and acceptable volumes for S-10TD.
S-12T Sealed Enclosure Recommendations
Provides optimum volume, F3 cutoff, Poly-Fill, Qtc, and acceptable volumes for S-12T.
S-12TD Sealed Enclosure Recommendations
Details optimum volume, F3 cutoff, Poly-Fill, Qtc, and acceptable volumes for S-12TD.
Listening for a Lifetime
Safe Listening Practices
Encourages enjoying audio equipment responsibly and protecting hearing.
Limited Warranty Policy
PowerBass Autosound Speaker Warranty
Outlines the one-year limited warranty for material and workmanship defects.
Warranty Exclusions and Claims
Specifies conditions that void the warranty and how to make a claim.
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