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Summarization of Contents
Cautionary Advice and Operational Reminders
Operational Reminders
Essential operating points covering handling, installation, thermal management, and proper wiring of dual voice coils for optimal performance and safety.
PowerBass Xtreme 2XL Woofer Features
Woven Glass Fiber Cone With Pressed Kraft Paper Reinforcement
Custom composite cone designed for high power, high pressure environments, offering a lightweight yet stiff cone for tight, accurate bass response.
Dual 4-ohm 2.5" Voice Coils
Enables versatile wiring configurations and optimal performance, facilitating multiple connection options for various audio system setups.
Xtra Xtra Large Motor Structures
Features high-efficiency Y-35 strontium ferrite magnets to ensure maximum motor force for superior audio reproduction.
Optimally Designed for Enclosures
Engineered for maximum power handling and loudest output in the smallest possible space, suitable for both sealed and ported box designs.
Wiring Guidelines
Dual Voice Coil Wiring Configurations
Explains the four primary wiring configurations (Series, Parallel, Parallel-Parallel, Series-Parallel) for dual voice coil subwoofers and their resulting impedances.
Installation and Enclosure Guidance
Choosing a Speaker Enclosure
Discusses enclosure types, recommending sealed enclosures for optimum performance and detailing sealed box characteristics and construction considerations.
Sealed Box Enclosure Details
Details the characteristics of sealed enclosures, including ease of build, power handling, predictable response, and sound quality benefits for subwoofers.
Vented Box Enclosure Details
Describes vented (ported/bass reflex) enclosures, noting their efficiency, increased bass output at certain frequencies, and steeper rolloff characteristics.
Bandpass Enclosure Considerations
Explains bandpass enclosures as a combination of sealed and vented, noting potential trade-offs in sound quality for increased SPL output.
Enclosure Volume Calculation
Provides guidance on calculating the required internal airspace for speaker enclosures and the formula for converting dimensions to cubic feet.
Tips for Optimal Woofer Performance
Woofer Break-In Period
Recommends an initial break-in period of at least 40 hours at reduced volume to ensure the cone and spider assembly reaches optimum performance.
Box Construction and Crossover Settings
Box Construction Guidelines
Details recommended materials, construction techniques, and sealing methods for building durable and airtight subwoofer enclosures.
Subwoofer Crossover Setting
Advises on using a subwoofer crossover, recommending an initial setting between 80-100Hz for optimal bass concentration and tuning.
Parameters and Power Recommendations
PowerBass 2XL Series Subwoofer Parameters
Presents detailed technical specifications for the 2XL Series subwoofers, including impedance, displacement, Fs, Spl, and power handling.
Power Recommendations Clarified
Explains PowerBass's power rating system (Nominal, Pe-RMS, Pe-Maximum) to clarify continuous and peak power handling for subwoofers.
Recommended Enclosure Volumes
2XL-1040D Enclosure Recommendations
Provides specific volume recommendations for sealed and ported enclosures for the 2XL-1040D subwoofer, including dimensions and tuning.
2XL-1040DS Enclosure Recommendations
Offers recommended sealed and ported enclosure volumes for the 2XL-1040DS subwoofer, detailing internal airspace and external dimensions.
Additional Enclosure Recommendations
2XL-1240D Enclosure Recommendations
Specifies recommended sealed and ported enclosure volumes for the 2XL-1240D subwoofer, including gross internal volume and tuning frequencies.
2XL-1240DS Enclosure Recommendations
Details recommended sealed and ported enclosure volumes for the 2XL-1240DS subwoofer, covering gross internal volume and port tuning.
Packaging and Shipping
Woofer Unpacking and Repacking
Provides instructions and diagrams for safely unpacking and repacking the PowerBass Xtreme subwoofer using its original packaging materials.
Saving Original Packaging
Emphasizes the importance of saving and using the original packaging for transporting or returning the heavy PowerBass Xtreme subwoofers.
Limited Warranty Policy
Warranty Coverage and Duration
Outlines the one-year limited warranty for PowerBass Xtreme Speakers, extended to three years if installed by an Authorized Dealer.
Warranty Exclusions and Limitations
Lists situations that void the warranty, such as physical damage, abuse, or improper installation, and clarifies liability limitations.
Returning Products for Service
Details the procedure for returning products for warranty service, including obtaining an RA#, proper packing, and required documentation.
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