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Sound That Will Move You
SuperNova MKV Subwoofer
Operator's Manual
"Simply The
Most Amazing
Subwoofer I've
Ever Tested."
"There Might
Be Better
Subwoofers
On The Planet,
But I Haven't
Heard Them."
"For The
Ultimate In Gut
Wrenching
Bass."

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Summary of Contents for EarthQuake SuperNova MKV

  • Page 1 Sound That Will Move You SuperNova MKV Subwoofer Operator’s Manual “Simply The Most Amazing Subwoofer I've Ever Tested.” “There Might Be Better Subwoofers On The Planet, But I Haven’t Heard Them.” “For The Ultimate In Gut Wrenching Bass.”...
  • Page 2 Earthquake Sound Corporation does not assume liability for damages resulting from the direct use of the SuperNova MKV, and urges users to play the SuperNova...
  • Page 3 Safe & Proper Handling Of Your SuperNova SuperNova MKV subwoofer system weighs over 80 Lbs. It is considerably heavy for an average person to carry or maneuver. To prevent injuries and eliminate any possible damage to your SuperNova MKV, we encourage you to employ the help of a friend when unpacking the unit;...
  • Page 4 SLAPS. What Makes A SuperNova? Premium Earthquake Subwoofers Every component of an Earthquake driver is designed for Telling The Difference Between The Passive accurate reproduction of bass and sub-bass frequencies. With a and Active Drivers massive moving structure, these subwoofers operate with extremely low distortion and impressive transient response.
  • Page 5 Corner Loading = + 9 Decibels Of Free Power Fact: Subwoofers reproduce frequencies with wavelengths that are long in relation to the dimensions of most living rooms. Standing waves will boost or cancel various frequencies due to the interaction with the room boundaries. Moving a subwoofer in a room will change what you hear in the listening position a lot.
  • Page 6 Alternative Subwoofer Placement Options SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER LFE+L LFE+R SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER LFE+L LFE+R SUBWOOFER Four (4) MKV Arrangement Two (2) MKV Arrangements - Seating Based More bass in the right places Placing the two subwoofers on the horizontal axis of the seating area SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER...
  • Page 7 Surround System Placement Surround speakers are there to envelop three dimensional sound that places you in the middle of the action. Ideally, your primary pair of surround speakers should be placed to the left CENTER and right of your listening position — either in line with it, or just 0°...
  • Page 8: High Level

    MKV’s BA-212 Amplifier The SuperNova MKV subwoofer is hand assembled using high density fiber boards. The cabinet is crafted to exact tolerance for near nil vibration. The SUPERNOVA's unsurpassed performance stems from: Class “D” Amplifier HIGH LEVEL SuperNova MK-V Right Left Power 24dB/Oct...
  • Page 9 Connecting Your SuperNova Low Level -RCA- Audio Input Connection: This is the best way to drive an audio signal into the SuperNova MKV . Today, all signal processors (5.1/6.1 and From more advanced ones) come equipped with built-in pre- Receiver/ amplifier outputs (RCA) that include a subwoofer output.
  • Page 10 Using The Remote Eye Wireless remote with eye: Earthquake’s advanced remote eye system and remote control are easy to use and setup. This three piece system is for controlling your systems bass volume. Allowing the bass to be adjusted by isolation is great for demonstrations and for stealth subwoofer installations.
  • Page 11 Setting Up Your SuperNova SuperNova MKV is a true subwoofer, it must never be SuperNova MKV, volume level under the 10 o’clock operated above the subharmonic/harmonic frequency position - you might experience some clipping (overwhelm- range. The frequency response is limited by the built-in ing the SuperNova MKV input capability).
  • Page 12: Final Assembly

    SuperNova MKV Performance & Birth Certificate Date: Serial Number SuperNova MKV 10" SuperNova MKV 12" SuperNova MKV 15" Supernova 15” SuperNova 12” SPL Curve SPL Curve SuperNova 10” SPL Curve QUALITY CONTROL LOG. CABINET. Constructed by Inspected by Inspected for SPEAKERS.
  • Page 13 PERCUSSION FREQUENCY RANGE OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND VOCALS Independent Test Report dB measurements as tested by WIDESCREEN REVIEW , Buyer's Guide, 2000. MODEL DRIVER dB@40Hz dB@35Hz dB@30Hz dB@25Hz dB@20Hz dB@18Hz EARTHQUAKE MKII-15 15" B & W 4000-ASW 15" BAG END S-18E 18"...
  • Page 14 Low Pass Filter Settings The SuperNova MKV frequency response is limited by the Crossover knob in 12 O'clock position - 78Hz @ -3dB. +9.0 +8.0 CROSSOVER built-in filter (with an upper end of 150 Hz); for most FREQUENCY +7.0 24dB/Oct applications, the crossover should not be set above 80Hz.
  • Page 15 Product/part damaged due to poor packaging or abusive shipping conditions. Subsequent damage to other products. A warranty claim will not be valid if the warranty registration card is not properly filled & returned to Earthquake with a copy of the sales invoice.
  • Page 16 Sound That Will Move You Earthquake Sound reserves the right to amend details of the specifications without notice. Copyright © Earthquake Sound Corporation Earthquake Sound Corporation • 2727 McCone Avenue Hayward CA, 94545 Phone: 510-732-1000 Fax: 510-732-1095...