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S-10 AND S-12
POWERED SUBWOOFER
O w n e r ' s M a n u a l

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  • Page 1 S-10 AND S-12 POWERED SUBWOOFER O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of an EMP Tek powered subwoofer! Your subwoofer is the result of many years of research and development dedicated to producing powerful, accurate bass in home audio systems. This manual contains operating procedures and specifications. We recommend you thoroughly read through the material contained in this manual before connecting your subwoofer.
  • Page 4: Break-In Period

    S-10 and S-12 Powered Subwoofer S-10 Subwoofer S-12 Subwoofer Break In Period Allow several hours of listening time to adequately break-in the subwoofer. As the subwoofer breaks-in, the driver suspensions will loosen. The result of break-in will be an increase in low frequency response, improved definition, and increased clarity and detail.
  • Page 5 Features A powered subwoofer is a must-have component for any home theater or audio system. The performance of your subwoofer can greatly affect the overall performance of your system. Without a powered subwoofer, the deep bass on your music CDs and special effects on DVDs may not be heard and/or felt. Think of a subwoofer as a vital component that adds excitement to your theater or music experience.
  • Page 6 Room Setup Suggestions In order to obtain the best possible sound from your subwoofer and speaker system, it is important to determine where the subwoofer and speakers will sound best in your listening room. Room reflections from the floor, ceiling and side walls influence the balance, imaging and overall sonic quality at the listening position.
  • Page 7 Room Setup Suggestions (continued)
  • Page 8 Subwoofer Amplifier Controls and Setup IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING BASS MANAGEMENT: It is important the signal being sent to the subwoofer be a non-boosted or “flat” signal. To be sure of this, check the settings on your receiver or processor to make sure any “bass boost”, “super bass” or “loudness” is set to Off.
  • Page 9 Subwoofer Amplifier Controls and Setup (continued) 5. Phase Control: This control changes the phase of the subwoofer. Changing the phase will change the way the subwoofer and main speakers interact with each other at the crossover frequency. Varying the phase position may result in more or less mid bass depending on the phasing between the main speakers and the subwoofer.
  • Page 10 Subwoofer Amplifier Controls and Setup (continued) S-10 Subwoofer Amplifier Diagram.
  • Page 11 Subwoofer Amplifier Controls and Setup (continued) S-12 Subwoofer Amplifier Diagram.
  • Page 12: Specifications

    Specifications Model S-10 S-12 Driver: 10” (254mm) Aluminum Cone Subwoofer 12” (305mm) Aluminum Cone Subwoofer Amplifier Type: Class D Class D Voltage: 110 and 220 110 and 220 Power Handling: 150 Watts 250 Watts Crossover Frequency: 40-150Hz (variable) 40-150Hz (variable)
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Situation: Probable Cause: Solution: No sound from Amplifier is not connected to Make certain the amplifier is plugged subwoofer(s) constant power outlet. into an unswitched A.C. power outlet. Amplifier is not receiving an Make certain there is an audio signal audio signal from receiver or from receiver or processor and audio processor...
  • Page 14: Warranty

    Warranty repair will be performed only when your purchase receipt is presented as proof of ownership and date of purchase. Defective parts will be repaired or replaced without charge by your dealer’s store or by RBH Sound authorized locations to service RBH Sound products. Charges for unauthorized service and transportation cost are not reimbursable under this warranty.
  • Page 16 382 Marshall Way, Layton, Utah • USA • 84041 Toll Free: (800) 543-2205 • Fax: (801) 543-3300 www.rbhsound.com It is RBH Sound policy to continuously incorporate improvements into products; all specifications are subject to change without notice. Copyright © 2012 RBH Sound. All Rights Reserved. 10292012...

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