Lava Subwoofers LPS08 Instruction Manual And Owner's Manual

Description
Lava Subwoofers were designed and built to provide
the incredibly powerful low frequency reproduction
demanded by today's audio/video. These models
feature a high-powered amplifier, a coated cellulose
composite driver, and a sleekly designed cabinet that
will fit into any room's decor.
Lava amplifiers use a special design; with a
heavy-duty transformer to minimize unwanted heat
build up, the amps can drive harder and longer. This
also means very low distortion and powerful
reproduction of music and theater sound. With this
kind of efficiency from an amplifier, you're guaranteed
to get strong and clean bass at any listening level.
The coated cellulose composite drivers incorporate
large magnets and voice coils which allow for high
volumes and deep, rolling bass. Every subwoofer
driver is tested to make sure that it holds up to Lava
Subwoofer's strict specifications.
The cabinet features two large, front-loaded ports
located below the woofer. Ports this size allow for
more air to escape the cabinet when the subwoofer is
playing at high volumes, which provides deeper bass
and longer life to the subwoofer and amplifier. Since
the ports are located on the front of the cabinet, the
subwoofer can be mounted into cabinetry without
sacrificing any performance. The cabinet also features
a black vinyl, lightly textured finish, and smoothly
rounded corners.
INSPECT Your Subwoofer!
Now is the time to inspect your subwoofer for any
damage. When it left our factory, it was inspected to
make sure it was in perfect condition. If for some
reason it was damaged in transit to you, please let us
know right away so corrective action can be taken.
CAUTION: For NO reason should you
open this subwoofer. This will void the
warranty!
To reduce the risk of electrical shock and fire, do not
remove the amplifier panel from the back of the
cabinet or remove the driver from the front of the
cabinet. All service to this product MUST be done by
Lava Subwoofers.
Before installing the subwoofer, please read the
following instructions:
• Always turn off the power of your receiver/preamp
and the powered subwoofer.
Instruction Guide and Owner's Manual
Powered Subwoofers LPS08 • LPS10 • LPS12
• When turning your amplifier/receiver back on, make
sure your volume is turned all the way down.
• Never expose this subwoofer to excessive cold,
heat, humidity or direct sunlight.
• This device should never be used in, on or near
water due to risk of fatal shock.
• DO NOT attempt to open or dismantle this
subwoofer.
• These models should always have plenty of air flow
to reduce the chance of over heating.

Subwoofer Placement

This subwoofer is engineered, designed and built to
reproduce low frequencies at and below 150Hz.
Frequencies at this level are basically
omni-directional. This makes it easy to find a good
place for the sub; however, there are also several
location options that can either give more or less
bass. When placed near a wall, you will get louder,
deeper bass. Placing the subwoofer in a corner will
produce a high volume of bass output, while near only
one wall will provide less bass. Placement away from
any wall may not produce enough bass. Because
even a slight change of how the unit sits will alter the
bass output, we suggest trying your subwoofer in
different locations. This will allow you to hear the
difference of bass output and decide what is best for
that particular room and the listener's preference.
Our suggestion is to place the subwoofer close to the
pair of speakers it will be matched with. For example,
if the subwoofer is to reproduce bass from the front
two channels, then it should be located near the front
two speakers. If it's to reproduce bass from the rear
effect channels, then the sub should be located near
the rear speakers.built into a
Because Lava Subwoofers are ported from the front,
they can be built into a wall, into cabinetry etc. NOTE:
Even though they are ported from the front, the amp
panel is still located on the back of the subwoofer
cabinet. Proper ventilation is needed for the amp to
"breathe". If the subwoofer will be "built-in", make sure
there is enough space in the area behind it for proper
air flow. Otherwise, you could overheat and damage
the sub amplifier.
One more NOTE: Because of the acoustics of the
sub installed into an enclosed area, we also suggest
using some kind of sound dampening material in the
space. This will prevent a hollow "boomy" sound
coming from the area behind the subwoofer.