Building The Enclosure; Installation; System Connections - Kenwood eXcelon KFC-XW1205dB Instruction Manual

Building the Enclosure
1. Select the type and size of the enclosure of your choice from the performance Eharts
on pages 16- 17.
2. Determine the internal length, width, and depth of the enclosure. Caution: Make sure the
mounting depth of the subwoofer fits into the dimensions of your enclosure and make sure
the box fits in the desired position in your vehicle. KENWOOD recommends a cubic shape,
however same length sides cause resonance due to standing waves so it's better to slightly
change the lengths.
Internal Enclosure Volume (CUM =
Height (inch) x Width (inch) x Depth (inch)
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3. Cut wood, taking into account the thickness of the material being used. We recom-
mend using MDF(Medium Density Fiberboard) or HDP(High Density Particleboard). We
also recommend using a table saw for straight cuts to prevent air leakage once assem-
bled.
4. Assemble enclosure. Use glue when assembling the sides of the enclosure.
5. Cut hole(s) in the baffle board. Use a template to make the subwoofer hole the apiro-
priate size.
6. Seal enclosure using silicon or siliconized caulk on the internal seams.
7. Bring speaker cables into enclosure through rear of enclosure. Make sure to seaf the
speaker cable hole or terminal cup.
8. Stuff damping material such as dacron or fiberglass inside the enclosure.
Installation
Attach the included gasket tape to
the back of the speaker flange as
shown in Fig.1 so that the flange is
completely covered.
Attach the speaker cables to the SB
speaker terminals by the method of
your choice.
Complete installation by installing
subwoofer into enclosure with the
provided screws.
Fig. 1
System Connections
First, check the power of the amplifier. If the power of amplifier is higher than the sub-
woofer's rated input power, increase the number of subwoofers so that the power per
subwoofer is lower than the rated input power, or lower the sensitivity of the amplifier.
Supplying power greater than the rated input power of the subwoofer will cause noise
and/or breakage. Also, if using multiple subwoofers, be careful about the total impedance.
Change the connecting pattern of the speakers according to the capable impedance of the
amplifier.
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