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S-12TD Autosound "S THIN" Series Subwoofer Application & Enclosure Guide Please read through this manual to familiarize yourself with your new speakers. Should your PowerBass Autosound speaker components ever require service, you will need to have the original dated receipt.
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170 dB. Please observe all local sound ordinances while listening to your PowerBass Autosound system. PowerBass USA, Inc. accepts no liability for hearing loss, bodily injury, or property damage due to the...
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POWERBASS AUTOSOUND "S THIN" WOOFER FEATURES Proprietary Composite Polycarbonate / Glass Fiber Basket: Provides a rigid and stable woofer platform. One Piece Injection Molded Cone: This design ensures low distortion bass reproduction and voice coil alignment. Large Roll Rubber Surrounds: Allows maximum excursion and precision bass reproduction.
WIRING GUIDELINES It is highly recommended that you seek an authorized PowerBass dealer to properly setup, wire and install your woofers for maximum performance. There are multiple ways to wire your woofers depending on your amplifier and system configuration. The use of multiple voice coils offers you more versatility in system configuration.
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SINGLE VOICE COIL WIRING SERIES-PARALLEL STANDARD Amplifier Single 4 ohm woofer PARALLEL Amplifier Parallel wiring of two single 4 ohm subs = 2 ohms Amplifier Series/ Parallel wiring of four single 4 ohm subs = 4 ohms PARALLEL Amplifier Parallel wiring of four single 4 ohm subs = 1 ohms...
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PowerBass dealer for assistance. CHOOSING A SPEAKER ENCLOSURE The PowerBass Autosound S Thin Subwoofers are engineered to perform at their optimum level in a Sealed en- closure. However, while not optimum, these woofers may also be used in bandpass enclosures. For maximum performance we recommend you have your new PowerBass Autosound Subwoofer installed by an Authorized PowerBass Autosound Dealer.
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Minor deviations from design recommenda- tions however may result in frequency response and distortion problems. (If you are intending to use multiple subwoofers in your system, PowerBass recommends hav- ing separate chambers for each subwoofer if the subwoofers will be operated by two different...
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If you hear distortion in your system, immediately reduce the musical level to the point where the sound retains its clarity. All PowerBass Autosound subwoofers require an initial break-in period before it will reach optimum performance. Like any new precision machinery, allow a minimum of several days to one week with normal daily usage to ensure that the suspension has properly been broken-in.
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SUBWOOFER CROSSOVER SETTING Your PowerBass subwoofers will perform best if they are used in conjuction with a subwoofer crossover of some kind. Using a crossover will remove unwanted high frequencies and allow them to concentrate only on bass.
PREPARING FOR INSTALLTION NOTE: The tools listed below may be required for basic installation. • An electric drill with bits • Saber, circular and jig saw • Phillips-head and standard screwdrivers • Wire strippers • Crimping tool and needle-nose pliers •...
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PARAMETERS FOR POWERBASS S THIN SERIES WOOFERS (Due to Constant Improvements, Specifications and Parameters are subject to change without notice.) S-10T S-10TD S-12T S-12TD VC Impedance (ohms) 4Ω 4Ω + 4Ω 4Ω 4Ω + 4Ω Test Impedance (ohms) 6.3 (series) 6.5 (series)
First multiple these number by themselves and then divide this sum by 1728. (W x H x D) / 1728. Please contact your authorized PowerBass Autsound dealer for other designs and specifications. (Even though these subwoofers can be used in a ported enclosure, PowerBass recommends a sealed enclosure for optimum performance and sound quality.)
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PowerBass and the CEA want you listening for a lifetime! This manual is the exclusive property of PowerBass USA, Inc. Any reproduction of this manual, or use other than its intentions is strictly prohibited without the express consent of PowerBass USA, Inc. Copyright 2009 PowerBass USA, Inc.
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Some states do not allow limitations on the length of an implied warranty, so this limitation may not apply. No person is authorized to assume for PowerBass any other liability in connection with the sale of this product.
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PowerBass Autosound – A division of PowerBass USA, Inc. 13936 Mountain Avenue – Chino, CA 91710 Tel. (909) 993-5399 – Fax (909) 993-5393 www.powerbassusa.com...
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