JL Audio MX10IB3 User's Manual
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1. thickness of less than 5 8 16mm as this may compromise the rigidity of the enclosure All enclosure volumes listed are net internal volumes Box volume displacement port displacement and brace displacement must be added to obtain the final gross internal volume All enclosure dimensions listed have already taken this into account JL AUDIO MX10IB3 All specifications are subject to change without notice 3 RECOMMENDED CONTINUOUS RMS POWER RANGE FOR ONE SUBWOOFER DRIVER 30W 60W MX10IB3 LEGEND MINIMUM MEDIUM GRAY MINIMUM From a reliability standpoint this zone represents a very comfortable operating power range for each driver This level of power will not stress the woofer but will not extract all of its performance potential either Use of less than the minimum power level will not damage the woofer but may result in unsatisfactory performance OPTIMUM LIGHT GRAY OPTIMUM This zone represents the best compromise between long term reliability high output and low distortion performance This power level is lower than the woofer s continuous power rating as published in its specifications but you will still be taking advantage of the woofer s low distortion performance range without undue risk of failure 125W 250W 500W O MAXIMUM DARK GRAY MAXIMUM Slightly more SPL will be gained by pushing the power into this zone but typically not more than 2dB compared to the ligh2. OWNER S MANUAL MX10IB3 Marine Subwoofer Thank you for choosing a JL Audio Marine Subwoofer With proper installation your new speaker will deliver years of listening pleasure We strongly recommend that you have your subwoofer installed by your authorized JL Audio dealer The installation professionals employed by your dealer have the necessary tools and experience to properly install this product If you prefer to perform your own installation please read this instruction manual completely before beginning the process JL AUDIO Ahead e amp fhe Curve PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Subwoofer Physical Specifications Nominal Diameter 10 in 250 mm Overall Diameter A 10 75 in 273 mm Mounting Hole Diameter B 8 875 in 225 mm Bolt Hole Circle C 9 706 in 247 mm Motor Overmold Outer Diameter D 5 29 in 134 mm Mounting Depth E 5 12 in 130 mm Net Weight 6 5 Ibs 2 94 Kg Driver Displacement 0 04 ft 1 13 litres Subwoofer Parameters MX101B3 Free Air Resonance Fs 41 84 Hz Electrical Q Qes 0 806 Mechanical Q Qms 11 751 Total Speaker Q Qts 0 754 Equivalent Compliance Vas 1 29 ft 36 53 litres One way Linear Excursion Xmax 0 42 in 10 7 mm Efficiency 1W 1m 87 23 dB SPL E
3. anty does not cover incidental or consequential damages and does not cover the cost of removing or reinstalling the unit s Cosmetic damage due to accident or normal wear and tear is not covered under warranty This warranty is not transferable and applies only to the original purchaser of the product from an authorized JL AUDIO dealer Warranty is voided if the factory applied product serial number is removed or defaced Should service be necessary under this warranty for any reason due to manufacturing defect or malfunction JL AUDIO will at its discretion repair or replace the defective product with new or remanufactured product at no charge Any applicable implied warranties are limited in duration to the period of the express warranty as provided herein beginning with the date of the original purchase at retail and no warranties whether express or implied shall apply to this product thereafter Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties therefore these exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If you need service on your JL AUDIO product All warranty returns should be sent to JL AUDIO freight prepaid through an authorized JL AUDIO dealer and must be accompanied by proof of purchase a copy of the original sales receipt Direct returns from consumers or non authorized dealers will be refused unless specifically a
4. ffective Piston Area Sd 50 68 in 0 0327 m DC Resistance Re 3 957 ohm Nominal Impedance 4 ohm Infinite Baffle Use Yes Enclosure Use Yes Sealed Only Power Handling continuous 175W Xmax specifications are derived via one way voice coil overhang method with no correction factors applied Efficiency 1W 1m is not an accurate indicator of a subwoofer s output capability and should not be used as a comparison to other subwoofers to determine which one is louder We recommend the use of this speaker in a bi amplified system using high quality satellite speakers and amplifiers We do not recommend the use of this subwoofer with a passive crossover coil as this type of device will adversely affect performance INCLUDED PARTS Six 8 x 1 3 8 inch 35 mm phillips pan head stainless steel screws Six 8 stainless steel washers INSTALLATION PROCEDURE The diagram above shows the typical installation procedure into a fiberglass panel using the supplied hardware Always follow proper safety procedures when working on a vessel Before cutting drilling or inserting any screw check clearances on both sides of the planned mounting surface Also check for any potential obstacles such as wiring harnesses fuel lines hydraulic lines etc Use eye protection at all times and a dust mask and gloves when cutting 1 Choose a flat mounting surface that has sufficient depth and air s
5. ing loss This high performance speaker can exceed this level Please exercise restraint in its operation in order to preserve your ability to enjoy its fidelity When installing a subwoofer in your vessel it is extremely important to secure it firmly This applies 8 SCREW PILOT HOLE RECOMMENDATIONS not only to the woofer itself but also the structure it is mounted to If not firmly attached the speaker Fiberglass Thickness Recommended Pilot Hole Drill Size can become a dangerous projectile in a collision i i 0 125 in 3 18 mm or less 7 64 in 2 78 mm pilot hole Please review the mounting information carefully and use the supplied marine grade hardware to foam core fiberglass sandwich 7 64 in 2 78 mm pilot hole mount this product larger than 0 125 in 3 18 mm 1 8 in 3 18 mm pilot hole ENCLOSURE SPECIFICATIONS Subwoofer Recommended Sealed Design Volume External Dimensions F3 net int Width x Height x Depth Hz 2 0ft 18 in x 18 in x 14 5 in MX101B3 lt 65 litres 457 mm x 457 x 368 mm tea Sealed Design NOTE The MX101B3 Marine Subwoofer is not oO recommended for use in Ported Enclosures o The enclosure recommendations listed are external dimensions which assume the use of 3 4 19mm thick material If you are using 5 8 16mm thick material subtract 1 4 6 5mm from each dimension Do not use any material with a
6. pace behind it to accept he subwoofer 2 Cut a 8 875 inch 225 mm diameter hole 3 4 Place the woofer in the hole and mark the screw Run the speaker cable to the mounting location hole locations using a sharp pointed tool 5 Remove the woofer and drill a pilot hole see chart on next page in each of the screw ocations It is also advisable to use a hand driven countersink tool on each hole to further inhibit gel coat cracking of fiberglass panels 6 Connect the speaker wires and place the woofer with its grille in place into the opening 7 While holding the speaker firmly in its mounting location evenly snug the mounting screws in a criss cross pattern then hand tighten in a criss cross pattern Non standard installations may require different hardware Always use marine grade stainless steel fasteners to ensure a secure reliable installation u All specifications are subject to change without notice JL AUDIO MX10IB3 SUBWOOFER INSTALLATION DIAGRAM a CAUTION fi While this speaker is designed to be water and spray resistant it is not designed to be submerged or to withstand high pressure water spray Please exercise care when washing your boat to avoid damaging your speaker Do not install on submersibles personal watercraft or any other vessel likely to be under water at any time Prolonged exposure to sound pressure levels in excess of 100dB can cause permanent hear
7. t gray zone The subwoofer driver is designed to operate safely up to this power range but not beyond Operate with caution WARRANTY VOID BLACK WARRANTY VOID We do not recommend operating woofers at this level of power In this zone there is a very high probability that the driver will fail due to excessive heat and or mechanical stress Subwoofer drivers operated at these levels of power are NOT covered under warranty When designing systems with our drivers it is very important to achieve a good power match between the subwoofer amplifier and the subwoofer driver s capabilities The power levels listed in the above chart represent continuous RMS amplifier power per woofer and assume that the user will regularly make full use of that power without drastically overdriving the amplifier s Make sure you factor system impedance and the total number of subwoofers into your calculations Adhering to these power recommendations will result in systems that are both reliable and enjoyable JL AUDIO LIMITED WARRANTY USA Marine Subwoofer Components JL AUDIO warrants this speaker to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two 2 years from the original date of purchase Damage caused by the following is not covered under warranty accident misuse abuse product modification or neglect failure to follow installation instructions unauthorized repair attempts misrepresentations by the seller This warr
8. uthorized by JL AUDIO with a valid return authorization number Warranty expiration on products returned without proof of purchase will be determined from the manufacturing date code Coverage may be invalidated as this date is previous to purchase date Return only defective components Non defective items received will be returned freight collect Customer is responsible for shipping charges and insurance in sending the product to JL AUDIO Freight damage on returns is not covered under warranty Always include proof of purchase sales receipt For Service Information in the U S A please call JL Audio customer service 954 443 1100 during normal business hours Eastern Time JL Audio Inc 10369 North Commerce Parkway Miramar FL 33025 International Warranties Products purchased outside the United States of America are covered only by that country s distributor and not by JL Audio Inc Printed in U S A JLMX10IB3 0310 SKU 011016
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