JL Audio M10IB5 User's Manual
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1. 0 125 in 3 18 mm or less 1 8 in 3 18 mm pilot hole While this speaker is designed to be water and spray resistant it is not designed to be submerged foam core fiberglass sandwich 1 8 in 3 18 mm pilot hole t ithstand high t meena hese aren oe larger than 0 125 in 3 18 mm 9 64 in 3 57 mm pilot hole Please exercise care when washing your boat to avoid damaging your speaker Do not install on submersibles personal watercraft or any other INTERCHANGEABLE LOGO BADGE 3 00 Position vessel likely to be under water at any time Sport Grille Models Only Interchangeable Logo Badges for Sport Grille Prolonged exposure to sound pressure levels in model subwoofers are included to further customize excess of 100dB can cause permanent hearing loss your installation The design of the Sport Grille allows Sda This high performance speaker can exceed this for the JL Audio logo to be added in your choice of EE EERS level Please exercise restraint in its operation in included colors and oriented in the manner that best order to preserve your ability to enjoy its fidelity suits your installation When installing a subwoofer in your vessel it is NOTE A left and a right badge of each color is extremely important to secure it firmly This applies included These two different orientations ensure not only to the woofer itself but also the structure the JL Audio Logo will read correctly wherever it is mounted to If not2. Direct returns from consumers or non authorized dealers will be refused unless specifically authorized 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 JLM101B5_M10W5 0308 SKU 011012
3. firmly attached the speaker positioned most commonly the 3 00 or 9 00 can become a dangerous projectile in a collision position Please review the mounting information carefully and use the supplied marine grade hardware to Remove the adhesive backing from the badge mount this product and affix the badge to the grille using the small positioning hole as a guide See diagram at right ENCLOSURE SPECIFICATIONS Subwoofer Recommended Sealed Design Volume External Dimensions F3 net int Width x Height x Depth Hz 0 875 ft 14 in x 14 in x 12 in M10w3 24 8 litres 356 mm x 356 mm x 305 mm 9 2 50 ft 18 in x 18 in x 17 75 in M101B5 70 8 litres 457 mm x 457 mm x 451 mm t2 oO Sealed Design Ported Design oO Overhead p 4 Cutaway 1D View Q NOTE The M10IB5 Marine Subwoofer is not recommended for use in Ported Enclosures Subwoofer Recommended Ported Design Volume Enclosure External Dimensions Round Port Specs Post Information Tune to F3 net int Width x Height x Depth Inner Diameter x Length Hz Hz 1 250 ft 16 5 in x 13 5 in x 14 in 3 in x 13 in Round port requires a 90 elbow 354 litres 419 mm x 343 mm x 356 mm 76mm x 330 mm to fit in the specified enclosure M10W5 32 34 The enclosure recommendations listed are external dimensions which assume the use of 3 4 19mm thick material If
4. in 13 2 mm 0 52 in 13 2 mm Efficiency 1W 1m 86 8 dB SPL 86 7 dB SPL Effective Piston Area Sd 50 11 in 0 0323 m 50 11 in 0 0323 m DC Resistance Re 4 167 ohm 3 602 ohm Nominal Impedance 4 ohm 4 ohm Infinite Baffle Use Yes No Enclosure Use Yes Sealed Only Yes Sealed and Ported Power Handling continuous 250W 250W 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 One Polymer Subwoofer Grille Six 10 x 1 5 8 inch 41 mm pan head stainless steel screws Six 10 stainless steel washers Logo Badges Sport Grille Models Only One Pair Black White amp Titanium Black Models One Pair Red White amp Titanium Black Models One Pair White White Models Only One Pair Titanium Titaniurn Black Models Only INSTALLATION PROCEDURE The diagram above shows the typical installation procedure into a fiberglass panel using the supplied hardware Classic
5. you are using 5 8 16mm thick material subtract 1 4 6 5mm from each dimension Do not use any material with a 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 M10IBS M10WS5 All specifications are subject to change without notice 3 RECOMMENDED CONTINUOUS RMS POWER RANGE FOR ONE SUBWOOFER DRIVER 500W 30W 60W 125W 250W M10IB5 vae Ma ene MINIMUM OPTIMUM MAXIMUM WARRANTY VOID 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 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 DARK GRAY MAXIMUM Slightly mor
6. Grille Model shown Installation is the same for Sport Grille Models Always follow proper safety procedures when working on a vessel 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 space 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 for Sport Grille models pay attention to where the logo badge will added 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 All specifications are subject to change without notice JL AUDIO M10IB5 M10W5 10 SCREW PILOT HOLE RECOMMENDATIONS a CAUTION fi Fiberglass Thickness Recommended Pilot Hole Drill Size
7. OWNER S MANUAL J i q f M10IB5 M10W5 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 v wA i Sass ve KS SA X 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 6 11 in 155 mm Mounting Depth E 5 93 in 151 mm Net Weight 114 Ibs 5 17 Kg Driver Displacement 0 064 ft 1 81 litres Subwoofer Parameters M101B5 M10W5 Free Air Resonance Fs 42 20 Hz 3 55 a Electrical Q Qes 0 819 0 484 Mechanical Q Qms 10 355 8 946 Total Speaker Q Qts 0 759 0 460 Equivalent Compliance Vas 1 16 ft3 32 85 litres 1 58 ft3 44 75 litres One way Linear Excursion Xmax 0 52
8. e SPL will be gained by pushing the power into this zone but typically not more than 2dB compared to the light gray zone The subwoofer driver is designed to operate safely up to this power range but not beyond Operate with caution 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 instal
9. lation instructions unauthorized repair attempts misrepresentations by the seller This warranty 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
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