Alphasonik PSW815E User's Manual
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1. ALPHASONIK Owner s Manual Alpha 800 Series Subwoofers PSW810E PSW812E PSW815E ALPHASONIK WAS FOUNDED IN 1976 WITH ONE MISSION TO BRING STATE OF THE ART PERFORMANCE TO THE CAR AUDIO ENTHUSIAST In those early years we pioneered such ground breaking technologies as amplifier fan cooling and high voltage signal transfer which remain a benchmark in high end audio Today the new Alphasonik is committed to pushing the envelope with regard to technology quality and value Our electronics feature audio phile parts and circuit topology designed to let the full musical experience come through loud and clear Our loudspeakers employ the latest high technology materials and processes such as carbon reinforced woven glass and titanium vapor deposition to deliver your music with tremen dous impact dynamics and resolution We stand behind our quality with one of the best warranties in consumer electronics Compare Alphasonik car audio products against anything competition has to offer We re confident you will come to one conclu sion Introduction annen ennen ven enen eere nnen eeens 3 Features and Specifications uu nnene nennen ennen 4 5 Building an Enclosure 6 10 Subwoofer Parameters aaainaaannaannaaannaanananannananaaaanaa 11 Wiring RE Le eu 12 14 TEOUBICS 016 70 een ET 15 Warning Disclaimer un sannn oneens renner ennn ene eenen evens 16 VV CBI CARLY En 17 18 Th2. This warranty is not transferable and protects the original pur chaser provided they reside and made their purchase in the United States International consumers may contact their local retailer or distributor for war ranty information 8 ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PRO HIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW SHALL HAVE NO GREATER DURATION THAN THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL ALPHASONIK ING BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU 9 THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE 10 Should you have any difficulties with the performance of this product during warranty or with any Alphasonik Inc authorized service center you may contact the Alphasonik Inc National Service Manager at the address listed on the back of the booklet card or call 714 670 8950 for a listing of Authorized Warranty Service Centers in your area INSTALLED WARRANTY When purchased from and installed by an Authorized Alphasonik Inc Dealer Speaker and Accessories 1 year over the counter defective exchange plus 1 year repair or replacement at the sole discretion of Alphasonik I
3. Basket Proprietary Cooling Rings for Motor Assembly Patent Pending Kevlar Reinforced Composite Balanced amp Laminated Cone High Tensile Strength Two Layer Surround for Enhanced Control Flat Progressive Rate Nomex Damper w Spiral Woven Leads 135 oz Double Stack Magnet Rated at 900 Watts RMS 92dB Efficiency Frequency Response of 28Hz to 500Hz Dual 4 ohm 2 1 2 Voice Coils 8 Gauge Sure Lok Input and Output Terminals Patent Pending Mounting Dimensions Depth 168mm 6 5 8 Through Hole 275mm 10 7 8 Diameter 312mm 12 5 16 PSW815E 15 ALPHA 800 SERIES SUBWOOFER Proprietary Cast Aluminum Alloy Machine Cut Alpha Basket Proprietary Cooling Rings for Motor Assembly Patent Pending Kevlar Reinforced Composite Balanced amp Laminated Cone High Tensile Strength Two Layer Surround for Enhanced Control Flat Progressive Rate Nomex Damper w Spiral Woven Leads 150 oz Double Stack Magnet Rated at 1000 Watts RMS 94dB Efficiency Frequency Response of 24Hz to 500Hz Dual 4 ohm 3 Voice Coils 8 Gauge Sure Lok Input and Output Terminals Patent Pending Mounting Dimensions Depth 201mm 8 Through Hole 351mm 13 7 8 Diameter 388mm 15 1 16 Now that you know about subwoofer specifications it s time to learn about build ing subwoofer boxes If you ve done any woodworking you shouldn t have much trouble when building a subwoofer enclosure One of the main differences will probably be the ma
4. DC wire at the battery end Confirm that your source unit and other equipment are turned off while connecting the input terminals If you need to replace the power fuse re place it only with a fuse identical to the provided fuse Using a fuse of different type or rating may result in damage to the sys tem which is not covered by the manufacturer s warranty Do not install any product where it may be subjected to excessive heat moisture and dust or where it may be repeatedly kicked brushed or bumped Make absolutely sure that the terminals for the products are connected to the proper inputs and outputs from the music source Never run the wiring on the outside of the vehicle or under it where it can be damaged by road hazards or any moving parts of the vehicle Use existing wire channels sills panels and molding strips inside the vehicle to hide the wir ing for safety and a neat appearance DISCLAIMER IMPORTANT Never cut any metal that is an integral part of the vehicle s safety or structural support system If you are unsure it is best to have the product professionally installed by an Authorized Alphasonik Dealer Never sacrifice your safety for sound Alphasonik Inc warrants this product against all defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of original purchase provided it was purchased from an Authorized Alphasonik Inc Dealer The conditions of this warranty and the extent of the resp
5. Ft Sealed Enclosures 0 075 CO oO TI F TI melee PIR UIT on wW ei Klo ii B F Te Minimum Sealed ensitivity dB aximum Sealed ensitivity dB gt Vented Enclosures Minimum Vented nternal Volume Port Dia Inches v VIA U 5 III TVU gt O O O O ba F F U D U D LD 5 n gt DO Q O Q D D O O I D 5 D 5 3 o 3 o D 5 D 5 5 D 5 D 3dB uning Freq m Maximum Vented nternal Volume Port Dia Inches 3dB uning Frea Parallel Parallel Dual 4 Ohm 0 66 ohms Patent No US D478 556 S Patent No US 6 601 645 B1 Patent No US 6 656 000 B2 Series Parallel Dual 4 Ohm al l Patent No US D478 556 S Patent No US 6 601 645 B1 Patent No US 6 656 000 B2 Series Series Dual 4 Ohm 16 ohms Patent No US D478 556 S Patent No US 6 601 645 B1 Patent No US 6 656 000 B2 SYMPTOM CHECK POINT CURE No sound Is the amplifier power LED illuminated 1 Check fuses in amplifier 2 Check turn on lead 3 Check signal leads 4 Check gain control 5 Check source unit volume 6 Clean contacts on fuse holders Is the amplifier overload LED illuminated Check speaker for short or amplifier for overheating Check impedance with Ohm meter If no reading replace speaker Check that the speaker moves free
6. ank you for purchasing this Alphasonik product Alpha sonik products are specifically engineered and designed for the mobile audio environment This manual contains important information about installation set up procedures and integrating your new Alphasonik product into your vehicle With proper care and installation your new product will provide you with many years of high performance listening enjoyment We recommend having an Authorized Alphasonik Dealer install your new product for optimal performance and to take advantage of our warranty program Before installing your new product please read through the manual to fully understand the application Before making any electrical connections make sure that you disconnect the battery s ground cable to prevent the possibility of short circuits or damage to your electronic equipment If your vehicle s stereo head unit comes with an Anti theft code DO NOT disconnect the battery If you have the access code for the stereo head unit please refer to the vehicle s owner s manual All Alphasonik 800 Series cast basket subwoofers feature our patent pending input and output terminals Configure voice coils or drivers in series or parallel with no fuss and no cramped or frayed wires Terminals are audiophile grade nickel plated machined brass compression fit with Allen head setscrews PROPRIETARY HEAT SINK All Alphasonik 800 Series subwoofers have motor structures encased in pat ent pendi
7. bove the ported tuning frequency Advantages of a vented enclosure Increased output around vented tuning Higher power handling above the port tuning frequency Extended frequency response Magnet is in a good cooling environment Handles higher bass frequencies with less distortion Disadvantages of a vented enclosure Vented enclosure transient response is not as good as sealed boxes be cause of the resonant effect of the vent tuning Midrange sound coming from inside the enclosure through the vent can produce unpleasant sound coloration Loss of cone movement control below vent tuning which can result in high distortion and mechanical failure of the driver Lower power handling below the port tuning frequency Calculating speaker enclosure volume is a five step procedure Make sure you do not forget to subtract the thickness of the wood that you have selected to use to build your enclosure Step One Measure Height Step Two Measure Width Step Three Measure Depth Step Four Height x Width x Depth Step Five Divide the results were in step four by 1728 12 x 12 x 12 1728 which equals to 1 0 cu ft Complete formula should look like this Height x Width x Depth 1728 Below are illustrated versions of all the steps that you should take FOR EXAMPLE ONLY Step Two 13 5 1 5 12 Step One m 19 5 The wood that we are using is 0 75 thick The 1 5 that you see in the formula is the thickness Ste
8. ly If speaker won t move replace speaker Speaker is making a Check that speaker is secured properly Tighten mounting screws rattling noise and tightened with screws Check enclosure construction Check that the enclosure is debris free Check speaker polarity Correct polarity No sound from one coil Check speaker leads 1 Inspect for short circuits 2 Check for open connections Reverse left and right speaker leads to determine if it is occurring before the speaker Speaker is distorting at high Check speaker load impedance capabilities Confirm that the speaker load volume levels for the amplifier impedance recommendations are followed Check the wiring configuration of the speakers To verify proper load impedance use an OHM meter to measure the total load for each channel of the amplifier Verify that amplifier and or crossover settings Select low pass setting are correct Investigate the layout of your vehicle thoroughly before drilling or cutting Take care when you work near the gas tank gas lines hydraulic lines electrical components and electrical wiring Do not use the equipment unmounted Attach this sys tem securely to prevent damage particularly in the event of an accident or aggressive driving Do not mount the system so that wire connections are unprotected or are subjected to pinching or damage from nearby objects Before connecting or discon necting power connections at the system power terminals dis connect the 12V
9. nc Electronics 1 year over the counter defective exchange plus 1 year repair or replacements at the sole discretion of Alphasonik Inc An Alphasonik Extended Warranty Registration Card must be submitted to Alphasonik Inc within 30 days of purchase To process any warranty claim Alphasonik Inc will require the dated proof of purchase which must specifi cally show the model and serial number and that installation was provided for the product in question All other terms per Alphasonik Inc s standard one year warranty apply ALPHASONIK PROUD MEMBER OF COMPETITION N _APUMPORT METIS ALPHASONIK INC 7050 VILLAGE DRIVE BLDG G BUENA PARK CALIFORNIA 90621 TEL 714 670 8950 FAX 714 670 8959 www alphasonikine com
10. ng cast aluminum machine finished heat sinks Power handling is enhanced because excess heat is quickly absorbed and transferred to the environment The music may get hot but our subs run cool BASKET WEAVE KEVLAR REINFORCED KRAFT PULP CONE All Alphasonik 800 Series subwoofers use our environmentally treated Kevlar reinforced Kraft pulp cone the most neutral sounding material in the indus try Virgin long fiber Kraft pulp is air cured and strengthened with Kevlar If you beat on our subs they hit back HIGH TENSILE STRENGTHDUAL LAYER SURROUND All Alphasonik 800 Series subwoofers feature a massive 2 layer high travel surround for reliability and control at maximum excursion PSW310E 10 ALPHA 800 SERIES SUBWOOFER Proprietary Cast Aluminum Alloy Machine Cut Alpha Basket Proprietary Cooling Rings for Motor Assembly Patent Pending Kevlar Reinforced Composite Balanced amp Laminated Cone High Tensile Strength Two Layer Surround for Enhanced Control Flat Progressive Rate Nomex Damper w Spiral Woven Leads 135 oz Double Stack Magnet Rated at 800 Watts RMS 89dB Efficiency Frequency Response of 29Hz to 500Hz Dual 4 ohm 2 1 2 Voice Coils 8 Gauge Sure Lok Input and Output Terminals Patent Pending Mounting Dimensions Depth 154mm 6 1 8 Through Hole 225mm 8 7 8 Diameter 258mm 10 3 16 PSW312E 12 ALPHA 800 SERIES SUBWOOFER Proprietary Cast Aluminum Alloy Machine Cut Alpha
11. onsibility of Alpha sonik Inc under this warranty are as follows 1 DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED FOR WAR RANTY SERVICE OF THIS PRODUCT Information about Alphasonik Inc authorized warranty service may also be obtained at www alphasonikinc com or by contacting or writing Alphasonik Inc at the address listed on the back of this booklet 2 This warranty will become void if service is performed by any one other than an approved Alphasonik Inc Warranty Service Center 3 This warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to misuse neglect or accident or which has had the warranty seal broken serial number altered defaced or removed or which has been connected installed adjusted or repaired other than in accordance with the instructions furnished by Alphasonik Inc 4 This warranty does not cover car static electrical interference adjustments or labor costs for the removal or reinstallation of the unit for repair 5 The sole responsibility of Alphasonik Inc under this warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement thereof at the sole discretion of Alphasonik Inc 6 Ifit becomes necessary to send the product or any defective part to Alphasonik Inc or an authorized service station the product must be shipped in its original or equivalent carton fully insured with shipping charges prepaid Alphasonik Inc will not assume any responsibility for any loss or damage incurred in shipping 7
12. p Three of the wood Side View Calculating thickness of wood Measure how thick the wood is then multiply by two The reason that you are multiplying by two is each side of the enclosure Left Right 1 5 12 Top Bottom 1 5 Hh 13 5 Front Back 1 5 13 5 1 5 12 75 x 2 1 50 18x 12 x 12 2592 2592 1728 1 5 Patent No US D478 556 S Patent No US 6 601 645 B1 1 5 cu ft is the results for this enclosure Patent No US 6 656 000 B2 Calculating speaker enclosure volume is a five step procedure Make sure you do not forget to subtract the thickness of the wood and port displacement that you used Step One Measure Height Step Two Measure Width Step Three Measure Depth Step Four Height x Width x Depth Step Five Divide the results in step four by 1728 12 x 12 x 12 1728 which equals to 1 0 cu ft Complete formula should look like this Height x Width x Depth 1728 Below are illustrated versions of all the steps that you should take FOR EXAMPLE ONL Step Two 23 1 5 21 5 13 5 Step One L 23 The wood that we are using is 0 75 thick The 1 5 that you see in the formula is the thickness Step Three of the wood Side View To calculate the thickness of the wood Left Right 1 5 DE Top Bottom 1 5 Front Back 1 5 75 x 2 1 50 21 5 x 13 5 x 12 3483 3483 1728 2 01 H 15 2 01 cu ft is the result for this enclosure 15 1 5 13 5 Formula to calculate port displacement 3 14
13. terial used in building subwoofer boxes as compared to other woodworking projects When building a custom subwoofer box you will want to use minimal MDF medium density fiberboard TOOLS REQUIRED TO BUILD AN ENCLOSURE Safety goggles Table saw or circular saw Powered screw gun Router or jig saw Variety of sizes of drill bits Wood glue Silicone Wood screws To ensure your safety while building an enclosure please read all manuals for the power tools you will be using as they will include valuable information on handling the tools and safety tips If you re planning to build your own enclosure and are confused in what type of enclosure best suits your needs this page will help you choose what enclosure fits your needs There are many different types of enclosures The two most common used enclosures are sealed and vented enclosure This page will show the advantages and disadvantages of the two enclosures Advantages of a sealed enclosures High power handing capability Great transient response Tolerant of minor enclosure size variation Easy to construct Smooth rolloff 12dB octave Disadvantages of a sealed enclosures Requires a woofer with a long excursion for better low bass frequency response Can have lower sensitivity than ported enclosures When using high power and small enclosures the woofer is not in an ideal cooling environment Less low bass as compared to a properly tuned vented enclosure a
14. x Radius x Radius x Depth 1728 port displacement 3 14 x 2 25 x 2 25 x7 111 27 sq in 111 27 1728 06 is the displacement of the port 2 01 0 06 1 95 cu ft is the final result for this Patent No US D478 556 S enclosure Patent No US 6 601 645 B1 Patent No US 6 656 000 B2 Converting a round port to a slot port Calculate the area of the round port s being used then use the square root function of your calculator to get the interior dimensions of an equivalent suare port The length or depth of the slot port will be the same as that of the round port To calculate area Area is a two dimensional measurement Circle 3 14 x Radius x Radius Circle Port 4 Port 2 x 2 x 3 14 12 6 Slot Port Patent No US D478 556 S Patent No US 6 601 645 B1 Patent No US 6 656 000 B2 NAIM AM12 gt 7 gt v IM 10OO0OSWCO 800 Series PSW810E PSW812E 28 1 2 038 1 042 0 0 7 4 1 3 3 8 1 1 9 5 2 0 38 0 42 28 04 044 Qms Vas liters 1 41 Vas Cu Ft 36x2 00 70 6x2 6x2 3 6x2 1000 5 44 36x2 Rms 800 900 0044 2 7 40 Xmax mm olo A NI S N o OT vo oo 0 033 0 044 O 89 e 2 O 0 PM Mmd 180 240 gt req Resp 29Hz 500Hz 28Hz 500Hz 24Hz 500Hz Mounting Dimensions Depth mm 155mm 168mm 203mm Depth Inches hrough Hole mm 352mm hrough Hole Inches 13 7 8 Diameter mm 383mm Diameter Inches 15 1 16 Displacement 328 Cu
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