Alphasonik PSW310X User's Manual
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1. ALPHASONIK Owner s Manual Alpha 300 Series Subwoofers PSW310X PSW312X 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 eaaa eaaa eaaa eaaa eaaa eee 3 Features and Specifications un uunn ennen ennen enrenennen enen 4 Building an Enclosure 2aaaaannaanaaa nassas saasnananaasnaaanaanaa 5 9 Subwoofer Parameters aaainaaanaaannaaannaananannnnananaaannaa 10 Wiring Dilagrams auannaanaaaanaananaananaananannnaannaannaannannnnanna 11 13 TEOUBICS 012. 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 Inc 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 IMPORT METIS ALPHASONIK INC 7050 VILLAGE DRIVE BLDG G BUENA PARK CALIFORNIA 90621 TEL 714 670 8950 FAX 714 670 8959 www alpnasonikincec com
3. For high efficient thermal transfer the voice coil is constructed with a black voice coil formed from anodized aluminum wound with 99 9 oxygen free copper This makes the voice coil highly efficient in dissipating heat while improving power handling capa bility DUAL LAMINATED COTTON SPIDER DAMPER The spider provides a rigid progressive suspension for the woofer cone resulting in better bass response and excursion capabilities HIGH STRENGTH GLASS FIBER ENHANCED SURROUND Machine injected high strengh glass fiber enhanced rubber surround for the top sus pension adds mechanical strength and reliability This also provides a softer lighter suspension increasing effciency PSW310X 10 ALPHA 300 SERIES SUBWOOFER Low profile design mounting depth 3 5 inches Dual 4 ohm voice coils High strength glass fiber enhanced surround Spun aluminum inverted cone Coil vent t yoke Power coated dual terminal blocks Strontium magnet structure Copper wound voice coil Plastic sealant gasket Bumped t yoke Rated at 400 watts RMS 800 watts max power Frequency Responseof 28Hz 500Hz 89 7dB efficiency PSW312X 12 ALPHA 300 SERIES SUBWOOFER Low profile design mounting depth 3 5 inches Dual 4 ohm voice coils High strength glass fiber enhanced surround Spun aluminum inverted cone Coil vent t yoke Power coated dual terminal blocks Strontium magnet structure Copper wound voice coil Plastic sealant gasket Bumped t yoke Rated a
4. 6 11 go EE 14 Warning Disclaimer aaaaaaananaannanannanannannnananananannannnalnanana 15 VV CANT CAL EE EE EE E EN 16 17 Thank 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 ALUMINUM CONE The spun aluminum cone provides outstanding con rigidity and lowers distortion Ad dtionally the combination of strengh and weight allows for higher output levels without cone break up DUAL 4 OHM COPPER VOICE COILS W BLACK ANODIZED FORMERS
5. 6 Clean contacts on fuse holders Check speaker for short or amplifier for overheating If no reading replace speaker If speaker won t move replace speaker Speaker is making a rattling noise Check that speaker is secured properly and tightened with screws Check enclosure construction Check speaker polarity Tighten mounting screws Check that the enclosure is debris free Correct polarity No sound from one coil Check speaker leads Speaker is distorting at high Check speaker load impedance capabilities volume levels for the amplifier Verify that amplifier and or crossover settings are correct 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 Confirm that the speaker load 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 Select low pass setting 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 a
6. imensions Depth mm Depth Inches 6 612 hrough Hole mm hrough Hole Inches Diameter mm Diameter Inches Displacement Sealed Enclosures Rms Xmax mm 3 8 liters 2 34x2 gt 11 a 2 6 OT N nziml or w ve 5 OAMAMSrADrVAMNOOSIWICH Tuning Freg 45 1 40 Port Displacement 006 005 Maximum Vented 25 1 35 1 Internal Volume 238 1 316 1 Port Dia Inches Ooo A k E PortLength inches 875 1 13 25 1 _______ 3dB 129 1 29 1 uning Freq 3 Port Displacement 008 048 10 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 a i g ee 2 67 ohms an O O O O T E KA a a Pa a TS NT 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 Patent No US D478 556 S Patent No US 6 601 645 B1 Patent No US 6 656 000 B2 SYMPTOM No sound CHECK POINT Is the amplifier power LED illuminated Is the amplifier overload LED illuminated Check impedance with Ohm meter Check that the speaker moves freely CURE 1 Check fuses in amplifier 2 Check turn on lead 3 Check signal leads 4 Check gain control 5 Check source unit volume
7. ivalent carton fully insured with shipping charges prepaid Alphasonik Inc will not assume any responsibility for any loss or damage incurred in shipping 7 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 INC 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
8. loff 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 above 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 s
9. om 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 responsibility 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 If it 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 equ
10. re subjected to pinching or damage from nearby objects Before connecting or discon necting power connections at the system power terminals dis connect the 12V 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 fr
11. t 500 watts RMS 1000 watts max power Frequency Responseof 24Hz 500Hz 89 2dB efficiency 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 material 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 rol
12. tep 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 195 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 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 13 5 Front Back 1 5 13 5 1 5 12 15 x 2 1 50 18 x 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 ds 23 The wood
13. 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 nm Top Bottom 1 5 Front Back 1 5 15 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 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 Ce 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 Tocalculate 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 600 Series 047 0 6 1 1 pp 047 0 7 5 2 5 0 47 0 47 olgers S n Vas Cu Ft 0 85 3 4 x 2 600 700 A poo ts EEE i 0033 EEE 7 1 0 033 0 044 PL OG Mmd o 167 gt req Resp 33Hz 500Hz 30Hz 500Hz Mounting D
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