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1. measure the total load for each channel of the amplifier Verify that amplifier and or crossover Select low pass setting Is the amplifier power LED illuminated Is the amplifier overload LED illuminated for the amplifier Check speaker load impedance capabilities Check speaker leads AT HIGH VOLUME SPEAKER IS DISTORTING A RATTLING NOISE SPEAKER IS MAKING NO SOUND TROUBLESHOOTING 17 WARNING amp DISCLAIMER 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 system 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 disconnecting power connections at the system power terminals disconnect 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 replace it only with a fuse identical to the provided fuse Using a fuse of different type or rating may result in damage to the system 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 i2. Owner s Manual Please Read This Manual Before Operating Product Table Of Contents Introduction 3 Features And Specifications 4 Choosing An Enclosure 5 Building An Enclosure 6 8 Parameters Box Recommendations 9 10 Wiring Diagrams 11 15 Troubleshooting 16 Warning amp Disclaimer 17 Notes 18 3 INTRODUCTION Since our inception in the car audio world We at Swiss Audio have committed ourselves to manufacturing high quality car audio products with a creative edge unlike any other brands in the industry European design and heavy handed development make Sw
3. 1 5 1 5 QES 0 442 0 552 0 682 0 627 QMS 2 812 5 503 6 6 6 41 Box Volume 1 25 1 1 5 1 5 QTS 0 382 0 51 0 618 0 571 Port Size 2 2 3 3 Vas Ltr 64 23 25 22 94 54 56 47 sq inch port size 3 14 3 14 7 7 Re Ohm 3 6 3 6 x 2 3 6 3 6 x 2 Port Length 9 9 6 5 6 5 Tuning Frequency 28Hz 30Hz 40Hz 40Hz MMD mkg 70 110 90 110 3dB 37Hz 39Hz 52Hz 52Hz Xmax 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm Port Displacement 0 001 0 0163 0 0263 0 0263 Rms 300 300 400 400 Sd mM 33 329 33 329 53 093 47 143 Box Volume 1 5 2 2 5 2 5 SPL dB 91 91 92 92 Port Size 3 4 4 4 no 0 35 0 55 0 49 0 37 sq inch port size 7 12 56 12 56 12 56 EBP 65 8 64 48 74 55 74 Port Length 11 11 75 8 75 8 75 BL 9 862 8 558 9 753 8 058 Tuning Frequency 35Hz 35Hz 35Hz 35Hz 3dB 32Hz 29Hz 44Hz 44Hz Sub Displacement 0 09 0 085 0 11 0 11 Port Displacement 0 004 0 0854 0 0635 0 0635 Mounting Depth 157mm 157mm 169mm 169mm Inches 6 18 6 18 6 65 6 65 Cut Out Hole 235mm 235mm 281mm 281mm Inches 9 25 9 25 11 06 11 06 technical support for advised boxes when building an enclosure for compitition use NOTE The recommended enclosures listed are not for compitition use Please call Recommended Enclosures Minimum Ported Enclosure Recommended Ported Enclosure Woofer Information Paramete
4. 23 25 22 94 54 56 47 sq inch port size 3 14 3 14 7 7 Re Ohm 3 6 3 6 x 2 3 6 3 6 x 2 Port Length 9 9 6 5 6 5 Tuning Frequency 28Hz 30Hz 40Hz 40Hz MMD mkg 70 110 90 110 3dB 37Hz 39Hz 52Hz 52Hz Xmax 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm Port Displacement 0 001 0 0163 0 0263 0 0263 Rms 300 300 400 400 Sd mM 33 329 33 329 53 093 47 143 Box Volume 1 5 2 2 5 2 5 SPL dB 91 91 92 92 Port Size 3 4 4 4 no 0 35 0 55 0 49 0 37 sq inch port size 7 12 56 12 56 12 56 EBP 65 8 64 48 74 55 74 Port Length 11 11 75 8 75 8 75 BL 9 862 8 558 9 753 8 058 Tuning Frequency 35Hz 35Hz 35Hz 35Hz 3dB 32Hz 29Hz 44Hz 44Hz Sub Displacement 0 09 0 085 0 11 0 11 Port Displacement 0 004 0 0854 0 0635 0 0635 Mounting Depth 157mm 157mm 169mm 169mm Inches 6 18 6 18 6 65 6 65 Cut Out Hole 235mm 235mm 281mm 281mm Inches 9 25 9 25 11 06 11 06 technical support for advised boxes when building an enclosure for compitition use NOTE The recommended enclosures listed are not for compitition use Please call Recommended Enclosures Minimum Ported Enclosure Recommended Ported Enclosure Woofer Information Parameters 10 SW10W SW101W SW12W SW121W SW10W SW101W SW12W SW121W Min Sealed Cu Ft 0 5 0 75 0 75 1 Fs 29 092 35 365 33 246 34 953 Max Sealed Cu Ft 1 1 25
5. DRIVE WOOFER Power Handling 400 Watts RMS 25mm 98 Foam Surround 40 oz Strontium Magnet Frequency Response 25Hz 1kHz Efficiency 92dB Voice Coil 38mm 2 Layer ASV Single 4 Ohm SW121W 12 BASS DRIVE WOOFER Power Handling 400 Watts RMS 25mm 98 Foam Surround 40 oz Strontium Magnet Frequency Response 25Hz 1kHz Efficiency 92dB Voice Coil 38mm 2 Layer ASV Dual 4 Ohm 2 Ohm or 8 Ohm Capable Choosing an Enclosure Choosing an enclosure can be one of your most difficult decisions There are several types available The definitions listed here are for the most common Sealed Ported and Bandpass This will help you choose which enclosure is best suited for you Sealed Enclosures This is the most common enclosure to use for several reasons They are the easiest to build and utilize the least amount of space The response of the driver is tight and controlled Since the enclosure is airtight the woofer does not flop around or loose control when played at high volumes The disadvantage of a sealed enclosure is that you need more power to drive the woofer Sealed enclosures are perfect if you want a wider frequency bass response and the most accurate sound reproduction possible Ported Enclosures Ported enclosures are generally used with low frequency drivers Although they are harder to build than sealed enclosures ported enclosures have a rough estimate of 3 dB decibels of
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7. e cone Xmax is used to determine the maximum linear SPL capability of the driver RMS This parameter represents the mechanical resistance of the driver s suspension losses Sd This is the actual surface area of the cone normally given in square com SPL Sound Pressure Level usually measured at 1 watt at 1 meter in front of the loudspeaker no Free air reference efficiency This is given as a percentage M D Mounting depth of the speaker C H Cut out hole of the speaker EBP The measurement is caluculated by dividing Fs by Qes The EBP figure is used in many enclousre design formulas to determine if a speaker is more suitable for a closed or vented design An EBP close to 100 usually indicates a speaker that is best suited for a vented enclosure An EBP closer to 50 usually indicates a speaker best suited for a closed box design BL The magnetic strength of the motor structure THIELE SMALL PARAMETERS Allot of loudspeaker inthusists do not understand what Thiele Small Parameters are This section of the manual will help you understand what Thiele Small Parameter means 10 SW10W SW101W SW12W SW121W SW10W SW101W SW12W SW121W Min Sealed Cu Ft 0 5 0 75 0 75 1 Fs 29 092 35 365 33 246 34 953 Max Sealed Cu Ft 1 1 25 1 5 1 5 QES 0 442 0 552 0 682 0 627 QMS 2 812 5 503 6 6 6 41 Box Volume 1 25 1 1 5 1 5 QTS 0 382 0 51 0 618 0 571 Port Size 2 2 3 3 Vas Ltr 64
8. e the thickness of the wood 8 Fs This parameter is the free air resonant frequency of a speaker Simply stated it is the point at which the weight of the moving parts of the speaker becomes balanced with the force of the speaker suspension when in motion Understanding Thiele Small Parameters Thiele Small Parameters is used for box building programs that are available to the loudspeaker inthusists Any loudspeaker inthusist can purchase a box building program and have a box engineered specificly for the loudspeaker that they posis If you are a loudspeaker inthusist you will need the Thiele Small Parameters to get the best performance out of your subwoofer woofer Qes Qes is a measurement of the control coming from the speaker s electrical suspension system the voice coil and magnet Qms Qms is a measurement of the control coming from the speaker s mechanical suspension system the surround and spider Qts Qts is called the Total Q of the driver at Fs Qts is a measure of the driver s tendency to resonate at Fs based on its overall characteristics Vas Equivalent air compliance The volume of air that has the same compliance as the driver s suspension Re This is the DC resistance of the driver measured with an ohm meter Le This is the voice coil inductance measured in millihenries mH Mmd Mass or weight of the speaker cone assembly cone coil and other moving parts Xmax Linear one way travel of th
9. er faced finish and famous Swiss Audio logo have captured the eyes and ears of enthusiast worldwide to push Swiss Audio to a new plateau of car audio design Swiss Audio Products have a proven track record which is now worldwide We at Swiss Audio stand behind our quality workmanship and service and continually strive to provide the best possible products your money can buy Compare Swiss Audio products against anything the competi tion has to offer We are confident you will be pleased with your purchase Thank you Swiss Audio 4 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS Swiss Audio s SW Bass Drive Series Woofers deliver performance and bold cosmetics These woofers boast high quality manufacturing features such as the tall J surround for more control and added excursion push terminals and an eye catching Swiss branded logo on its dust cap The SW series will impress even the most experienced audiophile with low frequency power unlike any other SW10W 10 BASS DRIVE WOOFER Power Handling 300 Watts RMS 25mm 98 Foam Surround 40 oz Strontium Magnet Frequency Response 28Hz 1kHz Efficiency 91dB Voice Coil 38mm 2 layer ASV Single 4 Ohm SW101W 10 BASS DRIVE WOOFER Power Handling 300 Watts RMS 25mm 98 Foam Surround 40 oz Strontium Magnet Frequency Response 28Hz 1kHz Efficiency 91dB Voice Coil 38mm 2 layer ASV Dual 4 Ohm 2 Ohm or 8 Ohm Capable SW12W 12 BASS
10. ight 12 Depth 12 6 Building An Enclosure Now that you have an understanding of how to calculate an enclosure with equal top and bottom dimensions we will show you how to calculate the volume of an enclosure with unequal dimensions Wedged Enclosure Since the top and bottom or sides are of unequal lengths measure each length i e Top is 7 and bottom is 9 and add them together for a total of 16 Dividing this by 2 gives the number to use for both top and bottom lengths or sides etc The process is similar to an enclosure with equal dimensions with the exception of an added equation The complete formula will look like this Height x Width x Top Bottom 2 Depth 1728 _______ EXAMPLE The external dimensions of a 1 cubic foot enclosure are 13 5 height x 13 5 width x 11 5 top depth x 15 5 bottom depth First calculate the top and bottoms depth measurements We have chosen to use 75 MDF making the internal dimensions 12 height x 12 width x 10 top depth x 14 bottom depth Add the top and bottom depth then divide by 2 10 14 2 12 Now calculate the enclosure s volume Height 12 x Width 12 x Depth 12 1728 1 cubic foot Black Height Red Width Blue Depth Width 13 5 Height 13 5 Height 12 Width 12 Depth 15 5 Depth 14 Depth 10 Depth 11 5 7 Building An Enclosure To build a Ported Enclosure the port s displace
11. increased volume than a sealed enclosure To gain that kind of increase with a sealed enclosure you would need to double the power of the amplifier While ported enclosures benefit from increased efficiency they are not as precise as a sealed enclosure As compared to a sealed enclosure ported boxes suffer from poor driver control at low frequencies Ported enclosures trade their efficiency for ultimate bass extensions Bandpass Enclosures The best way to describe a bandpass enclosure They are half sealed and half ported A bandpass enclosure uses a sealed enclosure and a ported enclosure to amplify the bass response The advantages of a bandpass enclosure are simple accurate bass response at lower frequencies The disadvantage is that they only play low frequencies and the frequency range is very narrow no more then a 30 Hertz frequency spectrum from where the enclosure is tuned The worst part of a bandpass enclosure is you will never know when you are overplaying the woofer s Since the waves are generated in the ported side of the enclosure and then fires through the ports the distortion will remain in the enclosure This is the main reason manufacturers do not support bandpass designed enclosures We do not recommend using any woofer in a bandpass enclosure unless the woofer was specifically engineered for a bandpass enclosure 5 Building An Enclosure Calculating enclosure volumes is simple we are going to give you the mathematical equati
12. iss Audio s line of precision car audio a popular and identifiable entity in today s highly competitive market The family of Head Units Amplifiers Subwoofers Enclosures Processors Full Range speakers Capacitors and Component speakers first gained recognition in Europe and was brought to the U S A to quench an entirely new sonic thirst The classic silver faced finish and famous Swiss Audio logo have captured the eyes and ears of enthusiast worldwide to push Swiss Audio to a new plateau of car audio design Swiss Audio Products have a proven track record which is now worldwide We at Swiss Audio stand behind our quality workmanship and service and continually strive to provide the best possible products your money can buy Compare Swiss Audio products against anything the competi tion has to offer We are confident you will be pleased with your purchase Thank you Swiss Audio 4 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS Swiss Audio s SW Bass Drive Series Woofers deliver performance and bold cosmetics These woofers boast high quality manufacturing features such as the tall J surround for more control and added excursion push terminals and an eye catching Swiss branded logo on its dust cap The SW series will impress even the most experienced audiophile with low frequency power unlike any other SW10W 10 BASS DRIVE WOOFER Power Handling 300 Watts RMS 25mm 98 Foam Surround 40 oz Strontium Magnet Frequency Respon
13. ment must be factored in The mathematical equation to calculate port displacement is Pi x Port Radius x Port Radius x Port Depth 1728 _________ Port Displacement EXAMPLE For this example we will use a 4 port with a depth of 7 5 Pi 3 14 x Port Radius 2 x Port Radius 2 x 7 5 1728 0 054 Port Displacement Subtracting this from the enclosure volume 1 0 054 gives a total enclosure volume of 0 946 Remember to subtract the woofer s displacement supplied in the Recommended Box Sizes section of the Owner s Manual Slot Ports have become more popular than circle ports The mathematical equation to convert a circle to a Slot Port is Pi x Radius x Radius ___________ square inches EXAMPLE We will convert a single 4 circle port with a depth of 7 5 The mathematical equation is Pi 3 14 x Radius 2 x Radius 2 12 56 12 56 square inches is the conversion used to make a Slot Port Whatever dimensions used for the slot port the calcula tion needs to be 12 56 square inches Therefore the slot port would be 1 wide and 12 56 tall To make a slot port we simply multiply Height x Width 12 56 square The depth of the port will remain the same Your converted port dimen sions would be 1 wide x 12 56 tall x 7 5 deep NOTE Do not forget to calculate the slot port s displacement it takes more air space than a circle port When calculating the port s displacement also calculat
14. on of how to calculate the enclo sure that you intend to build If you were to build an enclosure your mathematical equation should look like this HEIGHT x WIDTH x DEPTH 1728 ____________ Box volume Do not forget to subtract the thickness of the wood that you have selected to use The most common material used would be MDF medium density fiberboard EXAMPLE If you were to build a one cubic foot enclosure and you have chosen to use MDF material your outside dimensions would equal 13 5 Height x 13 5 Width x 13 5 Depth Then you would subtract 1 5 from your Height Width and Depth The reason you would subtract 1 5 instead of 0 75 is that you are subtracting the wood on booth sides front and back left and right and top and bottom So the internal dimensions are 12 Height x 12 Width x 12 Depth The math ematical equation would be 12 HEIGHT x 12 WIDTH x 12 DEPTH 1728 1 CUBIC FOOT Although we used a perfectly square enclosure for this example The enclosure does not have to be square The enclosure can be any shape that is preferred NOTE Do not forget to subtract your woofers displacement After you have subtracted the woofers displacement your enclosure would become smaller than 1 cubic foot This mathematical equation is in inches and should be converted if needed Width 13 5 Height 13 5 Depth 13 5 Height 12 Width 12 Black Height Red Width Blue Depth Height 13 5 He
15. rs Parallel Dual 4 Ohm 0 5 Ohms 0 67 Ohms 1 Ohm 2 Ohm 11 Parallel Dual 4 Ohm 0 5 Ohms 0 67 Ohms 1 Ohm 2 Ohm 11 Series Parrelel Dual 4 Ohm 2 Ohms 2 67 Ohms 4 Ohms 12 Series Dual 4 Ohm 32 Ohms 24 Ohms 16 Ohms 8 Ohms 13 14 Parallel Single 4 Ohm 4 ohm 2 ohm 1 33 ohm 1 ohm 14 Parallel Single 4 Ohm 4 ohm 2 ohm 1 33 ohm 1 ohm 15 Right Series Single 4 Ohm 4 ohm 8 ohm 12 ohm 16 ohm 16 SYMPTOM CHECK POINT CURE 1 Check fuses in amplifier 2 Check turn on lead 3 Check signal leads 4 Check gain control 5 Check source unit volume 6 Check fader control on source unit 7 Clean all contacts Check speaker for short or amplifier for overheating Check impedance with Ohm meter If no reading replace speaker Check that the speaker moves freely If speaker won t move replace speaker Check that speaker is secured properly Tighten mounting screws and tightened with screws Check enclosure construction Check that the enclosure has no debris Check speaker polarity Correct polarity NO SOUND FROM 1 Inspect for short circuits ONE VOICE COIL 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
16. se 28Hz 1kHz Efficiency 91dB Voice Coil 38mm 2 layer ASV Single 4 Ohm SW101W 10 BASS DRIVE WOOFER Power Handling 300 Watts RMS 25mm 98 Foam Surround 40 oz Strontium Magnet Frequency Response 28Hz 1kHz Efficiency 91dB Voice Coil 38mm 2 layer ASV Dual 4 Ohm 2 Ohm or 8 Ohm Capable SW12W 12 BASS DRIVE WOOFER Power Handling 400 Watts RMS 25mm 98 Foam Surround 40 oz Strontium Magnet Frequency Response 25Hz 1kHz Efficiency 92dB Voice Coil 38mm 2 Layer ASV Single 4 Ohm SW121W 12 BASS DRIVE WOOFER Power Handling 400 Watts RMS 25mm 98 Foam Surround 40 oz Strontium Magnet Frequency Response 25Hz 1kHz Efficiency 92dB Voice Coil 38mm 2 Layer ASV Dual 4 Ohm 2 Ohm or 8 Ohm Capable 3 INTRODUCTION Since our inception in the car audio world We at Swiss Audio have committed ourselves to manufacturing high quality car audio products with a creative edge unlike any other brands in the industry European design and heavy handed development make Swiss Audio s line of precision car audio a popular and identifiable entity in today s highly competitive market The family of Head Units Amplifiers Subwoofers Enclosures Processors Full Range speakers Capacitors and Component speakers first gained recognition in Europe and was brought to the U S A to quench an entirely new sonic thirst The classic silv
17. t 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 source unit 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 wiring 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 Swiss Audio Dealer Never sacrifice your safety for sound 18 NOTES __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________
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