Audiobahn AWIS12P, AWIS10P, AWIS15P User Manual

The Audiobahn Way

To bring the product to market that excites the consumer through
sound and vision from an orientation of integrity and customer service. We
make you look as good as you sound. We strive to take car audio to an
extreme the world has never seen, and a world that never stops evolving.

Audiobahn was established in 1997 with one long-term goal in mind,
"Build it Bigger, Badder, & Better, and the people will take notice!" We
back this statement with an engineering team that has brought home several
Innovations, Design & Engineering Showcase Awards, and a marketing team
from around the world that spends countless hours developing our no
compromise products to satisfy the most discriminating enthusiasts.

Our global manufacturing facilities feature ISO9002 ratings (the highest
level of quality control awarded in the electronics manufacturing industry), fully
robotic assembly lines and a state of the art, California basedR&D
laboratory.

Due to overwhelming response from our competitors, and our goal to
participate in even more events this year, we created *"TEAM AUDIOBAHN."
This organization is designed to create a support network along with shirts and
perks for team members. "TEAM AUDIOBAHN" is not only for the diehard
competitor, but also for anyone that loves car audio as much as we do. With
four levels of play, one is right for you to get started in the Audiobahn family.

Our Technical Department and entire staff look to strive above and
beyond the rest of the pack by going that extra mile to help you out. Whether
you happen to be a veteran competitor, or a beginner car audio enthusiast that
does not know a voice coil from a spider. We are all here to help you get the
best system you can with what you have.

Judge for yourself, and remember what it's all about, "If it's not
Bigger, Badder & Better, it's not Audiobahn." If audio is your life,
Audiobahn is the brand for you! We make you look as good as you sound.
People never stop trying to get the best product, so we will never stop making

it.

*To learn more about "TEAM AUDIOBAHN" please give us a call, see our website at
www.audiobahninc.com, or email us at [e-mail] to learn about all the details.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

WOOFER INTRODUCTION

WOOFER FEATURES

THIELE / SMALL PARAMETERS

BOX PARAMETERS

GRAPHICAL RESPONSE CURVES

ENCLOSURES AND SETUP

TROUBLE SHOOTING

WARNING / DISCLAIMER

WARRANTY

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Introduction

Dear Customer,

Congratulations on your purchase of the worlds finest brand of car audio products. Here at
Audiobahn Inc. we are devoted to making our musical reproduction the very best, and we are
pleased you have chosen our product. Through years of engineering expertise, hand
craftsmanship, and critical testing procedures, we have created a wide range of products that
reproduce music with all the clarity and richness you deserve.

For maximum performance we recommend you have your Audiobahn product installed by an
Authorized Audiobahn Dealer, as we provide specialized training through our Audiobahn
Installer Training Programs. Please read your warranty, keep your receipt, and original carton
for possible future use.

Great products and proper installation are only a small piece of the puzzle when it comes to
your system. Make sure that your installer is using only 100% authentic installation accessories
from the Audiobahn Connections. The Audiobahn Connections line has everything ranging
from the smallest terminal, to power wires up to 0 gauge, and 4 channel RCA cables.

To get a free brochure on Audiobahn products and Audiobahn Connections in the U.S. call
[phone] or e-mail us at [e-mail].

WARNING

Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels over 100 dB may cause
permanent hearing loss. High powered autosound systems may produce sound
pressure levels well over 135dB. Need we say more! Use common sense.

If after reading this manual, you still have questions regarding your product, we
recommend that you see your nearest Audiobahn Dealer. A list of Authorized
Audiobahn Dealers can be found on our web page. If you need further assistance, feel
free to call us at [phone] and ask for the Technical Department. Be sure to have
the model number, date of purchase, and invoice number available when you call.

The model number can be located on the outside of the carton. Record this in the space
provided below along with the date of purchase. It is a good idea to keep your receipt
with this, as you will need it in the case of a warranty repair or exchange.

Model Number:___________________

Date of Purchase: _____________________

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Woofer Introduction

Audiobahn woofers are a low frequency driver designed primarily for use in small sealed or vented
enclosures depending on the model of sub. Please check the specifications in this manual, our website at
www.audiobahninc.com , or call us at 714-988-0400 or 800-488-8595. As specifications and parameters are
subject to change, we highly advise always checking our web site or calling us for the most current
information. By utilizing the latest materials and construction design and techniques, we are able to offer a
subwoofer with optimized low frequency response.

Woofer Content

Audiobahn Quad 2 Ohm Voice Coil Sub
Audiobahn Sticker
Installation & Owner's Manual
Wipe Towel
Registration and Warranty Card

Technical Design Features

Cast Basket

The quad voice coil woofers use a polished chrome aluminum cast basket. This ensures a perfect
alignment on each and every woofer. Unlike stamped baskets the cast basket can not bend or tweak
under normal play and wear. Rigidity is important when trying to achieve high SPL and loud bass
response.

ConcaveAluminum Dust Cap

The cone is made with 2-layers of High-Tech Carbon Fiber braided material. This provides the best
combination of weight and strength, which allows for extremely high levels of output without cone failure.
The convex shape of the cone provides increased rigidity and lowers distortion.

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Woofer Features

3" Black Aluminum Former

The voice coil former is black anodized aluminum for highly efficient thermal transfer. This allows
winding high temperature copper wire in multiple layers for improved efficiency. This provides the
sub with improved power handling by efficiently dissipating heat.

Extended Pole Piece

The pole piece has been extended to provide a more linear magnetic field for the operation of the woofer.
This lowers distortion and provides the woofer with better low frequency response.

Vented Oversized Back Plate

The back plate has been stepped deeper to allow the woofer more excursion without bottoming out.
Additionally, the back plate is vented with a radius aerodynamic back vent which efficiently and quickly
circulates cool air around the voice coil. This allows for more excursion and higher power handling without
damaging the sub.

Voice Coil

The 4-layer, edge wound voice coil design of the speaker allows for a variety of impedance loads to be
configured when used individually or matched with multiple subs. Please continue to the TECH TIPS
section of this manual for wiring diagrams and procedures. The Immortal Series subs come in quad 2 ohm
coil configurations.

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