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Features
• Maximum bass when there's little space
• Rugged, weather-resistant design
• Removable subwoofer grille
• Structurally rigid heavy duty voice coil
• Optimal thermal eciency design
• Fiber matrix injection molded polypropylene cone
• Bass: The Final Frontier
Space™ Series
LOW-PROFILE SUBWOOFER
SPC-10S2 | SPC-10S4 | SPC-12S2 | SPC-12S4
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Important Safety Instructions
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1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not submerge this apparatus in water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. WARNING: The subwoofer enclosure must be properly secured in the
vehicle. Improper installation may lead to permanent injury or death.
Installation of the speaker enclosure must be done with great care by
qualied personnel, to prevent damage to fuel lines, power and other
electrical wiring, hydraulic brake lines, and other systems, that might
compromise vehicle safety.
8. Use speaker wire of sucient size to ensure adequate current to the speaker. For Space Series Subwoofers, this means 10-14 gauge speaker wire.
9. To prevent excessive cone excursion and potential damage to the subwoofer is it advisable to use a infrasonic (subsonic) lter set 1/2 octave
below Fb. (Hz)
10. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as the power
input terminals are damaged, objects have fallen into the apparatus,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
11. Not tested for use in outer space.
12. Exposure to high sound pressure levels may lead to permanent hearing
loss. Take every precaution to protect your hearing.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user of the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
Recycling notice: If the time comes and this apparatus has fullled its destiny,
do not throw it out into the trash. It has to be carefully recycled
for the good of mankind, by a facility specially equipped for the
safe recycling of electronic apparatii. Please contact your local or
state recycling leaders for assistance in locating a suitable nearby
recycling facility. Or, contact us and we might be able to repair it
for you.
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Enclosure Talk
Right on! You got yourself a shiny new AudioControl subwoofer, or maybe
two. After you're done admiring the quality workmanship and attention to
detail, you need to get 'er in a proper enclosure. Enclosure is just a fancy
name for a speaker box. Below are some tips you should consider before
buying or building an enclosure. If you're not into math, or have trouble
plugging in power tools, your best bet is to seek out a qualied AudioControl
dealer. They have the skills, experience and specialized tools to get the bass
bumpin' and they usually smell alright, too.
Sealed vs. Ported Enclosure
Aaahh... the age old question: Which is better, a sealed or ported enclosure?
The answer usually boils down to a few things; available space in the vehicle,
music listening preference and the speaker manufacturer's recommendation
for enclosure type. Below are a few characteristics of sealed and ported
enclosures:
Sealed Enclosures
Smaller enclosure size
Excellent transient response
Less output per watt, but punchier, tighter sound
Lower dynamic output
Ported/Vented Enclosure
Larger enclosure size
Extended low frequency response
More bass output per watt
Better dynamic output
If you have the space, we recommend a slot vented enclosure for the best
all-around bass experience.
Enclosure Size... It Matters
Once you decide on a sealed or ported enclosure, you can ne-tune the size
of the enclosure to t your vehicle space and listening habits. For both sealed
and ported enclosures, we list recommended size ranges, (MIN - IDEAL - MAX)
for each subwoofer size in the following pages. Whether buying pre-made
or designing and building a custom enclosure, try to stay within these
parameters for the best overall performance. Below is the eect enclosure size
has on the overall sound.
MIN IDEAL MAX
some low bass response. It generally provides punchy, tight bass that is great
for Rock and Country music.
MIN IDEAL MAX
overall output. Suited well for Pop and R&B music.
MIN IDEAL MAX
Perfect for all you Hip Hop and EDM fans.
Enclosure size recommendations do not include driver and / or port
displacement.
The MIN value is the smallest recommended enclosure
size. It provides the most compact size, but sacrices
The IDEAL value is recommended for most listeners.
Excellent blend of low bass, with accurate and strong
The MAX value is the largest recommended enclosure
size. It's big, but provides exceptional bass output.
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SPC-10S2 Specications
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Thiele/Small Parameters
Nominal Impedance (Z) .................................................................... 2 ohms
DC Resistance (Re) ..........................................................................1.8 ohms
Resonance Frequency (Fs) ...............................................................37.48 Hz
Piston Area (Sd) ............................................................................0.0330 m2
Force Factor (BL) ............................................................................ 10.03 T.m
Mechanical Q Factor (Qms) .................................................................4.0332
Electrical Q Factor (Qes) ......................................................................0.4879
Total Q Factor (Qts) .............................................................................0.4353
Sensitivity 1W/M (SPL) ......................................................................86.0912
Mechanical Comp (Cms) ..........................................................0.1554 mm/N
Moving Mass (Mms) ....................................................................116.0099 g
Linear Excursion (Xmax) ......................................................................9 mm
Volume Acoustic Comp (Vas) ............................... 23.6364 Ltr/0.834712 cu ft
Reference Eciency (NO.) ................................................................... 0.25%
RMS Power (Pe) .............................................................................400 Watts
Other Fun Facts
Frequency Response ....................................................................20–250 Hz
Voice Coil Diameter ...............................................................2.5 in/63.5 mm
Displacement ................................................................ 0.045 cu ft/1.275 Ltr
MIN IDEAL MAX
Continuous Power Handling
200 400 600
WATTS RMS
Dimensions
Overall Diameter (A) ...........................................................10.39 in/264 mm
Cut Out Diameter (B) ............................................................9.13 in/232 mm
Mounting Depth (C)........................................................ 3.50 in/89 mm
Mounting Height (w/o Grille) (D)...................................... .0.71 in/18 mm
Mounting Height (w/ Grille) (E) ......................................... .1.22 in/31mm
A
D
B
E
C
Ported Enclosure
MIN IDEAL MAX
0.9 1.4 2.0
CUBIC FEET
Internal volume range (Cu.Ft.) ................0.9–2.0
Enclosure tuning range (Hz) .................... 33–45
Sealed Enclosure
MIN IDEAL MAX
0.4 0.6 0.8
CUBIC FEET
Internal volume range (Cu.Ft.) ............. 0.4–0.8
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SPC-10S4 Specications
Thiele/Small Parameters
Nominal Impedance (Z) .................................................................... 4 ohms
DC Resistance (Re) ..........................................................................3.2 ohms
Resonance Frequency (Fs) ...........................................................37.3460 Hz
Piston Area (Sd) ............................................................................0.0330 m2
Force Factor (BL) ........................................................................ 14.0082 T.m
Mechanical Q Factor (Qms) .................................................................2.8618
Electrical Q Factor (Qes) ......................................................................0.4044
Total Q Factor (Qts) .............................................................................0.3543
Sensitivity 1W/M (SPL) ......................................................................87.2957
Mechanical Comp (Cms) ..........................................................0.1719 mm/N
Moving Mass (Mms) ..................................................................105.6787 g
Linear Excursion (Xmax) ......................................................................9 mm
Volume Acoustic Comp (Vas) ............................... 26.1432 Ltr/0.923238 cu ft
Reference Eciency (NO.) ................................................................... 0.32%
RMS Power (Pe) .............................................................................400 Watts
Other Fun Facts
Frequency Response ....................................................................20–250 Hz
Voice Coil Diameter ...............................................................2.5 in/63.5 mm
Displacement ................................................................ 0.045 cu ft/1.275 Ltr
MIN IDEAL MAX
Continuous Power Handling
200 400 600
WATTS RMS
Dimensions
Overall Diameter (A) ...........................................................10.39 in/264 mm
Cut Out Diameter (B) ............................................................9.13 in/232 mm
Mounting Depth (C)........................................................ 3.50 in/89 mm
Mounting Height (w/o Grille) (D)...................................... .0.71 in/18 mm
Mounting Height (w/ Grille) (E) ......................................... .1.22 in/31mm
A
D
B
E
C
Ported Enclosure
MIN IDEAL MAX
0.9 1.4 2.0
CUBIC FEET
Internal volume range (Cu.Ft.) ................0.9–2.0
Enclosure tuning range (Hz) .................... 33–45
Sealed Enclosure
MIN IDEAL MAX
0.4 0.6 0.8
CUBIC FEET
Internal volume range (Cu.Ft.) ............. 0.4–0.8
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Enclosure Example
SPC-10S2/10S4 Ported Enclosure
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Specications
External Dimensions ......... 24.00" W × 14.50"H × 12.00"D
Net Internal Volume ......................................................1.40 ft3
Total Internal Volume.......................................................1.75 ft3
Gross External Volume ....................................................2.38 ft3
Material Thickness ..................................................................0.75"
Tuning Frequency ................................................................ 40 Hz
Port Area .......................................................................22.75 inch2
Port Inlet ............................................................1.75"W× 13.00"H
Port Length ............................................................................ 22.25"
F3 (Hz) ............................................................................................... 34
Material Prep
Top / Bottom
* Please note there are no ngers mentioned in the
list above. Cut safe my friends.
24.00" × 12.00" 2
Front 21.50" × 13.00" 1
Rear 24.00" × 13.00" 1
Left 10.50" × 13.00" 1
Right 11.25" × 13.00" 1
Port 1 10.25" × 13.00" 1
8.75" × 13.00" 1
Port 2
13.00”
14.50”
10.50”
12.00”
24.00”
21.50”
FRONT VIEW LEFT SIDE
PORT 1
PORT 2
TOP VIEW
12.00”
10.50”
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Enclosure Example
SPC-10S2/10S4 Sealed Enclosure
Specications
External Dimensions ............ 26.00" W × 14.50"H × 5.00"D
Net Internal Volume ......................................................0.60 ft3
Total Internal Volume.......................................................0.65 ft3
Gross External Volume ....................................................1.09 ft3
Material Thickness ..................................................................0.75"
F3 (Hz) ............................................................................................... 60
Qtc ................................................................................................0.703
Material Prep
Front / Rear 26.00" × 14.50" 2
Top / Bottom 26.00" × 3.50" 2
Left / Right 13.00" × 3.50" 2
* Please note there are no ngers mentioned in the
list above. Cut safe my friends.
14.50”
5.00”
26.00”
BOTTOM
FRONT / REAR
26.00”
TOP / BOTTOM
3.50”
RIGHT
13.00”
BOTTOM
LEFT / RIGHT
PORT 2
3.50”
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SPC-12S2 Specications
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Thiele/Small Parameters
Nominal Impedance (Z) .................................................................... 2 ohms
DC Resistance (Re) ..........................................................................1.8 ohms
Resonance Frequency (Fs) ...........................................................27.8430 Hz
Piston Area (Sd) ............................................................................0.0511 m2
Force Factor (BL) ........................................................................ 10.3379 T.m
Mechanical Q Factor (Qms) .................................................................4.0762
Electrical Q Factor (Qes) ......................................................................0.4703
Total Q Factor (Qts) .............................................................................0.4216
Sensitivity 1W/M (SPL) ......................................................................87.3655
Mechanical Comp (Cms) ..........................................................0.2047 mm/N
Moving Mass (Mms) ....................................................................159.6086 g
Linear Excursion (Xmax) ......................................................................9 mm
Volume Acoustic Comp (Vas) ............................... 74.5578 Ltr/2.632984 cu ft
Reference Eciency (NO.) ................................................................... 0.33%
RMS Power (Pe) .............................................................................400 Watts
Other Fun Facts
Frequency Response ....................................................................20–250 Hz
Voice Coil Diameter ...............................................................2.5 in/63.5 mm
Displacement .............................................................. 0.0619 cu ft/1.752 Ltr
MIN IDEAL MAX
Continuous Power Handling
200 400 600
WATTS RMS
Dimensions
Overall Diameter (A) ...........................................................12.37 in/316 mm
Cut Out Diameter (B) ..........................................................11.10 in/282 mm
Mounting Depth (C)...................................................... 3.94 in/100 mm
Mounting Height (w/o Grille) (D)...................................... .0.71 in/18 mm
Mounting Height (w/ Grille) (E) ......................................... .1.42 in/36mm
A
D
B
E
C
Ported Enclosure
MIN IDEAL MAX
1.2 1.4 2.0
CUBIC FEET
Internal volume (Cu.Ft.) ..........................1.2–2.0
Enclosure tuning range (Hz) .................... 32–40
Sealed Enclosure
MIN IDEAL MAX
0.8 1.25 1.7
CUBIC FEET
Internal volume (Cu.Ft.) ...................... 0.8–1.7
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SPC-12S4 Specications
Thiele/Small Parameters
Nominal Impedance (Z) .................................................................... 4 ohms
DC Resistance (Re) ..........................................................................3.2 ohms
Resonance Frequency (Fs) ...........................................................30.7061 Hz
Piston Area (Sd) ............................................................................0.0511 m2
Force Factor (BL) ........................................................................ 12.4924 T.m
Mechanical Q Factor (Qms) .................................................................3.7494
Electrical Q Factor (Qes) ......................................................................0.5764
Total Q Factor (Qts) .............................................................................0.4996
Sensitivity 1W/M (SPL) ......................................................................87.3024
Mechanical Comp (Cms) ..........................................................0.1844 mm/N
Moving Mass (Mms) ....................................................................145.7101 g
Linear Excursion (Xmax) ......................................................................9 mm
Volume Acoustic Comp (Vas) ............................... 67.1494 Ltr/2.371348 cu ft
Reference Eciency (NO.) ................................................................... 0.32%
RMS Power (Pe) .............................................................................400 Watts
Other Fun Facts
Frequency Response ....................................................................20–250 Hz
Voice Coil Diameter ...............................................................2.5 in/63.5 mm
Displacement .............................................................. 0.0619 cu ft/1.752 Ltr
MIN IDEAL MAX
Continuous Power Handling
200 400 600
WATTS RMS
Dimensions
Overall Diameter (A) ...........................................................12.37 in/316 mm
Cut Out Diameter (B) ..........................................................11.10 in/282 mm
Mounting Depth (C)...................................................... 3.94 in/100 mm
Mounting Height (w/o Grille) (D)...................................... .0.71 in/18 mm
Mounting Height (w/ Grille) (E) ......................................... .1.42 in/36mm
A
D
B
E
C
Ported Enclosure
MIN IDEAL MAX
1.2 1.4 2.0
CUBIC FEET
Internal volume (Cu.Ft.) ..........................1.2–2.0
Enclosure tuning range (Hz) .................... 32–40
Sealed Enclosure
MIN IDEAL MAX
0.8 1.25 1.7
CUBIC FEET
Internal volume (Cu.Ft.) ...................... 0.8–1.7
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Enclosure Example
SPC-12S2/12S4 Ported Enclosure
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Specications
External Dimensions ......... 24.00" W × 15.00"H × 15.00"D
Net Internal Volume ......................................................2.02 ft3
Total Internal Volume.......................................................2.28 ft3
Gross External Volume ....................................................3.01 ft3
Material Thickness ..................................................................0.75"
Tuning Frequency ................................................................ 40 Hz
Port Area .......................................................................27.00 inch2
Port Inlet ............................................................2.00"W× 13.50"H
Port Length ............................................................................ 16.25"
F3 (Hz) ............................................................................................... 40
Material Prep
Top / Bottom
* Please note there are no ngers mentioned in the
list above. Cut safe my friends.
24.00" × 15.00" 2
Front 21.25" × 13.50" 1
Rear 24.00" × 13.50" 1
Left 13.50" × 13.50" 1
Right 14.25" × 13.50" 1
Port 1 1.25" × 13.50" 1
11.50" × 13.50" 1
Port 2
13.50”
15.00”
13.50”
15.00”
24.00”
21.25”
FRONT VIEW
TOP VIEW
15.00”
13.50”
LEFT SIDE
PORT 1
PORT 2
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Enclosure Example
SPC-12S2/12S4 Sealed Enclosure
Specications
External Dimensions ............ 32.00" W × 15.00"H × 7.00"D
Net Internal Volume ......................................................1.25 ft3
Total Internal Volume.......................................................1.31 ft3
Gross External Volume ....................................................1.94 ft3
Material Thickness ..................................................................0.75"
F3 (Hz) ............................................................................................... 51
Qtc ................................................................................................0.765
Material Prep
Front / Rear 32.00" × 15.00" 2
Top / Bottom 32.00" × 5.50" 2
Left / Right 13.50" × 5.50" 2
* Please note there are no ngers mentioned in the
list above. Cut safe my friends.
15.00”
7.00”
32.00”
FRONT / REAR
32.00”
TOP / BOTTOM
5.50”
RIGHT
13.00”
LEFT / RIGHT
5.50”
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Peace of Mind
The Warranty
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In just the same way as being covered in honey and thrown into a dark pit
full of hungry woodchucks, people are scared of warranties. Lots of ne print.
Months of waiting around. Well, fear no more. This warranty is designed to
make you rave about AudioControl. It’s a warranty that looks out for you and
your client, plus helps you resist the temptation to have your friend Sparky,
who’s “good with electronics,” try to repair your AudioControl product. So go
ahead, read this warranty, then register the information at www.audiocontrol.
com/product-registration and include your comments.
Our warranty has conditional conditions! “Conditional” doesn’t mean
anything ominous. The Federal Trade Commission tells all manufacturers to
use the term to indicate that certain conditions have to be met before they’ll
honor the warranty. If you meet all of these conditions, AudioControl will,
at its discretion, repair or replace any AudioControl speaker products that
exhibit defects in materials and/or workmanship for one (1) year from the
date you bought it. We will repair or replace it, at our option, during that time.
Here are the conditional conditions:
1. You must fully register your purchase within 15 days of the purchase date
by going to the AudioControl product registration page at:
www.audiocontrol.com/product-registration
Failure to register your product will negate the warranty.
2. You need to hold on to your sales receipt! All warranty service requires
original sales receipt documentation. The warranty only applies to
the original purchaser from an authorized AudioControl dealer. Note:
Products purchased from unauthorized dealers are not covered under
warranty.
3. The AudioControl speaker products must have originally been purchased
from an authorized AudioControl dealer. If an authorized AudioControl
dealer installs your AudioControl product, the warranty is extended to
two (2) years.
4. Our warranty covers AudioControl products that have been installed
according to the instructions in this manual.
5. You cannot let anyone who isn’t: (A) the AudioControl factory; or
(B) someone authorized in writing by AudioControl, service your
AudioControl product. If anyone other than (A), or (B) messes with your
AudioControl product, the warranty is void.
6. The warranty is void if the serial number is altered, defaced or removed,
or if your product has been used improperly. Now that may sound like a
big loophole, but here is what we mean by this: Unwarranted abuse is:
(A) physical damage (don’t use your product to pound in fence posts);
(B) improper connections (120 volts into the speaker terminals can fry
the poor thing). This is the best product we know how to build, but for
example, if you mount it to the front bumper of your car, drop it over
Niagara Falls, or use it for anchoring your boat, something will go wrong.
Assuming you conform to 1 through 6, and it really isn’t all that hard to do,
we get the option of xing your product, or replacing it with a new one, at our
discretion.
In the event that your product is out of warranty or not covered under our
warranty you may request to have any damage repaired at our normal “Out of
Warranty” repair cost.
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And Now a Word from our Legal Department
Legalese
The warranty above is the only warranty issued by AudioControl. This
warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have rights that
vary from state to state.
Promises of how well your AudioControl product will work are not implied by
this warranty. Other than what we’ve said we’ll do in this warranty, we have
no obligation, express or implied. We make no warranty of merchantability or
tness for any particular purpose. Also neither we nor anyone else who has
been involved in the development or manufacture of the unit will have any
liability of any incidental, consequential, special or punitive damages,
including but not limited to any lost prots or damage to other parts of your
system by hooking up to the unit (whether the claim is one for breach of
warranty, negligence of other tort, or any other kind of claim). Some states do
not allow limitations of consequential damages.
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Complimentary Layout Page (tape measure and calculator not included)
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For more information about this ne product, and for additional details of the
limited warranty and repair services, please visit www.audiocontrol.com
For technical questions, please visit www.audiocontrol.com/knowledge-base/
AudioControl, Inc.
22410 70th Avenue West
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 USA
Phone: 425-775-8461
email: [email protected]
©2023 AudioControl. All rights reserved.
As technology advances, AudioControl reserves the right to continuously change our
specications, like our Pacic Northwest weather, although we are working on changing
that as well.
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The End ( Thanks for hang'n in there)
Space™ Series
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