AutoTek ATX1615 User Manual

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ATX SERIES

CAR AUDIO SUBWOOFERS

Congratulations on your purchase of the new Autotek ATX
Series High Power subwoofer system.
The ATX subwoofer series offer superior sonic accuracy,
intense high power sound quality with exotic build materials and
outstanding good looks.
These subwoofers are ideal for high power listening levels as
well as high SPL competition.

3” DVC 2-Ohm High-Temp Black Aluminum Former
1” Tall Roll Polyester Foam Surround For Long Excursion
Large Air Cooled 160 oz. Double Stack Magnet Assembly
Double Laminated Poly Cotton Spider w/ Woven Tinsel Leads
FEA Structured Glass Impregnated Paper Cone
Nickel Plated Push & Insert Speaker Terminals
Full Press Pulp Paper Dust Cap w/ Silk Screen
Heat Dispersing Ported Back Plate
Ultra Ridged Aluminum Die Cast Basket w/ White Chrome Finish
20mm Top Magnet Plate w/ White Chrome Finish

As with all high quality car audio products, we recommend
professional installation by an authorised Autotek dealer.
Your dealers knowledge and experience can ensure a problem free
and cosmetically integrated installation.
If you choose to install the subwoofers yourself, please read the entire
manual very carefully.

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SUBWOOFER INSTALLATION AND WIRING DIRECTIONS

Enclosure Materials

Typically, 5/8” or 3/4” MDF (Medium Density Fiber Board) is best
for most applications. 3/4” MDF is recommended.

Enclosure Build Materials

Connecting joints need to be glued and screwed to ensure no
air escapes and joints do not separate under high pressure.
Mitered and rabbit joints also help to ensure the enclosure joints
are secure.

Bracing

Internal bracing is also recommended to prevent flexing and to
strengthen the enclosure.
Note: The volume taken up by the bracing should be added to the
total enclosure interior volume.
There are two common bracing methods.

1. Corner Bracing: These help prevent the connection joints
from separating under heavy vibration and air pressure.
Use 1’ x 1” MDF at all interior joints

2. Diagonal Bracing: These internal braces connect the top side
to the bottom side as well front side to back side. This prevents
the wood from bowing or pushing outwards.
Use 1” x 2” with 1” surface contact that is glued and screwed.

Wiring

Wiring Parallel, Series or Parallel/Series will affect the final
impedance at the amp and great care must taken to ensure the
amp is not driven below it’s intended impedance capabilities.

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