ProSeries 12.5LF 10.5LF 8.5LF
Competitor Series 1500 1200 1000 800
Generator Series GS1500 GS1200 GS1000
Boston Acoustics Subwoofer
Installation Manual
Table of Contents
Enclosure Recommendations |
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Building an Enclosure |
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Locating Subwoofer Enclosure In Vehicle |
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Hatchbacks/Sport Utility Vehicles |
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Sedans |
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Wiring |
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2 ohm subwoofers |
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4 ohm subwoofers |
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Specifications |
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Theile/Small Parameters |
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Congratulations!
You have purchased the finest automotive subwoofer the industry has to offer. Installed correctly, the ProSeries subwoofers will offer unprecedented performance for many years to come.
Warning
This manual explains only the basic installation of the subwoofers—not the techniques required to perform the installation. If you do not have the experience that these procedures require, we strongly suggest you consult your Boston Acoustics dealer about professional installation.
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sealed enclosures. The Generator Series subwoofers are |
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designed for either sealed or ported enclosures. The fol- |
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Sealed Enclosures |
12.5LF |
10.5LF |
8.5LF |
1500 |
1200 |
1000 |
800 |
GS1500 |
GS1200 |
GS1000 |
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Gross Internal Volume |
1.0ft3 |
0.5ft3 |
0.3ft3 |
1.5ft3 |
1.0ft3 |
0.5ft3 |
0.3ft3 |
2.5ft3 |
1.5ft3 |
.75ft3 |
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-3dB Down Point—In Car |
20Hz |
20Hz |
20Hz |
20Hz |
20Hz |
20Hz |
20Hz |
20Hz |
20Hz |
20Hz |
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System "Q" (2Ω) |
0.9 |
0.8 |
0.6 |
1.36 |
1.03 |
0.92 |
0.69 |
1.63 |
1.38 |
1.18 |
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(4Ω) |
1.1 |
0.95 |
0.7 |
1.56 |
1.12 |
0.98 |
0.73 |
1.5 |
1.29 |
1.09 |
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Height |
10.5" |
7.5" |
6.5" |
10" |
10.5" |
7.5" |
6.5" |
20" |
16" |
12" |
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Width |
13.0" |
11.0" |
9.0" |
16" |
13.0" |
11.0" |
9.0" |
16" |
14" |
11" |
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Depth |
13.0" |
11.0" |
9.0" |
16" |
13.0" |
11.0" |
9.0" |
13.5" |
12" |
9.75" |
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Ported Enclosures (Generator Series only) |
GS1500 |
GS1200 |
GS1000 |
Gross Internal Volume |
2.5ft3 |
1.5ft3 |
1.25ft3 |
Tuning Frequency |
35Hz |
35Hz |
33Hz |
Port Diameter |
4"D |
3"D |
3"D |
Port Length |
11"L |
7.3"L |
11"L |
Recommended Enclosure Dimensions (Internal) |
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Height |
20" |
16" |
14" |
Width |
16" |
14" |
11.5" |
Depth |
13.5" |
12" |
14" |
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Calculating your enclosure volume:
Internal dimensions
Height (inches) x Width (inches) x Depth (inches) = Gross Internal Volume (cubic inches)
Gross Internal Volume (cubic inches)
= Gross Internal Volume (cubic feet)
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or:
Height (cm) x Width (cm) x Depth (cm)
= Gross Internal Volume (liters)
1000
Conversion Formulas
1" = 2.54cm
1ft3 = 28.32 liters 1ft3 = 1,728in3
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