Cerwin Vega Stroker 154 Installation Manual

CERWIN-VEGA! MOBILE AUDIO SUBWOOFER OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

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ATTENTION!

PLEASE READ ALL WARNINGS FOUND IN THIS MANUAL. THIS INFORMATION IS HIGHLIGHTED IN
BOLD ITALIC TYPE AND IS INCLUDED TO INFORM YOU OF THE POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL INJURY
OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY

HEARING DAMAGE

CONTINUOUS, EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE TO SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS IN EXCESS OF 85 dB CAN CAUSE
A LOSS OF HEARING. CERWIN-VEGA! STROKER SUBWOOFERS ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING

SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS GREATER THAN 130 dB..... “TURN IT DOWN”!

VOLUME AND DRIVER AWARENESS

THE USE OF STROKER SUBWOOFERS CAN IMPAIR YOUR ABILITY TO HEAR NECESSARY TRAFFIC
SOUNDS AND MAY CONSTITUTE A HAZARD WHILE DRIVING. WE RECOMMEND USING LOW
VOLUME LEVELS WHEN DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE.

CERWIN-VEGA! ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY AS A RESULT OF EXCESSIVE USE OR MISUSE OF THIS
PRODUCT

This manual covers application information for the Stroker 102, Stroker 104, Stroker 122,
Stroker 124, Stroker 152, and Stroker 154 dual voicecoil subwoofers. For installation options
and techniques, including subwoofer box construction, please see your authorized Cerwin­Vega! mobile audio dealer.

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of Cerwin-Vega!’s latest ground pounding entry into the realm of subwoofers, the
new Stroker. With its innovative DUAL GAP technology, the new Stroker redefines how high power/high excursion
subwoofers are designed and built. Integral to the design, is the innovative combination inductive shorting ring/heat
sinking basket that transfers voice coil heat away and allows incredible power handling. Features include:

• Dual Gap Technology - allowing greater linear excursion.

• Oversized ellipsoid surround and clamping system - creates larger piston area and field serviceability.

• Heat sinking frame - allows for higher power handling and lower distortion.

• Dual spiders - for optimum suspension linearity

• Field replaceable cone and coil assembly

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Your Stroker Series subwoofer is covered by Cerwin-Vega’s limited one year warranty. Please
see the warranty card for details.

WARRANTY INFO

CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Ported Cabinet Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Sealed Cabinet Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10

How to Connect your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12

OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

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CERWIN-VEGA! STROKER SUBWOOFERS

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Enclosure Information

We recommend using the following enclosure specifications (as
listed on the next three pages) to attain optimum performance:

Stroker 102/104 Optimum Enclosure (Drivers Tested 1W/1m)

Type: Bass Reflex (ported)
Box Volume: 1.2 cu ft.

Stroker 102 Frequency Response

Stroker 104 Frequency Response

Stroker 102/104 Port Specifications

Port Area: 25.3 sq. in / Two 4” I.D.Tubes
Port Length: 11”
Port Tuning: 49hz

Stroker 122/124 Optimum Enclosure

(Drivers Tested 1W/1m)

Type: Bass Reflex (ported)
Box Volume: 2.3 cu ft.

Stroker 122 Frequency Response

Stroker 124 Frequency Response

Stroker 122/124 Port Specifications

Port Area: 36.8 sq. in / Two 5” I.D.Tubes
Port Length: 15”
Port Tuning: 36hz