Dayton VS8 User Manual

Specications

Model number VS8

Power handling: 120 watts RMS (60 W RMS per coil)
Frequency response: 35Hz-200Hz
Woofer: 8" long throw
Cabinet: low-profile bass reflex
Dimensions: 18-7/8" H x 14" W x 2-3/4" D
Net weight: 13.9 lbs

Dayton Audio® products are constructed by industry experts, and are thoroughly tested before shipment.

Warranty Information

Dayton Audio products are warranted for the period of one year. This warranty is limited to manufacturer
defects, either in materials or workmanship. Dayton Audio is not responsible for any consequential on incon­sequential damage to any other unit or component or the cost for installation or extraction of any component
of the audio system. In the rare case of a product failure, please contact your place of purchase or call our
Customer Support Department at [phone].

Warranty Limitations

There are no other warranties, either express or implied, which extend the foregoing, and there are no
warranties of merchantability or tness for any particular purpose. The warranty will not cover incidental or
consequential damage due to defective or improper use of products.

This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Non-Warranty Service: If non-warranty service is required, the product may be sent to the Company for
repair/replacement, transportation prepaid, by calling [phone] for details, complete instructions, and
service fee charges.

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VS8

8" Versatile Subwoofer

User Manual

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Designed and Engineered in USA

Thank you for purchasing the Dayton Audio® VS8 8" Versatile Subwoofer. The compact

design, various mounting possibilities, and multiple wiring congurations make it a perfect
addition to any stereo, home theater or even car audio system. It features a complex ared
port bass reex design and an 8" long-throw woofer providing a surprising amount of bass
from such a compact subwoofer. This low-prole subwoofer is nished in a contemporary

aluminum look vinyl wrap that will complement any décor.

The omni-directional nature of low frequency and the compact low-prole design of this
subwoofer allow countless mounting options:

•

IN-WALL – for a truly stealth installation this subwoofer ts between studs and was
purposely designed for easy in-wall installation. Dayton Audio VS8IG in-wall mounting
kit (sold separately) is required

•

ON-WALL – this subwoofer can be mounted low on the wall with optional wall mounting
system (sold separately) even behind furniture

•

DOWN FIRING – under cabinet, under couch, on top of armoire, or on the entertainment
center as a TV stand are all possible. Four rubber feet are included for down-ring
installations to elevate the subwoofer and protect the surfaces. If coupling to the oor
is desired Dayton Audio speaker spikes can be used instead (sold separately)

•

UP-FIRING – want it to be hidden (aka: WAF) simply slide it under a chair, armoire,
table or couch*

The 4-pads are to be placed on the rear of the speaker when the subwoofer is placed
on its back (ring up) or for on-wall applications. These pads reduce vibration, and offer
protection between sub and surface.

*Placing the subwoofer under or behind furniture will have no adverse effects

What’s in the box

• 8" versatile low-prole subwoofer

• 4 rubber cabinet feet with hardware

• 4 self-adhesive foam pads

Room placement

This subwoofer's small size and versatility in mounting allows for placement just about
anywhere in the room. Use two or more subwoofers to maximize the low frequency effects
from your favorite programs. Mounting the subwoofers closer to the corners (aka: corner
loading) will provide even more bass from these exquisitely designed speakers. For on­wall or in-wall* installation, orient the subwoofer with the port below the driver and mount
the subwoofer low on the wall. Placing the subwoofer under furniture, behind cabinetry,
or even behind seating will result in no adverse affects to the sound quality.

Powering the VS8 subwoofer

For best results the VS8 should be
used with a dedicated subwoofer
amplifier with 6-10dB of bass
boost at 40Hz. The Dayton Audio
SA230 Subwoofer Amplier (sold
separately) was purposely built
to be used with the VS8 and is
preset at the factory to 9dB boost
@ 40Hz. Up to two VS8 (wired for
8-ohm operation) can be used per
SA230 subwoofer amplier.

Connecting the speaker

Note: Two sets of input terminals are provided to offer versatility in wiring conguration.

Please refer to your amplier manual for minimum allowable impedance before proceeding.

8-ohm single channel operation:

from amplifier

The subwoofer is factory wired
for 8-ohm single channel
operation. The pre-installed
jumper wire connects the
negative (-) terminal of one
voice coil to the positive
(+) terminal of the second

voice coil resulting in a series

load of 8-ohms. Connect the
amplier's positive (+) output
to the unused red terminal
and the amplier's negative
(-) output to the unused black

terminal.

2-ohm single channel operation:

The subwoofer can be
configured for 2-ohm

from amplifier

operation. Remove the pre­installed jumper wire from
the terminals and connect
between the two positive (+)
terminals. Make a second
jumper wire and connect
between the two negative
(-) terminals. This will result
in a parallel load of 2-ohms.
Connect the amplifier's
positive (+) output to one
of the red terminals and
the amplier's negative (-)
output to one of the black

terminals.

4-ohm two channel operation:

from amplifier

The subwoofer can be
configured for dual 4-ohm
operation. Simply remove
the jumper wire from the
subwoofer. This will result
in two individual loads of
4-ohms. Connect the positive
(+) and negative (-) leads from
one amplier channel to the
red and black terminals in one
terminal cup. Repeat for the
second amplier channel to
the other terminal cup.