Earthquake Sound PH2200W-4, PH800W-2 User Manual

EARTHQUAKE SOUND

PowerHouse Series Amplifiers

Owners Manual

MODELS:

PH800W/2
PH1000W/2
PH2200W/4

PH2000W/D1

PH2000W/D1.1

PH5000W/D1
PH10000W/D1
PH20000W/D1

The Sound That Will Move You.

Earthquake Sound reserves the right to amend details of the specifications without notice.

Copyright © Earthquake Sound Corporation

Earthquake Sound Corporation • 2727 McCone Avenue Hayward CA, 94545 • Phone: 510-

732-1000 Fax: [phone]

Sound That Will Move You.

Table Of Contents

Cautions and Advisories
Warranty
Specifications
PH800W/2
PH1000W/2
PH2200W/4
PH2000W/D1
PH2000W/D1.1
PH5000W/D1
PH10000W/D1
Installation Example

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THANK YOU

Thank you for choosing Earthquake Sound’s high-end line of PowerHouse amplifiers for
superior enhancement of your mobile audio system. With proper installation and responsible
listening, your amplifier(s) will give you years of near perfect sound reproduction.

We strongly recommend you to have your new amplifier(s) installed by an authorized
Earthquake Sound dealer: Installation professionals employed by your dealer have the
correct tools and knowledge to install your amplifier(s) neatly and successfully. Also, when
your new products are installed by an authorized dealer, your product will include a FIVE
YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (1-Year for Digital models excluding PH2000W/D1 and
PH2000W/D1.1). If you choose to perform your own installation, your warranty will be subject
to limitations. Dealer policies on handling warranty requests may vary from one dealer to the
next. Please read the warranty information in its entirety and use good judgment when
making these vital decisions.

WARRANTY

Five (5) year limited warranty; PH800W/2, PH1000W/2, PH2200W/4, PH2000W/D and
PH2000W/D1.1:

Earthquake warrants the original purchaser that all Factory Sealed New Audio Products
be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal and proper use, for a
period of five (5) years from the date of purchase (as shown on the original bill of sale with
serial number affixed/written on it). The five (5) year limited warranty period is valid

only if the product was purchased from and properly installed by an authorized
Earthquake Sound dealer/installer, and the warranty registration card is properly
completed and mailed to Earthquake Sound Corporation.

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Products that were purchased from non-authorized dealers are not covered by
warranty.

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If the product was not installed by an authorized dealer, then only a ninety (90)
day warranty period applies.

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Open box, B-stock and DEMO products have only thirty (30) day warranty from
the date of purchase.

(A) Five (5) year limited warranty plan coverage guidelines:

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First year: Earthquake pays for labor, parts, and ground freight (only in US mainland,
not including Alaska and Hawaii) back to customer.

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Second, third, fourth & fifth year: Earthquake pays labor only. Customer must pay for
parts, re-packing (if needed) and freight both ways.

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Earthquake agrees to repair or replace - at our option - all such defective
products/parts.

(B) Warning:

Products (sent in for repair) that are tested by Earthquake technicians and deemed to
have no problem(s) will not be covered by the five (5) year limited warranty. Customer will
be charged a minimum of one (1) hour of labor (ongoing rates) plus shipping and handling
charges.

CAUTION:

Earthquake Amplifiers are capable of generating high sound pressure
levels. You should exercise caution when operating these amplifier

systems. Long term exposures to high levels of sound pressure will cause
permanent damage to your hearing. Sound pressure levels exceeding 85dB can be
dangerous with constant exposure. Set your audio system to a comfortable loudness
level. Earthquake Sound Corporation does not assume liability for damages resulting
from the direct use of Earthquake amplifiers or other Earthquake products , and urges
users to play their music at moderate listening levels.

SOUND LEVEL DBA

90
92
95

97

100
102

105
110
115

DURATION IN HOURS

8
6
4

3
2
1 - 1 1/2

1
1/2
1/4 or less

THE CHART (ON THE SIDE) SHOWS THE
U.S. GOVERNMENTS OCCUPATIONAL
SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
(OSHA) REGULATIONS WHICH WERE IN
E F F E C T A T T H E T I M E O F T H I S
PUBLICATION FOR PERMISSIBLE NOISE
EXPOSURE, PER 29CFR1910.95, TABLE G-

16.

(C) Warranty Limitations:

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Defective products/parts have not been altered or repaired by other than an
Earthquake factory approved technician.

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Products/parts are not subjected to negligence, improper use, or accident, damaged
by improper line voltage, used with incompatible products, or have its serial number or
any part of it altered, defaced or removed, or have been used in any way that is contrary
to Earthquake's written instructions.

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Damages to speaker cabinet and cabinet finish due to misuse, abuse, or use of
improper use of cleaning materials/methods.

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Bent speaker frame, broken speaker connectors, holes in speaker cone, surround &
dust cap, burnt speaker voice coil.

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Fading, deterioration of speaker components and finish due to improper exposure to
elements.

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Bent amplifier casing, damaged finish on the casing due to abuse, misuse, or improper
use of cleaning material.

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Burnt tracers on PCB.

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Product/part damaged due to poor packaging or abusive shipping conditions.

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Subsequent damage to other products.

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WARRANTY

A warranty claim will not be valid if the warranty registration card is not properly filled and
returned to Earthquake with a copy of the purchase receipt.

(E) Service Request:

To receive product(s) service, contact Earthquake service department at [phone]
and request an RMA (Return Material Authorization) number. Items shipped without a
valid RMA number will be refused. Make sure you provide us with your complete/correct
shipping address (NO P.O. Box), a valid phone number and a brief description of the
problem you are experiencing with the product(s). In most cases, our technicians might be
able to resolve the problem over the phone, thus eliminating the need to ship the
product(s).

(F) Shipping Instructions:

Product(s) must be packaged in its original protective box(es) to minimize transport
damage, otherwise a re-packing charge may apply. Shipper claims regarding items
damaged in transit must be presented to carrier. Earthquake Sound Corporation reserves
the right to refuse products that are improperly packed. Copy of original purchase receipt
must accompany product(s) being returned for service. We encourage you to include with
the package a written description of the problem.
Ship product to:

Earthquake Sound Corp.

2727 Mc Cone Avenue. Hayward, CA 94545

Phone: [phone]
You are responsible for the cost of shipping and insurance for the product(s). Please be
sure to write the RMA number on every box.

(G) Disputes Resolution:

All disputes - between client(s) and Earthquake Sound Corporation - resulting from the
five (5) year limited warranty policy must be resolved according to the laws & regulations
of the county of Alameda, California.

NOTE: For warranty guidelines on the PH5000W/D1, PH10000W/D1 and
PH20000W/D, please refer to the one provided in the product packaging.

Dimensions (HxWxL)

2.375" x 10.125" x 8.5"

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Weight

2 x 105

Power

4-Ohm Stereo

2 x 200

Power

2-Ohm Bridged

N/A

Power

1-Ohm

SPECIFICATIONS

1 x 400

Power

4-Ohm Bridged

800

Max Power

2.375" x 10.125" x 12"

2.375" x 10.125" x 10.375"

2.375" x 10.125" x 13.375"

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13.5

4 x 130

2 x 145

2 x 250

4 x 250

N/A

N/A

1 x 500

2 x 500

1000

1400

2.375" x 10.125" x 12"

13

13

1 x 500

1 x 450

1 x 700

1 x 1000

N/A

1 x 1000

MONO

MONO

1400

1400

2.375" x 10.125" x 15"

16

1 x 860

1 x 3000

1 x 5000

MONO

4.5" x 12" x 28.625"

2.375" x 10.125" x 16.5"

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1 x 900

2 x 3000

1 x 3000

1 x 20,000

N/A

1 x 5000

6000

MONO

*** ALL POWER RATINGS ARE PEAK POWER ***

5000

5000

20000

*** ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE MADE USING RESISTIVE LOAD ***

Please keep this warranty information in your
files for future reference if necessary. It is

SERIAL NUMBER

recommended that you stick your serial number
here for future reference.

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Channels

Model

PH800W/2

2

4

PH1000W/2

PH2200W/4

1 (MONO)

1 (MONO)

1 (MONO)

PH2000W/D1

PH5000W/D1

PH2000W/D1.1

2

1 (MONO)

PH10000W/D1

PH20000WD

When in “AUTO ON” mode, the amplifier will automatically detect an incoming signal once the stereo is turned on. If

the amplifier does not detect a signal within 20 minutes, it will automatically shuts down.

When in “REMOTE ON” mode, the amplifier relies on the remote wire to detect a signal.

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SIGNAL SENSOR

This new feature allows you to eliminate the use of a remote wire to turn on your amplifier.

NOTE: The RCA outputs must be inserted in CH1/2 for the amplifier to detect any incoming signal.

NOTE: In some cases when the amplifier is on “AUTO ON” mode, if your system generates noise through the RCA wire

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and therefore waking up the amplifier, you may want to switch your amplifier installation to the “REMOTE ON”

mode (must use the turn on wire).

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PH800W/2

Protect

20Hz

Filter

Setting

Bypass

5kHz

Crossover
Frequency

1-1+2-

Speaker

Level
Input

VTEK-MC5

Tweeter

Power

1

2+

Gain

2

Rca level input

Bypass

1

2

Output

VTEK-MC5

Tweeter

VTEK-MC5 Midrange VTEK-MC5 Midrange

Crossed RCA level
outputs, can be used
to feed other amplifiers
in the system.

The gain knob is not a volume control.
It is designed to match the input level
of the amp to the output level of the
source unit. Over driving -clipping- the
input stage of the amp will cause
damage to the amplifier (Please refer
to table for settings).

REM

SPEAKER

MONO

CH2

CH1

Sp eake r O u tpu ts
Minimum 4 Ohm Mono

FUSE

20A Fuse

GNDBAT

POWER

Born In The USA

To car chassis / ground

To remote turn on / trigger

To battery (+)

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PH1000W/2

+18dB boost @ 45Hz
designed to shape/
boost the response
curve in a low-pass
mode application.

+12dB boost @
12kHz essential
boost for high-pass
amplifier applications

3-way switch
runs the amp
in low-pass,
full-range or
high-pass
mode.

RCA level inputs, with
a range of 0.2V to 5V.
RMS.

3-way switch feeds RCA
outputs a low-pass full­range or high pass signal.

Crossed RCA level
outputs, can be used
to feed other amplifiers
in the system.

The PH1000W/2 is designed to
operate in stereo or mono mode. When
used in stereo applications, a minimum
load of 2 ohms per channel is required.

Set Xover knob to
Minimum (20Hz), &
set Xover switch to
Full Range

FC6.2

Tweeter

FC6.2

Tweeter

FC6.2 Midrange FC6.2 Midrange

The gain knob is not a volume control.

SPEAKER

CH2CH1

MONO

Sp eake r O u tpu ts
Minimum 4 Ohm Mono

FUSE

30A Fuse

It is designed to match the input level
of the amp to the output level of the
source unit. Over driving -clipping- the
input stage of the amp will cause
damage to the amplifier (Please refer
to table for settings).

REM GNDBAT

POWER

Born In The USA

To car chassis / ground

To remote turn on / trigger

The PH1000W/2 is designed to
operate in mono mode. When
bridging the two channels, a
minimum load of 4-ohms is
required.

To battery (+)

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PH2200W/4

3-way switch feeds, RCA outputs
3/4 a full range, high-pass or low­pass signal.

Remote ON Auto ON

Signal Sensor:
Remote ON/Auto
ON feature (see
page 5).

Four RCA level inputs
crossed outputs, can be
used to feed other
amplifiers in the system

switch

3-way for each block
runs CH1/2 or CH3/4 in low

-pass, full-range or high­pass mode.

Tonal controls CH3/4:
+ 12dB boost @ 12kHz
+ 18dB boost @ 45Hz

Four RCA level inputs
with a range of 0.2V to
5V. RMS.

The gain knob is not a volume control.
It is designed to match the input level
of the amp to the output level of the
source unit. Over driving -clipping- the
input stage of the amp will cause
damage to the amplifier (Please refer
to table for settings).

Set Xover knob to
Minimum (20Hz), &
set Xover switch to
by-pass, (full-range)

FC6.2 Midrange

FC6.2

Tweeter

FC6.2 Midrange

FC6.2

Tweeter

FC6.2 Midrange

FC6.2

Tweeter

FC6.2 Midrange

FC6.2

Tweeter

REMGND BAT

POWER

Speaker
Outputs
Minimum
4 Ohm
Mono

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To battery (+)
To remote turn on / trigger

To car chassis / ground

Two 30A Fuses

PH2000W/ 1D
PH2000W/ 1.1D

Variable 10dB boost at 40Hz.
Perfect tool for high SPL scores.

* Test the alternator output. Factory alternators will produce 60-80 amperes at best. Wear and
heat will reduce the output by 40%.

* Alternator ground (-) must be reinforced, use 4-gauge cable instead of the factory 8-gauge.
* Alternator positive (+) to battery (+) must be reinforced. Use 4-gauge cables.
* Check your battery condition. Batteries degrade after a while.
* Battery (+) to amplifier (+) must be a 4-gauge cable.
* Ground amplifier to chassis using 4-gauge cable, keep the cable short (Maximum 2-feet).
* Use 1 farad capacitor to compensate for surges in demand.
* We recommend the use of one (1) auxiliary battery.

Full time low-pass variable filter
12dB/Oct slope, range from 50
to 300Hz

Before you install the amp, take note of the following:
#1. You have to confirm that your power supply can
deliver spontaneous power to the amplifier when
needed to propel the load.
#2. Bullet-proof ground: the ground cable must be 4­gauge minimum, it should be very short, and well
grounded to the chassis.

Through output feeds other
amplifiers in the audio system.
NOT EFFECTED BY THE LOW­PASS FILTER.

The gain knob is not a volume control.
It is designed to match the input level
of the amp to the output level of the
source unit. Over driving -clipping- the
input stage of the amp will cause
damage to the amplifier (Please refer
to table for settings).

REM GNDBAT

POWER

Two Single 4-Ohm Subwoofers @ 2-Ohm

USE THREE 25­AMPERE FUSES
TO PROTECT THE
AMPLIFIER

Two Dual 4-Ohm Subwoofers @ 1-Ohm

THIS CONFIGURATION
IS FOR USE WITH
PH2000W/D11 1-Ohm
AMPLIFIER ONLY

To battery (+)

Three 25A Fuses

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To remote turn on / trigger
To car chassis / ground

PH5000W/ 1D

SIGNAL SENSOR: This feature allows you to

eliminate the use of a remote wire to turn on your
amplifier. In AUTO mode the amp will
automatically detect an incoming signal when the
stereo is turned on. If the amplifier does not
detect a signal within 20min. it will automatically
shutdown. When in REMOTE mode the amplifier
relies on the remote wire to detect a signal.

• Test the alternator output. Factory alternator will produce 60 to 80 amperes at best. Wear and heat
will reduce the output by 40%.

• Alternator ground (-) must be reinforced, use 4-gauge cable instead of the factory 8-gauge.

• Alternator positive (+) to battery (+) must be reinforced. Use 4-gauge cables.

• Check your battery condition. Batteries degrade after a while.

• Battery (+) to amplifier (+) , must be a 4-gauge cable.

• Ground amplifier to chassis using 4-gauge cable, keep the cable short (maximum 2-feet).

• Use 1 farad capacitor to compensate for surges in demand.

• We recommend the use of one (1) auxiliary battery.

Auto On Remote On

One Subwoofer

FUSE RATING SHOULD BE
NO LESS THAN 120 AMPERES

DO NOT SOLDER THE TIP OF THE POWER
CABLE (+&-). IT REDUCES THE CONTACT
SURFACE BETWEEN THE CABLE AND THE
INSIDE OF THE TERMINAL. WHEN
TIGHTENING THE SCREW, A RAW CABLE (NO
SOLDER) EXPANDS INSIDE THE TERMINAL
CREATING LARGER CONTACT SURFACE;
THUS ELIMINATING HOT JUNCTIONS.

REM

The gain knob is not a volume control.
It is designed to match the input level
of the amp to the output level of the
source unit. Over driving -clipping- the
input stage of the amp will cause
damage to the amplifier (Please refer
to table for settings).

GND BAT

For best performance, set the
crossover knob to 200Hz (max).
Set the gain to minimum, and
slowly raise the gain. In general,
an ideal gain setting ranges
between the 9 to 10 O' Clock
position

Two Subwoofers

To battery (+)

To car chassis / ground

To remote turn on / trigger

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PH10000W/ 1D

High Level
speaker input

RCA, Low
Level input

RCA, Low
Level out

The low-pass filter,
blocks unwanted high
frequencies to allow
cleaner low-frequencies.

This switch will line
match the voltage of your
head unit, which will
deliver high sound quality
and performance.

"RCA level" audio signal needed to clip the input stage (bass boost at minimum)

This switch will reverse the phase of PH10000's
output with respect to its input. Although the position
that yields the most upper bass is technically correct,
you may choose the position that better suits your
needs.

FUSE RATING SHOULD BE
NO LESS THAN 120 AMPERES
PER AMPLIFIER

DO NOT SOLDER THE TIP OF THE POWER
CABLE (+&-). IT REDUCES THE CONTACT
SURFACE BETWEEN THE CABLE AND THE
INSIDE OF THE TERMINAL. WHEN
TIGHTENING THE SCREW, A RAW CABLE (NO
SOLDER) EXPANDS INSIDE THE TERMINAL
CREATING LARGER CONTACT SURFACE;
THUS ELIMINATING HOT JUNCTIONS.

Peaks or dips occur at about 40Hz —
around the frequency of a low bass
guitar note. Use this control
to correct that peak or dip.

The gain knob is not a volume control.
It is designed to match the input level
of the amp to the output level of the
source unit. Over driving -clipping- the
input stage of the amp will cause
damage to the amplifier (Please refer
to table for settings).

"RCA level" audio signal needed to clip the input stage (bass boost at maximum)

"SPEAKER level" audio signal needed to clip the input stage (bass boost at minimum)

"SPEAKER level" audio signal needed to clip the input stage (bass boost at maximum)

GND BAT

REM

To battery (+)

To car chassis / ground

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To remote turn on / triggerSpeaker output

PH10000W/ 1 - LinkingD

Slave Amplifier

Shift

Phase

0 180

Installation Example

GND BAT

REM

• Set master amp to 0

• Set slave amp phase to 180

• Set gains equal on both master & slave amplifiers

• Set th bass boosts and filters equal on both amps

Audio signal

Shift

Phase

0 180

GND BAT

REM

Master Amplifier

2 Ohms Minimum

10000 watts rated output

Head Unit / audio source

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GND BAT

POWER

REM