TNT Series Amplifiers
Owners Manual
MODELS:
T500W/2
Sound That Will Move You. 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: 800-576-7944
T1000W/2
T2000W/4
T2000W D1/
T3000W/D5
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cautions and Advisories
Warranty
Specifications
T500W/2 adjustments and installation
T1000W/2 adjustments and installation
T2000W/4 adjustments and installation
T2000W/D1 adjustments and installation
T3000W/D5 adjustments and installation
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THANK YOU
Thank you for choosing Earthquake Sound’s line of TNT amplifiers. The best way to
factory mobile audio system. With proper installation and responsible listening, your amplifier(s) will
enhance your
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. 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.
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
DURATION IN HOURS
THE CHART (ON THE SIDE) SHOWS THE
90
92
95
97
100
102
105
110
115
8
6
4
3
2
1 - 1 1/2
1
1/2
1/4 or less
e l e m e n t s . U . S . G O V E R N M E N T S
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) REGULATIONS
WHICH WERE IN EFFECT AT THE TIME OF
THIS PUBLICATION FOR PERMISSIBLE
NOISE EXPOSURE, PER 29CFR1910.95,
TABLE G-16.
Five (5) year limited warranty:
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 warranty period is valid only if an authorized
Earthquake dealer properly installs the product and the warranty registration card is properly
filled out and sent to Earthquake Sound Corporation. If a non-authorized party installs the
product a ninety (90) day warranty period will be applied.
(A) Five (5) years limited warranty plan coverage guidelines:
• First year: Earthquake pays for labor, parts, and return ground freight (only in US
mainland, not including Alaska and Hawaii).
• Second year: Earthquake pays for labor and parts only, customer must pay freight both
ways.
• Third, fourth & fifth year: Earthquake pays for labor only. Customer must pay for parts
and freight both ways.
(B) Warning:
Products (sent 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 charges back to customer.
(C) Earthquake will repair or replace - at our option - all defective products/parts
subject to the following provisions:
• Defective products/parts have not been altered or repaired by other than an
factory approved technician.
Earthquake
• Products/parts are not subjected to negligence, misuse, 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.
(D) Warranty Limitations:
Warranty does not cover products that have been modified or abused. Including but
not limited to the following:
• Damages to speaker cabinet and cabinet finish due to misuse, abuse, or use of
improper use of cleaning materials/methods.
• Bent speaker frame, broken speaker connectors, holes in speaker cone, surround &
dust cap, burnt speaker voice coil.
• Fading, deterioration of speaker components & finish due to improper exposure to
• Bent amplifier casing, damaged finish on the casing due to abuse, misuse, or improper
use of cleaning material.
• Burnt traces on PCB.
• Product/part damaged due to poor packaging or abusive shipping conditions.
• Subsequent damage to other products.
WARRANTY CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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warranty claim will not be valid if the warranty registration card is not properly filled out &
returned to Earthquake with a copy of the sales invoice.
(E) Service Request:
To receive product/s service, contact Earthquake's service department at (510) 732-1000
and request an RMA number (Return Material Authorization); items shipped without a valid RMA
number will be refused. Make sure you provide us with your complete/correct shipping address, a valid
phone number, and a brief description of the problem you are experiencing with the product. In most
cases, our technicians might be able to resolve the problem over the phone, thus eliminating the need
to ship the product.
(F) Shipping Instructions:
Product/s must be packaged in its original protective box(s) to minimize transport damage.
Shipping claims regarding items damaged in transit must be presented to carrier. Earthquake Sound
Corporation reserves the right to refuse any products improperly packed. Original bill of sale must
accompany product 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. Ph (510) 732-1000. You are responsible for the cost of shipping the product to Earthquake
Sound Corporation.
T3000W/D1 aka TD5
D
3000 Watts
5
N/A
4 x 100 + 1 x 600
>0.01%
>0.016%
1 x 600
>0.01%
1 x 1000 @ 2-Ohm
>0.016%
40Hz - 400Hz
N/A
>60dB
40Hz - 400Hz
40Hz -160Hz
N/A
50Hz - 300Hz
1 - 10dB N/A
30 Amp x 2 25 Amp x 3
2-1/4" x 9-3/4" x 16-3/8”
2-1/4" x 9-3/4" x
9 lbs
11”
(G) Disputes Resolution:
All disputes - between clients and Earthquake Sound Corporation - resulting from the five (5)
years limited warranty policy must be resolved according to the laws & regulations of the county of
Alameda -California.
Please keep this warranty information in your
files for future reference if necessary. It is
recommended that you stick your serial number
here for future reference.
SERIAL NUMBER
T2000W/4 T2000WD/1
T500W/2 T1000W/2
A/B A/B A/B D
2000 Watts 2000 Watts
1400 Watts
>0.01%
>0.05%
>0.01%
>0.05%
>0.01%
>0.05%
50Hz -250Hz
50Hz -250Hz
N/A
0 - 18dB
50Hz -250Hz
50Hz -250Hz
N/A
0 - 18dB
50Hz -250Hz
50Hz -250Hz
N/A
20 Amp x 2
30 Amp x 1 25 Amp x 2
2-1/4" x 9 3/4" x
95dB Below Rated Power
2-1/4" x 9-3/4" x 9" 2-1/4" x 9-3/4" x
SPECIFICATIONS
Model
Class
Number of Channels 2 2 4 1 MONO BLOCK
Max Power Output 800 Watts
Max Power 4-Ohm Bridged 1 x 400 1 x 700 2 x 250
Max Power 4-Ohm Stereo 2 x 150 2 x 300 4 x 100
THD @ 4-Ohm
THD @ 2-Ohm
Channel Separation
Crossover Frequency, HPF
Crossover Frequency, LPF
4 5
Crossover Frequency, SUB
Bass Boost 0 - 18dB
Fuse
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Dimensions - inches
13-3/8"
6.5 lbs 6.5 lbs
13-5/16"
6.25 lbs
(H x W x D)
Net Weight (lbs.) 4.25 lbs
* Dimensions include plugs and mounting feet.