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TremorX Installation
&
Reference Manual
TremorX
TremorX10-4/10-8
TremorX12-4/12-8
TremorX15-4/15-8
www.earthquakesound.com
Earthquake Sound Corporation • 2727 McCone Avenue Hayward, CA 94545 • Ph: (510) 732-1000 Fax (510) 732-1095
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Earthquake, TremorX
Dear Valued Customer,
Earthquake Sound Corporation, located in Hayward California at the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area; specializes in manufacturing high end car audio products
ranging from the smallest titanium tweeter to the world’s largest amplifier. In its dedication to excellence, Earthquake has maintained extensive programs in research and
development to provide you with the highest quality mobile audio products.
This owners manual is designed to better acquaint you with Earthquake products and to guide you through all phases of system design and application. It is imperative
that you read this manual in its entirety. Earthquake technicians and staff are looking forward to answering any questions you might have.
TREMORX 4 & 8 OHM SUBWOOFER SPECIFICATIONS
DRIVER: TREMORX10-4 TREMORX12-4 TREMORX15-4
Free Air Resonance (Fo)
Electrical “Q” (Qes)
Mechanical “Q” (Qms)
Total Speaker “Q” (Qts)
One way linear excursion
Effective Piston Area (Sd)
Efficiency (1W/1M)
REVC
BL
VAS
Nominal Impedance
33.701 Hz
0.642
3.101
0.532
1in. / 25.4 mm
53.522 sq. in.
0.0345 sq. m.
83.8 dB SPL
4.000 Ohm
13.231TM
2.1 Ft3
4-Ohm
TREMORX10-8 TREMORX12-8 TREMORX15-8
28 Hz
0.5582
4.6012
0.4978
1in. / 25.4 mm
53.522 sq. in.
0.0345 sq. m.
84.67 dB SPL
4.000 Ohm
16.23TM
1.30 Ft3
8-Ohm
51.225 Hz
1.034
2.127
0.696
1.1 in. / 27.94 mm
81.392 sq. in.
0.0525 sq. m.
84.8 dB SPL
3.800 Ohm
17.302TM
4.1 Ft3
4-Ohm
27 Hz
0.493
5.3508
0.6359
1.1 in. / 27.94 mm
81.392 sq. in.
0.0525 sq. m.
86.80 dB SPL
6.67 Ohm
17.01TM
3.539 cu. ft.
100.15 liters
8-Ohm
28.815Hz
0.890
2.657
0.667
1.2 in. / 30.48 mm
105.774 sq. in.
0.0682 sq. m.
86.3 dB SPL
3.700 Ohm
15.910TM
4.90 ft3
4-Ohm
26 Hz
0.462
6.774
0.433
1.2 in. / 30.48 mm
105.774 sq. in.
0.0682 sq. m.
90 dB SPL
5.98 Ohm
12.03TM
9.1 ft3
8-Ohm
CAUTION: Earthquake
Audio products are
capable of producing
over 140dB and are
commonly used for high
powered audio systems.
Prolonged exposure to
SPL levels of over
1 0 0 d B w i l l c a u s e
p e r m a n e n t h a ri n g
d a m a g e . W e a t
Earthquake ask you to
please exercise extreme
caution when using our
product for competition
or every day use.
Power Handling
1000 Max
1000 Max
1250 Max
1250 Max
1500 Max
EARTHQUAKE SOUND • SUBWOOFER SPECIFICATION CHARTS2
1500 Max
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OHMS-LAW
How To Wire Your Earthquake Subwoofer In Parallel
Series formula:
PARALLEL WIRING
Ohms 2, 4, 6, 8
Where R= Total system impedance
If using SINGLE 2 OHM coils the total load would be 2.0 ohm
If using SINGLE 4 OHM coils the total load would be 4.0 ohm
If using SINGLE 6 OHM coils the total load would be 6.0 ohm
If using SINGLE 8 OHM coils the total load would be 8.0 ohm
If using SINGLE 2 OHM coils the total load would be 1.0 ohm
Ohms 2, 4, 6, 8
If using SINGLE 4 OHM coils the total load would be 2.0 ohm
If using SINGLE 6 OHM coils the total load would be 3.0 ohm
If using SINGLE 8 OHM coils the total load would be 4.0 ohm
R1+R2+R3+....
Rt=
Where Rt= Resistance seen by amplifier
Example for series connection
For this example for all other
series applications.
If using SINGLE 2 OHM coils the total load would be .66 ohm
If using SINGLE 4 OHM coils the total load would be 1.3 ohm
If using SINGLE 6 OHM coils the total load would be 2 ohm
If using SINGLE 8 OHM coils the total load would be 2.7 ohm
Ohms 2, 4, 6, 8
If using SINGLE 2 OHM coils the total load would be 0.5 ohm
If using SINGLE 4 OHM coils the total load would be 1.0 ohm
If using SINGLE 6 OHM coils the total load would be 1.5 ohm
If using SINGLE 8 OHM coils the total load would be 2 ohm
Ohms 2, 4, 6, 8
EARTHQUAKE SOUND • PARALLEL WIRING CONFIGURATIONS 3
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TREMORX ENCLOSURE DESIGNS
10 3/8”
9”
TremorX10-4
TremorX10-8
5”
5 5/8”
5 3/4”
Dimensions shown are external Dimensions using 3/4" MDF.
Bass head design for competition
#1
12"
15 1/2"
TremorX10
15"
11"
PORT (2”x10.5”x11”)
Internal dimensions
#2
12"
Port tuned design for deep bass
16"
11 "
TremorX10
#2
8 1/2" long
Port
4" diameter
6 1/8”
12 3/8”
11”
6 3/8”
#3
12"
TremorX1 -4
TremorX12-8
5 / ”1 2
Sealed design for tight bass
12"
11 1/4 "
TremorX-10
2
Bass head design for competition
#1
16 1/2"
19"
14"
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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TremorX12
16"
PORT (3”x12.5”x16”)
Internal dimensions
#2
14"
Port tuned design for deep bass
19"
13 1/2"
TremorX12
Sealed design for tight bass
#3
14"
9"
PORT (2”x12.5”x9”)
Internal dimensions
EARTHQUAKE SOUND • TREMORX SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE DESIGNS
10 3/4 "
14"
TremorX12
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TREMORX ENCLOSURE DESIGNS
15”
13 3/4”
7”
6 1/2”
Dimensions shown are external Dimensions using 3/4" MDF.
TremorX1 -4
TremorX15-8
6 3 /8”
5
Bass head design for competition
#1
23"
TremorX15-4/8
18"
Passive tuned design for deep bass small volume
#4
Drone Tuned Box
22"
16 1/2"
PORT (6”x16.5”x16.5”)
Internal dimensions
#2
12 1/2"
18"
Port tuned design for deep bass
23"
9"
TremorX15-4/8
PORT (2”x16.5”x9”)
Internal dimensions
#3
17"
Sealed design for tight bass
17"
15 "
TremorX15-4/8
VB = 2 1/2 ft3
FB = optimized with
SLAPS-15 passive
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
EARTHQUAKE SOUND • TREMORX SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE DESIGNS
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EARTHQUAKE SOUND 5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Five (5) year limited warranty
Earthquake warrants the original purchaser that all Factory Sealed New Audio surround & dust cap, burnt speaker voice coil.
Products to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal • Fading and or deterioration of speaker components & finish due to
and proper use for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase (as shown improper exposure to elements.
on the original bill of sale with serial number affixed/written on it). The five (5) • Bent amplifier casing, damaged finish on the casing due to abuse, misuse
year warranty period is valid only if an authorized Earthquake dealer properly or improper use of cleaning material.
installs the product and the warranty registration card is properly filled out and • Burnt tracers on PCB.
sent to Earthquake Sound Corporation. If a non-authorized party installs the • Product/part damaged due to poor packaging or abusive shipping
product, a ninety (90) day warranty period will be applied. conditions.
(A) Five (5) years limited warranty plan coverage guidelines:
warranty claim will not be valid if the warranty registration card is not
• First year: Earthquake pays for labor, parts, and ground freight (only in US properly filled & returned to Earthquake with a copy of the sales invoice.
mainland, not including Alaska and Hawaii) (shipping to us is not covered).
• Second year: Earthquake pays for labor and parts only, customer must pay
freight both ways.
• Third, fourth & fifth year: Earthquake pays 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 (at the
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
Earthquake factory-approved technician.
• 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
improper use of cleaning materials/methods.
• Bent speaker frame, broken speaker connectors, holes in speaker cone,
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Your subwoofer(s) be registered by returning the Product Registration card attached to this manual or by visiting
www.earthquakesound.com/product registration. Please also retain the bill of sale, which represents proof of
purchase and helps expedite warranty issues.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
• Subsequent damage to other products.
Warranty card is located on the last page of this manual.
A
(E) Service Request:
To receive product service, contact Earthquake 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(es) to minimize
transport damage. Shipper claims regarding items damaged in transit must
be presented to carrier. Earthquake Sound Corporation reserves the right to
refuse improperly packed product. 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.
(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.
We recommended that you place or write
your serial number here for future
reference, if necessary.
SERIAL NUMBER
EARTHQUAKE SOUND • EARTHQUAKE SOUND 5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY6
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EARTHQUAKE SOUND PRODUCT WARRANTY CARD
REQUIRED INFO = *
*FIRST NAME:______________________________________________
*LAST NAME:_______________________________________________
*STREET ADDRESS:_________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
*CITY: ____________________ *STATE: ____________ *ZIP: ________
*PHONE: (____) ____ - ______
*DATE OF PURCHASE: __________ *PURCHASE PRICE: __________
*MODEL NUMBER:__________________________________________
*SERIAL NUMBER:
Apply Serial Number Here
*AUTHORIZED / DEALER NAME:_______________________________
*DEALER ADDRESS:_________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
*CITY:_______________ *STATE:____________ *ZIP:_______
*PHONE: (____) ____ - ______ *FAX: (____) ____ - ______
*SIGNATURE:_____________________ *DATE:____________
YOUR COMMENTS:_________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
HOW DID YOU LEARN ABOUT US?
MAGAZINE: _____________________
INTERNET: ______________________
WORD of MOUTH: ________________
OTHER: ________________________
Note: Please make a copy of your warranty guidelines and card.
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Earthquake Sound reserves the right to amend details of the specifications without notice.
Earthquake Sound Corporation • 2727 McCone Avenue Hayward CA, 94545 • Phone: 510-732-1000 Fax: 510-732-1095
From:
Earthquake Sound Corporation.
2727 McCone Ave, Hayward, CA 94545.
www.earthquakesound.com
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