POWERPLANT
SUBWOOFER MODELS
PP– SW10 E, PP–SW1 2E, PP–SW15E,
PP–SW10H, PP– SW12H , PP– SW15H
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FUSION CULTURE
There’s no point doing something if no one notices. We’ve always believed
the way to make things happen is by getting noticed. From our product, to our
demo cars, to our events, FUSION is about making some noise.
Now you are ready. Step out of the shadows and announce you’ve arrived in
a world where the old limits are left behind. Where technology is creatively
combined with the latest in product innovation. Where new levels of
entertainment are delivered with outstanding performance and quality. Our
development team create distinctively different products; subwoofers, amplifiers,
speakers and peripherals that redefine what can be done in car audio.
Leave the old behind and push the limits of what can be achieved in car audio.
Make some noise.
For more information about FUSION Car Audio visit our website at www.fusionelectronics.com
or email technical@fusionelectronics.co.nz
POWERPLANT
Explore the limits of car audio and PowerPlant will get you there. FUSION PowerPlant delivers
accurate clear sound reproduction with real power. Push sound further than it’s gone before,
confident that PowerPlant products have been engineered, designed and manufactured to
ensure consistent and reliable performance
To optimise your FUSION experience, we recommend you have your FUSION product installed
by an Authorised FUSION Dealer. Please read the warranty policy, keep your purchase receipt
and original packaging.
If after reading this manual you still have questions regarding this product, please contact
Technical Customer Services via email technical@fusionelectronics.co.nz
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AFFIX RECEIPT HERE
WARNING! Audio Systems can produce sound levels over 135dB. Continuous exposure to sound
pressure levels over 100dB may cause permanent hearing loss!
Please watch for emergency vehicles as warning signals may not be heard. USE COMMON SENSE!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
• SUBWOOFER FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 4
• SUBWOOFER THEILE/SMALL PARAMETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 5
• SUBWOOFER DIMENSIONS PP-SW10E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 7
• SUBWOOFER DIMENSIONS PP-SW12E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 8
• SUBWOOFER DIMENSIONS PP-SW15E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 9
• SUBWOOFER DIMENSIONS PP-SW10H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 10
• SUBWOOFER DIMENSIONS PP-SW12H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 11
• SUBWOOFER DIMENSIONS PP-SW15H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 12
• ENCLOSURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 13
• ENCLOSURE TEST CURVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 15
• TECH TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 21
• TROUBLE SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 26
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SUBWOOFER FEATURES
FUSION subwoofers are low frequency drivers capable of delivering extremely high bass
levels from small enclosures. In order to achieve the maximum performance from your new
FUSION Subwoofer, please use one of the recommended sized enclosures that best suits your
application. Sealed and vented enclosure sizes can be found in this manual.
BASKET
PowerPlant Subwoofers feature a uniquely high pressure cast aluminium basket. Development
of the PowerPlant basket allows rigidity and style for any custom install. Finished in a protective
metal black paint and detailed with FUSION green enhancements, the basket displays
impressive strength and style.
CONE ASSEMBLY
Development of the high performance pressed paper cone, creates a dynamic low bass
response and high power performance. The cone is dimple pressed with PowerPlant super
graphic, catering for style, strength and sound performance.
SPIDER
In order to keep the cone assembly balanced and linear, FUSION has used green poly cotton flat
spiders to reduce the mechanical distortion for better sound quality.
VOICE COIL
PowerPlant Subwoofers use dual 4 ohm configuration. This allows a multitude of wiring
combinations for your amplifier system (please see wiring configurations in this manual).
PowerPlant Subwoofers utilise high temperature, multi wound black aluminium voice coils.
EXTENDED POLE PIECE
Recognising that an increased linear magnetic field for the subwoofer encourages a better low
frequency response, FUSION has extended the internal pole piece to achieve this. The extended
pole piece also decreases distortion.
MOTOR STRUCTURE
The motor structure is constructed from the highest strontium magnetic material and capped
with an attractive FUSION back plate. This has enabled increased power handling and larger
excursion. With the additional venting holes we assure consistently strong bass.
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SUBWOOFER THEILE/SMALL PARAMETERS
Subwo ofer P arame ters PP-SW 10E PP-SW12E PP-SW 15E
MAX Power Rating (Watts) 750 900 1200
RMS Power Rating (Watts) 250 300 400
Coil Height (Hvc) (mm) 25 25 25
Compliance (Cms) (uM/N) 281.69 248.25 148.67
Cone Area (Sd) 31.41 49.09 80.42
D.C.Coil Resistance (Re) 1.81 1.82 1.79
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.46 0.39 0.56
Force Factor (BL)
9 10.38 10.9
Free Air Resonance (Fs)
31.02 27.64 28.94
Frequency Response (Hz)
25Hz − 500Hz 22Hz − 500Hz 23Hz − 500Hz
Gap Height (Hag) (mm)
8 8 8
Impedance (Nominal)
2 2 2
Inductance (Le) (mH)
0.26 0.27 0.3
Linear Excursion (X-Max Total)
26 28 28
Mechanical Excursion
8.5 8.5 8.5
Mechanical Q (Qms)
4.5 4.65 5.87
Moving Mass (Mms)
93.45 133.6 203.39
Sensitivity (dB)
86.5 88.5 89.5
Total Loudspeaker Q (Qts)
0.373 0.36 0.508
VAS (Litres)
39.48 84.94 136.55
VAS (CuFt)
1.39 3 4.82
Magnet Structure (Oz)
152 176 196
Total Loudspeaker Displacement (Litres)
5 7 11
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SUBWOOFER THEILE/SMALL PARAMETERS cont...
Subwo ofer P arame ters PP -SW10 H PP-SW 12H PP-SW15 H
MAX Power Rating (Watts) 900 1200 1500
RMS Power Rating (Watts) 300 400 500
Coil Height (Hvc) (mm) 28 28 28
Compliance (Cms) (uM/N) 291.8 171 147.72
Cone Area (Sd) 31.41 49.09 80.42
D.C.Coil Resistance (Re) 1.75 1.85 1.75
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.41 0.411 0.457
Force Factor (BL)
8.88 11.61 12.08
Free Air Resonance (Fs)
29.62 31.02 28.28
Frequency Response (Hz)
25Hz − 500Hz 25Hz − 500Hz 23Hz − 500Hz
Gap Height (Hag) (mm)
10 10 10
Impedance (Nominal)
2 2 2
Inductance (Le) (mH)
0.29 0.34 0.33
Linear Excursion (X-Max Total)
28 30 30
Mechanical Excursion
9 9 9
Mechanical Q (Qms)
4.86 5.25 4.796
Moving Mass (Mms)
93.95 153.92 214.38
Sensitivity (dB)
86 88 90
Total Loudspeaker Q (Qts)
0.377 0.381 0.417
VAS (Litres)
40.9 58.52 135.67
VAS (CuFt)
1.445 2.07 4.79
Magnet Structure (Oz)
192 235 241
Total Loudspeaker Displacement (Litres)
5.3 7.3 11.3