Hifionics ZX12D4, ZX10D4, ZX12D2, ZX10D2, ZX12S4 User Manual

SUBWOOFERS

ZX10D2 / ZX10D4

ZX12S4 / ZX12D2 / ZX12D4

ZEUS SERIES

CAR AUDIO SUBWOOFERS

Congratulations on your purchase of the new Hifonics ZEUS
Series subwoofer system. As Hifonics celebrates 25 years of shaking
the mobile audio industry, the ZEUS subwoofer series has been
revived. The ZEUS subwoofer series has a reputation in the industry
as one of the most efficient and loudest subwoofers in its’ price
range. The ZEUS subwoofers feature new cosmetics, accurate bass
reproduction through a wide range of frequencies, and impressive
power handling capabilities.

Available In DVC 2-Ohm & 4-Ohm As Well As SVC 4-Ohm
10” & 12” Round Subwoofers
Rubber Surround
Dual Flat Nomex Spider With Woven Tinsel Leads
Polypropylene Cone
Nickel Plated Push & Insert Speaker Terminals
Heat Dispersing Ported Nickel Plated Back Plate
Ultra Ridged Stamped Steel Basket
Protective Rubber Magnet Wrap
Operates In Sealed & Ported Enclosures

As with all high quality car audio products, we recommend
professional installation by an authorised Hifonics dealer. Your
dealers knowledge and experience can ensure a problem free and
cosmetically integrated installation. If you choose to install the
subwoofers yourself, please read the entire manual very carefully.

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SUBWOOFER INSTALLATION AND WIRING DIRECTIONS

Enclosure Materials

Typically, 5/8” or 3/4” MDF (Medium Density Fiber Board) is best
for most applications. 3/4” MDF is recommended.

Enclosure Build Materials
Connecting joints need to be glued and screwed to ensure no
air escapes and joints do not separate under high pressure.
Mitered and rabbit joints also help to ensure the enclosure joints
are secure.

Bracing

Internal bracing is also recommended to prevent flexing and to
strengthen the enclosure.
Note: The volume taken up by the bracing should be added to the
total enclosure interior volume.
There are two common bracing methods.

1. Corner Bracing: These help prevent the connection joints
from separating under heavy vibration and air pressure.
Use 1’ x 1” MDF at all interior joints

2. Diagonal Bracing: These internal braces connect the top side
to the bottom side as well front side to back side. This prevents
the wood from bowing or pushing outwards.
Use 1” x 2” with 1” surface contact that is glued and screwed.

Wiring

Wiring Parallel, Series or Parallel/Series will affect the final
impedance at the amp and great care must taken to ensure the
amp is not driven below it’s intended impedance capabilities.

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