Hifonics B10D2, B10D4, B12D2, B12D4, B15D2 Owner's Manual

BRUTUS SERIES

CAR AUDIO SUBWOOFERS

Congratulations on your purchase of the new Hifonics BRUTUS Series subwoofer system. As Hifonics celebrates 25 years of shaking the mobile audio industry, the BRUTUS subwoofer series has received a progressive new look. The BRUTUS subwoofer series has made its’ name in the industry as one of the most efficient and loudest subwoofers in its’ price range. The BRUTUS subwoofers feature incredible cosmetic detail, accurate bass reproduction through a wide range of frequencies, and impressive power handling capabilities.

Available In DVC 2-Ohm & 4-Ohm High-Temp Voice Coils 10”, 12” & 15” Round / 10” & 12” Square Subwoofers

1” NBR Reinforced and Stitched Rubber Surround Single Flat Nomex Spider With Woven Tinsel Leads

Polypropylene Cone With Woven Honeycomb Support Body Nickel Plated Push & Insert Speaker Terminals

100oz Double-Stack Magnet Assembly

Heat Dispersing Ported Nickel Plated Back Plate Ultra Ridged Stamped Steel Basket

High Strength ABS Motor Cover 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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