Orion cobalt CO104S, cobalt CO154S, cobalt CO104D, cobalt CO154D, cobalt CO124S Owner's Manual
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Subwoofer
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL
CO104S
CO104D
CO104D
CO124S
CO124D
CO154S
CO154D
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Included in this box are all the necessary mounting hardware and cables for your basic
installation. Listed below is a detailed list of the components included in this system
package.
Quantity Description
1 Installation and Operation Manual
1 Orion™ Cobalt woofer
1 Mounting template
Mounting screws
INSTALLATION
The performance of these Cobalt subwoofers is directly proportional to the quality of
the installation. Care taken with the installation process will be rewarded by years of
satisfying performance. If you are unsure of your installation abilities, please refer to
your local authorized Orion dealer for assistance. Orion dealers are trained
professionals dedicated to extracting the maximum performance out of your Orion
system. If you decide to install this speaker system yourself, please read the entire
section on sealed and vented enclosures before starting the installation.
TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Listed are the majority of the tools required to perform the installation. Having the
proper tools will make the installation much easier. It is very difficult when you get
half way through the installation and discover that you require a specific tool to get
yourself through a particular part of the installation. Some of these tools are
necessities. Some make the job much easier.
• Marking Pen • Electric Drill and assorted Bits
• Phillips Screwdriver • Wire Strippers
• Allen Wrenches • Volt/Ohm Meter (Optional)
• Table Saw • Jig Saw
• Wire Cutters • Wire Crimpers
FINDING SPEAKER MOUNTING LOCATIONS
Choosing the correct speaker locations will have the greatest effect on the sound
quality of the system. Different considerations are needed when choosing the
locations that best suit your needs. The locations must be large enough for the
speakers to fit. Care is needed to ensure that the location you have chosen will not
affect any of the mechanical or electrical operations of the vehicle.
Determining the best location for the speakers will depend on your cosmetic needs
and your vehicle's interior. If minimal intrusion in your vehicle is desired, factory
speaker locations may be the ticket for you. These woofers are too large to fit most
factory locations and typically need enclosures to perform correctly.
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FEATURES
15
1 2
13
14
12
11
10 9
1 Polypropylene dust cap - moisture and UV resistant.
2 Oversized NBR (Nitrile-butadiene Rubber) surround for linear
controlled long excursion.
3 Vented paper cone - moisture and UV resistant.
4 Custom stamped steel frame.
5 Vented Kapton voice coil former (10” & 12" uses 1.5" voice coil
former, 15” use a 2" voice coil former).
6 9mm steel front plate.
7 Large 2 stack ceramic magnets.
8 8mm steel back plate/pole piece T yoke assembly.
9 0.75" vent. Part of the enhanced voice coil cooling system (forced
convection).
10 PVC magnet protector.
11 High temperature Copper 4 ohm voice coil.
12 Venting in voice coil former. Part of the enhanced voice coil cooling
system (forced convection).
13 Interlaced Conex spider with stitched and looped tinsel leads
attached.
14 Push Terminals.
15 Reversible PVC mounting gasket.
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4
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7
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WIRING CONFIGURA TIONS
The following illustrations provide guidelines on properly connecting your Orion
Cobalt woofer to an Orion Cobalt amplifier for maximum performance.
Recommended Amplifier Power
Continuous Power (RMS) Peak Power (Watts)
1 woofer 100 to 300 200 to 600
2 woofers 200 to 600 400 to 1200
3 woofers 300 to 900 600 to 1800
4 woofers 400 to 1200 800 to 2400
arallel—Two Speakers ( 4 ohm voice coils)
P
Two 4 ohm voice coil woofers with the two woofers in parallel results in a 2 ohm load
to the amplifier.
_
_
4 ohm
+
Figure 2
Figura 2
Abbildung 2
4 ohm
+
+
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1. Connect the speaker in parallel by connecting the two positive (+) terminals
together and the two negative (-) terminals together.
2. Wire the positive (+) terminals of the woofers to the positive (+) terminal on the
amplifier. Wire the negative (-) terminals of the woofers to the negative (-) terminal
on the amplifier.
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O
ne Speaker (4 ohm voice coil)
One 4 ohm voice coil woofer results in a 4 ohm load to the amplifier
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4 ohm
+
Figure 3
Figura 3
Abbildung 3
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_
1. Connect the speaker by connecting the positive (+) terminal of the woofer to the
positive (+) terminal on the amplifier. Wire the negative (-) terminal of the woofer
to the negative (-) terminal on the amplifier.
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S
eries—Two Speakers (Single 4 ohm voice coils)
Two single 4 ohm voice coil subwoofers with the voice coils connected in series to
result in an 8 ohm load to the amplifier.
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_
4 ohm
4 ohm
+
+
Figure 4
Figura 4
Abbildung 4
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1. Connect the woofers in series by connecting the negative (-) terminal of the first
woofer voice coil to the positive (+) terminal of the second woofer voice coil.
2. Wire the positive (+) terminal of the first woofer voice coil to the positive (+)
terminal on the amplifier. Wire the negative (-) terminal of the second woofer voice
coil to the negative (-) terminal on the amplifier.
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S
eries/Parallel - 4 Speakers (Single 4 Ohm Coils)
4 single 4 ohm voice coil subwoofers with the voice coils of each pair of speaker wired
in series and then all 4 speakers wired in parallel to result in a 4 ohm load on the
amplifier.
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4 ohm
1 2 3 4
Figure 5
Figura 5
Abbildung 5
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4 ohm
+
_
4 ohm
+
_
4 ohm
+
+
_
1. Connect the negative (-) terminal from speaker 1 to the negative terminal on
speaker 3 and then hook that wire to the negative (-) terminal on the amplifier.
2. Connect the positive (+) terminal from speaker 1 to the negative (-) terminal on
speaker 2
3. Connect the positive (+) terminal from speaker 3 to the negative (-) terminal on
speaker 4
4. Connect the positive (+) terminal from speaker 2 to the positive (+) terminal on
speaker 4 and then hook that wire to the positive (+) terminal on the amplifer.
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P
arallel—Two Speakers (dual 4 ohm voice coils)
Two dual 4 ohm voice coil woofers with voice coils in parallel and the two woofers in
parallel results in a 1 ohm load to the amplifier.
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4 ohm
+
+
4 ohm
Figure 6
Figura 6
Abbildung 6
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4 ohm
+
+
4 ohm
+
_
1. Connect the speaker in parallel by connecting the four positive (+) terminals
together and the four negative (-) terminals together.
2. Wire the positive (+) terminals of the woofers to the positive (+) terminal on the
amplifier. Wire the negative (-) terminals of the woofers to the negative (-) terminal
on the amplifier.
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arallel - One Speaker (dual 4 ohm voice coils)
One dual 4 ohm voice coil woofer with voice coils in parallel results in a 2 ohm load
to the amplifier.
Figure 7
Figura 7
Abbildung 7
4 ohm
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4 ohm
+
+
+
_
1. Connect the speaker in parallel by connecting the two positive (+) terminals
together and the two negative (-) terminals together.
2. Wire both positive (+) terminals of the woofer to the positive (+) terminal
on the amplifier. Wire both negative (-) terminals of the woofer to the
negative (-) terminal on the amplifier.
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S
eries-Parallel—Two Speakers (dual 4 ohm voice coils)
Note: Verify and ensure that the woofer wiring is connected as shown with the
negative connection from the first woofer coil connected to the positive connection
of the second woofer coil.
Two dual 4 ohm voice coil subwoofers with voice coils in series and then parallel the
two series woofers results in an 4 ohm load to the amplifier
_
_
_
_
4 ohm
+
Figure 8
Figura 8
Abbildung 8
4 ohm
4 ohm
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+
4 ohm
+
_
1. Connect each woofer in series by connecting the negative (-) terminal of the first
coil to the positive (+) terminal of the second coil.
2. Wire the positive (+) terminal of each woofer's first coil to the positive (+) terminal
on the amplifier. Wire the negative (-) terminal of each woofer's second coil to the
negative (-) terminal on the amplifier.
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S
eries-Parallel - Four Speakers (dual 4 Ohm voice coils)
Note: Verify and ensure that the woofer wiring is connected as shown with the
negative connection from the first woofer coil connected to the positive connection
of the second woofer coil.
Four dual 4 ohm voice coil woofers should be wired with the voice coils on each
woofer in series and then parallel the four woofers for a resulting a 2 ohm load to the
amplifier.
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4 ohm
+
Figure 9
Figura 9
Abbildung 9
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- -
4 ohm
+
4 ohm
- -
4 ohm
4 ohm
+
+
+
- -
4 ohm
4 ohm
+
4 ohm
+
+
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1. Connect each woofer in series by connecting the negative (-) terminal of the first
coil to the positive (+) terminal of the second coil.
2. Wire the positive (+) terminal of each woofer's first coil to the positive (+) terminal
on the amplifier. Wire the negative (-) terminal of each woofer's second coil to the
negative (-) terminal on the amplifier.
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ENCLOSURE RECOMMENDATIONS
Enclosure Details
1. External dimensions calculated for 3/4” building material
2. Includes speaker displacement
3. Volumes given are net tuning volume
4. Enclosures include a minimal amount of damping material. Just enough material to
line the inside of the enclosure is required.
Cobalt CO104S/CO104D Sealed Enclosure Recommendations
External Dimensions
A = 14 in
B = 12.5 in
C = 11.5 in
Internal Dimensions
A = 12.5 in
A
c
a
Figure 10
Figura 10
Abbildung 10
Top &
Bottom
b
d
Front &
Back
Wall Thickness
C
B
—Box Parts—
Box Shape: Square Prism
Top, 1 Bottom:
1 Front, 1 Back:
c
Sides
2 Sides:
—Driver
B = 11 in
C = 10 in
Front = 0.75 in
Side = 0.75 in
depth (c) = 11.5 in
width (b) = 12.5,
thickness = 0.75 in
height (a) = 12.5 in
width (d) = 11,
thickness = 0.75 in
height (a) = 12.5 in
depth (c) = 11.5,
thickness = 0.75 in
Mounting—
Front
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Cobalt CO104S/CO104D Vented Enclosure Recommendations
External Dimensions
Figure 11
Figura 11
Abbildung 11
Internal Dimensions
A
Wall Thickness
C
B
—Box Parts—
Box Shape: Square Prism
Top, 1 Bottom:
Top &
c
Bottom
1 Front, 1 Back:
b
d
Front &
a
Back
c
2 Sides:
Sides
A = 15.75 in
B = 14.25 in
C = 12 in
A = 14.25 in
B = 12.75 in
C = 10.5 in
Front = 0.75 in
Side = 0.75 in
depth (c) = 12 in
width (b) = 14.25,
thickness = 0.75 in
height (a) = 14.25in
width (d) = 12.75,
thickness = 0.75 in
height (a) = 14.25 in
depth (c) = 12,
Sides thickness = 0.75 in
VENT Round
h
e
g
- OR -
VENT Square
e
h
h
g
—Driver Mounting—
Front
Vent Parts --- Round
1 Duct:
outside diameter (e) = 3.2 in
inside diameter (g) = 3 in
length (h) = 9.5 in
Vent Parts --- Square
1 Top, 1 Bottom:
width (e) = 3,
length (h) = 10 in
thickness = 0.125
2 Sides:
height (g) = 2.75,
length (h) = 10 in
thickness = 0.125 in
in
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Cobalt CO124S/CO124D Sealed Enclosure Recommendations
External Dimensions
Internal Dimensions
A
Wall Thickness
C
A = 15.5in
B = 14.75 in
C = 12 in
A = 14 in
B = 13.25 in
C = 10.5 in
Front = 0.75 in
Side = 0.75 in
c
a
Figure 12
Figura 12
Abbildung 12
Top &
Bottom
b
d
Front &
Back
B
c
Sides
—Box Parts—
Box Shape: Square Prism
Top, 1 Bottom:
depth (c) = 12 in
width (b) = 14.75,
thickness = 0.75 in
1 Front, 1 Back:
height (a) = 14 in
width (d) = 13.25,
thickness = 0.75 in
2 Sides:
height (a) = 14 in
depth (c) = 12,
thickness = 0.75 in
Driver Mounting
Mounting: Front
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Cobalt CO124S/CO124D Vented Enclosure Recommendations
External Dimensions
Figure 13
Figura 13
Abbildung 13
Internal Dimensions
A
Wall Thickness
C
A = 18 in
B = 16.75 in
C = 13 in
A = 16.5 in
B = 15.25 in
C = 11.5 in
Front = 0.75 in
Side = 0.75 in
B
Top &
c
Bottom
b
d
Front &
a
Back
Sides
VENT Round
h
e
g
- OR -
VENT Square
e
h
h
g
—Box Parts—
Box Shape: Square Prism
Top, 1 Bottom:
depth (c) = 11.5 in
width (b) = 12.5,
thickness = 0.75 in
1 Front, 1 Back:
height (a) = 12.5 in
width (d) = 11,
c
2 Sides:
Driver Mounting
Mounting: Front
Vent Parts --- Round
1 Duct:
Vent Parts --- Square
1 Top, 1 Bottom:
2 Sides:
thickness = 0.75 in
height (a) = 12.5 in
depth (c) = 11.5,
thickness = 0.75 in
outside diameter (e) = 4.25 in
inside diameter (g) = 4 in
length (h) = 10 in
width (e) = 3.75,
length (h) = 10 in
thickness = 0.125 in
height (g) = 3.5,
length (h) = 10 in
thickness = 0.125 in
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Cobalt CO154S/CO154D Sealed Enclosure Recommendations
External Dimensions
Internal Dimensions
A
Wall Thickness
C
B
c
Top &
Bottom
—Box Parts—
Box Shape: Square Prism
Top, 1 Bottom:
1 Front, 1 Back:
b
c
Sides
2 Sides:
Driver Mounting—
Mounting:Front
a
Figure 14
Figura 14
Abbildung 14
d
Front &
Back
A = 25 in
B = 17.5 in
C = 11.5 in
A = 23.5 in
B = 16 in
C = 10 in
Front = 0.75 in
Side = 0.75 in
depth (c) = 11.5 in
width (b) = 17.5,
thickness = 0.75 in
height (a) = 23.5 in
width (d) = 16,
thickness = 0.75 in
height (a) = 23.5 in
depth (c) = 11.5,
thickness = 0.75 in
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Cobalt CO154S/CO154D Vented Enclosure Recommendations
Figure 15
Figura 15
Abbildung 15
A
C
External Dimensions
A = 25 in
B = 17.5 in
C = 13 in
Internal Dimensions
A = 23.5 in
B = 16 in
C = 11.5 in
Wall Thickness
Front = 0.75 in
Side = 0.75 in
B
Top &
c
Bottom
b
d
Front &
a
Back
VENT Round
h
e
g
- OR -
VENT Square
e
h
h
g
c
Sides
—Box Parts—
Box Shape: Square Prism
Top, 1 Bottom:
depth (c) = 13 in
width (b) = 17.5,
thickness = 0.75 in
1 Front, 1 Back:
height (a) = 23.5 in
width (d) = 16,
thickness = 0.75 in
2 Sides:
height (a) = 23 in
depth (c) = 13,
Sides thickness = 0.75 in
Driver Mounting
Mounting: Front
Vent Parts --- Round
1 Duct:
outside diameter (e) = 4.25 in
inside diameter (g) = 4 in
length (h) = 7 in
Vent Parts --- Square
1 Top, 1 Bottom:
width (e) = 4.25,
length (h) = 10 in
thickness = 0.125 in
2 Sides:
height (g) = 4,
length (h) = 7 in
thickness = 0.125 in
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SPECIFICATIONS
Model/Part Number CO104S CO124S CO154S
Thiele/Small Parameters
Fs (free-air resonance, Hz) 39.4 35.4 26.8
Vas (equivalent compliance, cu. ft.) 0.948 2.127 6.837
Vas (equivalent compliance, liters) 26.84 62.786 193.605
Qms (Q, mechanical) 8.477 6.168 7.66
Qes (Q, electrical) 0.54 0.641 0.415
Qts (total driver Q) 0.510 0.580 0.394
Re (DC resistance, ohms) 3.6 3.6 3.6
Z (nominal impedance, ohms) 4 4 4
Le (inductance, mh) 2.54 1.71 3.073
Efficiency (1W @ 1M, dB) 86.7 88.3 91.4
Xmax (one way linear excursion, in.) 0.406 0.410 0.453
Xmax (one way linear excursion, mm) 10.2925 10.4075 11.5
RMS Power Watts
Nominal Power Watts 700 700 1100
MAX Music Power Watts 1400 1400 2200
Mms (total moving mass, grams) 113.51 138.6 188.64
Cms (mechanical compliance, mm/N) 0.143381 0.145374 0.186376
Bl (motor strength, Tesla-M) 13.7 13.1 16.6
Sd (effective radiating area, sq. cm.) 363.05 551.55 855.3
Sd (effective radiating area, sq. in.) 56.273 85.490 132.572
Frequency range (Hz) 39-250 35-250 26-250
Energy Bandwidth Product (EBP) 73 55 65
Driver Physical Dimension
Speaker Displacement (cu ft) 0.053 0.067 0.123
Speaker Outer Diameter (inches/mm) 10.28/261 12.44/316 15.47/393
Mounting hole diameter (inches/mm) 9.13/232 10.91/277 13.82/351
Mounting depth (inches/mm) 5.22/132.5 5.61/142.5 6.79/172.5
Magnet Weight (Oz) 50 50 90
Basket diameter (inches/mm) 10.16/258 12.20/310 15.16/385
Recommended Enclosures
Typical sealed enclosure (cu. ft.) 0 .75 1 2
Specifications subject to change without notice
350 350 550
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SPECIFICATIONS
Model/Part Number CO104D CO124D CO154D
Thiele/Small Parameters
Fs (free-air resonance, Hz)
Vas (equivalent compliance, cu. ft.)
Vas (equivalent compliance, liters)
Qms (Q, mechanical)
Qes (Q, electrical)
Qts (total driver Q)
Re (DC resistance, ohms)
Z (nominal impedance, ohms)
Le (inductance, mh)
Efficiency (1W @ 1M, dB)
Xmax (one way linear excursion, in.)
Xmax (one way linear excursion, mm)
RMS Power Watts
Nominal Power Watts
MAX Music Power Watts
Mms (total moving mass, grams)
Cms (mechanical compliance, mm/N)
Bl (motor strength, Tesla-M)
Sd (effective radiating area, sq. cm.)
Sd (effective radiating area, sq. in.)
Frequency range (Hz)
Energy Bandwidth Product (EBP)
Driver Physical Dimension
Speaker Displacement (cu ft)
Speaker Outer Diameter (inches/mm)
Mounting hole diameter (inches/mm)
Mounting depth (inches/mm)
Magnet Weight (Oz)
Basket diameter (inches/mm)
Recommended Enclosures
Typical sealed enclosure (cu. ft.) 0 .75 1 2
Specifications subject to change without notice
40.5 37.9 27.9
0.971 2.012 5.963
27.49 56.99 168.844
8.399 6.652 7.369
0.670 0.746 0.507
0.620 0.671 0.474
7.2 7.2 7.2
8 8 8
3.69 2.66 4.90
86.2 88.1 90.5
0.406 0.410 0.453
10.2925 10.4075 11.5
400 400 600
800 800 1200
1600 1600 2400
100.98 133.45 200.3
0.146876 0.131938 0.162540
16.95 17.52 22.33
363.05 551.55 855.3
56.273 85.490 132.572
40 - 250 37 - 250 27 - 250
60 51 55
0.053 0.067 0.123
10.28/261 12.44/316 15.47/393
9.13/232 10.91/277 13.82/351
5.22/132.5 5.61/142.5 6.79/172.5
50 50 90
10.16/258 12.20/310 15.16/385
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A
B
C
D
E
Figure 16
Figura 16
Abbildung 16
Dimensions inches/mm, Dimensions po/mm, Dimensiones plg./mm,
Abmessungen Zoll/mm, Dimensioni pollici/millimetri, Dimensões
polegadas/mm
A
B
C
D
E
CO104S/CO104D CO124S/CO124D CO154S/CO154D
5.22/132.5 5.62/142.8 6.79/172.5
2.20/56 2.20/56 2.46/62.5
5.75/146 5.75/146 6.69/170
9.13/232 10.91/277 13.82/351
10.28/261 12.44/316 15.47/393
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