Thank you for your purchase of the Orion XTRPRO Subwoofers. These woofers
represent a combination of incredible performance and value. We at Orion strive to
give you the latest up to date information about this product. What we can’t give
you with the manual is personal installation or technical experience. If you have
questions concerning the use or application of this product please refer to the nearest
Orion dealer for assistance, visit www.orioncaraudio.com, or call the technical support
hotline at
the features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
1-855-475-6048
As we are always finding new ways to improve our product,
PRACTICE SAFE SOUND™
Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels over 100dB may cause permanent
hearing loss. High powered automotive sound systems can generate sound pressure
levels in excess of 130dB. When playing your system at high levels, please use hearing
protection and prevent long term exposure.
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.
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Owner's Manual
Orion XTRPRO woofer
Mounting template
Trim ring with hardware..
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
INSTALLATION
The performance of these XTRPRO 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.
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. Usually the woofers are installed in the trunk, rear seat, or
rear of the vehicle..
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FEATURES
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1Polypropylene dust cap - moisture and UV resistant.
2Oversized Santoprene surround for linear controlled long excursion.
3Vented paper cone - moisture and UV resistant.
4Custom stamped aluminum frame.
5Spider ring attachment screws.Part of re-cone feature (8 hex screws)
6Vented Kapton voice coil former (10” uses 2.5" voice coil former, 12” & 15" use a 3"
voice coil former).
720mm H type steel front plate
8Large 2 stack ceramic magnets (15” use large 3 stack ceramic magnets).
912mm steel back plate/pole piece T yoke assembly.
10 1.2"(10” speaker) & 1.4”(12” & 15" speaker) vent. Part of the enhanced voice coil
cooling system (forced convection).
11 PVC magnet protector.
12 High temperature Aluminum voice coil wound.Dual 2 and 4 ohm voice coils
available.
13 Dual Interlaced Conex spider with stitched and looped tinsel leads attached.
14 Custom allen head screw terminals.A pair on each side(one pair for each voice coil).
15 Spider space and spider mounting ring assembly part of field re-cone kit attachment
method.(eight allen head screws).
16 Surround clamp ring,part of fiele re-cone kit attachment method.(10” & 12” use
eight allen head screws, 15” use twelve allen head screws).
There are many different factors that help determine the best style of enclosure for
you or your vehicle. Listed below are some factors that should be considered.
The size of the enclosure is directly proportional to the efficiency and power handling
of that speaker. A woofer in a smaller enclosure will handle more power than the
same woofer in a larger enclosure. The exact opposite is true for efficiency, a larger
enclosure will play lower frequencies at a louder volume with less power than a
smaller enclosure.
The following will explain differences in sealed enclosures. A large enclosure is
best suited if you have smaller amounts of power (25% to 50% of speaker’s power
handling), have a larger vehicle or looking for greater output. While the smaller
enclosure should be utilized if you have recommended power (50% to 100% of
speaker’s rated power handling), have a smaller (high gain) vehicle or are looking for
more accurate sound reproduction. A smaller sealed enclosure will yield more control,
this audible translates into faster and more accurate bass.
A vented enclosure will offer greater efficiency and stronger low bass output compared
to a sealed design. A vented enclosure uses the back wave (sound from the back side
of the cone) to reinforce the output from the speaker. A properly tuned enclosure will
yield gain across the entire bandwidth of the subwoofer system and offer more cone
control than a sealed enclosure. A low tuning will yield less overall gain but greater
extension (low bass). A high tuned enclosure will offer more gain but limit the low
end response of the system. One of the advantages of having a vented enclosure is
because it is tunable to a specific frequency and that tuning frequency is known as the
“Fb”. Another important box specification is “F3”, which is the roll-off frequency at
which the driver's response is down -3dB. This is an important number when it comes
to setting your high-pass filter or your ORION Intelli-Q. The Intelli-Q should be set at
the same frequency as the “F3”as this will keep the speaker from damaging or what
is know as over-loading.
Good planning and proper construction will assure the best response from your
system. The next pages will outline many different enclosures and designs that allow
the XTRPRO subwoofers to perform best. As always, if you have any questions on
enclosure construction or design, call Technical Support 1-800-753-0800.