Thank you for your purchase of the Orion XTR 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 1-800-876-0800. As we are always finding new ways to improve our product,
the features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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.
Quantity Description
1 Owner's Manual
1 Orion XTR woofer
1 Mounting template
1 Trim ring
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 XTR 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..
1Polypropylene dust cap - moisture and UV resistant.
2Oversized NBR (Nitrile-butadiene Rubber) surround for linear controlled
long excursion.
3Paper cone - moisture and UV resistant.
4Custom stamped steel frame.
5Vented Aluminum voice coil former (2.5" voice coil former).
68mm steel front plate.
7Large 2 stack ceramic magnets. (Large single magnet on 10" models)
88mm steel back plate/pole piece T yoke assembly.
91.125" vent. Part of the enhanced voice coil cooling system (forced
convection).
10PVC magnet protector.
11High temperature Copper dual 2 ohm or dual 4 ohm voice coil.
12Venting in voice coil former. Part of the enhanced voice coil cooling system
(forced convection).
13Interlaced Conex spider with stitched and looped tinsel leads attached.
14Spring loaded push terminals.
15ABS Trim Ring.
One dual 2 ohm voice coil woofer with voice coils in connected in series results in a 4
ohm load to the amplifier.
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2 ohm
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Figure 2
Figura 2
Abbildung 2
2 ohm
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1. Connect the woofer in series by connecting the negative (-) of one terminal to the
positive (+) terminal of the other coil.
2. Wire the positive (+) terminal of the first coil to the positive (+) terminal on the
amplifier. Wire the negative (-) terminal of the second coil to the negative (-)
terminal on the amplifier.
Parallel—One Speaker (dual 2 ohm voice coils)
One dual 2 ohm voice coil woofer with voice coils in parallel results in a 1 ohm load
to the amplifier.
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2 ohm
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Figure 3
Figura 3
Abbildung 3
2 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 woofer to the positive (+) terminal on
the amplifier. Wire the negative (-) terminals of the woofer to the negative (-)
terminal on the amp.
One dual 4 ohm voice coil woofer with voice coils in parallel results in a 2 ohm load
to the amplifier.
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4 ohm
Figure 4
Figura 4
Abbildung 4
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.
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
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Figure 5
Figura 5
Abbildung 5
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4 ohm
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4 ohm
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4 ohm
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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.
Series/Parallel - Two Speakers (dual 2 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 2 ohm voice coil woofers with voice coils in series and then parallel the two
series woofers results in a 2 ohm load to the amplifier.
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2 ohm
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Figure 6
Figura 6
Abbildung 6
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2 ohm
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2 ohm
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2 ohm
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1. Connect each woofer in series by connecting the negative (-) of the first coil to the
positive (+) terminal of the second coil.
2. Wire the positive (+) terminal of the first coil on each woofer to the positive (+)
terminal on the amplifier. Wire the negative (-) terminal of the second coil on
each woofer to the negative (-) terminal on the amplifier.
Series/Parallel - Three 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.
Three dual 4 ohm voice coil woofer with voice coils of each woofer wired in series and
then parallel the three woofers for a resulting 2.67 ohm load to the amplifier.
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4 ohm
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Figure 7
Figura 7
Abbildung 7
1. Connect each woofer in series by connecting the negative (-) of the first coil to the
positive (+) terminal of the second coil.
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4 ohm
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4 ohm
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4 ohm
--
4 ohm
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+
+
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4 ohm
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.
Series/Parallel - Three Speakers (dual 2 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.
Three dual 2 ohm voice coil woofer with voice coils of each woofer wired in series and
then parallel the three woofers for a resulting 1.33 ohm load to the amplifier.
--
2 ohm
+
Figure 8
Figura 8
Abbildung 8
1. Connect each woofer in series by connecting the negative (-) of the first coil to the
positive (+) terminal of the second coil.
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2 ohm
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2 ohm
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2 ohm
--
2 ohm
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+
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2 ohm
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.
Series/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 2 ohm load to the
amplifier.
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4 ohm
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--
4 ohm
4 ohm
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Figure 9
Figura 9
Abbildung 9
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4 ohm
4 ohm
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4 ohm
4 ohm
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+
+
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1. Connect each woofer in series by connecting the negative (-) of the first coil to the
positive (+) terminal of the second coil.
4 ohm
2. Wire the positive (+) terminals of the first coil of each woofer to the positive (+)
terminal on the amplifier. Wire the negative (-) terminal of the second coil of each
woofer to the negative (-) terminal on the amplifier.
Series/Parallel - Four Speakers (dual 2 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 2 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 1 ohm load to the
amplifier
--
2 ohm
+
+
--
2 ohm
2 ohm
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Figure 10
Figura 10
Abbildung 10
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2 ohm
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2 ohm
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--
2 ohm
2 ohm
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2 ohm
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1. Connect each woofer in series by connecting the negative (-) of the first coil to the
positive (+) terminal of the second coil.
2. Wire the positive (+) terminals of the first coil of each woofer to the positive (+)
terminal on the amplifier. Wire the negative (-) terminal of the second coil of each
woofer to the negative (-) terminal on the amplifier.
2 Amplifiers - One Speaker (dual 2 ohm voice coils)
One dual 2 ohm voice coil woofer with each voice coil connected to an individual
amplifier, resulting in a 2 ohm load to each amplifier.
--
2 ohm
2 ohm
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+
-
Figure 11
Figura 11
Abbildung 11
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1. Connect one of the speaker’s voice coils to the first amplifier by connecting
the positive (+) terminal and the negative (-) terminal from the speaker to the
respective positive (+) terminal and the negative (-) terminal from the first
amplifier.
2. Connect the other of the speaker’s voice coils to the second amplifier by
connecting the positive (+) terminal and negative (-) terminal from the speaker
to the respective positive (+) terminal and the negative (-) terminal from second
amplifier.
2 Amplifiers - One Speaker (dual 4 ohm voice coils)
One dual 4 ohm voice coil woofer with each voice coil connected to an individual
amplifier, resulting in a 4 ohm load to each amplifier.
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4 ohm
4 ohm
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+
-
Figure 12
Figura 12
Abbildung 12
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1. Connect one of the speaker’s voice coils to the first amplifier by connecting
the positive (+) terminal and the negative (-) terminal from the speaker to the
respective positive (+) terminal and the negative (-) terminal from the first
amplifier.
2. Connect the other of the speaker’s voice coils to the second amplifier by
connecting the positive (+) terminal and negative (-) terminal from the speaker
to the respective positive (+) terminal and the negative (-) terminal from second
amplifier.
Typical sealed enclosure (cu. ft.)1.001.001.50
Vented enclosure (cu. ft.) ***1.001.001.50
Port tuning frequency (Hz)40.0040.0040.00
Port diameter (inside, inches)3.003.004.00
Port square equivalent (inches)2.659 x 2.6592.659 x 2.659 3.545 x 3.545
Port length (inches)9.889.8811.26
Specifi cations are subject to change without notice.
Typical sealed enclosure (cu. ft.)1.502.002.00
Vented enclosure (cu. ft.) ***1.503.003.00
Port tuning frequency (Hz)40.0036.0036.00
Port diameter (inside, inches)4.004.004.00
Port square equivalent (inches)3.545 x 3.5453.545 x 3.545 3.545 x 3.545
Port length (inches)11.265.425.42
Specifi cations are subject to change without notice
Parameters listed are for conventional applications only, for further help please 1.
call Audio Tech Support.
At least 0.75" MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) is recommend for any XTR 2.
enclosure.
Recommended enclosures are NET box volumes, speaker and port displacement 3.
are calculated into the volume of the enclosure, you will not need to add these
volumes to calculate GROSS volume for the enclosure.
Notes
* Due to the high power capabilities and long excursion of the XTR woofers, the
Thiele/Small Parameters were calculated and measured using a Klippel analyzer
system.
** Energy Bandwidth Product (EBP) is determined by the following formula Fs/
Qes=EBP. EBP values of 50 and lower suggest a sealed enclosure is best, 50 to90
means the subwoofers versatile and 90 and above mean vented Enclosure is
recommended.
*** Subsonic filter should always be used and adjusted specifically for vented box
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 XTR subwoofers to perform best. As always, if you have any questions on enclosure
construction or design, call Technical Support 1-800-753-0800.
External Dimensions
A = 13.5 in. (343 mm)
B = 13.5 in. (343 mm)
C = 14.16 in. (360 mm)
Internal Dimensions
A = 12 in. (305 mm)
B = 12 in. (305 mm)
C = 12.66 in. (322 mm)
C
B
c
Sides
Wall Thickness
Front = 0.75 in. (19 mm)
Side = 0.75 in. (19 mm)
—Box Parts—
Box Shape: Square Prism
1 Top, 1 Bottom:
depth (c) = 14.16 in. (360 mm)
width (b) = 13.5 in. (343 mm)
thickness = 0.75 in. (19 mm)
1 Front, 1 Back:
height (a) = 12 in. (305 mm)
width (d) = 12 in. (305 mm)
thickness = 0.75 in. (19 mm)
2 Sides: height (a) = 12 in. (305 mm)
depth (c) = 14.16 in. (360 mm)
thickness = 0.75 in. (19 mm)
External Dimensions
A = 12 in. (305 mm)
B = 15.5 in. (394 mm)
C = 14.57 in. (370 mm)
Internal Dimensions
A = 10.5 in. (267 mm)
B = 14 in. (356 mm)
C = 13.07 in. (305 mm)
Wall Thickness
External Dimensions
A = 13.5 in. (343 mm)
B = 18.5 in. (470 mm)
C = 15.95 in. (405 mm)
Internal Dimensions
A = 12 in. (305 mm)
B = 17 in. (432 mm)
C = 14.45 in. (367 mm)
Wall Thickness
C
Front = 0.75 in. (19 mm)
B
Side = 0.75 in. (19 mm)
c
Sides
— Vents —
No. of Vents = 1
Vent shape = round
Vent ends = one flush
Dv = 4 in. (102 mm)
Lv = 11.26 in. (286 mm)
—Box Parts—
Box Shape: Square Prism
1 Top, 1 Bottom:
depth (c) = 15.95 in. (405 mm)
width (b) = 18.5 in. (470 mm)
thickness = 0.75 in. (19 mm)
1 Front, 1 Back:
height (a) = 12 in. (305 mm)
width (d) = 17 in. (432 mm)
thickness = 0.75 in. (19 mm)
2 Sides:
height (a) = 12 in. (305 mm)
depth (c) = 15.95 in. (405 mm)
thickness = 0.75 in. (19 mm)
—Driver Mounting—
Mounting: Flush
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e
g
Ven t Parts
1 Duct:
outside diameter (e) = 4.25 in. (108 mm)
inside diameter (g) = 4 in. (102 mm)
length (h) = 11.26 in. (286 mm)