Paradigm GO10SW, GO12SW Owner's Manual

GO10SW
GO12SW

Outdoor
Underground
Subwoofers

arden

asis

OWNER’S MANUAL

GO10SW

GO12SW

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Overview ........................................3

Subwoofer.....................................3

Required Tools .................................3

Power ........................................3

Planning The Install ..............................4

Installation Considerations ........................5

Digging the Hole..................................5

Subwoofer Assembly..............................6

Subwoofer Positioning ............................6

Cable Recommendations ..........................7

Wiring & Subwoofer Installation ....................8

Mono Setup Using 4 Conductor Burial Cable

& Crown Amplifier ..............................8

Preparing the 4 Conductor Burial Cable ............8

Subwoofer & Burial Cable Connections.............9

Test System .....................................9

To Avoid Subwoofer Damage ......................10

Listening Outdoors ..............................10

Audio Settings Chart .............................11

Limited Warranty................................12

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Subwoofer

The Garden Oasis Series Subwoofers are weatherproof
and designed to be buried at a depth of 2 feet. Ideal for
backyards ranging from 2,000 to 3,000 sq feet, the use of
multiple subwoofers is recommended for larger sized yards.

Made of durable ABS plastic, the subwoofer can endure
the elements while providing years of trouble free service.

While installation is relatively easy, Paradigm’s Garden
Oasis series is designed to be installed by your authorized
Paradigm dealer.

WARNING!

• ACCOUNT FOR POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL,
GAS, BURIED CABLES, PLUMBING OR
OTHER OBSTACLES BEFORE DIGGING.

• MANY LOCALITIES FORBID DIGGING
WITHOUT PRIOR NOTIFICATION.
CONTACT LOCAL AUTHORITIES BEFORE
INSTALLATION.

• READ AND FOLLOW all instructions
before beginning installation.

PLEASE NOTE: CONTENTS OF GOSW12
ARE SHIPPED IN TWO CARTONS. ENSURE
THAT YOU HAVE BOTH CARTONS BEFORE
STARTING. Cartons are labeled “1 of 2”
and “2 of 2”.

Contents are the same for both the GOSW10 (10”
Subwoofer) and GOSW12 (12” subwoofer).

Contents of GO10SW and GO12SW “1 of 2”

• (1)Subwoofer Body with Attached Cable

• (2) Silicone-Filled Wire Connectors

Contents of Box 2 (GO12SW only)

• (1) Subwoofer Canopy

• (1) Port Tube with Compression Clamps

Required Tools:

• Shovel

• Cable Strippers

• Flat Head Screwdriver

• Wrench

Power

Crown Amplifier (available direct from Paradigm).

The Paradigm GOSW10 and GOSW12 are passive
subwoofers. These subwoofers are optimized for use with
the Crown CDi 1000 amplifier which is pre-programmed
with customized DSP settings for a variety of different
speaker/subwoofer installation scenarios.

• We do not recommend connecting more than two Garden
Oasis subwoofers on the same amplifier channel.

OVERVIEW

GO10SW

GO12SW

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PLANNING THE INSTALL

• Identify the location.

• Determine the positioning of subwoofer(s) and
satellite speakers.

• Dig the trench according to subwoofer(s),
speakers and accessories to be installed.

• The trench should be 6”-8” deep.

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=

GO4

GO6

GO10SW

GO12SW

or

or

Crown Amplifier

4 Conductor Burial Wire

Subwoofer

Speakers

–

+

–

+

Black Re d

Green White

+

–

–

+

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Before placing the heavy subwoofer in the hole, you can
gauge the depth of the hole using the packing carton. For
the GO12SW subwoofer carton, remember to allow for the
additional width taken up by the port elbow.

NOTE! In areas where clay or minor drainage issues are
present, place 1” of pea gravel underneath the subwoofer
to ensure proper drainage.

NOTE! Subwoofer can be positioned and operated above
ground. Stabilize the subwoofer before use.

DIGGING THE HOLE

Approximate Hole Dimensions:

GO10SW: 26”(W) x 20”(L) x 18”(H)
GO12SW: 30”(W) x 25”(L) x 24”(H)

(H)

(W)

(L)

16”

16”

32”

5”

There a few considerations before you start digging.
We also recommend that the Subwoofer (paired with
speakers) be tested before any trenches are dug to
accommodate wiring.

Optimize Sound: Both the GOSW10 and GOSW12 are
designed to greatly enhance speaker performance.
Each sub will perform in an area of approximately 2,000
to 3,000 square feet.

Accessible Location: Ensure that the proposed area is
easily accessed and that the area is not prone to flooding
or standing water or where the canopy can be easily
damaged, kicked or struck.

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

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GO10SW

Place the subwoofer into the hole, ensure there is
approximately 5” between the ground level and the
bottom of the canopy.

GO12SW (See diagram)

Place the assembled subwoofer into the hole, then rotate
the subwoofer cabinet until there is approximately 5”
between the ground level and the bottom of the canopy.
Once the positioning of the subwoofer is satisfactory,
tighten the compression clamp that holds the elbow port
to the subwoofer.

IMPORTANT! DO NOT BACKFILL HOLE UNTIL YOUR
SYSTEM IS FULLY WIRED/TESTED.

GO10SW

To assemble, place the canopy into the port tube and
tighten the compression clamp so to ensure a water
tight seal.

GO12SW (See diagram)

NOTE: THE PORT ELBOW IS CLEARLY MARKED “TO
CANOPY” AND “TO SUBWOOFER”.

Step 1: Insert the canopy onto the one end of the port

elbow until it is seated properly. Fully tighten the
compression clamp.

Step 2: Attach the assembled canopy and elbow port to
the subwoofer, ensuring that dirt and other debris do not
enter the port tube. Do not fully tighten the compression
clamp that holds the elbow port to the subwoofer.

Shown: GO12SW

SUBWOOFER ASSEMBLY

SUBWOOFER POSITIONING

Ground

Level

Example 1

Example 2

Example 3

5”

Shown: GO12SW

Step 1 Step 2

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We strongly recommend using burial–rated cable
(not included) when installing any of the Garden Oasis
Subwoofers. In addition, it’s critical to use the proper cable
gauge. Please review the chart below.

We do not recommend use of smaller wire gauges, as
performance will be compromised.

CABLE RECOMMENDATIONS

CABLE GAUGE CHART

WIRE Gauge DISTANCE

18 Gauge Up to 100 feet (30 meters)

16 Gauge Up to 150 feet (45 meters)

14 Gauge Up to 200 feet (61 meters)

12 Gauge Up to 400 feet (122 meters)

10 Gauge Up to 650 feet (198 meters)

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Mono Setup Using 4 Conductor Burial Cable & Crown Amplifier

Preparing the 4 Conductor Burial Cable

WIRING & SUBWOOFER INSTALLATION

1. Starting

with the first
speaker and
every speaker/
sub that
comes after,
create a loop
approximately
6” in length.

3. Use a Round

Cable Stripper
to remove the
outside protective
cable jacket to
expose the four
color-coded
wires. Separate
the wire loops
as shown.

2. Recommended:

Use a wire tie
(not included)
to keep the wire
loop intact and
act as a strain
relief.

Wires for
Subwoofer

white (+) &
green (-)

Wires for

Speaker

red (+) &

black (-)

Mono Mono Mono MonoMono Mono

GOSW12

GOSW10

OR

NOTE: If using 4 conductor
burial cable, cap any loose
wires at the the last speaker
installed to avoid short out and
potential amplifier damage.

4. Cut the white (+)

and green (-)
wires with cable
strippers and
strip off 1 inch
(25.4mm) of
insulation from
the ends of the
wires to expose
the copper
conductor.