Phoenix 120 User Manual

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ELITE

ELITE.12d

OWNER’S MANUAL

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Subwoofer Owner’s Manual

A few words ABOUT Design

Thank you for purchasing the Phoenix Gold Elite.12d subwoofer. Featuring 60mm of peak to peak excursion, this monster’s 3.0” voice coil is engineered with a vented Titanium/Aluminum Hybrid former that is extremely light, rigid and capable of handling 1600w RMS/3200w peak. The dual spider system keeps the ultra long voice coil centered to eliminate any motor vibrations and losses. It also provides the perfect mechanical force for the moving assembly of the cone and voice coil, so the end result is smooth eortless output even during massive excursion or extreme power. The motor has undergone full FEA optimization that allows the motor force to remain consistent over a wide range of power and excursion levels. Whether you want to hear intricate bass notes or deliver massive wind shield shattering dynamic output, the Elite.12d is over-built and over-engineered to get the job more than done.

Enclosure recommendations

SEALED (cu.ft.)

SPL

Normal

- For vented enclosures a subsonic filter set at 25Hz to 35Hz is required.

- Sealed enclosure volumes INCLUDE THE DISPLACEMENT of the subwoofer.

- Vented enclosure volumes INCLUDE THE DISPLACEMENT of the subwoofer. But DO NOT include displacement of the vent.

Elite.12d

.75

1.2

1.6

VENTED - SPL

Elite.12d

Volume (cu.ft.) 1.75

Vent Opening (in.) 2.5 x 12

Vent Length (in.) 34

Tuning Freq

VENTED - Normal

36Hz

Elite.12d

Volume (cu.ft.) 2.25

Vent Opening (in.) 2.5 x 12

Vent Length (in.) 31.5

Tuning Freq

VENTED - SQ

33Hz

Elite.12d

Volume (cu.ft.) 3.0

Vent Opening (in.) 2.5 x 12

Vent Length (in.) 28

Tuning Freq

30Hz

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Subwoofer Owner’s Manual

LED WIRING

SMALL TERMINAL: LEDs (+12v and Ground Only)

The Elite.12d has three terminals. The two larger terminals are connected to the voice coils. The small terminal is used to power the LEDs with a +12v and ground connection only.

DO NOT CONNECT AN AMPLIFIER’S SPEAKER OUTPUT TO THE LED TERMINAL. It will damage the LEDs, this is not covered by warranty. Only use +12v and ground to power the LEDs.

LARGE TERMINAL: VOICE COIL

Specifications

T/S Parameters:

Re (Dcr)

FS (Hz)

Sd (SqM)

BL TM

Qms

Qes

Qts

Vas (liters)

Cms (uM/N)

Mms (gms)

SPL

Impedance

*Specifications subject to change **Parameters are AFTER break in. Elite.12d does not require any special break in procedure. One to two weeks of normal use will naturally break in the suspension of the driver.

Specications:

RMS Power Handling

PEAK Power Handling

Xmax (Peak to Peak)

Mounting Diameter

Mounting Depth

Elite.12d

1.7

.05

14.4

3.23

.49

.42

31.1

300

90dB

Dual 4

11 5/16in - 287mm

7 1/8in - 180mm

FEATURES:

• 60mm of Peak to Peak Excursion

• Dual 4 Ohms Voice Coils

• 3.0” Premium OFC Copper Wound Voice Coil

• Dual Long Throw Spider Suspension

• Woven Tinsel Leads

• Composite Material Hybrid Cone

• High Excursion CAE/CAD Motor Design

• Vented Titanium-Aluminum Hybrid Former

• One Piece Aluminum Plated Dustcap with Tri-Blue LEDs

• High Roll Butyl Rubber Surround

• Nickel Plated 12 Gauge Speaker Terminal

• Optimized for Sealed or Vented Enclosures

• Rigid Powder Coated Anti-Resonant Castbasket

Elite.12d

1600 watts

3200 watts

60mm

Power Handling Note:

The Elite.12d’s recommended power range is 1000 to 1600 watts RMS for normal use. Driving the woofer with significantly higher power (ie 2300 watts RMS) will cause thermal failures (ie burnt voice coil) and will have no audible increase in output. A subsonic filter is also required when using a vented enclosure as it will increase reliability and perfomance drastically.

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Phoenix Gold

A Division of AAMP of America™

13190 56th Court

Clearwater, Florida 33760

P: 866-788-4237 info@phoenixgold.com www.phoenixgold.com

Designed and Engineered in the USA

LIMITED WARRANTY

Phoenix Gold warrants this product to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase. This warranty is not transferable and applies only to the original purchaser from an authorized Phoenix Gold dealer in the United States of America only. Should service be necessary under this warranty for any reason due to manufacturing defect or malfunction, Phoenix Gold will (at its discretion), repair or replace the defective product with new or remanufactured product at no charge. Damage caused by the following is not covered under warranty: accident, misuse, abuse, product modification or neglect, failure to follow installation instructions, unauthorized repair attempts, misrepresentations by the seller. This warranty does not cover incidental or consequential damages and does not cover the cost of removing or reinstalling the unit(s). Cosmetic damage due to accident or normal wear and tear is not covered under warranty.

INTERNATIONAL WARRANTIES

Products purchased outside the United States of America are covered only by that country’s Authorized Phoenix Gold reseller and not by Phoenix Gold. Consumers needing service or warranty information for these products must contact that country’s reseller for information.