Phoenix Gold QX User Manual

WA R R A N T Y

Phoenix Gold provides a limited warranty on all QX speakers (free of manufacturing defects in materials and/or workmanship) to the original consumer/purchaser for a period or twelve (12) months. We will cover parts and labor provided the product was purchased from an authorized Phoenix Gold retailer. This limited w a rranty is applicable to only the original consumer/purchaser and is not transferable. QX speakers that are deemed defective during the warranty period will be repaired or replaced at the discretion of Phoenix Gold. Repaired or replaced product will be covered until the original warranty period expires. Phoenix Gold will not be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages that may result from a defect in the product. Select states may not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the prior limitations may not apply.

The above warranty does not apply to burn e d voice coils, burned or broken tinsel leads, damaged cones or any defect, malfunction or failure caused by misuse, abuse, faulty hookup, defective associated equipment or the use of the speakers with equipment for which they were not intended.

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FEATURES

• Computer Optimized, Powerful Magnet Structures results in maximum sensitivity and tight controlled deep bass.

• Anodized Aluminum Former draws damaging heat from the voice coil for increased thermal power handling and damping.

• True Poly Cone: Our vacuum forming technology allow us to form the polypropylene material to obtain the perfect blend of stiffness and damping. This provides for excellent transient response and a cone that is extremely resistant to the harsh environment of car audio.

• Four Layer High Temp Voice Coil provides increased thermal power handling and longevity.

• Advanced Large Roll Foam Surround allows for high excursion without fatigue. It is extremely well damped and environment-resistant.

• Flat Linear Roll Spider allows for a constant restoring force in both the outward and inward cone motions.

• Rigid Powder Coated Steel Frame maintains structural integrity and alignment for the cone assembly and heavy magnet structure.

P H O E N I X G O L D I N T E R N AT I O N A L , I N C .

9300 North Decatur • Portland, OR 97203

Tel: 503.286.9300 • Fax: 503.978.3380

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The parameters given are based on drivers that are broken in. That is, a new driver will not perf o rm to it’s maximum potential in a given enclosure until it is sufficiently worked to loosen up the suspension components and thermally set the voice coil assembly. The enclosure recommendations are based on PG’s extensive knowledge and experience with the QX line and represent the “best fit” transfer functions for the application. PG includes the T/S parameters for your experimentation. You must remember that the majority of computer modeling programs base the given transfer function on a half space prediction. The measured in vehicle SPL response will substantially deviate from this with an increased output with the lowering of frequency (20-80Hz). If your modeling program allows, determine the excursion capability of the woofer in the chosen enclosure for the power applied. A compromise must be made as to low frequency (F3) and excursion l imits. Remember too, that the ports necessary can become unwieldy in size and in number relative to the enclosure size.

WOOFER SPECIFICATIONS

ENCLOSURE RECOMMENDATIONTHIEL/SMALL PARAMETERS

SEALED VENTED BANDPASS

Vb* Vb* Fb Vd Vl Vsealed* Vvented* Fb Vd Vl

QX104

MUSICAL 1.50 2.25 35Hz 3”ABS 3.75” 2.00 1.00 45 3”ABS 6.75”

SPL 0.60 1.75 45Hz 3”ABS 2.25” 1.00 1.00 53 3”ABS 4.25”

QX108

MUSICAL 1.50 2.25 35Hz 3”ABS 3.75” 2.00 1.00 45 3”ABS 6.75”

SPL 0.60 1.75 45Hz 3”ABS 2.25” 1.00 1.00 53 3”ABS 4.25”

QX124

MUSICAL 2.00 2.5 35Hz 4”ABS 6.50” 3.00 1.75 40 4”ABS 8.50”

SPL 1.00 1.50 45Hz 4”ABS 6.75” 1.75 2.00 47 4”ABS 4.25”

QX104 QX108 QX124 QX128

(DC VC re/parrallel) 3.96Ω 6.78Ω 4.02Ω 6.78Ω

evc

(inductance@1Khz) 1.15mH 1.66mH 1.31mH 1.78mH

evc

Fo(Res Freq) 29.95Hz 32.88Hz 28.50Hz 29.000Hz

Sd(Piston Area) 0.033m

BL (Flux Length) 9.69TM 12.11TM 9.88TM 13.27TM

SPLO(SPL @ 1W) 88dB 887dB 87dB 88dB

Qms(Mech Q) 5.726.27 6.30 6.01

Qes(Elec Q) 0.500.60 0.73 0.69

Qts(Total Q) 0.46 0.54 0.65 0.62

Vas(Acous Vol) 70.15L 58.61L 106.87L 103.68L

(Compliance) 450µM/N 376µM/N 316µM/N 306µM/N

Mms(Total Mass) 62.80g 62.36g 98.75g 98.31g

Pe(Therm Power Handling) 150W 200W 250W 250W

(P-P Lin. Excursion) 12.1mm 11.6mm 11.6mm 13.6mm

max

Vc(Voice Coil Diameter) 1.5in 2.0in 2.0in 2.5in

Vdd(Driver Displacement) 117in

Mounting Diameter 9 1/8in 9 1/8in 11 in 11in

0.033m

117in

0.049m

192in

0.049m

192in

QX128

MUSICAL 2.00 2.5 35Hz 4”ABS 6.50” 3.00 1.75 40 4”ABS 8.50”

SPL 1.00 1.5 45Hz 4”ABS 6.75” 1.75 2.00 47 4”ABS 4.25”

*E nc lo su re vo lu me s do not accoun t fo r s pe ak er s, br ac es o r po rt s

ENCLOSURE CONSTRUCTION:

The low frequency enclosure shape is not critical. The enclosure panels need to be rigid and air tight at all seams. Cross bracing is recommended, as is using 3/4” material. Preferably Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF). Screws or an air stapler are excellent construction fasteners when used with a strong bonding “yellow” wood working glue that can fill joint gaps. Lining the walls with Polyester batting (recommended) or bonded fiberglass 1-3” thick is sufficient. Box “stuffing” is only suitable for sealed enclosures.

USING THE ENCLOSURE RECOMMENDATION CHART:

Your PG dealer has extensive technical knowledge, tools and experience needed for the design and construction necessary for your QX application. We also recommend that you consult with your dealer for technical assistance relevant to your installation details.

The charts provided should be used as a reference when building an enclosure for your QX speakers. Depending on the application desired, either Musical (Sound Quality) or SPL, the charts shown contain three different types of enclosure designs: sealed, vented, and bandpass. Each enclosure type provides particular perf o rmance features. For Musical needs, the bass produced will be both accurate and deep. SPL is exactly that. Higher output, but less extended bass in the lower frequencies. Sealed boxes are less complicated to construct and provide excellent low frequency response in small enclosures. Vented enclosures can be manipulated to exhibit a more extended LF

output, or peaked SPL output, at the expense of a larger enclosure and slightly more complex design effort. The Bandpass enclosures are capable of very high SPL with limited bandwidth and are definitely more intensive to design.

Mounting Depth 4 3/4in 4 3/4in 5 3/8in 5 3/8in

Due to ongoing research and developments, all specifications effective 4/01 are subject to change without notice.