PowerBass PS-WB110T, PS-WB112T Application & Enclosure Manual

PS-WB110T

PS-WB112T

Autosound Single Thin Subwoofer Air Susupension System

Application & Enclosure Guide

Please read through this manual to familiarize yourself with your new subwoofer. Should your PowerBass

Autosound subwoofer ever require service, you will need to have the original dated receipt.

Thank you and Congratulations

Congratulations on your purchase of Powerbass Autosound speakers. You now own a speaker of uncom­promising design and engineering from a factory that truly believes in the relentless pursuit of perfection.
Incorporating the highest quality parts and state-of-the-art materials, these speakers display the ultimate
balance between high fidelity, performance and long-lasting reliability.

At PowerBass USA, Inc. we are confident you will have many years of outstanding enjoyment from this
great SPEAKER investment. For maximum performance we recommend that you have your new
PowerBass Autosound product installed by an Authorized PowerBass Autosound Dealer.

To learn more about PowerBass, please visit us on the World Wide Web at

http://www.powerbassusa.com

∆ Warning ∆
Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels in excess of 100 dB can cause permanent hearing loss. PowerBass Autosound Speakers
are capable of producing sound pressure levels well over 170 dB. Please observe all local sound ordinances while listening to your
PowerBass Autosound system. PowerBass USA, Inc. accepts no liability for hearing loss, bodily injury, or property damage due to the
result of use or misuse of this product.

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POWERBASS AUTOSOUND LOADED ENCLOSURE FEATURES

Air Suspension Bass: Chosen because of its ability to reproduce good low frequency response in a small
area, this ultra-thin sealed enclosure is constructed at 5/8 non-resonant material.

One Piece Injection Molded Cone: This design ensures low distortion bass reproduction and voice
coil alignment.

2” Vented KSV Voice Coil Formers: These specially designed resin coated high temperature voice
coils ensure high power handling and precise linear excursion while maximizing thermal heat dissipation.

Large Roll Rubber Surrounds: Allows maximum excursion and precision bass reproduction.

Computer Optimized Acoustic Chamber: Engineered for a tight and accurate bass response in space

prohibitive applications, such as behind seats or inside compact trunks.

Custom Mounting Brackets: Two brackets each with one side marked Vehicle and the other Enclosure. Use
two of the brackets on each enclosure to properly secure the cabinet.

Enclosure Vehicle

Custom Mounting Bracket

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SPECIFICATIONS FOR “PS THIN” SERIES SPEAKER SYSTEM

(Due to Constant Improvements, Specifications and Parameters are subject to change without notice.)

Model Size System

Imped-

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Response

Sensitivity

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Power RMS/

Peak

PS-WB110T Single 10” 4-ohm 38Hz-280Hz 90dB 40 oz. 2.0” 275W/550W

PS-WB112T Single 12” 4-ohm 36Hz-250Hz 91dB 40 oz. 2.0” 300W/600W

UNPACKING THE ENCLOSURE AIR SUSPENSION

Every attempt has been made to transport your new PowerBass Air Suspension Subwoofer system safely.
Carefully unpack the enclosure and inspect it thoroughly for any damage that may have occurred during
shipping. Notify your local PowerBass dealer immediately should you notice any damage prior to installing
the unit. Be sure to keep the carton and packing material until your system is operational. The original
boxes will do the best job of protecting your speaker system if they need to be transported.

INSTALLATION EXPERIENCE

Installation of PowerBass Autosound Speakers requires experience with a variety of mechanical and elec­trical procedures. This manual only provides general installation and operating instructions. If you have
any reservations about your installation skills or lack the proper tools, please contact your local PowerBass
Autosound dealer for assistance.

ENCLOSURE PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

Your PowerBass Air Suspension Subwoofer system accurately reproduces the lowest portion of the audible
frequency range, which is generally considered to be non-directional. As such, the placement within the
vehicle is not as critical to achieve good sound reproduction as with full range systems. Typical locations
include behind or under the seat in a pick up truck, coupe or wherever space is limited.

Use the mounting brackets snd hardware supplied to secure the enclosure to the vehicle.

WARNING: Permanent mounting is not only the safest installation, but usually produces the
best sound quality. This custom enclosure is heavy and has a smooth surface finish, which
may slide around during aggressive driving, sudden stops or road vibration. To avoid ve­hicle damage or personal injury please ensure that the enclosure is securely mounted to a
surface with adequate strength and rigidity to support it.

INSTALLATION TIPS

The following placement recommendations and installation tips are the result of many hours of develop­ment and experimentation. These examples are provided to you as a guide line. Please feel free to experi­ment yourself as you may find that other placements can provide you with superior results.

• Make sure all moving parts and factory electrical wires are out of your way and will not interfere after

installation.

• Leave a little slack in the wire to prevent pulling or stretching, this is even more important if the wires will

be run under or through the factory interior.

• Use cable ties and wire clamps to prevent the wires from getting caught or shorted.

• We do not recommend placing or installing loaded enclosures where they might be subjected to mois-

ture.

• Correct subwoofer polarity must be observed. The polarity positive side is marked by a (+) sign. Sub-

woofers wired out of phase will produce little bass.

• Speaker wires should be electrically and physically isolated from the vehicle and routed away from any

factory wiring that carries high currents or noise (ie, ABS brake systems and engine computer signals).

• Use speaker wire large enough to carry the full power of your amplifier. 14-gauge or larger should be

adequate. (Speaker wire not included)

Your PowerBass Air Suspension subwoofer system needs to be installed some place where it can operate ef­ficiently and not endanger the occupants of the vehicle.

The location and orientation of your enclosure will affect the quality and quantity of the bass. If the enclosure
is to be mounted all the way in the back of the vehicle, it works best to point the woofer toward the front of the
vehicle. Conversely, if the enclosure is going to be mounted closer to the back seat, pointing the woofer toward
the rear of the vehicle will give you the best results. Even when the enclosure is placed inside a car trunk
with no opening to the passenger compartment, the Air Suspension design will produce strong and full bass.

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WIRING AND CONNECTIONS

The PowerBass Air Suspension subwoofer system consists of a single 4-ohm voice coil woofer. Check to see
that your amplifier is optimized to drive this load.
A single spring loaded push terminal cup provides a quick and easy connection from your bass amplifier to
your Air Suspension system

1/2”

The push terminal input cup is located on the side of the enclosure (Fig 1). For a bare wire connection, strip
1/2 inch (12.7mm) of insulation from each of the two conductors of your speaker wire (not included) to expose
bare metal (Fig 2). Carefully twist each of the conductors to eliminate any frayed ends. Push open both termi­nals, line up the holes, and insert the wires from your amplifier as follows: Positive wire (+) to the Red terminal,
Negative wire (-) to the Black terminal. Be careful not to insert the insulated part of the wire into the hole as
this will not give you a good connection.

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SOUND CHECK

Your PowerBass Air Suspension Subwoofer system will operate at optimum performance after a break-in
period. Allow the system to play 20 to 30 hours at moderate levels. To sufficiently drive either the Single
Woofer 10 or 12-inch system, we recommend using an amplifier with at least 100 watts RMS mono
output.

CAUTION: Damage to the woofers can occur when an amplifier, regardless of its wattage, is made to play

at higher listening levels than its power can clearly produce (usually beyond the “1 to 2 o’clock” position

on the volume control). This results in very high levels of audible distortion. Contrary to popular belief, a

speaker is more likey to be damaged by trying to get too much volume from a low-powered amp than

from a high-powered amp.

NOTE: Lack of bass output is usually caused by the subwoofer being out of phase with refer-

ence to the rest of the system. In this case reversing the speaker connection from positive to

negative on the terminal cup will correct the problem.

CARE AND CLEANING

The enclosure is constructed of the same non-resonant material used for premium quality home audio
speakers, but covered in vinyl instead of veneer. A damp cloth is best to wipe down any dirt on its surface.
Avoid using strong cleaners that may discolor the vinyl wrap. Never apply water or cleaner to the woofer
cones.

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WARRANTY NOTES

Should a warranty issue arise with our complete subwoofer enclosure PowerBass will replace the defec­tive woofer only. Do not send the entire enclosure, unless the enclosure is defective itself. PowerBass

does not warranty the cosmetics of the enclosure once installed in the vehicle.

ENCLOSURE DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Product Disposal – Certain international, national and/or local

laws and/or regulations may apply regarding the disposal of this prod­uct. For further detailed information, please contact the retailer where
you purchased this product or the PowerBass Importer/Distributor in
your country.

PS-WB112T

PS-WB110T

30.3" (767mm)

3.5" (89mm)

5.4" (137mm)

14" (356mm)

21.5" (546mm)

3.5" (89mm)

6.75" (171mm)

13" (330mm)

This manual is the exclusive property of PowerBass USA, Inc. Any reproduction of this manual, or use other than its intentions is strictly

prohibited without the express consent of PowerBass USA, Inc.

Copyright 2010 PowerBass USA, Inc.

WE WANT YOU LISTENING FOR A LIFETIME

Dear Customer,
Selecting fine audio equipment such as the speakers you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musi­cal enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment
offers. PowerBass and the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) want you to get the most out of your
equipment by playing at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoy­ing, blaring or distortion- and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing " comfort level" adapts to higher volumes of sound. So
what sounds "normal" can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your
equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.

PowerBass and the CEA want you listening for a lifetime!

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POWERBASS AUTOSOUND LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY

PowerBass USA, Inc. offers limited warranty on PowerBass products under normal use on the following terms:

PowerBass Autosound Speakers are to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a
period of one (1) year.

This warranty applies only to PowerBass products sold to consumers by Authorized PowerBass Dealers in the United States
of America. Products purchased by consumers from a PowerBass dealer in another country are covered only by that coun­try’s Distributor and not by PowerBass USA.

This warranty covers only the original purchaser of PowerBass product. In order to receive service, the purchaser must
provide PowerBass with a valid purchase receipt from an authorized reseller stating the consumer name, dealer, product
and date of purchase.

Products found to be defective during the warranty period will be repaired or replaced (with a product deemed to be equiva­lent) at PowerBass’s discretion and will not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. PowerBass will not warranty
this product under the following situations:

• Speakers received with bent frames or water damage

• Abuse such as holes in the cone, surround or ripped spider

• Voice coil damage due to amplier clipping or distortion

• Product that has not been installed according to this owners manual

Any implied warranties including warranties of fitness for use and merchantability are limited in duration to the period of
the express warranty set forth above. Some states do not allow limitations on the length of an implied warranty, so this
limitation may not apply. No person is authorized to assume for PowerBass any other liability in connection with the sale
of this product.

Please call [phone] for PowerBass Customer Service. You must obtain an RA# (Return Authorization Number)
to return any product to PowerBass. The RA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the shipping
carton or the delivery will be refused. Please pack your return carefully; we are not responsible for items damaged in
shipping. Return the defective product along with a copy of the original dated retail sales receipt, plus $12.00 for handling
and diagnostic evaluation to:

PowerBass USA, Inc.,

Attn: Returns (RA#__________)

13936 Mountain Avenue, Chino, CA 91710

Residents of HI, AK and US territories will be charged for return shipping. All inquires regarding service and warranty should
be sent to the above address.

Removed or altered serial numbers will void this warranty

PowerBass Autosound – A division of PowerBass USA, Inc.

13936 Mountain Avenue – Chino, CA 91710

Tel. [phone] – Fax [phone]

www.powerbassusa.com