Precision Power PCX 124, PCX 104, PCX 122, PowerClass PCX 102, PowerClass PCX 124 Owner's Manual

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PowerClass SubWoofers

PCX 102 PCX 104 PCX 122 PCX 124

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Congratulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Wiring Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Enclosure Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

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CONGRATULATIONS

Thank you for choosing

PrecisionPower

woofers. Designed and engineered in the USA, this product combines innovativ e technology with the finest materials to consistently deliver

Absolutely State of

the Art

™

performance, sound quality, reliability, and value. This

PrecisionPower

product reflects our commitment to offer you unparalleled performance and quality for years of dependable service and listening enjoyment.

Included in this manual are a number of different enclosure suggestions.These are by no means the only enclosures to use, b ut they provide a starting point.To determine the correct enclosure for your needs many factors must be addressed (amount of power, vehicle, placement, crossovers, etc.) Therefore, as always

PrecisionPower

recommends that your subwoofer be installed by

an authorized

PrecisionPower

dealer

CAUTION

Extended use of a high powered audio system ma y result in hearing loss or damage. While

PrecisionPower

systems are capable of “Concert Level” volumes with incredible accuracy, they are also designed for you to enjoy at more reasonable levels all of the sonic subtleties created by musicians. Please observe all local sound ordinances.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Note: Specifications subject to change without notice.

Directed Part Number PCX 102 PCX 104 PCX 122 PCX 124

Model Number 28102 28107 28112 28117

Thiele/Small Parameters

Fs (free-air resonance, Hz) 36.7 39.77 22.07 24.2 Vas (equivalent compliance, cu. ft.) 0.75 0.64 4.38 3.96 Vas (equivalent compliance, liters) 21.09 17.96 123.96 112.15 Qms (Q, mechanical) 3.56 3.46 3.58 2.98 Qes (Q, electrical) 0.96 1.03 0.62 0.65 Qts (total driver Q) 0.75 0.79 0.53 0.54 Re (DC resistance, ohms) 3.7 7 3.7 7 Z (nominal impedance, ohms) 2 x 2 2 x 4 2 x 2 2 x 4 Le (inductance, mh) 2.12 3.23 2.13 3.24 Efficiency (1W @ 1M, dB) 82.26 82.3 85.22 85.78 Xmax (one way linear excursion, in.) 0.63 0.63 0.63 0.63 Xmax (one way linear excursion, mm) 16.1 16.1 16.1 16.1 Pe (continuous power handling, watts) 300 300 300 300 Peak power handling (music, watts) 600 600 600 600 Mms (total moving mass, grams) 129 129 152 140 Cms (mechanical compliance, mm/N) 0.145 0.124 0.342 0.309 Bl (motor strength, Tesla-M) 10.7 14.82 11.22 15.13 Sd (

effective radiating area, sq. cm.)

320.5 320.5 506.71 506.71 Sd (effective radiating area, sq. in.) 49.692 49.692 78.54 78.54 Frequency range (Hz) 36.7-250 39.8-250 22.1-250 24.2-250 Energy Bandwidth Product (EBP) 38 39 36 37

Driver Physical Dimension

Speaker Outer Diameter (inches) 10.118 10.118 12.992 12.992 Speaker Outer Diameter (mm) 257 257 330 330 Mounting hole diameter (inches) 9.212 9.212 11.1 11.1 Mounting hole diameter (mm) 234 234 282 282 Mounting depth (inches) 5.866 5.866 6.18 6.18 Mounting depth (mm) 149 149 157 157 Magnet Weight (oz) 65 65 70 70 Basket diameter (inches) 10.118 10.118 12.992 12.992

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SPECIFICATIONS (Continued)

FEATURES

1. Wrap around gasket to accom-

modate either front or rear mounting alternatives

8. 8mm steel vented T yoke back plate/pole piece

2. High density NBR foam surround 9. 1” flared vent

3. Glass fiber honey comb flat panel 10. Dual 4 ohm copper voice coil

4. Stamped steel basket 11. Kapton voice coil former

5. Push terminals (1 pair each side) 12. Progressive roll Conex spider

6. 8mm steel front plate 13. Vent holes in cone assembly for additional cooling

7. Double stack ceramic magnets

(65 oz. on 10” and 70 oz. on 12”)

14. Paper cone assembly to support and stabilize the flat panel

11 10

6 7 8

Recommended Enclosures

Typical sealed enclosure (cu. ft.) 0.6 0.6 1.25 1.25 SPL sealed enclosure (cu. ft.) 0.5 0.5 1 1 Typical vented enclosure (cu. ft.) 0.9 0.9 1.25 1.25 Port Tuning (Hz) 32 32 29 29 Port Diameter (inside, in.) 2.25 2.25 2.6 2.6 Port Length (in.) 10 10 12 12 Equivalent Square Por t (in.) 2 x 2 2 x 2 2.3 x 2.3 2.3 x 2.3

Enclosure Details

1. External dimensions calculated for 3/4" building material.

2. Includes speaker displacement.

3. Volumes given are net tuning volume.

4. Enclosures include a minimal amount of damping material. Use just enough material to line the inside of the enclosure.

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WIRING CONFIGURATIONS

The following illustrations provide guidelines on properly connecting your

PrecisionPower

woofer to a

PrecisionPower

amplifier for maximum power and performance using common parallel, and series/parallel wiring configurations.

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.

1. Connect the speaker in parallel by connecting the tw o 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 amplifier.

Recommended Amplifier Power

1 woofer 200 to 600 watts 2 woofers 400 to 1200 watts 3 woofers 600 to 1800 watts 4 woofers 800 to 2400 watts

2 ohm

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Parallel—Two Speakers (dual 4 ohm voice coils)

Two dual 4 ohm voice coil woof ers with v oice coils in parallel and the two woofers in parallel results in a 1 ohm load to the amplifier.

1. Connect the speaker in parallel b y connecting the f our positiv e (+) 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.

4 ohm

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Parallel—One Speaker (dual 4 ohm voice coils)

One dual 4 ohm voice coil woofer with voice coils in parallel results in a 2 ohm load to the amplifier.

1. Connect the speaker in parallel by connecting the tw o positive (+) terminals together and the two negative (-) terminals together.

2. Wire both positive (+) ter minals of the woofer to the positive (+) terminal on the amplifier. Wire both negative (-) terminals of the woofer to the negative (-) terminal on the amplifier.

4 ohm

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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 woof ers with v oice coils in series and then parallel the two series woofers results in a 2 ohm load to the amplifier.

1. Connect each woofer in ser ies by connecting the negative (-) of the first coil to the positive (+) terminal of the second coil.

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.

2 ohm

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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.

1. Connect each woofer in series by connecting the negative (-) of the first coil to the positive (+) terminal of the second coil.

4 ohm

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Series—One Speaker (dual 2 ohm voice coils)

One dual 2 ohm voice coil woofer with voice coils in connected in series results in a 4 ohm load to the amplifier.

1. Connect the woof er in series by connecting the negativ e (-) 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.

2 ohm

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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.

1. Connect each woofer in ser ies 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.

4 ohm

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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.

1. Connect each woofer in series by connecting the negative (-) of the first coil to the positive (+) terminal of the second coil.

2 ohm

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ENCLOSURE DESIGN

This section gives the basic description for a sealed enclosure.

PrecisionPower

woofers are designed for sealed enclosures and vented enclosures.Sealed enclosures are generally considered the most versatile for all music types and are the easiest to build.They will also give high pow er handling with a wider r ange of frequencies . The enclosure must be absolutely air tight. Use a high quality wood glue for all seams of the enclosure. The enclosure should also be screwed together. We recommend to use ¾" MDF for the following enclosures. As MDF is a porous material it is best to also seal the inside of the enclosure.

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PCX 102 and PCX 104 Box Recommendations

—External Dimensions— A = 12 in. B = 12 in. C = 11.5 in. —Internal Dimensions— A = 10.5 in. B = 10.5 in.

C = 10 in. —Wall Thic kness— All Sides = 0.75 in.

—Box Parts— Box Shape – Square Prism

Top &

Bottom

1 Top, 1 Bottom depth (c) = 11.5 in. width (b) = 12 in.

thickness = 0.75 in. 1 Front, 1 Back

height (a) = 10.5 in.

Front &

Back

Sides

width (d) = 10.5 in. thickness = 0.75 in. 2 Sides height (a) = 10.5 in. depth (c) = 11.5 in. thickness = 0.75 in.

—Driver Mounting— Front

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PCX 122 and PCX 124 Box Recommendations

—External Dimensions— A = 16 in. B = 15 in. C = 13.5 in. —Internal Dimensions— A = 14.5 in. B = 13.5 in.

Top &

Bottom

b d

C = 11.75 in. —Wall Thic kness— All Sides = 0.75 in.

—Box Parts— Box Shape – Square Prism 1 Top, 1 Bottom depth (c) = 13.25 in. width (b) = 15 in. thickness = 0.75 in. 1 Front, 1 Back

height (a) = 14.5 in.

Front &

Back

Sides

width (d) = 13.5 in. thickness = 0.75 in. 2 Sides height (a) = 14.5 in. depth (c) = 13.25 in. thickness = 0.75 in.

—Driver Mounting— Front

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NOTES

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Warranty

LIMITED ONE-YEAR CONSUMER WARRANTY/

*LIMITED TWO-YEAR CONSUMER WARRANTY FOR AUTHORIZED DIRECTED DEALER

PURCHASE & INSTALLATION

Directed Electronics (herein “Directed”) promises to the original purchaser, to repair or replace with a new or refurbished unit (at Directed’s sole and absolute discretion) this product should it prove to be defective in workmanship or material under normal use, for a period of *two-years from the date of purchase from the authorized Directed dealer PROVIDED the product was purchased and installed by an authorized Directed dealer. During this *two-year period, there will be no charge for the repair or replacement PROVIDED the unit is returned to Directed, shipping pre-paid, along with the required proof of installation, the bill of sale or other dated proof of purchase, and the consumer’s contact information. If the unit is installed by anyone other than an authorized Directed dealer, the warranty period will be one-year from the date of purchase. This warranty is non-transferable and does not apply to any unit that has been modified or used in a manner contrary to its intended purpose, and does not cover damage to the unit caused by installation or removal of the unit. During this one-year period, there will be no charge for the repair or replacement PROVIDED the unit is returned to Directed, shipping prepaid, along with the bill of sale or other dated proof of purchase and the consumer’s contact information. This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident or unreasonable use, neglect, improper service or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or construction. This warranty does not cover the elimination of externally generated static or noise, or the correction of antenna problems or weak reception, damage to speakers, accessories, electrical systems, cosmetic damage or damage due to negligence, misuse, failure to follow operating instructions, accidental spills or customer applied cleaners, damage due to environmental causes such as floods, airborne fallout, chemicals, salt, hail, lightning or extreme temperatures, damage due to accidents, road hazards, fire, theft, loss or vandalism, damage due to improper connection to equipment of another manufacturer, modification of existing equipment, or Product which has been opened or tampered for any reason. Units which are found to be damaged by abuse resulting in thermally damaged voice coils are not covered by this warranty but may be replaced at the absolute and sole discretion of Directed. Unit must be returned to Directed, postage pre-paid, with bill of sale or other dated proof of purchase bearing the following information: consumer's name, telephone number, and address, authorized dealer's name and address, and product description. Unit must be returned to the following address: ATTN: WARRANTY DEPARTMENT, Directed Electronics , 1 Viper Way, Vista, CA 92081. Note: This warranty does not cover labor costs for the removal and reinstallation of the unit. IN ORDER FOR THE TWO-YEAR WARRANTY TO BE VALID, YOUR UNIT MUST

BE SHIPPED WITH PROOF OF INSTALLATION BY AN AUTHORIZED DIRECTED DEALER. ALL UNITS RECEIVED BY DIRECTED FOR WARRANTY REPAIR WITHOUT PROOF OF DIRECTED DEALER INSTALLATION AND PURCHASE WILL BE COVERED BY THE LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY.

BY PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT, ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPRESS WARRANTY, IMPLIED WARRANTY, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, AND DIRECTED NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT. DIRECTED HAS ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL ACTS OF THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING ITS AUTHORIZED DEALERS OR INSTALLERS. BY PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT, THE CONSUMER AGREES AND CONSENTS THAT ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN THE CONSUMER AND DIRECTED SHALL BE RESOLVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA LAWS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. This warranty is only valid for sale of Product within the United States of America. Product sold outside of the United States of America is sold “AS-IS,” and shall have NO WARRANTY, express or implied. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied

warranty lasts. In such states, the limitation or exclusions of this Limited Warranty may not apply. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. In such states, the exclusion or limitation of this Limited Warranty may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. 920-0033 Rev 01-07

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