QSC AD-S.SUB Data Sheet

AcousticDesign™ Series
AD-S.SUB

6.5-inch dual voice coil, small
format surface subwoofer

AD-S.SUB

Features

• Consistent tonal characteristics
across the entire AcousticDesign
Series for surface, ceiling, and
pendant applications

• Refined depth and clarity even at
low volume settings

• Mix-and-match capable, any
subwoofer with any satellite in the
AD Series SUB/SAT line

• Dual voice-coil for improved
thermal dissipation and higher
output

• Low-saturation and low-loss
70 / 100 V transformers in mono
mode

• Low-Z mono or stereo
configurable

• 4x built-in high-pass filtered
outputs

• Locking 4-pole Euroblock
connectors

• Reversible rear panel cover

• Simple configuration for fast and
reliable deployment

• Reversible V-wall mount hardware

Background Music Applications ∙ Retail ∙ Restaurants

Coffee Shops ∙ Fine Dining ∙ Hospitality ∙ Commercial Spaces

The QSC AD-S.SUB is part of the
AcousticDesign™ Series SUB/SAT
loudspeaker line which are ideally suited for
background music applications that require
refined depth and clarity even at lower volume
settings.

The AcousticDesign Series offers integrators
a premium quality installed sound solution
where performance, consistent coverage, and
aesthetics are paramount. Specifically
designed to maintain a consistent tonal
characteristic across the entire family in
ceiling, surface, and pendant enclosures, the
AcousticDesign Series allows integrators
seamless transitions within blended
installations.

The AcousticDesign Series SUB/SAT
loudspeakers have been specifically designed
to be mix-and-match capable. Any
combination of satellites may be paired with
any subwoofer in the SUB/SAT line.

The AD-S.SUB features a high quality

6.5-inch weather treated paper cone woofer
on a dual voice-coil for improved thermal
dissipation and higher output within a small
form factor.

The accurate frequency response of the
AD-S.SUB is maintained even in 70 / 100 V
applications by use of a low-loss, low­saturation 100 W transformer with selectable
taps, including 4 Ω bypass in mono mode.

The inputs and outputs are located behind
a reversible rear panel. The input panel
features convenient cable tie anchor points
to dress the installation. All in-thru and
outputs are terminated to locking 4-pole
Euroblock style connectors capable of
12AWG (2 mm) wire thickness.

Configuring the AD-S.SUB for operation is
made simple by clearly defined rotary
selectors and isolated inputs allowing for
faster and more reliable setup.

The two-piece mounting system is a slip
locking V design with minimal wall
protrusion and has a set screw to lock in
place. The wall mounting hardware is also
reversible allowing the port tubes to be
oriented in the desired direction.

Intrinsic Correction™ voicings that optimize
performance and speed the install process
are easily deployed via the MP-M Series
music and paging mixers as well as the
Q-SYS Platforms, including CXD-Q Series
amplifiers, as part of a complete QSC
systems solution.

The AD-S.SUB is available in QSC standard
black (RAL 9011) or white (RAL 9010).

For your system integration needs,
complete EASE, CF2, CAD, and BIM files
will be available for download at QSC.com.

• Intrinsic Correction™ voicings
available via MP-M Series mixers
and the Q-SYS Platform, including
CXD-Q Series amplifiers

• Available in black (RAL 9011) or
white (RAL 9010)

• Complete EASE, CF2, CAD, &
BIM information available online

The AD-S.SUB includes built-in high-pass
filtered outputs for connecting up to four
AcousticDesign Series satellite loudspeakers.
This feature greatly reduces system setup,
amplifier channel count, and allows for ease
of wiring.

AD-S.SUB Details

Imped ance, Ampl itude (ohm )

Impedance

Sound pressure, Level

9 5

9 0

8 5

8 0

7 5

7 0

6 5

Sound pressure, Level (dB)

6 0

5 5

2 0 5 0 2 00 5 00 2 k

Frequency Response (Raw)

10 0 1k

Fre que nc y (Hz)

Dimensions

350,0

[13.78]

165

[6.5]

208,0
[8.19]

230,2
[9.06]

Specifications

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

0

System Details AD-S.SUB

LF transducer 6.5 in (165 mm) dual voice coil weather treated paper cone woofer

HF transducer N/A

Effective frequency range

Rated noise power / voltage

Sensitivity [dB] (rated @1 W, 1 m)

1, 2, 3

45 Hz – 150 Hz

6

4

100 W / 20 V (rms)

86

Coverage (-6 dB) Omni

Directivity index [dB]

Directivity factor

Maximum SPL [dB]
(continuous / program / peak)

7, 2

7, 2

6

2

1.58

105 / 108 / 111

Recommended amplifier 100 W

Transformer taps / impedance 70 V: 100, 50, 25, 12.5 W (mono only)

Connectors Hi-Z mono input: 4-pole Euroblock with thru output

100 V: 100, 50, 25 W (mono only)
Bypass: 4 Ω mono or 8 Ω + 8 Ω stereo

Low-Z input: 4-pole Euroblock, left (mono) and right
Hi-pass output: x2 4-Pole Euroblock for x4 satellites

Enclosure material Vinyl wrapped medium density fiberboard

Port baffle / cover panel ABS

Ingress protection NA

Operating environment Designed for indoor use

Operating temperature range -4 to 122° F (-20 to 50° C)

Net weight 23.6 lb (10.7 kg)

Product dimensions (H x W x D) 13.8 x 8.2 x 17 in (350 x 209 x 432 mm)

Shipping weight 13.94 / (30.73 kg)

Shipping dimensions (H x W x D) 535 x 315 x 473

Included accessories V-wall bracket, 4x Euroblock connector, rear cover panel, adhesive

rubber feet

Safety agency Transformer UL registered per UL1876, ROHS, CE compliant

As part of QSC’s ongoing commitment to product development, specifications are subject to change without notice.

Footnotes:

1) -10 dB from rated sensitivity

2) Reference plane is the plane coincident with the loudspeaker baffle plane. Reference axis is the axis perpendicular

432,3

[17.02]

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to the reference plane and passing through the center of the baffle. Vertical plane is the plane intersecting the
reference plane at a right angle, including the reference axis and the taps selector knob. Horizontal plane is the plane
intersecting the reference plane and the vertical plane at a right angle, including the reference axis.

3) Anechoic chamber, half-space (rear panel on baffle), 4V, 1m

4) Calculated from Thiele-Small parameters @ 2V, 1m.

5) IEC, 2hrs, 16 ohm nominal, rated noise power (W), rated noise voltage (Vrms)

6) Calculated from max input power and sensitivity.

7) 50 Hz to 200 Hz

AD-S.SUB Spec Sheet 01/11/2019

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