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SAFETY
~CAUTION:
Continuous
cause
permanent
may produce sound pressure levels well over 130dB. Use
Before installation, disconnect
(-)
negative
to
the
PRACTICE
exposuretosound pressure levels
hearing loss.
sense and practice safe sound.
terminaltoprevent damage
unit, fire and/or possible injury.
SAFE
High
powered
SOUNDTM
auto
the
battery
over
IOOdB
sound systems
common
may
CARTON CONTENTS
(I)
PunchP2Series Subwoofer
(I)
Painted Aluminum decorative trim ring
(8) Socket head
I)
Socket head driver bit
(
wood
screws
RECOMMENDED
This manual outlines
distinctly different performance.This section
which type
SEALED
Sealed enclosures are
bUilding
Using glue and some type
construction and prevent air leaks. The box volume
the
response and
the
is
ENCLOSURES
a sealed enclosureisto
performance of the speaker. Larger enclosures
response curve and generally higher
best
deeper
two
specific typesofenclosures
for
your
application.
the
simplesttobuild.The
of
sealantonall
bass
where
ENCLOSURES
make sure
seams
smaller boxes
output
that
istohelp you decide
most
important
that
the
enclosureisairtight.
will
ensure solid
will
will
will
prOVide
for
greater
Advantages ofsealed enclosures:
Small
enclosures
Linear (Flat) response
No
port
noise
High
power
handlingatall
Excellent for sound quality
Extended low frequency
VENTED
Vented enclosures vary only from
portisaddedto"tune"
designed for great overall performance. Larger boxes
tunetolower frequencies while medium and small boxes
to
tunetohigher frequencies.
response than the sealed box
the tuning frequency.
Advantages of
Higher average
Tuning frequency can be easily adjusted
Deep bass response with lower
Great
ENCLOSURES
vented
output
for
high
output
The graph shown here
point
differs
between
frequencies
output
when comparedtovented enclosures
the
sealed enclosureinthat
the enclosure.The enclosures recommended
tendtobe easy
The
vented designisless linear
but
with noticeably
more
enclosures:
than sealed
by
changing
power
requirements
with limited
is
a sample
sealed
and
power
of
vented
how
theF3drop-off
enclosures.
provide
part
directly impact
provide flatter
a bump
SPL.
a vent
are
easier
in
output
at
port
length
BUILDING
To
work
when subjected
operation. For optimum performance. we recommend using 3/4"
(Medium Density Fiberboard) and internal bracing.
of
be glued
CALCULATING
Calculating volumeismerely a
in
inches and using
See block below.
Divided
If
two
twototake
without
sections together.The thicknessofthe
volume
determine
internal volume.
the
specification
or
are
to
120.0
110.0
100.0
90.0
80.0
70.0
80.0
volume calculation.
10.0 20.0 40.0
._.
Sealed Box _ Vented Box
AN
ENCLOSURE
properly.
together
the
wallsofthe
to
the
high
pressures generatedbythe
and secured with nailsorscrews.
VOLUME
the
formula: H x W x D dividedby1728 (cubic feet).
Box
Volume
by
(cubic
facing sides
the
average. Using this number
the
necessityofcalculating
so
this must be subtracted from
the
internal volume.
The
sheet
feet)
areofuneven length. add them
amountofair displacedbyeach modelislisted on
and should also be subtracted from
60.0 80.0 100.0
enclosure must be rigid and
speaker's
The
enclosure should
matterofmeasuring
the
dimensions
Height"xWidth"xDepth"
1728
will
the
boxinsections and adding
baffle material reduces
the
outside dimensions
The
speaker itself also reduces
Frequency. Hz
200.0
together
give
you
and divide
the
volume
the
the
the
not
MDF
to
gross
flex
in
by
the
internal
1-
1000,0
2
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SEALED
ENCLOSURES
NOTE:
NOTE:
Vbisthe
All
When
gross volume, whichisthe
external dimensions
using enclosures
were
basedonthe
other
than recommended,
TOTAL internal volume, before any speaker
use
of
3/4" (1.90cm) materials.
call
Technical
Optimum
SEALDED
Vb-
F3OtcH-
W-
D-
ENCLOSURES
Internal
Area
(Liter)
-3dB
Point
Enclosure
Height-inch
(em)
Width-inch
(em)
Depth-inch
(em)
Recommended
SEALDED
Vb-
ENCLOSURES
Volume
Range
(Liter)
Support
for
correct
Sealed Enclosure
8" 10"
cu.
ft.
(Hz)
Damping
P2D2-81
P2D4-8
0.23
(6.51)
64.4
0.71
10.0
(25.40) (30.48) (35.56)
12.0 14.0
(30.48)
6.0
(15.24) (23.50) (25.40)
Sealed Enclosure
8"
cu.
P2D2-81
ft.
P2D4-8
0.20to0.30
(5.66to8.50)
and/or
port
displacement.
application.
Recommendation
P2D2-10/P2D4-10
0.59
(16.71)
45.3
0.84 0.90
12.0
(35.56)
9.25
10"
P2D2-1O/P2D4-10
0.50to0.85
(14.16to24.07)
12" 15"
P2D2-121P2D4-12
1.02 1.58
(28.88)
42.6
14.0 18.0
18.0
(45.72)
10.0
Volume
12" 15"
P2D2-121P2D4-12
0.70to1.80
(19.82to50.97)
P2D2-151P2D4-15
(44.74)
35.8
1.26
(45.72)
21.0
(53.34)
10.0
(25.40)
Range
P2D2-151P2D4-15
1.30to3.50
(36.81to99.10)
NOTE:
NOTE:
VENTED
Vbisthe
All
When
gross volume, whichisthe
external dimensions
using enclosures
ENCLOSURES
were
basedonthe
other
than recommended,
TOTAL internal volume, before any speaker
use
of
3/4" (1.90cm) materials.
call
Technical
Optimum
VENTED
Vb-
FbF3H-
W-
D-
P-
ENCLOSURES
Internal
Area
(Liter)
Tuning
Frequency
-3dB
Point
Height-inch
(em)
Width-inch
(em)
Depth-inch
(em)
Port
Diameter
Length-inch
(em)
Vented
cu.
ft.
(Hz)
(Hz)
and
Support
for
correct
(Ported)
8" 10" 12" 15"
P2D2-8/
P2D4-8
0.65
(18.41)
38.5
33.0 32.5
12.0
(30.48)
18.0
(45.72)
8.0
(20.32) (35.56) (30.48)
(1)
2x8
(1)
(5.08x20.32)
specifications subjecttochange without
and/or
port
displacement.
application.
Enclosure Sizes
P2D2-101P2D4-1O
1.40
(39.64) (50.69)
40.0
12.0
(30.48) (35.56)
20.0
(50.80)
14.0
(1)4x14 (1)4x10
(1)
(10.16x35.56)
P2D2-121P2D4-12
1.79
40.0
34.7
14.0 18.0
25.0 28.0
(63.50) (71.12)
12.0
(1)
(10.16x25.40)
P2D2-151P2D4-15
(1)
notice
2.66
(75.32)
32.0
31.5
(45.72)
12.0
(30.48)
(1)4x10
(10.16x25.40)
NOTE: The
port
Numberofports notedin( )
shown can be placed on
3
specifications SUbjecttochange without
any
face of the enclosureaslongasthe
port
ends are
not
obstructed.
notice