Sonance Sub 10-150, Sub 12-250, Sub 8-100 User Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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ABINET
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UBWOOFER
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IMPORTANT: Read all of these instructions before you
install or operate your subwoofer, and save these
instructions for later use.
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— All these safety and operating
instructions should be read before you operate the unit.
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— These safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
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— All warnings on the unit and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
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— All operating and use instructions
should be followed.
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— The unit should not be used
near water — for example, near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, and the like.
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— The unit should be used only with
a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
• A unit and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the unit and cart combination to overturn.
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— The unit should be situated so that its
location or position does not interfere with its proper
ventilation. For example, the unit should not be situated
on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block
the ventilation openings; or be placed in a built-in
installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet, that may
impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
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— The unit should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
appliances (including other audio components) that
produce heat.
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— The unit should be connected to a
power supply only of the type described in the operating
instructions or as marked on the unit.
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— Precautions should be
taken so that the grounding or polarization means of the
unit is not defeated.
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— Power supply cords should
be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the controller.
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— The unit should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
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— The power cord of the unit should
be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long
period of time.
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— Care should be taken so
that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the
enclosure through openings.
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— The unit should be
serviced by qualified service personnel when:
a. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
b. Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the
unit; or
c. The unit has been exposed to rain; or
d. The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits
a marked change in performance; or
e. The unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
1177.. SSeerrvviicciinngg
— The user should not attempt to service the unit
beyond that described in the operating instructions.
All other servicing should be referred to qualified service
personnel.
Important Safety Information
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within
an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the
appliance.
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. THE
APPLIANCE WHALL NOT BE EXPOSED
TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING. NO
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SHALL
BE PLACED ON THE APPLIANCE.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR
BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION:
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SONANCE CABINET SUBWOOFERS
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Sonance Cabinet Subwoofer. When properly installed your
new subwoofer will add a solid deep bass foundation to all your audio/video
entertainment. This manual will teach you all about your new subwoofer’s many
innovative features and will show you how to get the very best performance from it.
Please read it thoroughly.
Since all Sonance Cabinet Subwoofers have identical installation requirements, the
directions in this manual apply to each model in the series. This manual covers these
subwoofer models: Sub 12-250, Sub 10-150, Sub 8-100.
Design and Features
Your new Sonance Cabinet Subwoofer delivers powerful, low-distortion bass,
and easily blends with your room’s décor. The anodized aluminum woofer cone and
heavily-braced sealed enclosure deliver room-shaking bass from a small cabinet that
gives you lots of installation options. The front-mounted controls and recessed
amplifier panel let you tuck your subwoofer away under a shelf or install it flush with
a wall or cabinet front.
Features:
• The anodized aluminum woofer cone has very low moving mass and excellent rigidity.
• The woofer’s extra long-throw voice coil allows linear excursion for low-distortion performance up to maximum
amplifier power.
• The sealed, heavily-braced enclosure delivers tight, well-defined bass performance.
• An exclusive ½" MDF / ½" particle board laminate cabinet material offers superior stiffness and resonance
damping that smooths bass performance.
• Front-mounted controls allow easy access wherever the subwoofer is installed.
• The recessed amplifier and flush-mounted grille allow installation flush with walls or cabinets.
• Auto-ON operation.
Box Contents
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(1) Sonance Cabinet Subwoofer
(4) Rubber feet and screws
(4) Metal spikes
(1) IEC Power Cord (115V versions only)
Figure 1:
Sonance Sub 10-150
Cabinet Subwoofer
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Subwoofer Placement
As with any speaker, your Sonance Cabinet Subwoofer’s performance will be influenced by its placement in your listening
room. However, since our ears don’t hear directional sound at deep bass frequencies, your subwoofer’s placement is not
as critical to its overall performance as is the placement of your system’s other speakers. Therefore, your subwoofer will
deliver superior performance from a wide variety of room locations. The following guidelines — plus some experimentation —
will help you get the very best performance possible from your subwoofer in your listening room.
Placing the subwoofer as close as possible to the same plane as your main (left & right) speakers will help your subwoofer’s
sound properly blend with the sound from your main speakers, creating a solid, integrated soundstage that enhances the
impact of music and films. We suggest starting with the subwoofer in line with your left & right speakers, somewhere
between either speaker and the side wall (see
Figure 1
).
Your subwoofer’s
location relative to
walls will influence
the amount of bass it
produces — placing
the subwoofer next to
a wall will increase
bass output; placing
it in a corner will
maximize its bass
output. However,
corner placement can
increase standing
waves in the room
(peaks and dips in bass
response related to the
room’s dimensions)
that can make the
subwoofer’s bass
performance sound
uneven at different
listening locations. Experiment with different subwoofer locations until you find one that produces strong bass that sounds
clear (without boominess) at the seating locations while maintaining the sound’s impact. Your local authorized Sonance
dealer is an expert in audio/video system planning and installation. We strongly recommend that you work with your dealer
to ensure that you get the best performance possible from your subwoofer.
NOTE: These subwoofers can produce enough bass energy to cause objects in the room to rattle or
buzz during passages with very strong bass. If this happens, try relocating the items. If that fails to
stop the rattling you may have to remove the items.
Figure 1: Start with the Subwoofer Located Between a Main Speaker and the Side Wall
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Installing the Subwoofer Flush in a Wall or Cabinet
Your subwoofer’s flush grille and recessed amplifier panel let you install it flush with a wall or cabinet surface for a clean,
uncluttered appearance. To allow for proper ventilation when installing the subwoofer this way, leave at least 1” of
clearance around the top and sides of the subwoofer, and 1” of clearance behind it. If it is not possible to provide the
necessary clearance install a fan that will bring cooling air into the rear of the compartment containing the subwoofer.
Attaching the Spikes
Your subwoofer comes with a set of rubber feet installed for use on wood or other hard
floor surfaces, and also includes a set of metal spikes for use on carpeting.
To attach the spikes, use a screwdriver to remove the rubber feet and screw the spikes into
the threaded inserts (see Figure 2). Once installed, the height of the spikes can be
adjusted so the subwoofer will sit level on an uneven floor.
Subwoofer Rear Panels
Figure 3: Subwoofer Rear-Panel Controls and Connections
Figure 2: Attaching the Spikes
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