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1. bass response than their vented counterparts although the vented enclosures generally provide more deep bass However both enclosure types will work in any situation Free Air works great in applications where it is difficult to install an enclosure FREE AIR XS 10FA and SW 10FA are the only subwoofers optimized for free air use Please do not install any of the other woofers in free air Free Air installations do not need a dedicated enclosure However the front and the back of the woofer must still be isolated from one another If your boat has a solid panel under the drivers foot well with a large cavity behind it this panel is a good location for a XS 10FA or SW 10FA However if this panel is a half wall and will not create a solid separation from front to rear this will not be a good location for a free air woofer When looking for a location for a free air woofer make sure to consider that the area behind the woofer becomes the box Free Air woofers like a larger sealed area so the larger this cavity is the better the results SEALED ENCLOSURES This enclosure is made up of a totally closed air tight box This type of enclosure gives excellent tight bass response as well as providing an effective control of loudspeaker excursion maintaining it within reasonable limits and generally providing lower distortion and very high volume levels If you build your own enclosure WET SOUNDS recommends that you glue and screw all joints using enoug2. shipping to the consumer is also covered under this warranty How To Get Service Contact Wet Sounds Inc either by phone at 877 938 7757 or by email at warranty wetsounds com A service representative will assist you in the necessary actions to concur that the problem that you are experiencing is covered under warranty and what to do if it needs to be shipped to Wet Sounds Inc Internet Warning Wet Sounds Inc Produts sold on any non authorized web site or internet auction site are void of any and all manufacturer s warranty Please contact Wet Sounds at 877 938 7757 or visit our web site at www wetsounds com to search for an authorized site and or an authorized retailer near you WIRING WET SOUNDS Marine subwoofer XS XXX V2 is offered in Dual Voice Coil configuration 2 2 ohms Voice coils can be wired in parallel Z 1 ohm orin series Z 4 ohms allowing the user to properly match the driver tothe amplifier parallel Z 1 ohm parallel Z 4 ohms The Wet Sounds subwoofers are a line of advanced low frequency transducers These subwoofers use advanced materials throughout such as our exclusive rubber spider composite cones and thermoformed rubber surrounds Wet Sounds has developed an exclusive rubber spider for our subwoofers which is used for the spider as most marine speakers use cloth that will deteriorate over time These subwoofers are built to last in the harshest environments The XS subwoofers utilize a cast aluminum f
3. SS 10B XS 10FA SW 10FA X 12 XS XXX V2 Marine Subwoofers Wet Sounds Inc 1 877 938 7757 www wetsounds com info wetsounds com 323099 253 01 08 12 Thank You for purchasing this Wet Sounds product Wet Sounds professional marine audio products represent the ultimate in high performance marine audio Wet Sounds speakers are specifically engineered to withstand the rigorous marine environment The Wet Sounds subwoofers were designed to provide amazing output combined with a cutting edge style Utilizing state of the art acoustic engineering and three dimensional computer aided design the subwoofers represent the most advanced marine speakers in the world Please take a moment to read the instruction manual before starting your installation If you have any questions or concerns please contact you certified Wet Sounds dealer or Wet Sounds at 877 938 7757 SS 10B S4 10 inch marine subwoofer Impedance Single 4 ohms Resistance 3 9 ohms Sd 0 0363 m2 Xmax 7 0mm Mms g 117 Cms uM N 167 Fs 36Hz Vas 31 liters Qms 5 68 Qes 0 49 Qts 0 45 BI T m 14 5 Le 1 1mH SPL 88dB RMS Power 250 watts Peak Power 500 watts Sub Volume ft 0 056 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS XS 10FA S4 SW 10FA S4 10 inch marine subwoofer Impedance Single 4 ohms Resistance 3 9 ohms Sd 0 0384 m2 Xmax 11 5mm Mms g 142 Cms uM N 120 Fs 38Hz Vas 25 liters Qms 4 44 Qes 0 69 Qt
4. ding or discoloration caused by exposure to sunlight or chemicals such as ammonia household bleach or any cleaning material that contains abrasive substances Wet Sounds Inc does not cover the cost for removal and reinstallation Additionally shipping TO Wet Sounds Inc is covered by the purchaser This warranty is void and inapplicable if Wet Sounds deems that the product was abused or misused including but not limited to damage caused by accident mishandling improper installation negligence normal wear and tear excessive water or heat damage freight damage or speakers that have been disassembled by anyone other than Wet Sounds technical staff Wet Sounds shall not be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages except to the extent provided or prohibited by applicable law This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state What Wet Sounds Inc Wet Sounds Inc will repair any part of your product that proves to be defective in materials or workmanship In the event repair is not possible Wet Sounds Inc will replace the product in question If it is deemed necessary Wet Sounds Inc will either replace the entire product with a refurbished unit or it will be replaced with a model that is similar in price if that model is no longer available Labor cost and materials needed to complete this service will be at no charge to the purchaser Additionally the cost of
5. h adhesive to ensure that all joints are air tight 3 H W D ss i0nS4 os 2 13 95 BEE XS 12 S4 XS XX V2 Internal dimensions inch VENTED ENCLOSURES Vented enclosures are not air tight and incorporate an additional opening known as a port or vent which is generally fabricated from either plastic or cardboard tubing The port augments the sound coming out of the woofer and is in most cases capable of going lower in frequency than the same woofer in a sealed box Even though vented enclosures are not air tight you should follow the same procedure as with sealed boxes and glue and screw together all joints Bellow you will find drawings for enclosures specifically designed for WET SOUNDS Marine subwoofer The dimensions shown in drawings already taking in account the volume occupied by the subwoofer are intended as a guideline and specific dimensions HxWxD may be used provided the internal volume of the enclosure is maintained Inthe special case of SEALED enclosures volumes greater or smaller than specified in the table can be chosen with different results Smaller enclosures lead to a more enhanced response and higher power handling whereas larger ones exhibit better transient and more extended response Eba ft H W D d Internal dimensions inch ENCLOSURE CONSTRUCTION For best performance the walls of the enclosure should be rigid and not vibrate as a result of the inter
6. nal pressures generated by the loudspeakers WET SOUNDS recommends constructing enclosures from a marine grade plywood like Birch with a minimum thickness of 3 4 In larger enclosures over 1 cubic foot internal bracing that joins opposite walls can be incorporated and the final enclosure should be as rigid as possible All joints should be glued and fastened with screws Additionally internal joints can be covered with a small bead of silicone adhesive to ensure that the enclosure is completely air tight Drivers should be fastened to the enclosure with self threading screws with adequate length and diameter utilizing all the mounting holes in the frame To avoid air leakage a foam rubber gasket or similar sealing method should be applied between the loudspeaker and the enclosure The external surface of the enclosure may be painted or fabric covered to suit the consumer Since low frequency sounds are not directional subwoofer enclosures can generally be placed anywhere within the boat without compromising stereo imaging However different placement locations of subwoofer enclosures can sometimes influence the overall quality of bass midbass response so you may wish to experiment with various mounting locations before permanently mounting the woofer
7. rame that is powder coated to provide a solid non flexing mount Advanced acoustical technologies like perimeter venting high temperature voice coils also help to make these the most advanced marine subwoofers on the market SS 10B S42 0 21 5 5mm 9 68 246mm 210 12 257mm 11 8 300mm 0 24 DIMENSIONS mm 6 30 160mm 9 21 234mm 5 27 6mm 12 6 320mm 134mm XS 10FA S4 10 07 256mm 0 21 SW 10FA S4 10 07 256mm 11 02 280mm 11 02 280mm 7 36 187mm 11 22 285mm 0 25 6 5mm 0 48 12 20 310mm 1 42 6 49 165mm 29 37 238mm 36mm 8 35 212mm 11 14 283mm 12 68 322mm 25mm INSTALLATION Wet Sounds marine subwoofers have been specifically engineered to produce outstanding results in both small sealed enclosures and vented enclosures for models XS 12 SS 10 and XS XXX V2 The XS 10FA and SW 10FA are optimized for use in infinite baffle commonly called free air installations however also work well in a sealed enclosure As a rule sealed enclosures provide better transient
8. s 0 60 BI T m 14 Le 1 3 mH SPL 88dB RMS Power 300 watts Peak Power 600 watts Sub Volume ft 0 063 Speaker volume already included in the box net volume XS 12 S4 12 inch marine subwoofer Impedance Single 4 ohms Resistance 3 8 ohms Sd 0 0511 m2 Xmax 11 5mm Mms g 207 Cms uM N 134 Fs 30Hz Vas 50 liters Qms 3 99 Qes 0 49 Qts 0 43 BI T m 17 5 Le 1 7 mH SPL 88dB RMS Power 500 watts Peak Power 1000 watts Sub Volume ft 0 078 XS XXX V2 12 inch marine subwoofer Impedance Dual 2 2 ohms Resistance 0 97 ohm Sd 0 0531 m2 Xmax 12 3 mm Mms g 254 Cms uM N 100 Fs 32Hz Vas 40 liters Qms 5 19 Qes 0 48 Qts 0 44 BI T m 10 1 Le 0 5 mH SPL 90dB RMS Power 1000 watts Peak Power 2000 watts Sub Volume ft 0 159 Limited Warranty What This Warranty Covers This is a Limited warranty This warranty covers any defects in materials and workmanship and this warranty only applies to original purchaser and is not transferable This warranty is also only valid if the original purchase was made at an authorized Wet Sounds dealer How Long Coverage Last This warranty runs for 2 years from the date of the purchase It is recommended to REGISTER your warranty online within 45 days of your purchase at www wetsounds com click on warranty registration What Is Not Covered This warranty does not cover fa
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