Bass Speaker Enclosures
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1. 22 Covers amp Replacement Parts 22 GENERAL INFORMATION Connection Only one amplifier at a time can be connected to your SWR speaker enclosure DO NOT plug two amplifiers into one speaker enclosure as it will not work and may damage your system Always complete your amplifier to speaker and speaker to speaker connections before powering up your sys tem Speaker Cable Only SPEAKER CABLE of 18 gauge or heavier the heavier the cable the lower the gauge should be used to connect your amplifier to your SWR speaker enclosure Do not use shielded instrument cable to connect your amplifier to your speakers as this can result in intermittent power loss cause your amp to oscillate and damage itself and or your speakers and render the cable useless for any purpose Speakon Jacks Whenever possible use of the Speakon jacks is recommended Speakon jacks and connectors offer the best possible connection and are far superior to banana or 1 4 phone jacks in that they not only lock in place preventing accidental disconnection but also offer a greater and more stable connection surface This solid connection provides a more effective transfer of power to your speakers particularly from high powered amplifiers Tweeter Protection Circuit The tweeter protection circuit for SWR Professional Series speaker enclosures includes a size 3AG 3 amp 250 volt fast blo fuse Do not replace this with a fuse of a higher2. Bass Speaker Enclosures OWNER S MANUAL PROFESSIONAL SERIES GOLIATH III GOLIATH J UNIOR III GOLIATH SENIOR MEGOLIATH SON OF BERTHA SWR SOUND CORPORATION CUSTOM PRO SPECIALIST SERIES BIG BEN BIG BERTHA HENRY THE 8x8 TRIAD 12 PACK 12 STACK SUN VALLEY CALIFORNIA USA SWR BASS SPEAKER ENCLOSURES OWNER S MANUAL PROFESSIONAL SERIES CUSTOM PRO SPECIALIST SERIES INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of an SWR Professional Series or Custom Pro Specialist Series bass speaker enclosure By placing an SWR cabinet in your bass ampli fication system you have made a sound desicion that could very well be the best of your life Just a little humor there but true nonetheless For over 15 years we here at SWR have been putting everything we know about bass into our Professional Series and Custom Pro Specialist Series bass cabinets We ve earned a reputation for designing and manu facturing gear that has changed the way bassists hear themselves That s why you ll find our bass amps cabinets and combos on stages and in recording studios all over the world and why you ll hear SWR on countless recordings spanning all genres of music Inside this Owner s Manual you ll find specifications features and usage suggestions for every Professional Series and Custom Pro Specialist Series bass enclosure we make New SWR user and seasoned user alike will benefit from reading through this brief but informative manual You c
3. 800 Watts Big Ben Subwoofer 400 Watts i i i i i i i H i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i 1 4 inch connections Speakon connections Input Input Output Output BIG BEN Specifications Power Handling 400 watts RMS Impedance 8 Ohms Frequency Response and SPL 100 dB SPL 2W1M 6dB 25 Hz and 3 kHz Speaker Complement 1 18 Woofer Spring Loaded Rubber Grip Handles Rear Tube Port Dimensions 23 W x 30 5 H x 18 5 D Weight 73 Ibs Description Big Ben is an extremely fast 1x18 subwoofer It can be used as a stand alone speaker enclosure as part of a bi amp system or as the low end component for any large multi speaker bass rig It s a must have for any true bottom dweller Connection and Operation Big Ben can be connected to any musical instrument amplifier that is capable of driving an 8 ohm load To connect your amplifier to Big Ben run a high quality speaker cable 18 gauge or heavier from your amplifier s speaker output to one of the designated speaker inputs Speakon on 1 4 on Big Ben s input panel Power Handling The power output rating for any amplifier connected to Big Ben should not exceed the enclosure s 400 watt RMS power handling capacity Please be aware that exceeding Big Ben s power handling capacity can void the SWR warranty if any damage occurs to the 18 woofer due to overpower
4. twelve o clock Turning the dial fully counter clockwise removes the tweeter from the circuit As you turn the dial clockwise from this position the high frequency con tent is increased Internal Crossover Henry The 8X8 s internal passive crossover divides the incoming signal into two frequency bands The crossover point is 5 kHz frequencies above 5 kHz are sent to the tweeter frequencies below 5 kHz are sent to the 8 speakers GOLIATH III Specifications Description 4x10 Tweeter Speaker Enclosure Power Handling 700 Watts RMS Impedance 8 ohms or 4 ohms depending upon which model puchased 8 ohm and 4 ohm models available Frequency Response amp SPL 105 dB SPL 1W1M 3dB 40 Hz and 15 kHz Speaker Complement 4 10 P A S Drivers 1 Foster Horn Removable Casters Spring Loaded Rubber Grip Handles Bottom Slot Port Dimensions 23 W x 25 25 H x 18 375 D Weight 89 Ibs 8 ohm model 4 ohm model P A S 10 Speaker Specifications Free Air Resonance 47 Hz Individual Impedance 8 Ohms each Power Rating 175 Watts RMS each Connection and Operation Goliath III can be connected to any musical instrument amplifier capable of driving an 8 ohm load To connect your amplifier to Goliath II run a high quality speaker cable 18 gauge or heavier from your amplifier s speaker output to one of the designated speaker inputs Speakon or 1 4 on Goliath III s input panel Power Handling The pow
5. 18 gauge or heavier from your amplifier s soeaker output to one of the designated speaker inputs Speakon or 1 4 on the 12 Pack s input panel Power Handling The power output rating for any amplifier connected to the 12 Pack should not exceed the enclosure s 400 watt RMS power handling capacity Please be aware that exceeding the 12 Pack s power handling capacity can void the SWR warranty if any damage occurs to your loudspeakers due to overpowering Full Range Input and Output jacks The 12 Pack features four full range input output jacks two standard 1 4 and two Speakon wired in parallel If you are running two speaker enclosures in parallel connect the speaker cable from your amplifier to either jack marked IN and a second cable from either jack labeled OUT to the input of the second speaker enclosure 12 STACK Specifications Description 4x12 bass speaker enclosure Power Handling 800 watts RMS Impedance 8 Ohms Speaker Complement Four custom 12 inch SWR drivers Heavy Duty Inset Metal Handles Front Slot Port Removable Casters Dimensions 30 5 W x 35 875 H x 20 75 D Weight 112 Ibs Connection and Operation The 12 Stack can be connected to any musical instrument amplifier that is capable of driving an 8 ohm load To connect your amplifier to the 12 Stack run a high quality speaker cable 18 gauge or heavier from your amplifier s soeaker output to one of the designated speaker inputs Speakon or 1 4 on the
6. Power Handling 350 watts RMS Impedance 8 ohms or 4 ohms depending upon which model puchased 8 ohm and 4 ohm models available Frequency Response amp SPL 105 dB SPL 1W1M 3 db 45 Hz and 12 kHz Speaker Complement 2 10 PAS Drivers 1 Foster Horn Porting Front Slot Port Dimensions 23 W x 15 75 H x 16 5 D Weight 55 Ibs 8 ohm model 4 ohm model P A S 10 Speaker Specifications Free Air Resonance 47Hz Individual Impedance 8 Ohms each Power Rating 175 Watts RMS each Connection and Operation The SWR Goliath Junior can be connected to any musical instrument amplifier capable of driving a 4 or 8 ohm load To connect your amplifier to Goliath Junior Ill run a high quality speaker cable 18 gauge or heavier from your amplifier s speaker output to one of the designated speaker inputs Speakon or 1 4 on Goliath Junior 115 input panel Power Handling The power output rating for any amplifier that is connected to Goliath Junior III should not exceed the enclosure s 350 watt RMS power handling capacity Please be aware that exceeding Goliath Junior III s power handling capacity can void the SWR warranty if any damage occurs to your loud Speakers due to overpowering Full Range Input and Output Jacks Goliath Junior III features four full range input output jacks two standard 1 4 and two Speakon wired in parallel If you are running two speaker enclosures in parallel connect the speaker cabl
7. above 5 kHz are sent to the tweeter frequencies below 5 kHz are sent to the 10 speakers Transporting the Megoliath For level transport simply place your foot on the kick plate near the bottom of the rear pull back on the dual grab bars and wheel Megoliath on the heavy duty casters to your desired location For lifting up stairs first ask someone to help you Then lay the enclosure on its back On the bottom you will notice two handles One person takes the grab bars one person takes the bottom handles and up you go For lifting into cars and onto stages we have mounted two hard plastic skid rails onto the back of the cabinet Once the cabinet is off the ground and leaning on a surface say the edge of a stage or the back of a car or pickup truck just push and slide the cabinet forward SON OF BERTHA Specifications Description 1x15 Tweeter Speaker Enclosure Power Handling 350 Watts RMS Impedance 8 ohms Frequency Response amp SPL 102 dB SPL 1W1M 3dB 45 Hz and 15 Khz Speaker Complement 1 15 custom SWR driver 1 Foster horn Spring Loaded Rubber Grip Handles Front Slot Port Dimensions 23 25 W x 20 25 H x 18 5 D Weight 60 Ibs Connection and Operation Son Of Bertha can be connected to any musical instrument amplifier capable of driving an 8 ohm load To connect your amplifier to Son Of Bertha run a high quality speaker cable 18 gauge or heavier from your amplifier s speaker output to one
8. are sent to the 15 speakers TRIAD Specifications Power Handling 400 watts RMS Impedance 4 Ohms 1 kHz Frequency Response and SPL 98 dB SPL 1W1M 6 db 37 Hz and 16 Khz Speaker Complement 1 15 PAS driver 1 10 PAS driver 1 Foster Horn Removable Casters Spring Loaded Rubber Grip Handles Bottom Slot Port Dimensions 23 W x 27 H x 18 5 D Weight 80 Ibs Description Triad is a full range 3 way speaker system that utilizes a single 15 woofer a 10 mid range driver and a high frequency horn tweeter Each component is housed in its own sealed chamber to maxi mize efficiency and eliminate any interaction between components Connection and Operation Triad can be connected to any musical instrument amplifier capable of driving a 4 ohm load To connect your amplifier to Triad run a high quality speaker cable 18 gauge or heavier from your amplifier s soeaker output to one of the designated speaker inputs Speakon or 1 4 on Triad s input panel Power Handling The power output rating for any amplifier connected to Triad should not exceed the enclosure s 400 watt RMS power handling capacity Please be aware that exceeding Triad s power handling Capacity can void the SWR warranty if any damage occurs to your loudspeakers due to overpower ing Full Range Input and Output Jacks Triad features four full range input output jacks two standard 1 4 and two Speakon wired in parallel If you are runn
9. can leave the casters in place during performance but it s recommended that they be removed prior to setting up your amplification sys tem This will allow your cabinet to couple to the floor which can be helpful in extending your sys tem s bass response Please note that the ball bearing type caster wheels provided with your Goliath III or 12 Stack cabinet may require periodic replacement depending on usage and care Replacement caster wheels can be purchased from the SWR Service Department INPUT PANEL DIAGRAMS All models except Big Ben 12 Pack 12 Stack and Megoliath Tweeter Attenuator Control I WE Faved EROT pute Watley UA FIBRE EAE SPLOT arsine kul OUTPUT NEUT i io FULL RANGE 1 4 Input 274 Input 14 output 1 4 Output Speakon Input an Speakon Output Output INPUT PANEL DIAGRAMS Megoliath PanelA top chamber Tweeter Attenuator Control OUTPUT TO BOTTOM SETHE MONO 1 4 Input 1 4 Output Speakon Input Speakon Output Panel B bottom chamber Bee amunt for Proper Hookups tey SW Sound Coarnsciaiing Sun Voley TA YSA FULLRANGE 1 4 Input Speakon Input INPUT PANEL DIAGRAMS Big Ben 12 Pack 12 Stack ra V o rs i 5 gs z SWR Sound Corporation Sun CA 1352 Wana swreound com Power Handling 2 Pack 2 X 12 400 Watts 4 2 Stack 3 X 12
10. or speaker fuse to blow For this reason we recommended keeping several spare fuses on hand hear a tinny hollow lifeless sound The sound has no body to it It just sounds bad This could be because your enclosures are out of phase Basically this means that while the speak er cones of one cabinet are moving out the cones of the second cabinet are moving in The net result is that little or no sound is produced To verify this situation you can use a 9 volt battery Turn off your amplifier and unplug the speaker cable from the amp leaving the other end still con nected to the enclosure Touch the plus side of the battery to the tip of the phone plug and the minus side of the battery to the sleeve of the phone plug When you do this the cone s in the cabinet should move outward When the battery is disconnected the cone s will go back to their original position Next repeat the procedure with the second enclosure chances are the cone s will move in the opposite direction inward If this is the case the speakers are wired out of phase Take your battery and recheck the phasing of both speakers using your speaker cable If they check out okay then your speaker cable is miswired that is plus and minus have been reversed You will need to purchase a replacement speaker cable or have the cable rewired Note Whenever you replace a speaker or have one replaced use this test to make sure it has been
11. properly installed in the enclosure You should also check all new or repaired cables the same way If none of the above suggestions help it s time to call your friendly SWR Service Department at 818 253 4797 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE PLEASE REFER TO A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN A Read Instructions All safety and operation instructions should be read before the product is operated B Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference C Heed Warnings All of the warnings on this product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to D Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed E Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a slightly damp cloth for cleaning Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a swimming pool wet basement and the like 6 Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product H Ventilation Slots and openings in the unit are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product to protect it from overheating thus these openings must
12. speakers especially in a bass system the lower the note the longer the duration of DC content in the clipped signal To understand what happens under this condition remember the example of what speakers do when a 9 volt battery is applied to them Now imagine what 20 or even 50 volts would do at the rate of 40 times per second The results can be overheating disfiguring of the voice coil overall fatigue and eventually complete failure TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE I m hearing unwanted distortion through my cabinet This could be for a variety of reasons but is probably being caused by one of the following three sources 1 the amplifier 2 the cabinet s woofer s and 3 the cabinet s tweeter The best way to figure it out is to try and isolate the big three If you have access to another working bass cabinet hook your amp up to it If things are still distorting it s probably your amp Consult your amplifier owner s manual for troubleshooting that piece of gear To determine whether the distortion s coming from the tweeter or the woofers first put your ear up to the cabinet play some notes and see if you can hear where it s emanating from If you can t quite narrow it down try turning the Tweeter Attenuator control all the way down counter clock wise When this control is all the way down the tweeter is effectively off Play some notes f you hear distortion you know it s not the tweeter see ne
13. the entire covering you test whichever cleaner you choose on a small inconspicuous area on the underside of the enclosure This will prevent any accidental discoloration from being in view All screws on the baffle and input panel should be checked periodically for tight ness so as not to become loose causing rattles or air leaks or lost Tilt Back Design SWR s Megoliath Goliath Senior Big Bertha and Henry The 8x8 feature a tilt back design for easy transportation To take advantage of this feature firmly grasp the bar or handle depending on the model found on the top rear surface of the enclosure Carefully pull the top of the cabinet toward you so that the enclosure balances on its heavy duty caster wheels When a comfortable balance is achieved push forward in the direction you want to move the enclosure Removable Caster Wheels Goliath and 12 Stack models The Goliath and the 12 Stack are shipped with a set of four heavy duty removable caster wheels SWR uses only closed shaft sockets so as to prevent air leaks or unwanted noise when the enclosure is in use To install the caster wheels on these speaker cabinets carefully turn the enclosure upside down or on its side so that the caster base sockets are visible Insert the shaft of each caster wheel into a socket on the underside of the speaker cabinet When all four wheels are firmly in place return the cabinet to its upright position and you re ready to roll You
14. to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the follow ing conditions 1 When the power supply cord has been damaged 2 If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product 3 If the product has been exposed to rain water or other conductive liquids 4 If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions 5 If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way 6 When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance P Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Q Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to deter mine that the product is in proper operating condition R Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products that produce heat SWR LIMITED WARRANTY All SWR Professional Series Speaker Enclosures are warrantied to the original consumer purchaser
15. top and bottom enclosures together using the high quality Speakon speaker cable provided Each independent 4x10 enclosure has its own input panel A for the top and B for the bottom Connection and Operation All of the jacks both Speakon and 1344 on input panels A and B are wired in parallel All jacks run full range and any one per panel can be used as an input jack However we have marked the jacks with in and out labels for your wiring convenience Mono Operation When using Megoliath as a mono 8x10 cabinet one amplified source simply connect the Speakon to Speakon speaker cable from the Output To Bottom Section M ono Operation jack on panel A to the Input Speakon jack on panel B Then connect your amplifier s speaker output to one of the inputs either 1344 or Speakon on panel A When using Megoliath in mono mode SWR strongly recommends a high quality 14 gauge or better Speakon to Speakon connection from your amplifier to the panel A input as the Speakon jack offers a superior connection and maximum transference of power This is why we have provided the Speakon cable and clearly marked the Output Speakon jack on panel A However 1344 jacks are available on both top and bottom panels for use with amplifiers that are not equipped with Speakon output jacks continued on next page MEGOLIATH continued Stereo Operation When using Megoliat
16. 12 Stack s input panel Power Handling The power output rating for any amplifier connected to the 12 Stack should not exceed the enclosure s 800 watt RMS power handling capacity Please be aware that exceeding the 12 Stack s power handling capacity can void the SWR warranty if any damage occurs to your loudspeakers due to overpowering Full Range Input and Output jacks The 12 Stack features four full range input output jacks two standard 1 4 and two Speakon wired in parallel If you are running two speaker enclosures in parallel connect the speaker cable from your amplifier to either jack marked IN and a second cable from either jack labeled OUT to the input of the second speaker enclosure IMPEDANCE A GENERAL OVERVIEW The following terms will be helpful in understanding the information in this section Impedance The resistance of a device to the flow of alternating current Often used to rate the resistance of a speaker s voice coil Ohm A unit of electrical resistance equal to that of a conductor in which a current of one ampere is produced by a potential of one volt across its terminals Parallel Operation The connection of two or more power sources of the same output voltage to obtain a higher output current There are three questions you should ask yourself prior to connecting multiple speaker enclosures to your amplifier 1 What is the impedance of each enclosure 2 What will the total combined impedance be 3 I
17. an learn all about your current cabinet AND check out your SWR extension options too Thanks for making SWR a part of your bass amplification system Sincerely SWR Sound Corporation Part 320034 REV 05 2002 2002 SWR SOUND CORPORATION SWR BASS SPEAKER ENCLOSURE OWNER S MANUAL PROFESSIONAL SERIES CUSTOM PRO SPECIALIST SERIES TABLE OF CONTENTS Table OF Contents es ee te cles 1 General Information a bere OES 2 Input Panel DiagramS 3 Big Ben 1x18 tweeter cabinet o o te 6 Big Bertha 2x15 tweeter cabinet 7 Henry The 8X8 8x8 tweeter cabinet ees 8 Goliath II 4x10 tweeter cabinet 4 and 8 ohm models 9 Goliath Junior III 2x10 tweeter cabinet 4 and 8 ohm models 10 Goliath Senior 6x10 tweeter cabinet ee ee 11 Megoliath 8x10 tweeter 12 Son Of Bertha 1x15 tweeter cabinet 14 Triad three way speaker system 4 4 anche eae aaa we 15 12 Pack 2x12 bass cabinet bead 16 12 Stack 4x12 bass cabinet 17 Impedance A General Overview 18 Troubleshooting Guide e bay eae Oh aa eee eee ee ea 19 Safety MistruGuions 4 5 erise nuni 21 Warranty Information
18. ction and Operation Goliath Senior can be connected to any musical instrument amplifier capable of driving a 4 ohm load To connect your amplifier to Goliath Senior run a high quality speaker cable 18 gauge or heavier from your amplifier s speaker output to one of the designated speaker inputs Speakon or 1 4 on Goliath Senior s input panel Power Handling The power output rating for any amplifier connected to Goliath Senior should not exceed the enclo sure s 1000 watt RMS power handling capacity Please be aware that exceeding Goliath Senior s power handling capacity can void the SWR warranty if any damage occurs to your loudspeakers due to overpowering Full Range Input and Output Jacks Goliath Senior features four full range input output jacks two standard 1 4 and two Speakon wired in parallel If you are running two speaker enclosures in parallel connect the speaker cable from your amplifier to either jack labeled IN and a second speaker cable from either jack labeled OUT to the input of the second speaker enclosure Tweeter Attenuator Control The large dial found on the input panel of the cabinet is the Tweeter Attenuator This control is used to adjust the level of high frequency signal present at the tweeter A normal setting for this control is straight up or twelve o clock Turning the dial fully counter clockwise removes the tweeter from the circuit As you turn the dial clockwise from this positio
19. e from your amplifier to either jack labeled IN and a second speaker cable from either jack labeled OUT to the input of the second speaker enclosure Tweeter Attenuator Control The large dial found on the input panel of the cabinet is the Tweeter Attenuator This control is used to adjust the level of high frequency signal present at the tweeter A normal setting for this control is straight up or twelve o clock Turning the dial fully counter clockwise removes the tweeter from the circuit As you turn the dial clockwise from this position the high frequency con tent is increased Internal Crossover Goliath Junior 1 5 internal passive crossover divides the incoming signal into two frequency bands The crossover point is 5 kHz frequencies above 5 kHz are sent to the tweeter frequencies below 5 kHz are sent to the 10 speakers GOLIATH SENIOR Specifications Description 6x10 Tweeter Speaker Enclosure Power Handling 1000 watts RMS Impedance 4 Ohms Frequency Response amp SPL 110 dB SPL 1W1M 3 dB 55 Hz and 14 Khz Speaker Complement 6 10 P A S Drivers 1 Foster Horn Heavy Duty Casters Spring Loaded Rubber Grip Handles Bottom Slot Port Top Handle and Tilt Back Design for easy transportation Dimensions 23 25 W x 36 5 H x 18 5 D Weight 115 Ibs P A S 10 Speaker Specifications Free Air Resonance 47Hz Individual Impedance 8 Ohms each Power Rating 175 Watts RMS each Conne
20. er output rating for any amplifier connected to Goliath II should not exceed the enclo sure s 700 watt RMS power handling capacity Please be aware that exceeding Goliath III s power handling capacity can void the SWR warranty if any damage occurs to your loudspeakers due to overpowering Full Range Input and Output Jacks Goliath III features four full range input output jacks two standard 1 4 and two Speakon wired in parallel If you are running two speaker enclosures in parallel connect the speaker cable from your amplifier to either jack labeled IN and a second speaker cable from either jack labeled OUT to the input of the second speaker enclosure Tweeter Attenuator Control The large dial found on the input panel of the cabinet is the Tweeter Attenuator This control is used to adjust the level of high frequency signal present at the tweeter A normal setting for this control is straight up or twelve o clock Turning the dial fully counter clockwise removes the tweeter from the circuit As you turn the dial clockwise from this position the high frequency con tent is increased Internal Crossover Goliath IIl s internal passive crossover divides the incoming signal into two frequency bands The crossover point is 5 kHz frequencies above 5 kHz are sent to the tweeter frequencies below 5 kHz are sent to the 10 speakers O GOLIATH J UNIOR III Specifications Description 2x10 Tweeter Speaker Enclosure
21. f any damage occurs to your loudspeakers due to overpowering Full Range Input and Output Jacks Big Bertha features four full range input output jacks two standard 1 4 and two Speakon wired in parallel If you are running two speaker enclosures in parallel connect the speaker cable from your amplifier to either jack labeled IN and a second speaker cable from either jack labeled OUT to the input of the second speaker enclosure Tweeter Attenuator Control The large dial found on the input panel of the cabinet is the Tweeter Attenuator This control is used to adjust the level of high frequency signal present at the tweeter A normal setting for this control is straight up or twelve o clock Turning the dial fully counter clockwise removes the tweeter from the circuit As you turn the dial clockwise from this position the high frequency con tent is increased Internal Crossover Big Bertha s internal passive crossover divides the incoming signal into two frequency bands The crossover point is 5 kHz frequencies above 5 kHz are sent to the tweeter frequencies below 5 kHz are sent to the 15 speakers HENRY THE 8x8 Specifications Description 8x8 Tweeter Speaker Enclosure Power Handling 480 watts RMS Impedance 4 ohms Frequency Response amp SPL 96 dB SPL 1W1M 6 db 35 Hz and 18 Khz Speaker Complement 8 custom 8 SWR drivers 1 Le Son piezo tweeter Heavy Duty Casters Spring Loaded Rubbe
22. for a period of Two 2 Years from the date of purchase in the USA from an Authorized SWR Dealer The warranty is VOID if the unit has been damaged due to accident improper handling installation or operation modification shipping damage abuse or misuse unauthorized repair or attempted repair or if the serial number has been defaced or removed SWR Sound Corporation reserves the right to make such determination on the basis of factory inspection If your Speaker enclosure or components should require repair a complete list of SWR Service Centers is available online at the SWR website swrsound com To return any SWR product for factory service please contact the SWR Service Department at 818 253 4797 for an RA and shipping instructions COVERS amp REPLACEMENT PARTS Waterproof covers made from high quality black Cordura are available for all SWR speaker enclo sure models through your local Authorized SWR Dealer or factory direct Please contact the SWR Sales Department at 818 253 4797 for price and availability Replacement parts such as fuses corners casters etc are available directly from SWR Please contact the SWR Service Department at 818 253 4797 if you would like to place an order SWR SOUND CORPORATION 9130 Glenoaks Blvd Sun Valley CA 91352 Phone 818 253 4797 Fax 818 253 4799 Email support swrsound com Web www swrsound com 22
23. h as a stereo cabinet different sources for top and bottom sections simply connect your desired sources left and right of a stereo amp or perhaps two completely different amplifiers into either the 1144 or Speakon jack marked In When choosing two distinct sources to route to either panel A top or B bottom you may want to take into account that Megoliath s top 4x10 section has a tweeter and the bottom does not Perhaps you have an affected Signal and a clean signal both independently powered Maybe you want the clean signal to have that classic SWR sound in which case you d want to utilize the tweeter in the top compartment Or maybe you have a wild effect that needs a tweeter and you prefer the clean signal on the bottom for better coupling with the floor The decision is yours Tweeter Attenuator Control The large dial found on input panel A top chamber of Megoliath is the Tweeter Attenuator This control is used to adjust the level of high frequency signal present at the horn tweeter A normal setting for this control is straight up or twelve o clock Turning the dial fully counter clockwise removes the tweeter from the circuit As you turn the dial clockwise from this position the high frequency content is increased Internal Crossover The internal passive crossover divides the incoming signal to Megoliath s top chamber into two frequency bands The crossover point is 5 kHz frequencies
24. inet and then touch the phone plug on the other end to the two terminals and of the battery contacting the tip and sleeve When you connect the battery to the phone plug a good cable will will pass the voltage to the speakers which will be indi cated by both an audible noise and the physical reaction of your speakers the cones will move out Disconnect the battery and the cones will move back in Reverse the battery and the speakers will move in when connected If you don t hear anything and your speakers don t move then the cable is faulty and should be repaired or replaced You can test for an intermittent cable by keeping the battery on the phone plug while swinging the wire like a jump rope If the cable is good the speaker will remain in its battery activated position and not make any noise This test can be especially handy after making new cables or repairing old ones and it can also be used to check speaker phasing Note Holding a battery on a phone plug continuously will drain the battery quickly so don t over do it Conversely this test will tell you if you have a dead 9 volt battery if you know the cable is good but the speakers don t move toss the battery Before reconnecting your system and turning the amplifier on make one last check to be sure all of your cables are connected properly especially your speaker cables If a loose speaker cable is plugged in while you re playing it could cause your AC
25. ing Full Range Input and Output Jacks Big Ben features four full range input output jacks two standard 1 4 and two Speakon wired in parallel If you are running two speaker enclosures in parallel connect the speaker cable from your amplifier to either jack labeled IN and a second speaker cable from either jack labeled OUT to the input of the second speaker enclosure BIG BERTHA Specifications Description 2x15 Tweeter Speaker Enclosure Power Handling 700 Watts RMS Impedance 4 ohms Frequency Response amp SPL 100 dB SPL 1W1M 6dB 40 Hz and 15 kHz Speaker Complement 2 15 custom SWR drivers 1 Foster horn Heavy Duty Casters Spring Loaded Rubber Grip Handles Front Slot Port Top Handle and Tilt Back Design for easy trans portation Dimensions 23 25 W x 36 5 H x 18 5 D Weight 98 Ibs Connection and Operation Big Bertha can be connected to any musical instrument amplifi er that is capable of driving a 4 ohm load To connect your amplifier to Big Bertha run a high quali ty speaker cable 18 gauge or heavier from your amplifier s speaker output to one of the designat ed speaker inputs Speakon or 1 4 on Big Bertha s input panel Power Handling The power output rating for any amplifier connected to Big Bertha should not exceed the enclo sure s 700 watt RMS power handling capacity Please be aware that exceeding Big Bertha s power handling capacity can void the SWR warranty i
26. ing two speaker enclosures in parallel connect the speaker cable from your amplifier to either jack labeled IN and a second speaker cable from either jack labeled OUT to the input of the second speaker enclosure Tweeter Attenuator Control The large dial found on the input panel of the cabinet is the Tweeter Attenuator This control is used to adjust the level of high frequency signal present at the tweeter A normal setting for this control is straight up or twelve o clock Turning the dial fully counter clockwise removes the tweeter from the circuit As you turn the dial clockwise from this position the high frequency con tent is increased Internal Crossover Triad s internal passive crossover divides the incoming signal into three frequency bands The crossover points for the Triad are 5 kHz and 100 Hz Frequencies above 5 kHz go to the Tweeter frequencies between 5 kHz and 100 Hz go to the 10 driver The woofer is a full range driver 12 PACK Specifications Description 2x12 bass speaker enclosure Power Handling 400 watts RMS Impedance 8 Ohms Speaker Complement Two custom 12 inch SWR drivers Heavy Duty Inset Metal Handles Front Slot Port Dimensions 30 5 W x 23 125 H x 20 75 D Weight 68 Ibs Connection and Operation The 12 Pack can be connected to any musical instrument amplifier that is capable of driving an 8 ohm load To connect your amplifier to the 12 Pack run a high quality speaker cable
27. n the high frequency con tent is increased Internal Crossover Goliath Senior s internal passive crossover divides the incoming signal into two frequency bands The crossover point is 5 kHz frequencies above 5 kHz are sent to the tweeter frequencies below 5 kHz are sent to the 10 speakers MEGOLIATH Specifications Description 8x10 Tweeter Dual Chamber Speaker Enclosure Power Handling Mono Cabinet Mode 1200 Watts Dual Cabinet Mode 600 Watts each chamber Impedance Inputs for stereo 2 x 8 ohm or mono 1 x 4 ohm operation Frequency Response amp SPL 100 dB SPL 1W1M 3dB 37 Hz amp 13 kHz Speaker Complement 8 10 Custom SWR Drivers 1 Foster Horn Porting Unique front and rear porting system Dimensions 26 5 W x 20 25 D x 48 5 H Weight 154 Lbs Additional Features Two independent speaker compartments Input panel with Tweeter Attenuator 1 4 and Speakon Input jacks Heavy Duty Inset Casters Heavy Duty Grab Bars and Skid rails Bottom mounted handles for safe lifting Chrome Grill Overview Megoliath was designed to be the ultimate professional speaker cabinet in both power handling and application flexibility To achieve maximum performance for your preferred setup please read the following instructions carefully and thoroughly Megoliath is basically two independent 4x10 enclosures that can be run separately from two different sources or as one mono 8x10 enclosure by chaining the
28. not be blocked or covered This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to I Grounding This product is equipped with a three wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug J Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon them paying particular attention to cords at plugs and the point where they exit the product K Lightning For added protection of this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges L Overloading Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock M Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through the openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product N Servicing Do not attempt
29. of the designated speaker inputs Speakon or 1 4 on Son Of Bertha s input panel Power Handling The power output rating for any amplifier connected to Son Of Bertha should not exceed the enclo sure s 350 watt RMS power handling capacity Please be aware that exceeding Son Of Bertha s power handling capacity can void the SWR warranty if any damage occurs to your loudspeakers due to overpowering Full Range Input and Output Jacks Son Of Bertha features four full range input output jacks two standard 1 4 and two Speakon wired in parallel If you are running two speaker enclosures in parallel connect the speaker cable from your amplifier to either jack labeled IN and a second speaker cable from either jack labeled OUT to the input of the second speaker enclosure Tweeter Attenuator Control The large dial found on the input panel of the cabinet is the Tweeter Attenuator This control is used to adjust the level of high frequency signal present at the tweeter A normal setting for this control is straight up or twelve o clock Turning the dial fully counter clockwise removes the tweeter from the circuit As you turn the dial clockwise from this position the high frequency con tent is increased Internal Crossover Son Of Bertha s internal passive crossover divides the incoming signal into two frequency bands The crossover point is 5 kHz frequencies above 5 kHz are sent to the tweeter frequencies below 5 kHz
30. r Grip Handles 2 Front Tube Ports Top Handle and Tilt Back Design for easy transportation Dimensions 23 W x 36 H x 18 5 D Weight 100 Ibs Connection and Operation Henry The 8x8 can be connected to any musical instrument amplifier capable of driving a 4 ohm load To connect your amplifier to Henry The 8X8 run a high quality speaker cable 18 gauge or heavier from your amplifier s soeaker output to one of the designated speaker inputs Speakon or 1 4 on Henry The 8x8 s input panel Power Handling The power output rating for any amplifier connected to Henry The 8X8 should not exceed the enclosure s 480 watt RMS power handling capacity Please be aware that exceeding Henry The 8X8 s power handling capacity can void the SWR warranty if any damage occurs to your loudspeak ers due to overpowering Full Range Input and Output Jacks Henry The 8X8 features four full range input output jacks two standard 1 4 and two Speakon wired in parallel If you are running two speaker enclosures in parallel connect the speaker cable from your amplifier to either jack labeled IN and a second speaker cable from either jack labeled OUT to the input of the second speaker enclosure Tweeter Attenuator Control The large dial found on the input panel of the cabinet is the Tweeter Attenuator This control is used to adjust the level of high frequency signal present at the tweeter A normal setting for this control is straight up or
31. r should state the lowest or minimum impedance your amplifier is designed to drive This may also be indicated next to your amplifier s speaker output jacks If the total impedance of the cabinets you want to use is 4 ohms your amp must have a minimum load rating of 4 ohms or less Before purchasing a second enclosure to add to your system you should make a list of all the items pertinent to your additional enclosure including impedance power handling capacity and function If your amplifier s owner s manual says that the amp s minimum load is 4 ohms and you already own IMPEDANCE continued one 8 ohm enclosure you Know you can add one more 8 ohm Speaker safely 8 divided by 2 4 Although much less common you could also add one or even two 16 ohm cabinets two 16 ohm cabinets in parallel have the same total impedance as one 8 ohm speaker To get the most efficiency out of your system with the fewest cabinets your best choice would be to connect two 8 ohm enclosures Since you would be driving two cabinets of equal impedance each will receive half the power your amp can deliver If your amplifier delivers 200 watts RMS at 4 ohms then each cabinet will receive 100 watts RMS maximum under clipping Clipping is the point where the power amplifier runs out of headroom and begins to distort If you had four 16 ohm enclosures each one would receive a maximum of 50 watts RMS under clipping Continuous clipping is very harmful to
32. rating as it will void your warranty A sudden burst of feedback or a heavily clipped waveform can cause the fuse to open resulting in loss of output from the tweeter Shock Mounted Steel Grill The custom manufactured steel grill is mounted on the top and sides with hard rubber standoffs and is installed to protect your SWR speaker enclosure s components from puncture or other physical damage The standoffs act as shock absorbers when the grill is bumped and are also intended to prevent the grill from rattling during use Prior to shipping the grill mounting screws are tightened to a point where the standoff barely compresses This keeps the height of the grill far enough off the speaker and prevents the grill from rattling on the head of the screw Should the screws loosen some rattling may occur If this happens simply tighten the screws until they become snug Do not over tighten the screws as this could bring the grill too close to your speak er S and cause interference with the speaker cone Cleaning and Maintenance A soft dry cloth can be used to remove smudges or fingerprints from the chrome grill A stiff brush such as those available in the cleaning section of most supermarkets can be used to keep the cabinet s carpeting free of lint pet hair and dust Should you encounter a problem with the carpet collecting odor from smokey clubs etc a common carpet cleaner can be used It is recommended that prior to spraying down
33. s the total combined impedance a safe load for your amplifier When multiple speakers are connected to an amplification system they are generally connected in a parallel configuration This is the case when you use the speaker output jacks on any SWR ampli fier or the in out jacks on the input panel of your SWR enclosure When you add speakers in paral lel the total impedance the amplifier sees becomes less Note As parallel operation is most common the following information will focus on this type of configuration Series operation will not be discussed To figure out the total impedance of two or more cabinets of equal value connected in parallel divide the impedance of one enclosure by the number of enclosures impedance of one enclosure number of enclosures total impedance Let s say for instance that you want to connect two 8 ohm SWR enclosures to one SWR amplifier configured for mono operation The formula is 8 divided by 2 4 ohms so the total impedance will be 4 ohms Likewise if you have four 8 ohm enclosures the total impedance will be 2 ohms 8 divided by 4 2 If you were to connect one 8 ohm enclosure and one 4 ohm enclosure in parallel you can simply think of the 4 ohm enclosure as two 8 ohm enclosures we know this is true from the first example so you now have in effect three 8 ohm enclosures The formula would be 8 divided by 3 2 67 ohms The owner s manual that came with your amplifie
34. xt paragraph If you don t hear any dis tortion with the tweeter off try turning up the Tweeter Attenuator It may be that you just need to find the optimum tweeter level for your bass amp or style of playing If the tweeter distorts no matter what level the Tweeter Attenuator control is set to it s probably best to call SWR s Service Department The number s 818 253 4797 If the tweeter s off AND the amp s okay and you re still hearing distortion there may be a problem with your woofer s and or the cabinet s internal workings Inspect your woofers cones for folded edges There s a very slight chance you have a defective woofer Or you may have blown one or all of them by driving them too hard Speakers that have been overdriven are easy to detect and gen erally do not fall under a manufacturer s warranty You should call SWR s Service Department to determine your next move The number s 818 253 4797 hear intermittent distortion and or crackling coming from the cabinet This could be due to a bad speaker cable or a bad speaker cable connection First make sure the cable is securely connected to both the cabinet and the amp or other cabinet If you re using more than one cabinet check all cable connections in the chain If you then suspect that the problem may be a bad cable you can use a 9 volt battery as a cable tester To do so plug one end of the questionable cable into your speaker cab
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