Audiovox PSW-10DC Series/Parallel Connection Using Three Woofers, Installation Recommendations

Models: PSW-12DC PSW-10DC

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SERIES/PARALLEL CONNECTION USING THREE WOOFERS

SERIES/PARALLEL CONNECTION USING THREE WOOFERS

Three dual 4-Ohm voice-coil woofers can be connected in such a way as to produce a 0.66-Ohm (See Fig.8) or 2.66-Ohm monaural output as shown below (See Fig.9).

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Fig. 8

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INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS

To realize the utmost in sound reproduction from your subwoofer(s), follow these installation recommendations:

lUse a quality large gauge wire to connect your subwoofer to the amplifier

lUse a subwoofer crossover to remove unwanted higher frequencies

lPosition the enclosure in the rear of the vehicle with the subwoofer facing rearward to improve bass response and avoid cancellation of audio frequencies

ENCLOSURE CONSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS

To enhance subwoofer performance, the following general recommendations should be addressed when constructing the speaker enclosure:

lUse 3/4" MDF for your construction material

lGlue all joint seams

lScrew or nail all joints tight

lBrace all walls

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Audiovox PSW-10DC, PSW-12DC Series/Parallel Connection Using Three Woofers, Installation Recommendations, 2 Ω +, 2.66 Ω