Ample Audio ACWD 1000 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
• ACWD 1000 • ACWD 1200 • ACWD 1500
• EXONIC 1000 • EXONIC 1200 • EXONIC 1500
• EXONIC 10X • EXONIC 12X
EXONIC SUBWOOFER
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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Subwoofer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Subwoofers Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Enclosure Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Recommended Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Wiring Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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Limited Warranty
AAmmpplleeAAuuddiiooproducts are manufactured with highest quality components and
most advanced technology available. AAmmpplleeAAuuddiioo, Inc. warranties all of it’s sub-
woofers to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of (1)
year from the original date of consumer purchase (nontransferable).
Subwoofers found to be defective during the warranty period will be repaired or
replaced at Ample Audio’s discretion.
Retain your sales receipt for all warranty issues. It is your proof of warranty and
a copy must accompany defective product when returned for service.
A defective unit must be shipped prepaid to AAmmpplleeAAuuddiioo, Inc. in the original
carton and packaging materials or their equivalent. Any shipping loss or damage
will be the sole responsibility of the consumer or the consumer’s shipper. All
returned products must also have a Return Authorization Number, which can be
obtained by calling [phone]. All shipments must have this number clearly
marked on the outside of the shipping carton or it is subject to refusal.
This warranty does not cover:
1. Damage caused by abuse, misuse, accident, water or theft.
2. Damage caused by improper installation.
3. Damage caused by improper voltage supply.
4. Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of the product.
AAmmpplleeAAuuddiioo, Inc. shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages
or any expressed or implied warranty of this product. (Some States do not allow
limitation of implied warranties or exclusion of consequential damage, therefore,
these restrictions may not apply to you).
Please direct all questions to the following.
AAmmpplleeAAuuddiioo,,IInncc..
6767 8th St.
Buena Park, California 90620
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.ampleaudio.com
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Subwoofer Specifications
ACWD “Performance” Series DVC Subwoofers
1000 1200 1500
Diameter (in.) 10” 12” 15”
Cone Material Non-Pressed Paper Non-Pressed Paper Non-Pressed Paper
Basket Stamped Steel Stamped Steel Stamped Steel
Surround NBR NBR NBR
Voice Coil Dia. & Type 2” #P600 2” #P600 2” #P600
Magnet Weight (oz.) 35 45 60
Mounting Diameter (in.) 9.17 10.95 13.77
Mounting Depth (in.) 5.11 5.57 6.50
EXONIC “Competition” Series DVC Subwoofers
1000 1200 1500
Diameter (in.) 10” 12” 15”
Cone Material Non-Pressed Paper Non-Pressed Paper Non-Pressed Paper
Basket Die-Cast Alloy Die-Cast Alloy Die-Cast Alloy
Surround NBR NBR NBR
Voice Coil Dia. & Type 2” #P600 2” #P600 2” #P600
Magnet Weight (oz.) 45 50 65
Mounting Diameter (in.) 9.25 10.98 13.93
Mounting Depth (in.) 4.94 5.47 6.81
EXONIC “Extreme” Series DVC Subwoofers
10X 12X
Diameter (in.) 10” 12
Cone Material Honeycomb Honeycomb
Basket Die-Cast Alloy Die-Cast Alloy
Surround NBR NBR
Voice Coil Dia. & Type 3” #P600 3” #P600
Magnet Weight (oz.) 160 200
Mounting Diameter (in.) 9.25 10.98
Mounting Depth (in.) 6.43 6.96
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Exonic “Extreme” Series DVC Subwoofers
SEALED VENTED BANDPASS
10X cu. ft Vb1 .60 1.46 Sealed .71
cu. ft Vb2 Ported .58
Port (qty.) DxL (1) 4”x13” (1) 4”x12.7”
Fb Tunning Freq. 40Hz 65Hz
12X cu. ft Vb1 .75 2.5 Sealed 1.3
cu. ft Vb2 Ported 1.37
Port (qty.) DxL (2) 4”x12.86” (1) 6”x12.4”
Fb Tunning Freq. 38Hz 60Hz
*The Exonic “Extreme” 10X and 12X subwoofers can be used in a wide
range of enclosure sizes. The specified sizes reflect both sound quality
and high output usage. For those in need of extreme SPL designs,
requiring higher tuned enclosures, please contact your local Authorized
Dealer or call Ample Audio direct.
**All of the specified enclosures can be categorized as Optimum or
Recommended sizes. However, the performance of these enclosures
may vary due to vehicle type and amplifier power. In addition, properly
designed and built enclosures are necessary for exceptional speaker per-
formance. Your local Authorized dealer or an Ample Audio technical
support person can assist with any questions you may have.
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Enclosure Types
The three most common enclosures used in the mobile audio environment
are; sseeaalleedd,,vveenntteedd((ppoorrtteedd)), or bbaannddppaassss. Each one of these enclosures has
certain characteristics that may or may not suit your needs. In order to
choose the correct enclosure for your system, it will be necessary to
answer a few questions.
One of the most important questions is space. How much area do you
have to work with? Second, you need to know how much power your
amplifier can produce continuously. Next, decide what kind of bass you
want, tight, boomy, punchy, high sound quality, or extreme sound pressure
(SPL). Finally, decide who is going to build your box and if you will be the
wood chuck that does the work, make sure you choose a box that is not
to difficult for your skill level.
When building your enclosure or if you have a professional build it, make
sure the correct materials are used. Ample Audio recommends the use of
Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) as the primary construction materi-
al, a high grade wood glue, premium pure silicone for sealing seams, solid
wood braces for large or high pressure enclosures, high quality fasteners
for assembly (pre-drilled and screwed for high pressure applications or
heavy gauge nailer brads for less demanding enclosures), high quality
speaker terminals, box filler when applicable, and always make sure that
the mounting area is flat and the woofer hole is the proper diameter.
The easiest type of box to build is a “Sealed Enclosure.” Sealed enclosure
offer smaller air space, good power handling at all frequencies, linear
response, and they tend to have exceptional sound quality.
When building a sealed enclosure, make sure that all of the seams are air-
tight by using a high-grade silicone. Sealed enclosures are generally cate-
gorized for tight or high sound quality applications. If the box volume is
increased, the bass will become deeper and will have a flatter response. If
you want to generate more SPL, simply make the box smaller than rec-
ommended, but keep in mind that the overall response will be inferior.
Vented (ported) enclosures are a little trickier to design and build than
sealed enclosures, but they can offer several advantages as well. The use
of vented enclosures requires 50% to 150% more space; therefore you have
to first determine whether or not you are willing to give up the room in
your vehicle or if you have enough room at all. The reasons why vented
enclosures are harder to design is because they are dependent upon a tun-
ing port. If the port size is to small or to large, the output will be very lim-
ited and there is a strong possibility that you will damage the woofer. If
the port is properly done, there can be a significant increase in output ver-
sus other types of enclosures. Other benefits include excellent deep bass
response, lower power requirements (more efficient), and extreme SPL.
Use vented enclosure for extended deep bass or strong punch.
The most difficult enclosure to design and build is known as a bandpass
box. Described by its name, a bandpass box controls both low and high fre-
quencies. These enclosures are very unique because they allow the
designer to control efficiency. Usually, however, BP boxes require the
most amount of space and cost the most to build. There are many varia-
tions to bandpass enclosures, therefore, it is usually a good idea to consult
your Authorized Dealer or call Ample Audio for designs. However, we
have included a dual chamber, single woofer design for those who want to
attempt a BP design.
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Recommended Enclosures
Please note that all enclosure volumes include displacement for speaker
and port. Do not add to these measurements. Sealed and ported enclo-
sures, as well as the sealed chamber (Vb1) on all bandpass enclosures
should be lined on 3 walls with 1.75” to 2.5” thick Dacron or Pollyfill
material. The ported (Vb2) chamber on all bandpass enclosures can be
lined on 1 or 2 walls. Do not restrict any port area with filler.
ACWD “Performance” Series DVC Subwoofers
SEALED VENTED BANDPASS
1000 cu. ft Vb1 .65 1.125 Sealed .55
cu. ft Vb2 Ported .69
Port (qty.) DxL (1) 3”x 10.5” (1) 4”x 11”
Fb Tunning Freq. 37Hz 60Hz
1200 cu. ft Vb1 1.25 1.75 Sealed 1.0
cu. ft Vb2 Ported 1.5
Port (qty.) DxL (1) 4”x11” (1) 6”x10.7”
Fb Tunning Freq. 38Hz 59Hz
1500 cu. ft Vb1 1.75 2.70 Sealed 1.95
cu. ft Vb2 Ported 2.00
Port (qty.) DxL (1) 4”x7” (1) 6”x5”
Fb Tunning Freq. 35Hz 60Hz
Exonic “Competition” Series DVC Subwoofers
SEALED VENTED BANDPASS
1000 cu. ft Vb1 .65 1.125 Sealed .55
cu. ft Vb2 Ported .63
Port (qty.) DxL (1) 3”x 10.5” (1) 4”x12”
Fb Tunning Freq. 37Hz 60Hz
1200 cu. ft Vb1 1.12 1.75 Sealed 1.0
cu. ft Vb2 Ported 1.5
Port (qty.) DxL (1) 4”x11” (1) 6”x9.50”
Fb Tunning Freq. 38Hz 59Hz
1500 cu. ft Vb1 1.65 2.70 Sealed 1.95
cu. ft Vb2 Ported 2.00
Port (qty.) DxL (1) 4”x7” (1) 6”x5”
Fb Tunning Freq. 35Hz 57Hz
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Subwoofer Parameters
SERIES ACWD EXONIC EXONIC
MODEL 1000 1200 1500 1000 1200 1500 10X 12X
Fs (Hz) 27.9 27.6 20.8 32.3 24.3 21.3 31.5 25.6
BWs (Hz) 14.2 13.7 13.3 17.0 15.3 12.8 15.2 13.0
Qms 6.80 8.02 7.07 8.53 7.63 7.95 12.8 13.2
Qes. 0.48 0.54 0.36 0.45 0.34 0.37 0.34 0.30
Qts 0.45 0.51 0.35 0.42 0.33 0.35 0.33 0.30
Zmaxs (ohms) 25.5 26.9 34.7 34.2 39.6 38.7 65.1 75.3
Vas (Liters) 51.5 89.4 304 38.4 112 294 17.8 44.1
Xmax (mm) 5.7 5.7 5.7 5.7 5.7 5.7 13.2 13.2
Pwr. (RMS) 200 250 300 300 350 400 800 1000
Pwr. (Max) 400 500 600 600 700 800 1600 2000
Sens. dB1w/1m 85.5 87.3 90.6 86.4 88.5 90.8 83.9 85.7
Displacement (ft3) .07 .11 .197 .075 .11 .21 .12 .17
Impedance Dual 4ohm Dual 4ohm Dual 4ohm
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Wiring Guide
All AAmmpplleeAAuuddiioosubwoofers use dual 4 ohm voice coils. The use of dual
4 ohm voice coils makes these woofers very versatile, but a little trickier
to wire. Please pay close attention to the following guidelines.
It is very important to know the limits of your amplifier and how to
properly wire your woofers to match. Most amplifiers today are stable
into 2 ohm stereo or 4 ohm mono/bridged. There are also some amps that
are stable down to 1/2 ohm. Mono is a term used to describe the
combining of both left and right audio signals and bridged describes
the combining of power into one channel. It is always a good idea to use
your woofers in a mono/bridged mode, if your amplifier has this
capability. Almost all Owners Manuals will list the amplifiers load rating,
so please check before deciding how to wire your speakers.
There are three different types of wiring configurations used in car audio.
They are described as, series, parallel, and series-parallel. You can change
the impedance or “load” depending on the quantity of woofers and how
they are wired. Please use the diagrams bellow to help choose the proper
wiring configuration for your system.
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing an AAmmpplleeAAuuddiioosubwoofer. All AAmmpplleeAAuuddiioo
products are designed and manufactured to meet the highest possible
standards in order to give you many years of musical enjoyment.
This manual is intended to provide the necessary information needed to
properly incorporate your new AAmmpplleeAAuuddiioosubwoofer into any mobile
audio system.
There are three different series, consisting of eight different models
contained in this manual. It is necessary to pay close attention to your
specific woofer when deciding on a particular enclosure. Failure to use
the correct enclosure will result in lower power handling and poor sound
quality.
Please take the time to carefully read your Owners Manual; it’s the key
to musical success.
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