Artcoustic Subwoofer Series User manual

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SUBWOOFER SERIES
Owners manual

WELCOME TO THE WORLD
OF ARTCOUSTIC
Congratulations with the purchase of your
Artcoustic Subwoofer.
The Artcoustic Subwoofer Series has an
efficient passive double-tuned bandpass
design, producing a fast, dynamic bass
response and exceptional musical authority,
easily integrated into any small to large
Artcoustic system.
The Artcoustic Subwoofer Series is designed
with a low resonance frequency 4th order
bandpass design, which ensures powerful
and clean bass.
The Artcoustic Subwoofer Series fits well
into a remarkably small projection screen
installation space, featuring a single or up to
four high-quality 10” bass units, mounted
within a specially tuned, elegant and
contemporary cabinet, offering discrete
floor, cabinet or wall placement. This
technology allows for superb output
performance to be possible in a
cabinet much smaller than would otherwise
be required.
Nearly 20 years of subwoofer technology
and acoustic evolution has merged into the
most advanced and powerful subwoofer
series ever produced by Artcoustic.
The Artcoustic Subwoofer Series delivers
amazing bass, ideal for professional
applications, such as recording and film
studios, dedicated cinemas and fixed
installations in general. Employing a single
or up to four long-throw woofers, capable of
reproducing low frequency signals
accurately and effortlessly. For larger rooms,
or where a higher SPL is required, use
multiple units.
Thank you for purchasing an Artcoustic
product.
All the best,
The Artcoustic Team
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SUB3 front view
The Artcoustic Subwoofer Series is ideal for use in high-end installations where sound quality is paramount,
such as mid-field to full-space studio monitoring, for private cinema installations, and for commercial use in
bars, restaurants and corporate presentation facilities, including commercial movie theatres.
LONG THROW BASS UNITS
HIGH LONG TERM POWER
HANDLING
VERY LOW DISTORTION
VERY HIGH SPL
REMARKABLE DYNAMIC RANGE
AND TRANSIENT RESPONSE
HEAT DISSIPATION, COMBINED
WITH REDUCED DISTORTION
MOTOR
FAST EASY AND SIMPLE
INSTALLATION
SUITABLE FOR A WIDE RANGE OF
APPLICATION
SUBWOOFER SERIES
FEATURES
Dedicated cinemas, screening rooms and most
commercial applications
SUB3 rear view
468 450

DESIGN
TRANSDUCER
CONNECTION
PERFORMANCE
LF 1 x 10 inch long throw cone
Single amped Gold Plated Push Terminals
Cabinet: Black, White, RAL, NCS, Tikkurila, Gloss
Weight 10 kg
Dimensions H: 350 W: 350 D: 200 mm
Operating Range 35 Hz (-3dB) to 120 Hz
Nominal Beamwidth omni directional
Axial Sensitivity (half space SPL) LF 94 dB
Input Impedance Nominal Minimum 8 ohms
Maximum Power Handling 160 Watt
Calculated Axial Output Limit (half space SPL) Average Peak 110 dB
Artcoustic Sub Z is the smallest subwoofer in our line up. This subwoofer delivers amazing
bass, ideal for smaller installations, residential TV setup and smaller sized cinemas,
commercial installations, such as bars, restaurants and cafés.
The Sub Z employs one 10 inch long-throw woofer, combined with the Artcoustic in-house
designed 4th order bandpass technology, making this sub capable of reproducing low
frequency signals accurately and effortlessly, with high power handling and extremely low
distortion, right down to 35 Hz.
The Artcoustic Sub Z subwoofer is ideal for use in high-end installations where sound quality is
paramount, for higher output, use multiple units.
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10 kg
94 dB
110 dB
160 Watt
Omni-directional
H: 350 W: 250 D: 200 mm
35 Hz 120 Hz
-3dB 35 Hz
MAX SPL
WEIGHT
SENSITIVITY
DIMENSIONS
MAXIMUM POWER
OPERATING RANGE
NOMINAL BEAM
WIDTH
SPECIFICATIONS
Input Impedance
Nominal 8 ohms
SUB Z SUBWOOFER

LF 1 x 10 inch long throw cones
Single amped Gold Plated Push Terminals
Cabinet: Black, White, RAL, NCS, Tikkurila, Gloss
Weight 10 kg
Dimensions H: 440 W: 440 D: 163 mm
Operating Range 35 Hz (-3dB) to 120 Hz
Nominal Beamwidth omni directional
Axial Sensitivity (half space SPL) LF 94 dB
Input Impedance Nominal Minimum 8 ohms
Maximum Power Handling 160 Watt
Calculated Axial Output Limit (half space SPL) Average Peak 110 dB
Artcoustic Sub Z-IWS is the slimmest subwoofer in our line up. This in-wall subwoofer delivers
amazing bass, ideal for smaller installations; residential TV setups, smaller sized cinemas and
commercial installations, such as bars, restaurants and cafés.
The Sub Z-IWS employs one 10 inch long-throw woofer, combined with the Artcoustic in-house
designed 4th order bandpass technology, making this sub capable of reproducing low
frequency signals accurately and effortlessly, with high power handling and extremely low
distortion, right down to 35 Hz.
The Artcoustic Sub Z-IWS subwoofer is ideal for use in high-end installations where sound
quality is paramount. For higher output, use multiple units.
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10 kg
94 dB
110 dB
160 Watt
Omni-directional
H: 440 W: 400 D: 163 mm
35 Hz 120 Hz
-3dB 35 Hz
DESIGN
TRANSDUCER
CONNECTION
PERFORMANCE
MAX SPL
WEIGHT
SENSITIVITY
DIMENSIONS
MAXIMUM POWER
OPERATING RANGE
NOMINAL BEAM
WIDTH
Input Impedance
Nominal 8 ohms
SUB ZIWS INWALL SUBWOOFER
SPECIFICATIONS

LF 1 x 10 inch long throw cone
Single amped Gold Plated Push Terminals
Cabinet: Black, White, RAL, NCS, Tikkurila, Gloss
Weight 12 kg
Dimensions H: 450 W: 450 D: 225 mm
Operating Range 30 Hz (-3dB) to 120 Hz
Nominal Beamwidth omni directional
Axial Sensitivity (half space SPL) LF 96 dB
Input Impedance Nominal Minimum 6 ohms
Maximum Power Handling 160 Watt
Calculated Axial Output Limit (half space SPL) Average Peak 115 dB
Artcoustic Sub 1 delivers amazing bass ideal for professional applications, such as recording
and film studios, dedicated cinemas and fixed installations in general.
The Sub 1 employs one 10 inch long-throw woofer, combined with the Artcoustic in-house
designed 4th order bandpass technology, making this sub capable of reproducing low
frequency signals accurately and effortlessly, with high power handling and extremely low
distortion, right down to 30 Hz.
The Artcoustic Sub 1 subwoofer is ideal for use in high-end installations where sound quality is
paramount.
MAX SPL
WEIGHT
SENSITIVITY
DIMENSIONS
MAXIMUM POWER
OPERATING RANGE
NOMINAL BEAM
WIDTH
SPECIFICATIONS
Input Impedance
Nominal 6 ohms
12 kg
96 dB
115 dB
160 Watt
Omni-directional
H: 450 W: 450 D: 225 mm
30 Hz 120 Hz
-3dB 30 Hz
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DESIGN
TRANSDUCER
CONNECTION
PERFORMANCE
SUB 1 SUBWOOFER

LF 1 x 10 inch long throw cone
Single amped Gold Plated Push Terminals
Cabinet: Black, White, RAL, NCS, Tikkurila, Gloss
Weight 14 kg
Dimensions H: 500 W: 500 D: 225 mm
Operating Range 27 Hz (-3dB) to 120 Hz
Nominal Beamwidth omni directional
Axial Sensitivity (half space SPL) LF 96 dB
Input Impedance Nominal Minimum 6 ohm
Maximum Power Handling 160 Watt
Calculated Axial Output Limit (half space SPL) Average Peak 116 dB
For the ultimate in low-frequency performance, the Artcoustic Sub 2 subwoofer delivers
awesome bass reproduction. This model changes the way subwoofers are perceived.
Employing a single 10” long-throw woofer combined with the Artcoustic in-house designed 4th
order bandpass technology, this subwoofer reproduces low frequency signals accurately and
effortlessly, with high power handling and extremely low distortion, right down to 27Hz.
For its size, it is one of the most dynamic, powerful and controlled subwoofers on the market,
making it ideal for professional applications, such as recording and film studios, smaller
dedicated cinemas and fixed installations in general.
The Artcoustic Sub 2 subwoofer is ideal for use in high-end installations where sound quality is
paramount, such as mid-field to full-space studio monitoring, for private cinema installations,
and for commercial use in bars, restaurants and corporate presentation facilities.
For high SPL requirements, use multiple units.
DESIGN
TRANSDUCER
CONNECTION
PERFORMANCE
Input Impedance
Nominal 6 ohms
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14 kg
96 dB
116 dB
160 Watt
Omni-directional
H: 500 W: 500 D: 225 mm
27 Hz 120 Hz
-3dB 27 Hz
MAX SPL
WEIGHT
SENSITIVITY
DIMENSIONS
MAXIMUM POWER
OPERATING RANGE
NOMINAL BEAM
WIDTH
SPECIFICATIONS
SUB 2 SUBWOOFER

LF 2 x 10 inch long throw cones
Cabinet: Black, White, RAL, NCS, Gloss
Weight 33 kg
Dimensions H: 600 W: 600 D: 250 mm
Single amped Gold Plated Push Terminals
Operating Range 20 Hz (-3dB) Hz to 120 Hz
Nominal Beamwidth omni directional
Axial Sensitivity (half space SPL) LF 96 dB
Input Impedance Nominal Minimum 14 ohms
Maximum Power Handling 320 Watt
Calculated Axial Output Limit (half space SPL) Average Peak 122 dB
For the ultimate in low-frequency performance, the Artcoustic Sub 3 subwoofer delivers
awesome bass reproduction. For its size, it is one of the most dynamic, powerful and controlled
subwoofers on the market, making it ideal for professional applications, such as recording and
film studios, dedicated cinemas and fixed installations in general.
This model changes the way subwoofers are perceived. Employing two 10” long-throw woofers
combined with our in-house 4th order bandpass technology, this subwoofer reproduces low
frequency signals accurately and effortlessly, with high power handling and extremely low
distortion, right down to 20Hz.
The Artcoustic Sub 3 subwoofer is ideal for use in high-end installations where sound quality is
paramount, such as mid-field to full-space studio monitoring, for private cinema installations
and for commercial use in bars, restaurants and corporate presentation facilities.
For very high SPL requirements, use multiple units.
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DESIGN
TRANSDUCER
CONNECTION
PERFORMANCE
MAX SPL
WEIGHT
SENSITIVITY
DIMENSIONS
MAXIMUM POWER
OPERATING RANGE
NOMINAL BEAM
WIDTH
SUB 3 SUBWOOFER
33 kg
96 dB
122 dB
320 Watt
Omni-directional
H: 600 W: 600 D: 250 mm
20 Hz 120 Hz
-3dB 20 Hz
Input Impedance
Nominal 14 ohms
SPECIFICATIONS

LF 4 x 10 inch long throw cones
Cabinet: Black SL, White SL, RAL
Weight 61 kg
Dimensions H: 1000 W: 600 D: 250 mm
Single amped Gold Plated Push Terminals
Operating Range 15 Hz (-3dB) to 120 Hz
Nominal Beamwidth omni directional
Axial Sensitivity (half space SPL) LF 99 dB
Input Impedance Nominal 8 ohms
Maximum Power Handling 640 Watt
Calculated Axial Output Limit (half space SPL) Average Peak 128 dB
For the ultimate in low-frequency performance, the Artcoustic Sub 4 subwoofer is the largest and
most powerful subwoofer in our lineup. The Sub 4 delivers unmatched bass reproduction and for
its size, it is one of the most dynamic, powerful and controlled subwoofers on the market, making
it ideal for professional applications, such as recording and film studios, dedicated cinemas and
fixed installations in general.
This model changes the way subwoofers are perceived. Employing 4 10” long-throw woofers
combined with our in-house 4th order bandpass technology, this subwoofer reproduces low
frequency signals accurately and effortlessly, with high power handling and extremely low
distortion, right down to 15Hz.
The Artcoustic Sub 4 subwoofer is ideal for use in high-end installations where sound quality is
paramount, such as full-space studio monitoring, for private and commercial cinema installations
and for commercial use in bars, clubs and corporate presentation facilities.
For professional level SPL requirements, use multiple units.
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61 kg
99 dB
128 dB
640 Watt
Omni-directional
H: 1000 W: 600 D: 250 mm
15 Hz 120 Hz
-3dB 15 Hz
MAX SPL
WEIGHT
SENSITIVITY
DIMENSIONS
MAXIMUM POWER
OPERATING RANGE
NOMINAL BEAM
WIDTH
DESIGN
TRANSDUCER
CONNECTION
PERFORMANCE
Input Impedance
Nominal 8 ohms
SPECIFICATIONS
SUB 4 SUBWOOFER

top view
65
rear view
Artcoustic Sub Z
bottom view
110 110
78 front view
350
isometric view
side view
208
200
dimension are in mm
adjustable metal bracket
SCHEMATICS
60
78
369
350

top view
rear view
bottom view
Artcoustic Sub Z-IWS in-wall
IMPORTANT!
magnet
front view
440
isometric view
63
side view
163
100
dimension are in mm
DO NOT COVER PORT
SCHEMATICS
440

top view
rear view
Artcoustic Sub 1
bottom view
160 160
front view
450
isometric view
side view
233
225
dimension are in mm
SCHEMATICS
160 65
78
468 450

top view
rear view
Artcoustic Sub 2
bottom view
170 170
front view
500
isometric view
side view
232
224
dimension are in mm
80
170170
86
517
500
SCHEMATICS

top view
rear view
Artcoustic Sub 3
bottom view
220 220
rubber feet
front view
600
isometric view
side view
258
250
dimension are in mm
80
220220
87
617
600
SCHEMATICS

Artcoustic Sub 4
top view
rear view
bottom view
250
40
250
DO NOT COVER PORT
front view
adjustable
metal bracket
600
isometric view
side view
258
250
dimension are in mm
SCHEMATICS
450450
70
1000
18
IMPORTANT!
rubber feet

magnet points
detail A
scale 1 : 2
detail B
scale 1 : 2
Sub Z-IWS
mounting bracket
Magnet mount the Sub Z-IWS
Cut a square hole 398 x 398mm Fix mounting brackets
INWALL SUBWOOFER INSTALLATION MADE EASY
MOUNTING INSTRUCTION
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Wall cut 398
3
1 2
398
A
B

THE FIRST RANGE OF SUBWOOFER SPECIFICALLY
DESIGNED TO HELP ADDRESS ROOM MODES
Artcoustic have helped to create some truly stunning cinema systems, and have used all that
experience to develop a groundbreaking range of new subwoofers.
The new SUB Z, SUB Z-IWS, SUB1, SUB2, SUB3, SUB4 effectively allow for more flexibility in
positioning your subwoofers.
With this new range, we have the advantage of a smaller design, which here by can be positioned
in more suitable places in the room.
This enables us to design systems which address the problematic room modes at the design stage
instead of trying to fight them with aggressive EQ once installed.
The end result is a much more dynamic, smoother, more accurate bass in every room.
USE THE NEW SUBWOOFERS IN PAIRS, IN ORDER TO SMOOTHEN OUT
OFTEN DIFFICULT TO EQ ROOM MODES.
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WIRING AND PLACEMENT GUIDE

SUBWOOFER ROOM SIMULATION
Amplifier
Parallel mode
Amplifier
Parallel mode
one subwoofer SUBZ/SUB IWS
two subwoofers SUBZ/SUB IWS
four subwoofers SUBZ/SUB IWS (2-2)
DOLBY ATMOS REFERENCE LEVEL NOT ACHIEVED (3DB 37HZ)
DOLBY ATMOS REFERENCE LEVEL, ACHIEVED @ 50HZ (3DB 37HZ)
DOLBY ATMOS REFERENCE LEVEL, ACHIEVED @ 42HZ (3DB 37HZ)
SUB Z
SUB Z-IWS
SUB Z
SUB Z-IWS
SUB Z
SUB Z-IWS
SUB Z
SUB Z-IWS
SUB Z
SUB Z-IWS
2.5m
43.75m3
5m
2.5m
3.5m
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SUB Z SMALL ROOM
Amplifier
Parallel mode

Amplifier
Parallel mode
Amplifier
Parallel mode
Amplifier
Parallel mode
one subwoofer SUB 1
two subwoofers SUB 1
four subwoofers SUB 1 (2-2)
DOLBY ATMOS REFERENCE LEVEL NOT ACHIEVED (3DB 30HZ)
DOLBY ATMOS REFERENCE LEVEL, ACHIEVED @ 40HZ (3DB 30HZ)
DOLBY ATMOS REFERENCE LEVEL, ACHIEVED @ 32HZ (3DB 30HZ)
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SUBWOOFER ROOM SIMULATION
2.5m
43.75m3
5m
2.5m
3.5m
SUB 1
SUB 1
SUB 1
SUB 1
SUB 1
SUB 1 SMALL ROOM

DOLBY ATMOS REFERENCE LEVEL NOT ACHIEVED (3DB 27HZ)
DOLBY ATMOS REFERENCE LEVEL, ACHIEVED @ 35HZ (3DB 27HZ)
DOLBY ATMOS REFERENCE LEVEL, IN ROOM ACHIEVED @ 29HZ (3DB 27HZ)
Amplifier
Parallel mode
Amplifier
Parallel mode
one subwoofer SUB 2
two subwoofers SUB 2
SUBWOOFER ROOM SIMULATION
2.5m
43.75m3
5m
2.5m
3.5m
four subwoofers SUB 2 (2-2)
SUB 2 SMALL ROOM
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SUB 2
SUB 2
SUB 2
SUB 2
SUB 2
Amplifier
Parallel mode