AudioBahn ABB122J User manual

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT.
RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
ABB102J / ABB122J
OWNER’S MANUAL

To bring the product to market that excites the consumer through sound and
vision from an orientation of integrity and customer service. We make you look as
good as you sound. We strive to take car audio to an extreme the world has never
seen, and a world that never stops evolving.
Audiobahn was established in 1997 with one long-term goal in mind, “Build
it Bigger, Badder, & Better, and the people will take notice!” We back this statement
with an engineering team that has brought home several Innovations, Design &
Engineering Showcase Awards, and a marketing team from around the world that
spends countless hours developing our no compromise products to satisfy the most
discriminating enthusiasts.
Our global manufacturing facilities feature ISO9002 ratings (the highest level
of quality control awarded in the electronics manufacturing industry), fully robotic as-
sembly lines and a state of the art, California based R & D laboratory.
Our Technical Department and entire staff look to strive above and beyond
the rest of the pack by going that extra mile to help you out. Whether you happen to
be a veteran competitor, or a beginner car audio enthusiast who does not know a
voice coil from a spider. We are all her to help you get the best system you can with
what you have.
Judge for yourself, and remember what it’s all about, “If it’s not Bigger, Bad-
der & Better, it’s not Audiobahn.” If audio is your life, Audiobahn is the brand for you!
We make you look as good as you sound. People never stop trying to get the best
product, so we will never stop making it.
The Audiobahn Way

Introduction___________________________________________________ 3
Features and Specications______________________________________ 4
Terminals_____________________________________________________ 5
Mounting_____________________________________________________ 6
Troubleshooting________________________________________________ 7
Warning and Disclaimer__________________________________________ 8
Warranty______________________________________________________ 9 - 10
Getting Started
Welcome to Audiobahn Inc.. This manual has been designed to provide information for
the owner, salesperson, and installer. For those of you who want quick information on
how to install this product, please turn to the installation section of this manual. Other in-
formation can be located by using the table of contents. We at Audiobahn have worked
very hard to make sure that all of the information in this manual is current, but, as we
are constantly nding new ways to improve our product, this information is subject to
change without notice. All updated information can be found on our web page in the
technical support section.
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Dear Customer,
Congratulations on your purchase of the worlds nest brand of car audio products. Here at
Audiobahn Inc. we are devoted to making our musical reproduction the vert best, and we
are pleased you have chosen our product. Through years of engineering expertise, hand
craftsmanship, and critical testing procedures, we have created a wide range of products
that reproduce music with all the clarity and richness you deserve.
For maximum performance we recommend you have your Audiobahn product installed by
an Authorized Audiobahn Dealer, as we provide specialized training through our Audiobahn
Installer Training Programs. Please read your warranty, keep your receipt, and original
carton for possible future use.
To get a free brochure on Audiobahn products in the US call [phone] or e-mail us at
[email protected].
WARNING
Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels over 100dB may cause permanent
hearing loss. High powered autosound systems may produce sound pressure levels
well over 135dB. Need we say more! Use common sense.
If after reading this manual you still have questions regarding your product, we recom-
mend that you see your nearest Audiobahn Dealer. A list of Authorized Audiobahn
Dealers can be found on our web page. If you need further assistance, feel free to call
us at [phone] and ask for the Technical Department. Be sure to have the model
number, date of purchase, and invoice number available when you call.
The model number can be located on the outside of the carton. Record this in the space
provided below along with the date of purchase. It is a good idea to keep your receipt
with this as you will need it in the case of needing a warranty, repair service or ex-
change.
Date of Purchase: _____________________Model Number:___________________
INTRODUCTION
3

FEATURE AND SPECIFICATIONS
4
ABB122J
Dual 12” Ported
Bass System
High Quality MDF Construction
Black Carpeted Covering
Extended Low Frequency Slotted
Ports
Audiobahn Embroidery
Dual 12” IMPP Cone with EPDM
Rubber Surround
45 oz. Strontium Magnet
2” 4 Layer Voice Coil
Bumped Back Plate
Extended & Vented Pole Piece
Gold Binding Post Terminals
Power Handling: 800 Watts RMS
Sensitivity: 99dB
Frequency Response: 22Hz-1kHz
Impedance: 4 Ohm Stereo
Dimensions:
ABB102J
Dual 10” Ported
Bass System
High Quality MDF Construction
Black Carpeted Covering
Extended Low Frequency Slotted
Ports
Audiobahn Embroidery
Dual 10” IMPP Cone with EPDM
Rubber Surround
45 oz. Strontium Magnet
2” 4 Layer Voice Coil
Bumped Back Plate
Extended & Vented Pole Piece
Gold Binding Post Terminals
Power Handling: 600 Watts RMS
Sensitivity: 97dB
Frequency Response: 25Hz-1kHz
Impedance: 4 Ohm Stereo
Dimensions:
14 7/8”(H) x29 1/2”(W) x 17 5/8”(D)

TERMINALS
5
The box can be wired in 1) a stereo conguration (each sub wired to a different channel)
or 2) a mono conguration (both subs wired together to a single channel of an amp, or
two bridged channels of an amp). Looking at the back of the box you will see each side’s
terminals. The left terminal is negative (-) and the right terminal is positive (+) for each set.
If wiring in stereo mode, you will have a 4 ohm stereo load. If you wire the subs together in
mono mode, you will see a 2 ohm load if wiring in parallel, and an 8 ohm load if wiring in
series. Please see the Tech Tips section of this manual for wiring diagrams.

MOUNTING
6
After determining the best mounting position, check carefully in the areas where
you have positioned the enclosure. Make sure that you position the enclosure in
an area where you will be able to mount the unit. If there are no supplied hardware
available, please use some other means of mounting the enclosure to the vehicle.
WARNING
TO AVOID POTENTIAL INJURY FROM MOVEMENT OF THE ENCLOSURE
DURING AGGRESSIVE VEHICLE MANEUVERS (ACCELERATION, STOPS AND
ACCIDENTS), THE ENCLOSURE MUST BE PROPERLY INSTALLED AND SE-
CURELY FASTENED TO THE VEHICLE.

Troubleshooting
7
If you start having problems with distorted sound or loss of performance after installing your box in your
empty enclosure, you can follow the instructions below to try and locate what is causing the problem.
1) If you have any distorted sound, loss of performance, or rattling from your subs after you install
your box, check the connections running from your amplier or other processor to the box. You
will also want to check the connections inside the box to make sure no wires have become un
hooked or are loose.
2) If the above does not solve the problem, check your enclosure thoroughly to see if there are any
leaks, cracks, or broken pieces. Make sure the plexiglass is securelt fastened. Any loss of structural
integrity of your enclosure can cause signicant performance loss and distortion.
3) The next step you can take is to remove the subs and look for any burned wire leads or separated
components. Sometimes when you play subs too hard for too long, they will start to heat up.
4) If none of the above steps solve the problem, you will want to start looking at the other components
in the vehicle. Start by checking all connections to and from the box, amplier, source unit, or any
other processors you may be using. You will need to reference to that particular manufacturer for
any setting congurations or troubleshooting.

Warning And Disclaimer
8
Investigate the layout of your automobile thoroughly before drilling or cutting any holes. Take care
when you work near gas tanks, gas lines, hydraulic lines, and electrical wiring. Do not use the power ampli-
er unmounted. Attach the system securely to the automobile to prevent damage, particularly in the event of
an accident. Do not mount the system so that the wire connections are unprotected or are subject to pinching
or damage from nearby objects.
The +12V DC power wire must be fused at the battery positive terminal connection. Before making or break-
ing power connections at the system power terminals, disconnect the +12V wire at the battery end. Con-
rm your radio/head unit and/or other equipment is turned off while connecting the input jacks and speaker
terminals. If you need to replace the power fuse, replace it only with a fuse identical to that supplied with the
system. Using a fuse of a different type or rating may result in damage to this system which is not covered by
the warranty.
Disclaimer
Specications are subject to change without notice.
For the most updated Specications call Audiobahn,
your local Authorized Audiobahn Dealer,
or check the Audiobahn web site.
www.audiobahn.com

Warranty
11
Audiobahn Consumer
Product Warranty Policy
Audiobahn products are manufactured with the highest quality components and some of the most advanced
technology available. Because of this we recommend that you have your new products installed by an Au-
thorized Audiobahn Dealer. (A list of Authorized Audiobahn Dealers can be found on our web page).
Warranty Period: One year from the original date of purchase.
Warranty Coverage: This warranty covers manufacturer defects only. The warranty is applicable to the
original purchaser, and is non-transferable. You must provide a receipt from an Authorized Audiobahn
Dealer that shows the location of purchase, price paid, and date of purchase.
(Products purchased by consumers from an Authorized Audiobahn Dealer outside the United States are
covered only by the Distributor of that specic country and are not covered by Audiobahn).
NOTES:
Complete subwoofer enclosures (Audiobahn will replace defective subwoofers, plexiglass, or neon only. Do
not send the entire enclosure, unless the enclosure is defective itself. You must receive prior authorization
and an RA# before sending in any complete enclosure).
AUDIOBAHN DOES NOT WARRANTY ANY PRODUCTS NOT PURCHASED THROUGH AN AUTHO-
RIZED DEALER.
(A list of Authorized Audiobahn Dealers can be found on our web page).
AUDIOBAHN WARRANTIES DO NOT COVER THE FOLLOWING:
• Any product not purchased from an Authorized Audiobahn Dealer (including Internet dealers)
• Damage caused by abuse, misuse, accident, water / ood, or theft (including any cosmetic damage to
the body of the product)
• Damage caused by improper installation
• Any cost or expense related to removal or reinstallation
• Any unauthorized services
• Any product that has the serial number removed, altered, or defaced
• Subsequent damage to any other components
• Pinched, cut, or stripped wires / terminals
• Any product that is new, and/or found to be in working condition
• L.E.D. indicators on electronics (Audiobahn will only replace L.E.D.(s) found to be defective at the time
of purchase)

Warranty Continued
12
How to receive warranty service: Contact your local Authorized Audiobahn Dealer, or call Audiobahn at
[phone] between the hours of 9:00AM and 5:00PM PST.
If you are having problems with your system, we recommend you check the product carefully and thoroughly
to conrm that the product truly has a manufacturer defect; as opposed to abuse, or other components in the
system caused the failure. This might include having an Authorized Audiobahn Dealer look at the product
to conrm the source of the problem. Any product found to have a manufacturer defect will be replaced with
a new piece of the same or similar model, or repaired at the discretion of Audiobahn. Any product found to
have no manufacturer defect will be returned to the sender at their cost.
You must acquire a Return Authorization Number (#) prior to returning ANY product to Audiobahn.
That Return Authorization Number (RA#) must be prominently and clearly marked on the outside of the ship-
ping carton, or product delivery will be refused (no exceptions will be made).
Please note: All shipping and handling (to and from) charges will be the sole responsibility of the consumer.
Please record and keep your Return Authorization Number (RA#) in the event that further communication is
required.
Return Authorization Number (RA#): ______________________________________
Date product was sent: ______________________________________
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