BASSFACE SPL12.1 User manual

Instruction Manual

!Warning!
Bass Face products can produce sound pressure levels that can
permanently damage your hearing. Please exercise extreme caution
when setting volume levels. Also be mindful of other listeners, they might
not enjoy listening at the same levels as you. We will not be held in any
way responsible for injuries caused by the misuse of our products.
Please take care when attempting any alterations or installations with the
Please take care when attempting any alterations or installations with the
electrical system of the car. ALWAYS disconnect the positive terminal at
the battery.
BassBass Face operates a policy of continuous improvement and reserves the right to update
and alter the content and design of both product and instructions as it sees fit. Although
the information contained in the instruction manuals is given in good faith based on
extensive testing and experience the final responsibility for the installation and operation
of your system must rest with the installer and the operator. If you are installing your
equipment yourself please be realistic about your abilities and seek professional advice
if you are unsure about any aspect of the task that you are undertaking.
If
If you face a particular problem with your installation or product we will be happy to
answer your questions. Please email [e-mail] - please note that our
response time is 2 to 3 days, and that we are closed over the weekend. For more urgent
help please contact your country distributor. In the UK this is Thompsons Ltd
(www.thompsonsltd.co.uk)
Please note that Bass Face is unable to process warranty support directly. For warranty
support you MUST contact your distributor.
Introduction:Introduction:
Firstly, thank you for your purchase. Every element of this product has been optimised to
give you the best possible performance for your money. We think that Bass Face
represents the highest quality to price ratio available on the market today.
Please take the time to read these instructions carefully. You will need to follow them to
have a successful install and get the most from the product.
Do
Do remember that incorrect installation or abuse is NOT covered under warranty – it is
YOUR responsibility to make sure that your installation and partnered product is suitable
and compatible.

The SPL12.1 is a high performance single voice coil subwoofer intended for use in a car
audio environment. The woofer has a nominal impedance of 4 ohms and can be used in
either an infinite baffle (free air) or sealed enclosure setup. It is also possible to use the
woofer in a ported enclosure, for experienced users.
We
We recommend the construction or purchase of an 18mm thick MDF bass box with glued
and screwed edges for strength. We also recommend that you use some clear silicone
sealant to seal the edges of the box and ensure no air leakage. You can’t make the box
“too well” – so if you want to make a double layered or super thick fiberglass box then this
can only be a benefit.
If
If you are considering running more than one woofer you will need to make a decision
about whether you will run a mono bass or a stereo bass. If you are running two woofers
from one amplifier the decision is made for you – it is a mono bass, and you can install
the two or more woofers into one enclosure cavity of a suitable size and have them act
effectively as a single piston. This is the most efficient way to utilize multiple woofers. If
you are running more than one amp channel then you need to either ensure you have
created a mono feed by summing the left and right inputs into mono OR you must use
separate
separate enclosure spaces that are completely independent of each other. If you actively
WANT to run a stereo bass then again, you should ensure that the woofers are in
separate boxes. Running a stereo bass input into a pair of woofers in the same box will
not obtain the optimum sound output and could damage your equipment.
It is worth taking a moment to be realistic about your installation. The type of car you are
installing to will influence the result you get from fitting this woofer. For example, if you
have a hatchback with a simple cardboard parcel shelf then you will find that a single 8”
woofer will perform very well, offering a solid and punchy sound that will surprise you with
its output. Try installing this into a saloon car with a sealed boot and solid steel parcel
shelf, with a fuel tank behind the back seat. In this case, even a pair of 15” woofers will
not give you the output that you expect without making the installation work in a special
way.
way. Our advice is to evaluate your car, and try to make the car’s disadvantages into
advantages.
For example – in the above scenario you might look to construct a supplementary parcel
shelf under the existing metal shelf. You could then install a pair of woofers in the new
wooden shelf, seal the edges and remove the existing rear speakers. The bass output
will then be forced up out into the cabin through the holes that you have created. The
backwave from the subs will be contained very well in the extremely well isolated boot
and you will enjoy terrific performance. You will notice that the above is a fair amount of
work – you need to know that in car audio the truth is that the intelligence behind your
installation
installation is the single most important thing. This intelligence permeates every facet of
the Bass Face experience.