Boston Acoustics Generator GS210 User manual

Generator Series
GS210
GS115
GS112
GS110
Boston Acoustics Subwoofer System
Installation Manual

Congratulations!
You have purchased the highest quality subwoofer the industry has to offer. Installed
correctly, Boston Acoustics subwoofer systems will deliver unprecedented performance
for many years to come.
WARNING: This manual explains only the basic installation of the subwoofer system—not the tech-
niques required to perform the installation. If you do not have the experience that these procedures
require, we strongly suggest you consult your Boston Acoustics dealer about professional installation.
Placement
The placement of the enclosure is one of the most important factors concerning installation. As each
vehicle’s interior acoustics is different, experimentation is the key to optimizing performance.
Installation in a sedan
Provide as clear a path as possible by venting through a folded down armrest, or venting through the
rear deck. Keep any restrictive material such as wood, hard plastic or metal from directly blocking the
driver or radiator. If installing near the trunk lid, check for clearance with the trunk opened and closed.
Check for the position of the trunk springs or torsion bars as their position changes with the position
of the trunk lid.
Installation in a hatchback or sport utility vehicle
Typically, installing subwoofer enclosures in a rear corner yields the maximum output. However, every
vehicle is different, so experimentation is the key to optimum performance.
WARNING: Make sure the enclosure is securely mounted in such a way as to not shift or fly forward in
the event of an accident or sudden stop. If you are unsure of how to secure the enclosure, we strongly
recommend you consult your Boston Acoustics dealer about professional installation.

Wiring
Generator Subwoofer systems present a nominal 4 ohm impedance. Check your amplifier’s owners
manual for bridging instructions and impedance restrictions.
Once the system is installed, play a musical selection with an active bass line. Experiment with the
subwoofer’s phasing relative to the rest of the system by reversing the input leads on the enclosure
(+to +, and –to –). Listen for the position that yields the best results. To avoid damage to the ampli-
fier, turn the system off before making any changes.
Crossover
The best results are obtained with a two-way electronic crossover between the subwoofer amplifier
and the satellite speakers. This crossover should not only keep high frequencies from reaching the
subwoofers, but just as importantly should keep all low frequencies from reaching the satellite speak-
ers. This will allow each speaker to reproduce only the range of frequencies for which it is designed,
and will result in a much more natural tonal balance in the system. In such an installation, there will be
separate amplifiers or channels for the satellites and the subwoofers.

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Specifications GS210 GS115 GS112 GS110
Subwoofer(s) 2 - 10”Generator 1 - 15”Generator 1 - 12”Generator 1 - 10”Generator
Nominal Impedance 4 ohms 4 ohms 4 ohms 4 ohms
Recommended Amplifier Power 100–800 watts 50–500 watts 50–500 watts 50–400 watts
Enclosure Height 117⁄8”(302mm) 153⁄4”(400mm) 123⁄4”(324mm) 117⁄8”(302mm)
Enclosure Width 297⁄8”(759mm) 22”(559mm) 201⁄2”(521mm) 153⁄4”(400mm)
Enclosure Depth 113⁄4”(298mm) 141⁄2”(368mm) 121⁄2”(318mm) 113⁄4”(298mm)