DB Drive Speed Series User manual

USER MANUAL
Installation Instructions | Owners Manual
Due to continuous improvement of the product, specifications are subject to change without notice.
SUBWOOFER MODELS:
SPF10D4 / SPF12D4

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a DB Drive state-of-the-art subwoofer. Your selection of a DB
Drive car audio product indicates a true appreciation of fine musical reproduction. Whether adding
to an existing system or including your DB Drive subwoofer in a new system, you are certain to
notice immediate performance benefits.
Product Commitment
DB’s engineering professionals harnessed years of expertise, experience and passion, coupled
with exhaustive testing and creative design to develop the optimal product and performance for
your musical enjoyment. This is our commitment to you. It’s what you deserve and have come to
expect from DB DRIVE. We appreciate the confidence and look forward to your positive experience.
Keep Your Sales Receipt
Take this time to attach your sales receipt to the manual and put in a safe place. In case of any
unforeseen reason this product may need warranty service, your receipt will be necessary to
establish purchase date.
Recommendation
A power subwoofer’s performance is only as good as its installation. Proper installation will
maximize the system’s overall performance. It is recommended that you have our product installed
by an authorized DB Drive retailer. However, if you decide to install it yourself, please carefully read
through this manual and take your time to do a quality installation.
Optimal Product Choice
To get the Maximum performance out of your stereo system, we recommend using 100%
authentic DB Drive electronics and DB LINK wiring and accessories. Matching DB Drive amplifiers
and Speakers with your state-of the art electronics purchase is critical to optimize your system’s
performance. Wiring is the lifeblood of a system, make sure your audio system has the adequate
current and signal transfer it deserves and needs. DB Link has it all, from wiring rolls; Speaker,
power, ground and remote to amplifier kits, RCAs, and Fuse holders, distribution blocks and
battery connectors. Insist on getting the best, DB LINK. It’s what you deserve to get the optimum
performance from your audio System.
IMPORTANT!
Before making any connections, disconnect the car’s battery until the installation is
completed to avoid possible damage to the electrical system.
WARNING!
Exposure to high power sound system can cause hearling loss or damange. Listenin
to your system at loud levels while driving will impair your ability to hear traffic sounds
and emergency vehicles. Use common sense when listening to your system.
S e r i a l # ____________________________________ _M o d e l # ___________________________________

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PRODUCT FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
T/S SPECS SPF10D4 SPF12D4
Sensitivity (1W/1m) SPL 82.9 dB 85.8 dB
DC Resistance Re 6.410 Ω 7.240 Ω
Free Air Resonance Fo 27.409 Hz 23.171 Hz
Equivalent Stiffness Vas 46.185mM 116.847mM
Mechanical Q Qms 7.757 5.802
Electrical Q Qes 0.857 0.584
Total Q Qts 0.739 0.531
Moving Mass Mms 124.362 g 174.423 g
Motor Force BL 13.464 TM 17.739 TM
Cone Surface Area Sd 34.636 mM 55.155mM
SPF10D4 SPF12D4
Structure 10” (25.4cm) Woofer 12” (30.4cm) Woofer
Max Power 1000 Watts 1000 Watts
Nominal Power 300 Watts 300 Watts
Impedance 2.5” (63mm) 4Ω Dual Voice Coil 2.5” (63mm) 4Ω Dual Voice Coil
• 2.5” (63mm) 4 Layer Dual 4 Ohm VC w/
Aluminum Former
• IMPP Cone with Foam Surround
• 40 oz. Ferrite Magnet
• Ultra Thin Stamped Steel Frame Design
• Blue Zinc Finished Top and Bottom Plates
• Mixed C Fiber Spider
• Heavy Gauge Spring Terminals

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PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
SPF10D4 SPF12D4
Frame Diameter 10.43 in. / 265 mm 12.43 in. / 315 mm
Mounting Depth 3.5 in. / 89 mm 3.5 in. / 89 mm
Cutout Diameter 9.05 in. / 230 mm 11.18 in. / 284 mm
Frame Diameter
Mounting Depth
Cutout Diameter
A
A
B
B
C
C
A
C
B
RECOMMENDED ENCLOSURE
The purpose of the information below is to help you select the most appropriate type of enclosure for your
application. We have selected the two most popular enclosure types and their performance benefits.
Sealed Enclosure (Air-Suspension design): Characteristically simpler to make, sealed enclosures usually are
better at controlling the woofer’s excursion and performance at lower frequencies. The added control allows
for higher power handling or use of a bigger amplifier. The secret is to maintain a perfect seal. Using Glues
and sealants at all seams is recommended to prevent leaks and integrity of the enclosure. The size or volume
of the enclosure will directly affect the performance of the woofer. Smaller enclosures generally provide the
desired bump to the frequency response curb and Greater SPL. Larger enclosures will provide a lower but
flatter response for deeper bass. In general, the benefit to the sealed enclosure versus a ported enclosure
is a smaller foot print, simpler build with higher power handling, a more linear flat response, superior sound
quality and extended low frequency output.
Ported Enclosure (Bass-Reflex or Vented): A ported enclosure is simply a sealed enclosure with a port or
vent added to the sealed design for the purpose of tuning the enclosure to higher output at the desired
tuned frequency, typically 3db or higher. Another advantage of a ported enclosure is the reduction of cone
motion for the speaker, thus distortion at higher power levels within the tuned frequency response of the
port. A drawback is that building a ported enclosure is more complex than sealed. Having the wrong port or
vent could result in poor sound, and the potential of damaging a woofer when played too loud or out of the
tuning frequency. Thus we recommend not guessing, please follow the guidelines listed in this manual or go
to a professional. In General, the benefit of a ported enclosure versus a sealed is higher volume output at the
tuned frequency, stronger bass output with lower power input.
Construction: We recommend using ¾” MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) for the construction of an
enclosure. It is critical for the side walls of the enclosure not to flex due to the pressure generated by the
woofer, bracing might be required. The enclosure sides should be secured together with nails/screwed. We
also recommend the use of glues and sealants to maintain the integrity of the enclosure and eliminate leaks.

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CALCULATING ENCLOSURES
It is recommended to build your enclosure from 3/ 4” thick MDF (medium density fiberboard).
Make sure the enclosure is sealed airtight.
Calculating External Volume: To calculate box volume, measure the outside Width x Height x
Depth of the enclosure. Example 12” x 14” x 9”=1512 ÷ 1728” Cubic feet
Next you must convert cubic inches into cubic feet. To do this, you must divide the cubic inches
total by 1728”. Example 1512 ÷ 1728=.875 Cubic feet
Calculating Internal Volume: To calculate the internal (net) volume of the above box you must
first multiply the thickness of the wood you are using by Two(2). Example 3/4” x 2= 1.5“
Next subtract 1.5 from each of the outside measurements of the box.
Width Height Depth
12 - 1.5 = 10.5 14 - 1.5 = 12.5 9 - 1.5 = 7.5
Multiple the new totals (H x W x D) Example: 10.5 x 12.5 x 7.5 = .5696
Next you must convert cubic inches into cubic feet. To do this, you must divide the cubic inch
total by 1728”. Example 984.375 ÷ 1728=.5696 cubic feet.
RECOMMENDED ENCLOSURE
Sealed Enclosure:
ENCLOSURE SPF10D4 SPF12D4
Cutout Diameter: 9.05 in. / 230 mm 11.18 in. / 284 mm
Mounting Depth: 3.5 in. / 89 mm 3.5 in. / 89 mm
Sealed Box Volume: .45 cuft. .55 cuft.
Maximum Power: 1000 Watts 1000 Watts
Nominal Power: 300 Watts 300 Watts

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DVC WIRING CONFIGURATIONS
You can change the wiring configuration of your speakers (Series, Parallel and Series / Parallel)
to match the impedance loads that maximizes the power output of you amplifier. Wiring the
same woofer or multiple woofers in these three different wiring configurations will result in
different impedance loads.
Series: Is the method of wiring of alternate positive with negative terminals (string method)
(Illustration below)
Parallel: Is the method of wiring where you wire match 2 speaker terminals with positive to
positive terminal and negative to negative. (Illustration below)
Series/Parallel: This configuration is a combination of both series and parallel. We
recommend series for the terminal and parallel for the leads to amp. (Illustration below)
1 X 4Ω DVC
SUBWOOFER
2 X 4Ω DVC
SUBWOOFER
3 X 4Ω DVC
SUBWOOFER
4 X 4Ω DVC
SUBWOOFER
4Ω
4Ω
2Ω
4Ω
4Ω
1Ω
4Ω
4Ω4Ω
4Ω4Ω
4Ω
4Ω4Ω 4Ω
2.66Ω
4Ω4Ω 4Ω 4Ω4Ω
4Ω4Ω
4Ω4Ω
4Ω4Ω
2Ω
2 X 4Ω DVC
SUBWOOFER
4Ω
4Ω4Ω
2Ω
2Ω
2Ω
2Ω 4Ω4Ω
1Ω 4Ω
1 X 2Ω DVC
SUBWOOFER
1 X 2Ω DVC
SUBWOOFER
2 X 4Ω DVC
SUBWOOFER
•SERIES • • SERIES/PARALLEL •• PARALLEL •

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4Ω DVC WIRING CONFIGURATIONS
1 X 4Ω DVC
SUBWOOFER
2 X 4Ω DVC
SUBWOOFER
3 X 4Ω DVC
SUBWOOFER
4 X 4Ω DVC
SUBWOOFER
4Ω
4Ω
2Ω
4Ω
4Ω
1Ω
4Ω
4Ω4Ω
4Ω4Ω
4Ω
4Ω4Ω 4Ω
2.66Ω
4Ω4Ω 4Ω 4Ω4Ω
4Ω4Ω
4Ω4Ω
4Ω4Ω
2Ω
2 X 4Ω DVC
SUBWOOFER
4Ω
4Ω4Ω
2Ω
2Ω
2Ω
2Ω 4Ω4Ω
1Ω 4Ω
1 X 2Ω DVC
SUBWOOFER
1 X 2Ω DVC
SUBWOOFER
2 X 4Ω DVC
SUBWOOFER
•SERIES • • SERIES/PARALLEL •• PARALLEL •

LIMITED WARRANTY
DB Drive™ warrants any products purchased in the U.S.A. from an authorized DB
Drive™ dealer.
All products are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship
under normal use and service for a period of one (1) year.
This warranty applies to the original purchase only.
DB Drive™ will either repair or replace (as its option) any unit that has been found
to be defective and under warranty provided the defect occurs within the one (1)
year warranty period.
This limited warranty does not extend to units have been subjected to misuse,
abuse, neglect, or accident. In DB Drive™’s judgment, products that show evidence
of having been altered, modified, or serviced without DB Drive™’s authorization,
will be ineligible under this warranty.
To obtain warranty service please contact your retailer or visit our website at
www.dbdrive.net for more details.