Elite Phoenix gold User manual

ELITE.12d

OWNER’S MANUAL

ELITE

Subwoofer Owner’s Manual

A few words ABOUT Design

Enclosure recommendations

SEALED (cu.ft.) Elite.12d

SPL .75

Normal 1.2

SQ 1.6

- For vented enclosures a subsonic filter set at 25Hz to 35Hz is required.

- Sealed enclosure volumes INCLUDE THE DISPLACEMENT of the subwoofer.

- Vented enclosure volumes INCLUDE THE DISPLACEMENT of the subwoofer. But

DO NOT include displacement of the vent.

VENTED - SQ Elite.12d

Volume (cu.ft.) 3.0

Vent Opening (in.) 2.5 x 12

Vent Length (in.) 28

Tuning Freq 30Hz

VENTED - Normal Elite.12d

Volume (cu.ft.) 2.25

Vent Opening (in.) 2.5 x 12

Vent Length (in.) 31.5

Tuning Freq 33Hz

VENTED - SPL Elite.12d

Volume (cu.ft.) 1.75

Vent Opening (in.) 2.5 x 12

Vent Length (in.) 34

Tuning Freq 36Hz

Thank you for purchasing the Phoenix Gold Elite.12d subwoofer. Featuring 60mm of peak to peak

excursion, this monster’s 3.0” voice coil is engineered with a vented Titanium/Aluminum Hybrid former

that is extremely light, rigid and capable of handling 1600w RMS/3200w peak. The dual spider system

keeps the ultra long voice coil centered to eliminate any motor vibrations and losses. It also provides the

perfect mechanical force for the moving assembly of the cone and voice coil, so the end result is smooth

eortless output even during massive excursion or extreme power. The motor has undergone full FEA

optimization that allows the motor force to remain consistent over a wide range of power and excursion

levels. Whether you want to hear intricate bass notes or deliver massive wind shield shattering dynamic

output, the Elite.12d is over-built and over-engineered to get the job more than done.

Subwoofer Owner’s Manual

LED WIRING

Specifications

T/S Parameters: Elite.12d

Re (Dcr) 1.7

FS (Hz) 31

Sd (SqM) .05

BL TM 14.4

Qms 3.23

Qes .49

Qts .42

Vas (liters) 31.1

Cms (uM/N) 85

Mms (gms) 300

SPL 90dB

Impedance Dual 4

Specications: Elite.12d

RMS Power Handling 1600 watts

PEAK Power Handling 3200 watts

Xmax (Peak to Peak) 60mm

Mounting Diameter 11 5/16in - 287mm

Mounting Depth 7 1/8in - 180mm

*Specifications subject to change

**Parameters are AFTER break in. Elite.12d does not require any special break in procedure.

One to two weeks of normal use will naturally break in the suspension of the driver.

SMALL TERMINAL: LEDs

(+12v and Ground Only)

LARGE TERMINAL:

VOICE COIL

The Elite.12d has three terminals. The two larger terminals

are connected to the voice coils. The small terminal is used to

power the LEDs with a +12v and ground connection only.

DO NOT CONNECT AN AMPLIFIER’S SPEAKER OUTPUT TO THE

LED TERMINAL. It will damage the LEDs, this is not covered by

warranty. Only use +12v and ground to power the LEDs.

FEATURES:

• 60mm of Peak to Peak Excursion

• Dual 4 Ohms Voice Coils

• 3.0” Premium OFC Copper Wound Voice Coil

• Dual Long Throw Spider Suspension

• Woven Tinsel Leads

• Composite Material Hybrid Cone

• High Excursion CAE/CAD Motor Design

• Vented Titanium-Aluminum Hybrid Former

• One Piece Aluminum Plated Dustcap with Tri-Blue LEDs

• High Roll Butyl Rubber Surround

• Nickel Plated 12 Gauge Speaker Terminal

• Optimized for Sealed or Vented Enclosures

• Rigid Powder Coated Anti-Resonant Castbasket

Power Handling Note:

The Elite.12d’s recommended power range is 1000 to 1600 watts

RMS for normal use. Driving the woofer with significantly higher

power (ie 2300 watts RMS) will cause thermal failures (ie burnt voice

coil) and will have no audible increase in output. A subsonic filter

is also required when using a vented enclosure as it will increase

reliability and perfomance drastically.

Phoenix Gold

A Division of AAMP of America™

13190 56th Court

Clearwater, Florida 33760

P: 866-788-4237

[email protected]

www.phoenixgold.com

Designed and Engineered in the USA

LIMITED WARRANTY

Phoenix Gold warrants this product to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase. This

warranty is not transferable and applies only to the original purchaser from an authorized Phoenix Gold dealer in the United States of America only. Should

service be necessary under this warranty for any reason due to manufacturing defect or malfunction, Phoenix Gold will (at its discretion), repair or replace the

defective product with new or remanufactured product at no charge. Damage caused by the following is not covered under warranty: accident, misuse, abuse,

product modification or neglect, failure to follow installation instructions, unauthorized repair attempts, misrepresentations by the seller. This warranty does not

cover incidental or consequential damages and does not cover the cost of removing or reinstalling the unit(s). Cosmetic damage due to accident or normal wear

and tear is not covered under warranty.

INTERNATIONAL WARRANTIES