Phoenix Gold ELITE 12D4/D2 User manual

ELITE.12d4/d2
OWNER’S MANUAL
ELITE

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A few words ABOUT Design
Enclosure recommendations
SEALED (cu.ft.) Elite.12d4/2
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.12d4/2
Volume (cu.ft.) 3.0
Vent Opening (in.) 2.5 x 12
Vent Length (in.) 28
Tuning Freq 30Hz
VENTED - Normal Elite.12d4/2
Volume (cu.ft.) 2.25
Vent Opening (in.) 2.5 x 12
Vent Length (in.) 31.5
Tuning Freq 33Hz
VENTED - SPL Elite.12d4/2
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.12 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. 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.12 is over-built and over-engineered to get the job more than done.

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LED WIRING
Specifications
T/S Parameters: Elite.12d4 Elite.12d2
Re (Dcr) 1.7 1.0
FS (Hz) 31 30
Sd (SqM) .05 .05
BL TM 14.4 12.2
Qms 3.23 3.5
Qes .49 .57
Qts .42 .49
Vas (liters) 31.1 20.5
Cms (uM/N) 85 60
Mms (gms) 300 428
Impedance Dual 4 Dual 2
Specications: Elite.12d4/2
RMS Power Handling 1600 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.12 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.12 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 and 2 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.12’s recommended power range is 1200 to 1600 watts
RMS for normal use. Driving the woofer with significantly higher RMS
power will cause thermal failures (burnt voice coils) 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.

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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
Products purchased outside the United States of America are covered only by that country’s Authorized Phoenix Gold reseller and not by Phoenix Gold.
Consumers needing service or warranty information for these products must contact that country’s reseller for information.