RSL Speedwoofer 105MK2 User manual
For those already familiar with our award-winning Speedwoofer 10S and think bass doesn’t get any
beer, be prepared for a surprise. Your new Speedwoofer 10SMK2 ups the ante. The original 10S amazed,
dazzled, and used up many of audio’s best adjecves. The new Speedwoofer 10SMK2 has a new more pow-
erful amplier for higher output in all ranges as well as digging deeper in the bass. Now, an integrated
DSP maximizes performance at all frequencies. Yet, the precision and accuracy the Speedwoofer is known
for, is improved.
The enjoyment of your Speedwoofer is dependent on several factors including, posioning, room acous-
cs, and the sengs on the amplier or device that supplies the audio signal. We strongly suggest that
you download our owner’s manual at www.rslspeakers.com/manuals. We tried to keep the boring
stu at a minimum.
We want your new Speedwoofer 10SMK2 to live up to its full potenal. If it doesn’t seem to, contact us and
we’ll be happy to provide the high level of customer service we’re known for.
Steps To Bass Nirvana
1. Save all packing materials in the unlikely event your Speedwoofer needs servicing in the future.
2. Find the right locaon for your Speedwoofer, where the bass is distributed evenly among your seang
posions. This is dependent on your room’s acouscal characteriscs. We suggest experimenng.
3. Connect your subwoofer to your A/V receiver or amplier using an RCA cable or the oponal wireless
transmier. For home theater, you'll run the cable from the receiver's subwoofer out to the Speed-
woofer's LFE in. For stereo, use the Line In inputs and select the correct crossover seng on the sub-
woofer.
4. Run the auto-setup of your receiver (even if you've run it previously).
5. Refer to the diagram and our explanaons to set the controls of the Speedwoofer.
10SMK2
Quick Start Guide
Power Indicator - When the LED is red, the Speedwoofer is in standby mode. Aer receiving a signal, the
LED turns green or blue (depending on version of Speedwoofer) and your subwoofer is in operaon
mode. No light means the sub isn't receiving power. Re-check the power switch and AC power connec-
on. For standby to funcon, the auto power switch must be set to on.
Wireless Pairing Switch - To use your Speedwoofer wirelessly, you'll need the oponal wireless trans-
mier. To pair the Speedwoofer, refer to the instrucons included with the transmier.
Volume - Controls the volume of bass output. During setup, we suggest seng the volume control near
the 12 o'clock posion. This allows maximum exibility if you need to perform ne volume adjustments
later. If you nd that you have to turn the volume up too high or down too low, refer to the setup in your
A/V receiver to adjust the its output level to the subwoofer.
Crossover-DSP Sengs – The crossover knob selects both the crossover frequency and also lets you
select from 2 DSP sound modes. If the knob is turned fully counterclockwise unl it clicks (LFE enabled),
the internal crossover of the Speedwoofer is bypassed and the crossover funcon will be handled by your
home theater receiver or processor. Also, with the Speedwoofer’s crossover bypassed, the DSP mode will
extend the Speedwoofer’s bass response. This is ideal for home theater.
If the knob is rotated clockwise o the bypass posion, the Speedwoofer’s crossover is acve, and you
can select the appropriate frequency. For example, an 80Hz seng means your Speedwoofer will handle
all frequencies at 80Hz and below. An 80Hz seng is recommended for larger bookshelf speakers. For
smaller bookshelf speakers, we recommend a seng of 90-100Hz. We also suggest listening with dier-
ent crossover sengs so the Speedwoofer integrates seamlessly with the rest of your system.
Also, with the internal crossover acve, the DSP will enable your Speedwoofer to deliver the same perfor-
mance as our original Speedwoofer 10S. This may be a good choice if you primarily listen to music or if
you wish to limit the bass that is transmied to other rooms. To use this mode with your home theater
receiver’s internal crossover also acve, turn the crossover knob fully clockwise. This will prevent the in-
ternal crossover from interfering with your home theater receiver’s crossover.
Phase - Allows you to slightly delay the bass through the subwoofer, which can help the subwoofer blend
perfectly with the rest of your system. The bass should sound like it’s coming from your front speakers
instead of a separate subwoofer. The standard seng is 0 degrees, but feel free to experiment.
Auto Power - In the auto power on posion, the Speedwoofer will remain in standby mode unl it re-
ceives an audio signal. The power indicator will change from red to green and the Speedwoofer is in oper-
aon mode. In the auto power o posion, the Speedwoofer will always stay in operaon mode, which
will not harm the subwoofer.
Line In/LFE In - LFE stands for low frequency eects. For home theater, use a single RCA cable from the
receiver's subwoofer or LFE out to the Speedwoofer's LFE in. For a 2 channel system, use a stereo pair of
RCA cables to the Speedwoofer's line In le and right inputs.
Line Out - Can be used for 2 dierent purposes. For a 2 channel system, this can feed the signal back to
your stereo amplier for the other speakers. The line outs can also be used to connect an addional
Speedwoofer. See the Dual Speedwoofer secon.
Speaker Level In - This connecon can be used in stereo systems with ampliers that do not have pre-
amplier outputs. In this case, you can connect one set of speaker wires to your Speedwoofer and anoth-
er stereo set to your main speakers. Use the Speedwoofer’s internal crossover.
If you experience ground-loop hum, this is not the fault of the subwoofer. It is the result of dierences in
the ground characteriscs between dierent audio equipment. Fortunately, this is easy to x. Connect a
length of wire from your audio amplier’s ground to the Speedwoofer amplier’s ground. If your audio
amplier does not have a ground lug, then loosen a screw around the perimeter of the chassis. Wrap the
stripped end of the wire around the screw and re-ghten. The hum should vanish.
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Main Power Switch - This will normally be le on. However, when connecng and disconnecng cables
to the Speedwoofer, rst make sure the main power switch is o. When switched on, your Speedwoofer
will go into standby mode (red light) unl it receives an audio signal (when the auto power switch is set to
on). Then, the light will turn from red to blue or green (depending on version of Speedwoofer). When the
Speedwoofer stops receiving a signal, it will return to standby mode aer approximately 20 minutes. To
use the standby funcon, the auto power switch must be set to on.
AC Receptacle - Receives the power cord and AC power. This is where the fuse is stored.
Dual Speedwoofers
It’s easy to run 2 Speedwoofers (your neighbors will wish it was harder). If your audio source (receiver or
amplier doesn’t have dual subwoofer outputs), simply connect an RCA cable from the rst Speedwoof-
er’s Line Out to the second Speedwoofer’s Line Ins (a single cable for home theater or a stereo cable for 2
channel stereo). Now, both subwoofers will play when the rst Speedwoofer receives a signal. This meth-
od will only work when the rst subwoofer is connected either by line input or speaker level input.
Specicaons
Frequency Response: 21-200 Hz+/- 3db
Overall Frequency Response: 18-200 Hz (Room dependent)
Amplier Power: 400 Was/RMS (1,000 or more Was Peak Dynamic Power) Note: Peak power specs
are not regulated and isn’t an honest way to rate power.
10" Aluminum Frame High–Excursion Woofer with Massive Double Magnet Structure
Compression Guide Tuning Technology
Wireless Operaon with Oponal Wireless Transmier
Wireless range: approximately 50 feet.
Dimensions: 16"H x 15"W x 17 3/4" D (Including AC Cord) Weight: 45 lbs.
Care And Maintenance
Caring for your RSL Speedwoofer is relavely easy and does not require much on your part. We have
listed the most important dos and don’ts below.
1. Clean your subwoofer using a so, moist cloth (Windex or water is recommended), preferably micro-
ber or lint-free. Do not put your subwoofer in the washing machine or dish washer.
2. Be very gentle when cleaning the front of your subwoofer, trying not to put pressure on the woofer
itself.
3. Be careful with liquids or beverages near your Speedwoofer. It does not play beer when wet. Don’t
place owers or plants that require watering on top of the subwoofer. Watering your Speedwoofer
will not make it grow.
4. Please keep your Speedwoofer away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Leave a few inches of
room behind the Speedwoofer for air ow to the amplier.
5. If you operate the subwoofer with the grille o, please make sure that the woofer does not come in
contact with anything as it can be damaged.
6. Wires can loosen over me. Periodically check to make sure all connecons to the Speedwoofer are
ght.
7. Your Speedwoofer may not be used as a otaon device.
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Input Voltage - Is normally set for use in the U.S. and Canada at 110 Volts. If your country's AC voltage
is 230-240 Volts, you must change this seng before using the Speedwoofer. You must also change the
fuse to a 2.5 amp fuse. See the back of the subwoofer. Failure to do this will damage the subwoofer
and is not covered under warranty.
Peace Of Mind Warranty
We’ve gone to great lengths to build a subwoofer that will serve you well for many years. However, in the
unlikely event it breaks and it’s our fault, we’ll x it for free.
Speakers are warraned for 5 years; electronics are warranted for 2 years.
We have designed the Speedwoofer to have its parts easily replaced by the user, requiring only a Phillips
screwdriver and minimal technical knowledge. We may oer this soluon to you in order to save you the
expense and hassle of sending your subwoofer to us.
Here are the terms (sorry, our lawyer made us do this):
RSL warranes your speakers for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase. We warranty our sub-
woofer ampliers for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase. Our products are warranted to be
free of defects in original materials and workmanship. Our warranes apply to the original purchaser. To
obtain warranty service, we ask you to help us out with the following:
1. Be able to furnish a copy of your sales invoice. However, if you can’t nd it, we’ll do our best to re
up the computer and look it up for you.
2. The serial numbers must be intact and match those on your sales invoice. Return authorizaon must
rst be obtaining by contacng us before sending your subwoofer to us. It must be properly packed.
Our speakers were designed for residenal stereo or home theater use and must be used in this manner.
They were not specically designed for public address, musical instrument amplicaon, or other com-
mercial or high intensity applicaons such as county fairs or NASCAR races. Such use is not covered under
warranty.
Speakers returned under the terms of the warranty will be repaired or replaced at our opon. We will pay
for shipping the repaired product back to you if you live in the connental U.S. You are responsible for
prepaying the shipping to us. Speakers that have been abused, operated improperly, improperly packed,
tampered with, insulted or opened (without our prior permission) will not be repaired under warranty.
This warranty does not cover damage caused by the use of faulty or improper audio/video components.
This is the total warranty. There are no other warranes, expressed or implied. No responsibility is as-
sumed for any incidental or consequenal damages. This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you
may have other rights which vary from state to state.
If you require service, please contact us at sales@rslspeakers.com or by phone (805)905-5485.
26500 W. Agoura Road
Suite 571
Calabasas, CA 91302
(800)905-5485
www.rslspeakers.com
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