Figure 1: Subwoofer Placement
In-Ground Subwoofers
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a SLS Subwoofer. When properly
installed, this subwoofer will provide you with years of outdoor
entertainment pleasure. To get the most out of your new subwoofer,
please read this manual thoroughly before you begin installation.
The SLS system is designed to deliver a seamless, evenly
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outdoor entertainment area.
Figure 1 shows the SLS placed along the perimeter of the
entertainment area. See Figure 1.
Select a central location for the subwoofer if using only one
(see Figure 1). If using multiple subwoofers, select locations that
are the same distance from the main listening area. Sonance
recommends one SLS subwoofer installed after every 4-5 satellites
in a chain.
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Refer to the SLS wattage calculator on the Sonance website:
www.sonance.com/outdoor/new-sls/subwoofers.
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This Sonance Landscape Series product features a wide bandwidth
Sonance Laminated Core Transformer (SLCT) with an adjustable
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NOTE: SUBWOOFERS ARE VERY HEAVY,ALWAYS TEAM LIFT.
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AS A GENERAL GUIDELINE, (1) SUBWOOFER WILL COVER ABOUT 2000
SQUARE FEET OF LISTENING AREA
NOTE: ENSURE THAT ALL SATELLITES AND SUBWOOFERS ARE SET TO
EITHER 70V/100V OR 8 OHM TAP SETTINGS TOAVOID ANY DAMAGE TO
YOUR AMPLIFIER. DO NOT COMBINE PRODUCTS SET TO ANY OF THE
70V/100V SETTINGS WITH PRODUCTS SET TO THE 8 OHM SETTING ON A
SINGLE AMPLIFIER.
NOTE:THIS PRODUCT SHIPS WITH THE SLCT ADJUSTABLE TAP SET TO
300W.ADJUSTMENTS CAN BE MADE TO THE TAP SWITCH ONCE ALL
THE SATELLITES AND SUBWOOFERS ARE CONNECTED TO ACHIEVE THE
APPROPRIATE OUTPUT LEVEL.
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adjustable tap allows each satellite or subwoofer to be individually
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your wattage calculations. Please review the Wattage Calculator on
the Sonance website: www.sonance.com/outdoor/new-sls
/subwoofers for more information.
