Sonance RK10W User manual

I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L
S O N A N C E R K 1 0 W
R O C K W O O F E R
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Sonance RK10W Rock Woofer. When
properly installed, this woofer will provide you with years of outdoor
entertainment pleasure.
To get the most out of your new woofer, please read this manual
thoroughly before you begin the installation.
Box Contents RK10W
Wire Gauge and Quality
Extra resistance in the speaker wire can make a speaker sound less
dynamic and reduce definition of the bass frequencies. In extreme
cases, it can even attenuate high frequencies. Also, amplifier power
is wasted in wire with extra resistance, reducing your system‟s
maximum output level.
To prevent degrading sound quality, the total wire resistance should
be less than 10% of the speaker‟s impedance. This means that for 8-
ohm speakers like the RK10W Rock Woofer, the total resistance of
the wire should be less than 0.8 ohms. Refer to the following table
when selecting the proper wire gauge for your system.
Wire resistance in Ohms vs. length of cable run
Distance in Feet 50' 100' 150' 200' 250' 300'
1.04
.65
.41
.26
.16
.10
18 gauge
16 gauge
14 gauge
12 gauge
10 gauge
20 gauge 2.07
1.30
.82
.52
.32
.20
3.11
1.96
1.22
.77
.49
.31
4.14
2.61
1.63
1.03
.65
.41
5.18
3.26
2.04
1.29
.81
.51
6.22
3.91
2.45
1.55
.97
.61
Specifications
Design: Weather-resistant rock woofer
Woofer: 10" (254mm) Black polypropylene cone,
dual voice coil, rubber surround
Frequency Response: 35Hz –150Hz ﾱ3dB
Impedance: 8 Ohms nominal
Power Handling: 5 watts minimum; 150 Watts maximum
Sensitivity: 90dB SPL (2.83V 1 meter)
Crossover Frequency: 150Hz (low- pass); 150Hz (high-pass)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 193/8" x 167/8" x 143/8"
(492mm x 429mm x 365mm)
Each Sonance RK10W Rock Woofer includes the following:
(1) RK10W Rock Woofer
(1) Removable wire termination cover plate; (4) screws
1. Dig a 4” – 5” deep trench to run the speaker wires in. You will
need a trench from the area near your amplifier to the RK10W, and
then from the RK10W to the two satellite speakers.
Installing and Connecting the RK10W
2. Run 2 lengths of the
appropriate gauge wire
through the trench from your
amplifier to the RK10W.
Connect those wires to the
RK10W according to the
illustration to the right.
3. Connect the wires from
your satellite speakers to the
RK10W according to the
illustration to the right.
IMPORTANT: Be sure not to
let any stray „+‟ and „–‟
wires touch each other.
Touching wires can cause a
short-circuit that could
damage your amplifier.
From Amplifier
Right Channel
From Amplifier
Left Channel
To Right
Satellite
Speaker
To Left
Satellite
Speaker
RK10W
Connection
Panel
The RK10W has built-in low-pass and high-pass filters that direct the
bass frequencies to the RK10W and the rest of the sound to your
satellite speakers. This dramatically improves the satellite speakers‟
power handling.
For best sound quality, we recommend that each satellite speaker be
placed no more than 8 feet away from the RK10W. If the satellites
are placed too far away from the RK10W the woofer‟s sound will not
blend with the sound from the satellites.
4. After you have made the previous connections, connect the wires
to your amplifier. Double-check that you connected all of the wires
properly (amplifier „+‟ to speaker „+; amplifier „–‟ to speaker „–‟) at
all of the connections.
5. After confirming that you‟ve properly made all of the connections,
turn your amplifier on and test the system with your favorite music.
If the speakers are all operating properly, refill the wire trenches and
using the supplied screws, attach the wire termination cover plate to
the connector panel on the bottom of the RK10W enclosure. The
cover plate will keep moisture from damaging the connections.

Your Product Model and Description: Sonance RK10W
Warranty Period for this Product: Five (5) years from the date on the original sales receipt or invoice or other satisfactory proof of purchase.
Additional Limitations and Exclusions from Warranty Coverage: The warranty described above is non-transferable, applies only to the initial
installation of the Product, does not include installation of any repaired or replaced Product, does not include damage to allied or associated
equipment which may result for any reason from use with this Product, and does not include labor or parts caused by accident, disaster,
negligence, improper installation, misuse (e.g. overdriving the amplifier or speaker, excessive heat or cold or humidity), or from service or
repair which has not been authorized by Sonance.
Obtaining Authorized Service: To qualify for the warranty, you must contact your authorized Sonance Dealer/Installer or call Sonance
Customer Service at [phone] within the warranty period, must obtain a return merchandise number (RMA), and must deliver the
Product to Sonance shipping prepaid during the warranty period, together with the original sales receipt, or invoice or other satisfactory proof
of purchase.
LIMITED FIVE (5) YEAR WARRANTY
Sonance warrants to the first end-user purchaser that this Sonance-brand product (“Product”), when purchased from an authorized Sonance
Dealer/Distributor, will be free from defective workmanship and materials for the period stated below. Sonance will at its option and expense
during the warranty period, either repair the defect or replace the Product with a new or remanufactured Product or a reasonable equivalent.
EXCLUSIONS
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INCIDENTAL, ECONOMIC, PROPERTY, BODILY INJURY, OR PERSONAL INJURY DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE PRODUCT, ANY BREACH
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