The Speaker Company ASW-8 User manual
ASW-8
ASW-10
POWERED
SUBWOOFER
USER’S MANUAL
ASW-8 ASW-10
www.thespeakercompany.com
AMPLIFIER TECHNOLOGY
Thank You for your Purchase!
Congratulations on purchasing this tSc powered subwoofer and thank you for your business. We are particularly proud of the extraor-
dinary performance and value these subwoofers represent. We sincerely appreciate your condence in us and our products and rec-
ognize you have many choices when it comes to home entertainment products. Whether you will be using your subwoofer for music,
home theater, or both, we wish you many years of pleasurable listening. In order to get the most from your new speakers, please take a
moment to fully read this User’s Guide. If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact tSc.
Contents and Cautions
Your new tSc ASW Series Powered Subwoofer package should contain:
1) Powered Subwoofer 3) User’s Manual
2) Separate Power Cord (ASW-10 only) 4) Warranty Registration Card
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(inlcuding ampliers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not
t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used use caution when mov-
ing the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture and objects lled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on
this apparatus.
16. To completely disconnect this equipment from the mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the receptacle.
17. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
Before you begin, please take inventory of the items packed in the carton and thoroughly read all instructions or cautions If any of the
contents are missing or damaged, please contact us. We also suggest that you save the carton and original packing should you ever
need to ship your speakers, as shipping damage is not covered by the factory warranty.
Rear Panel
1) Subwoofer level control 5) Line level RCA inputs
2) Low Pass crossover frequency adjustment 6) Speaker level inputs
3) Phase 0°/180° switch 7) Fuse holder/power cord socket
4) On/Auto/Standby switch
!
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol. Within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufcient magni-
tude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the product.
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L E F T RI GH T
P H A S E
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S TA N D
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A U T O
V O L
FREQ
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40 150
MIN MAX
P O W E R
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H I L E V E L I N
L E F T RI GH T
12 0V ~ 60Hz 1A
CAUTION
ASW-8
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P H A S E
1 8 0
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S TA N D
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A U T O
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40 150
MIN MAX
P O W E R
L I N E I N
H I L E V E L I N
L E F T R IG HT
ASW-10
CAUTION
1 2 0 V ~ 6 0 H z 1 . 6 A
T 1 . 6 A L 2 5 0 V
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Connections
There are three connection options; two choices for preamp level inputs (LINE IN) or one for speaker level inputs (HI LEVEL IN).
Option #1
Connect the receiver’s Front
LEFT and RIGHT channel
preamp outputs to the LEFT and
RIGHT “LINE IN” RCA jacks on
the subwoofer’s amplier panel.
Option #2
Connect the receiver’s SUB or “LFE” preamp
output to the LEFT “LINE IN” RCA jack on the
subwoofer’s amplier panel. The inputs are
summed together internally.
Note: In this conguration, leave the cross-
over setting at the highest frequency.
Option #3
Connect the receiver’s Front LEFT and RIGHT
speaker outputs to the LEFT and RIGHT “HI LEVEL
IN” connectors on the subwoofer’s amplier panel.
Then, connect the front speakers as well, either to the
subwoofer connector (as shown) or at the receiver.
Note: Observe correct polarity, + to + and - to -.
Placement and Setup
When placing your new subwoofer, you may want to consider which locations yield the best results. Often this is a little trial and error,
but in general any subwoofer will produce more apparent bass when you put it in a corner. It will usually produce somewhat less bass
if you place it along a wall but away from a corner. It will produce the least bass is you place it out into a room and away from walls and
corners. Consider those tips when experimenting with placement.
Before you begin, ensure your subwoofer is hooked up properly and the controls are set at these initial settings.
• On/Auto/Standby: On or Auto • Phase: 0°
• Subwoofer Volume: 12 o’clock or slightly higher •Crossover Frequency: 120 Hz (ASW-10) or 160Hz (ASW-8)
Once you’ve done this, relax! We’re not going to impose a lot of back-breaking labor as you lift your and move it from place to place,
listen, and then move it again. Rather, you’re simply going to take advantage of the fact that room resonances are bi-directional! In
other words, rather than moving the subwoofer around, place it in your listening position and YOU move around the room. Easy!
1) Place your subwoofer in your favorite chair or the primary listening position
2) Move around the room and sample locations in the corners, even those close to the oor while listening for the best sound.
3) When you hear what you think is pleasing bass, just move the subwoofer once – directly to that spot! And you’re done!
Once you’ve found the subwoofer’s “sweet spot”, you can tweak performance even more!
• Switch the Phase control to the 180° position and listen. Does the bass sound more solid and substantial? If so, leave the phase con-
trol there. Or did bass lose impact and sound more “hollow” and “thin”? If so, switch the control back to its original position.
• Use the Subwoofer Volume control to reduce subwoofer volume if the whole bass spectrum sounds overpowering compared to the
sound from the other speakers. Or turn it up a bit if those explosions or bass notes feel a bit anemic.
• Experiment with the Crossover Frequency control to ne tune the upper bass response so you’re your subwoofer and your wide range
speakers are working optimally. Read the owner’s manual for those speakers for guidance on what setting will work best. Note - if you
connected the sub using Option #2 (SUB or LFE channel output on a 5.1/7/1 receiver, leave the crossover in the highest setting.)
What you will nd that in going through the setup process is that all of these adjustments interact. In other words, changing the Phase
setting may mean you’ll have to increase or reduce the Volume setting a bit, etc. Again, experimentation is the key.
Break-In
All brand new speakers require “break in” time. You’ll notice gradually improved sound, particularly in the rst few weeks of use, as the
moving parts (voice coils, spiders, diaphragms, surrounds, etc.) settle and begin to work optimally together. tSc powered subwoof-
ers can play very loud for their size and power, so please be considerate of your neighbors. Note that excessive volume can damage
both your hearing and your speakers and that your factory warranty does not cover either event. If the program material ever sounds
distorted, lower the volume at once or readjust the subwoofer level.
Cleaning
Lightly dust the subwoofer cabinet regularly. The nish is durable but you should never use any harsh solvents or cleaners. Avoid touch-
ing the driver itself and do not spray any cleaners or liquid near the amplier panel or into the port.
Specications:
Specication ASW-8 ASW-10
Woofer Size / Type 8” (20cm) High Xmax 10” (25.4cm) High Xmax
Dynamic Amplier Power 200 Watts 400 Watts
Peak Amplier Power 100 Watts 200 Watts
RMS Amplier Power 50 Watts 100 Watts
Frequency Response 35Hz-150Hz 27Hz-120Hz
Variable Low Pass Filter 40Hz-150Hz @ 24dB/oct 40Hz-120Hz @ 24dB/oct
Inputs Speaker Level and RCA Speaker Level and RCA
Power Modes On / Off / Auto Sensing On / Off / Auto Sensing
Dimensions (US - inches) 14.2” x 12.2” x 12.2” 16.4” x 14.4” x 14.4”
Dimensions (Metric - cm) 36.1 x 31 x 31 41.6 x 36.5 x 36.5
Weight 22 lbs (10kg) 28 lbs (12.6kg)
Specications subject to change without notice
Limited Warranty:
THE SPEAKER COMPANY (“Warrantor”) warrants to the original purchaser thereof all parts of every new THE SPEAKER COMPANY’s
product to be free from defects in materials or workmanship, as hereinafter provided, for ve (5) years (loudspeakers only) or one (1)
year (all electronics) from the date of original retail purchase. This warranty is extended to the original end-user purchaser only and is
not assignable to any party.
Warrantor will replace any equipment covered by this warranty which becomes defective, malfunctions, or otherwise fails to conform
with this warranty under normal use and service during the term of this warranty using new or remanufactured products or components,
at no charge for parts or labor. If Warrantor is unable to provide replacement, Warrantor may refund the purchase price paid therefore.
In order to obtain warranty service, the equipment, together with the original or a machine reproduction of the bill of sale or other dated,
proof-of-purchase document describing the equipment, must be returned with the product. You may obtain warranty service by contact-
ing The Speaker Company Product Support at productsupport@thespeakercompany.com. Any evidence of alteration, erasing or
forgery of proof-of-purchase documents will be cause to void the warranty. Non-warranty repairs may be available at parts and labor
basis.
This warranty does not cover customer installation, setup, adjustments, malfunctions, or failures resulting from acts of God, accidents,
abuse, misuse, operation contrary to furnished instructions, operation with faulty associated equipment, modication, alteration, improp-
er servicing, tampering, or normal wear and tear, or equipment used for commercial, industrial or professional purposes. Equipment
on which the serial number has been defaced or removed shall not be eligible for warranty service. Should any equipment submitted
for warranty service be found ineligible therefore, an estimate of repair cost will be furnished and the repair will be accomplished only if
requested by the owner and upon receipt of payment or acceptable arrangements for payment.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF TIME SET FORTH ABOVE. WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED
WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state. This is the only express warranty applicable to this equipment. Warrantor neither assumes nor
authorizes anyone to assume for it any other express warranty.
the Speaker company
100 Corporate Drive
Mahwah, NJ 07430
Tel - 201.762.6634
Fax - 201.762.6697
e-mail - productsupport@thespeakercompany.com
web - www.thespeakercompany.com
ASW810_OM_Rev1.1_7/2008
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