Vibe OPTISOUNDAUTO8-V2 User manual

COMPACT BASS REFLEX SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURES
COMPACT BASS REFLEX SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURES
OPTISOUND AUTO 8
Model: OPTISOUNDAUTO8-V2 OPTISOUND AUTO 8 ACTIVE
Model: OPTISOUNDAUTO8A-V2
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OPTISOUND AUTO 8
Model: OPTISOUNDAUTO8-V2 OPTISOUND AUTO 8 ACTIVE
Model: OPTISOUNDAUTO8A-V2
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