Wet Sounds SS-10B 24 User manual

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Marine 5ubwoofers
wet sounds
Owner's Manual

Wet Sounds professional marine audio products represent the ultimate in high performance marine audio. Wet Sounds
speakers are specifically engineered to withstand the rigorous marine environment. The Wet Sounds subwoofers were designed to
provide amazing output combined with a cutting edge style. Utilizing state ofthe art acoustic engineering and three dimensional computer
aided design, the subwoofers represent the most advanced marine speakers
in the world. Please take a moment to read the instruction
manual before starting your installation. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact you certified Wet Sounds dealer or Wet
Sounds at877-938-7757.
10 inch marine subwoofer
Impedance = Single 4 ohms
Resistance= 3.9 ohms
0.0363m2
Xmax = 7.0 mm
= 117
Cms (uM/N) = 167
Hz
Vas= 31 liters
Qes = 0.49
81 (T*m) = 14.5
SPL = 88 dB
Peak Power = 500 watts
0 inch marine subwoofer
Resistance= 3.9 ohms
Xmax = 11.5 mm
Cms (uM/N) = 120
Vas = 25 liters
Qes = 0.69
Bl (T*m) = 14
SPL = 88 dB
Peak Power = 600 watts
* Speaker volume already included in the box net volume.
12 inch marine subwoofer
Impedance = le 4 ohms
Resistance = 3.8 ohms
Xmax =
11.5 mm
Cms (uM/N) = 134
Vas= 50 liters
Qes = 0.49
Bl (T*m) = 17.5
le
SPL = 88 dB
Peak Power = 1000 watts
12 inch marine subwoofer
Impedance= Dual2+2 ohms
Resistance= 0.97 ohm
531m2
Xmax = 12.3 mm
Mms =254
Cms (uM/N) = 100
Fs =32Hz
Vas= 40 liters
Q
Qes = 0.48
81 (T*m) = 10.1
SPL = 90 dB
Peak Power = 2000 watts

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Wet Sounds marine subwoofers have been specifically engineered to produce outstanding results
in
both small sealed enclosures and
vented enclosures for models XS-12, SS-1 0 and XS-XXX V2. The XS-1
OFA
and SW-1
OFA
are optimized for use
in
infinite baffle (commonly called free
air) installations, however also work well
in
a sealed enclosure.
As a rule, sealed enclosures provide better transient bass response than their vented counterparts, although the vented enclosures generally provide
more deep bass. However, both enclosure types will work
in
any situation. Free Air works great in applications where it is difficult to install
an
enclosure.
XS-10FA and SW-10FA are the only subwoofers optimized for free air use. Please do not install any
of
the other woofers
in
free air.
Free Air installations do not need a dedicated enclosure. However the front and the back
of
the woofer must still be isolated from one another. If your
boat has a solid panel under the drivers foot well with a large cavity behind
it,
this panel is a good location for a XS-1
OFA
or
SW-1
OFA.
However, if this
panel is a halfwall and will not create a solid separation from front to rear, this will not be a good location for a free air woofer. When looking for a
location for a free air woofer, make sure to consider that the area behind the woofer becomes the "box". Free Air woofers like a larger sealed area, so
the larger this cavity
is,
the better the results.
Thisenclosure is made up
of
atotallyclosed, air-tight box. Thistype
of
enclosuregivesexcellent, tight bass response, as well as providing an
effective control
of
loudspeakerexcursion, maintaining itwithin reasonable limits and generallyproviding lowerdistortion and very high volume levels. Ifyou
build yourown enclosure, WETSOUNDS recommendsthatyou glue and screwall joints using enough adhesive to ensurethatall jointsare air-tight.
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SS-108 S4 0.8 12 13 9.5
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XS-10FAS4 V2 1.3 14 15
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SW-10FAS4 V2
XS-12 S4 V2
1.1
13 14
11
XS- XXX V2 1.2 13.5 14
11
Internal dimensions ( inch )

Vented enclosures are not air-tight and incorporate
an
additional opening known as a port or vent, which is generally fabricated from either
plastic orcardboard tubing. The port augments the sound coming out
of
the woofer and is
in
most cases capable
of
going lower
in
frequency than the same
woofer
in
a sealed box. Even though vented enclosures are not air-tight, you should follow the same procedure as with sealed boxes and glue and screw
together all joints. Bellow you will find drawings for enclosures specifically designed for WET SOUNDS Marine subwoofers. The dimensions shown
in
drawings (already taking
in
account the volume occupied by the subwoofer) are intended as a guideline and specific dimensions (HxWxD) may be used
,provided the internal volume ofthe enclosure is maintained.
In
the special case
of
SEALED enclosures, volumes greaterorsmallerthanspecified
in
thetable
can be chosen, with different results. Smaller enclosures lead to a more enhanced response and higher power handling whereas larger ones exhibit better
transientand more extended response.
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(vent)
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SS-108 S4
XS-12 S4 V2
XS- XXX V2
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Internal dimensions ( inch )
For best performance the walls
of
the enclosure should be rigid and not vibrate as a result
of
the internal pressures generated by the
loudspeakers. WET SOUNDS recommends constructing enclosures from a marine grade plywood like Birch with a minimum thickness
of
3/4".
In
larger
enclosures over 1 cubic foot, internal bracing thatjoins opposite walls can be incorporated and the final enclosure should be as rigid as possible. All joints
should be glued and fastened with screws. Additionally, internal joints can be covered with a small bead
of
silicone adhesive to ensure that the enclosure
is
completelyair-tight. Drivers should be fastened to the enclosurewith self-threading screwswith adequate length and diameter, utilizing all the mounting holes
in
the frame.
To
avoid airleakage, a foam rubbergasket orsimilarsealing method should be applied between the loudspeakerand the enclosure. The external
surface
of
the enclosure may be painted orfabric-covered, to suitthe consumer. Since lowfrequency sounds are not directional, subwooferenclosures can
generally be placed anywhere within the boat, without compromising stereo imaging. However, different placement locations
of
subwoofer enclosures can
sometimes influence the overall quality
of
bass/midbass response, so you may wish to experiment with various mounting locations before permanently
mountingthe woofer.

WET SOUNDS Marine subwooferXS-XXXV2 is offered in Dual Voice Coil configuration 2+2 ohms. Voice coils can be wired in
parallel (Z = 1ohm)or in series (Z =4 ohms), allowing the userto properlymatch the driverto the amplifier.
series Z= 4 ohms parallel Z= 1 ohm
The Wet Sounds subwoofers are a line of advanced low frequency transducers. These subwoofers use advanced materials
throughout such as our exclusive rubber spider, composite cones and thermoformed rubber surrounds. Wet Sounds has developed an
exclusive rubber spiderfor our subwoofers which is used for the spider as most marine speakers use cloth that will deteriorate over time.
These subwoofers are builtto last
in the harshestenvironments. The XS subwoofers utilize a cast aluminum frame that is powdercoated to
provide a solid non flexing mount. Advanced acoustical technologies like perimeterventing, high temperature voice coils also help to make
thesethe mostadvanced marinesubwoofers on the market.

This is a "Limited"warranty. This warrantycovers
any
defectsin materialsand workmanshipand thiswarrantyonlyappliestooriginal purchaser
and
is
not
transferable. Thiswarrantyis alsoonlyvalid
if
the original purchase
was
made
atan authorized
Wet
Sounds
™
dealer.
This warranty runs
for
one
year
from the date
of
the purchase. It is
recommended
to REGISTERyourwarranty online within 45 days
of
yourpurchase
at
www.
wetsounds.com-
clickon "warrantyregistration".
This warranty
does
not cover fading
or
discoloration caused
by
exposure to sunlight
or
chemicals such
as
ammonia, household bleach,
or
any
cleaning material that contains abrasive substances.
Wet
Sounds, Inc.
does
not
cover
the cost
for
removal and reinstallation. Additionally, shipping
TO
Wet
Sounds, Inc. is covered
by
the purchaser. This warranty is void and inapplicable
if
Wet
Sounds
TM
deems
that the product
was
abused
or
misused; including
butnot limited to
damage
caused
by
accident, mishandling, improperinstallation, negligence, normal
wear
and tear, excessive
water
or
heatdamage, freight
damage
or
speakers that have been disassembled by anyone other than
Wet
Sounds
TM
technical staff.
Wet
Sounds
TM
shall not be responsible
for
any
incidental
or
consequential damages, except to the extent provided (or prohibited)
by
applicable law. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may
alsohaveotherrights which
vary
from stateto state.
Wet
Sounds, Incwill repair any part
of
your
product that proves to be defective in materials
or
workmanship. In the
event
repair is not possible,
Wet
Sounds, Incwill replace the product
in
question.
If
itis deemed necessary
Wet
Sounds, Inc. will eitherreplace the entireproductwith a refurbished unit
or
itwill
be replaced with a model that is similar in price
if
that model is no longer available.
Labor
cost and materials needed to complete this service will be
at
no
charge
to
thepurchaser.Additionally, the cost
of
shippingtothe
consumer
is alsocovered underthiswarranty.
Contact
Wet
Sounds, Inc. either
by
phone
at
877-938-7757
or
by
email
at
[email protected]. A service representative will assist you in the
necessaryactionsto concurthatthe problem
that
you areexperiencing is covered
under
warrantyand
what
to
do
if
itneedsto be shipped to
Wet
Sounds, Inc.
Wet
Sounds, Inc. Produts sold on
any
non authorized
web
site
or
internetauction site arevoid
of
anyand all manufacturer'swarranty. Please contact
Wet
Sounds
TM
at
877-
938-7757
or
visit
our
web
site
at
www.wetsounds.com
to
search
for
an authorized site and/oran authorized retailer
near
you.

Wet Sounds Inc.
1-877-938-7757
www.wetsounds.com
[email protected]
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