Wet Sounds SS-10B User manual

323099/253 01.08.12
Owner’s Manual
SS-10B/ XS-10FA/ SW-10FA
XS-12/ XS-XXX V2
Marine Subwoofers

This is a “Limited” warranty. This warranty covers any defects in materials and workmanship and this warranty only applies to original purchaser and is
not transferable. This warranty is also only valid if the original purchase was made at an authorized Wet Sounds™ dealer.
This warranty runs for one year from the date of the purchase. It is recommended to REGISTER your warranty online within 45 days of your purchase
at www.wetsounds.com - click on “warranty registration”.
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 Wet
Sounds, Inc. is covered by the purchaser. This warranty is void and inapplicable if Wet Sounds™ deems that the product was abused or misused; including
but not limited to damage caused by accident, mishandling, improper installation, negligence, normal wear and tear, excessive water or heat damage, freight
damage or speakers that have been disassembled by anyone other than Wet Sounds™ technical staff. Wet Sounds™ 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 also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Wet Sounds, Inc will repair any part of your product that proves to be defective in materials or workmanship. In the event repair is not possible, Wet
Sounds, Inc will replace the product in question. If it is deemed necessary Wet Sounds, Inc. will either replace the entire product with a refurbished unit or it will
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 the purchaser.Additionally, the cost of shipping to the consumer is also covered under this warranty.
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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 of the 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 at 877-938-7757.
Thank You for purchasing this Wet Sounds product !
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
XS-10FA S4/ SW-10FA S4 XS-XXX V2
10 inch marine subwoofer 12 inch marine subwoofer
10 inch marine subwoofer 12 inch marine subwoofer
Impedance = Impedance =
Impedance = Impedance =
3.9 ohms = 3.8 ohms
3.9 ohms 0.97 ohm
Sd = Sd =
Sd = Sd =
0.0363 m2 0.0511 m2
0.0384 m2 0.0531 m2
Xmax = Xmax =
Xmax = Xmax =
7.0 mm 11.5 mm
11.5 mm 12.3 mm
Fs = 36 Hz Fs = 30 Hz
Fs = 38 Hz Fs = 32 Hz
Mms (g) = 117 Mms (g) = 207
Mms (g) = 142 Mms (g) = 254
Cms (uM/N) = 167 Cms (uM/N) = 134
Cms (uM/N) = 120 Cms (uM/N) = 100
Vas = 31 liters Vas = 50 liters
Vas = 25 liters Vas = 40 liters
Qms = 5.68 Qms = 3.99
Qms = 4.44 Qms = 5.19
Qes = 0.49 Qes = 0.49
Qes = 0.69 Qes = 0.48
Bl (T*m) = 14.5 Bl (T*m) = 17.5
Bl (T*m) = 14 Bl (T*m) = 10.1
Le = 1.1 mH Le = 1.7 mH
Le = 1.3 mH Le = 0.5 mH
Qts = 0.45 Qts = 0.43
Qts = 0.60 Qts = 0.44
SPL = SPL = SPL = SPL =88 88 88 90dB dB dB dB
RMS Power = RMS Power =
RMS Power = RMS Power =
250 watts 500 watts
300 watts 1000 watts
Peak Power = Peak Power =
Peak Power =
* Speaker volume already included in the box net volume.
Peak Power =
Sub Volume ( ft )* = 0.056 Sub Volume ( ft )* = 0.063 Sub Volume ( ft )* = 0.078 Sub Volume ( ft )* = 0.159
3333
500 watts 1000 watts
600 watts 2000 watts
SS-10B S4 XS-12 S4
Resistance = Resistance
Resistance = Resistance =
Single 4 ohms Single 4 ohms
Single 4 ohms Dual 2+2 ohms

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 spider for our subwoofers which is used for the spider as most marine speakers use cloth that will deteriorate over time.
These subwoofers are built to last in the harshest environments. The XS subwoofers utilize a cast aluminum frame that is powder coated to
provide a solid non flexing mount. Advanced acoustical technologies like perimeter venting, high temperature voice coils also help to make
these the most advanced marine subwoofers on the market.
WIRING
WET SOUNDS XS-XXX V2Marine subwoofer is offered in Dual Voice Coil configuration 2+2 ohms. Voice coils can be wired in
parallel (Z = 1 ohm) or in series (Z = 4 ohms), allowing the user to properly match the driver to the amplifier.
parallel Z= 1 ohmparallel Z= 4 ohms
DIMENSIONS (”)mm
6.49” (165mm)
9.37” (238mm)
4.72”
(120mm)
36mm
1.42”
o
o
10.07” (256mm)
0.21”
(5.5mm)
11.02” (280mm)
o
o
o
XS-10FA S4
SS-10B S4 0.21” (5.5mm)
9.68” (246mm)
10.12” (257mm)
o
o
o
6.30” (160mm)
9.21” (234mm)
5.27”
(134mm)
6mm
0.24”
o
o
XS-12 S4
4.92”
(125mm)
11.22” (285mm)
7.36” (187mm)
20mm
0.78”
o
o
0.27” (7mm)
12.6” (320mm)
11.8” (300mm)
o
o
o
XS-XXX V2
12.20” (310mm)
O
12.68" (322mm)
O
O
0.25” (6,5mm)
(8x)
(166mm)
6.53"
0.98"
(25mm)
0.48"
(12mm)
O
O8.35" (212mm)
11.14" (283mm)
SW-10FA S4
10.07” (256mm)
11.02” (280mm)
o
o

This enclosure is made up of a totally closed, air-tight box. This type of enclosure gives excellent, tight bass response, as well as providing an
effective control of loudspeaker excursion, maintaining it within reasonable limits and generally providing lower distortion and very high volume levels. If you
build your own enclosure, recommends that you glue and screw all joints using enough adhesive to ensure that all joints are air-tight.WET SOUNDS
SEALED ENCLOSURES
FREE AIR
INSTALLATION
D”
H”
W”
3
SS-10B S4
H
0.8
1.3
1.1
1.2
Internal dimensions ( inch )
12
14
13.5
13
13
15
14
14
9.5
11
11
11
ftWD
XS-10FA S4
SW-10FA S4
XS-12 S4
XS- XXX V2
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-10 and XS-XXX V2. The XS-10FA and SW-10FA 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-10FA or SW-10FA. However, if this panel is a
half wall 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.
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. 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 that joins 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
completely air-tight. Drivers should be fastened to the enclosure with self-threading screws with adequate length and diameter, utilizing all the mounting holes
in the frame. To avoid air leakage, a foam rubber gasket or similar sealing method should be applied between the loudspeaker and the enclosure. The external
surface of the enclosure may be painted or fabric-covered, to suit the consumer. Since low frequency sounds are not directional, subwoofer enclosures 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
mounting the woofer.
WET SOUNDS
ENCLOSURE CONSTRUCTION
Vented enclosures are not air-tight and incorporate an additional opening known as a port or vent, which is generally fabricated from either
plastic or cardboard 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 Marine subwoofer . 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 of the enclosure is maintained. In the special case of SEALED enclosures, volumes greater or smaller than specified in the table
can be chosen, with different results. Smaller enclosures lead to a more enhanced response and higher power handling whereas larger ones exhibit better
transient and more extended response.
WET SOUNDS
VENTED ENCLOSURES
D”
H”
W”
d”
( vent )
o
l”
Internal dimensions ( inch )
3HFb (Hz) ftWD d l
SS-10B S4
XS-12 S4
XS- XXX V2
1.3
1.7
1.8
1440
1541
1541
15
16
16
11
12.5
13
3
4
4
7
10
10