table of contents
introduction
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cautions
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about this manual
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keep listening, but be safe!
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features
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placement
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warnings and tips
2
wiring
2
power handling
2
enclosure recommendations
3
A series subwoofer specifications
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R series subwoofer specifications
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warranty information
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introduction
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing an a/d/s/ mobile subwoofer. The A and R-Series
subwoofers are built using the finest materials and are engineered to provide years of musical enjoyment
if installed and operated correctly. For best results and optimal warranty coverage, we recommend having
your a/d/s/ mobile subwoofer(s) installed by an authorized a/d/s/ mobile specialty dealer.
Be sure to save your sales receipt. It is your best record of the date of purchase, which is required for
warranty service.
Read and follow all cautions, warnings and notes.
cautions
Do not attempt to service you're a/d/s/ mobile subwoofer as it has no user serviceable parts. Never
connect or disconnect your subwoofers when the system is powered up. Always exercise care when
handling the subwoofer in or out of its enclosure.
Note:
R-series aluminum cones may bend or distort if handled carelessly, affecting their performance.
about this manual
These subwoofers can be used with factory or aftermarket loudspeakers to extend the bass response of
the system by an octave or more. They are designed to be powered by an amplifier with a minimum of
25 watts of power. They are not intended to be powered by a head unit.
keep listening, but be safe!
Sustained listening to loud music over 100dB has been shown to cause permanent hearing damage. Systems
using a/d/s/ components are capable of achieving volume levels which substantially exceed this level. When
operating your system for sustained periods at high volume, be sure to use hearing protection to prevent long-
term exposure. We want you to be able to enjoy the music for many more years.
features
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Rugged die-cast baskets
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Precision-tuned NBR surrounds
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High-power motor structures with vented pole pieces
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Heavy gauge, spring-loaded wire terminals
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A-Series uses rigid co-polymer cones
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R-Series utilizes drawn aluminum cones for even more accurate low-frequency reproduction
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