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Calculating speaker enclosure volume is a five step procedure.

(Make sure you do not forget to subtract the thickness of the wood and 

port displacement that you used.)

Step One:    Measure Height

Step Two:    Measure Width

Step Three: Measure Depth

Step Four:   Height x Width x Depth

Step Five:   Divide the results in step four by 1728

(12" x 12" x 12"=1728 which equals to 1.0 cu ft.) 

Complete formula should look like this

Height x Width x Depth / 1728 =__________

Below are illustrated versions of all the steps that you should take.

(FOR EXAMPLE ONLY)  

Step One

Step Three

Step Two

Side View

15"

23"

13.5"

23-1.5=21.5

15-1.5=13.5

The wood that we are using is 0.75" thick
The 1.5 that you see in the formula is the thickness 
of the wood.
To calculate the thickness of the wood. 
Left + Right=1.5
Top + Bottom=1.5
Front + Back=1.5

2.01 cu. ft. is the result for this enclosure.
Formula to calculate port displacement
3.14 x Radius x Radius x Depth=
________ / 1728=port displacement
3.14 x 2.25 x 2.25 x7=111.27 sq. in.
111.27 / 1728=.06 is the displacement of the port
2.01 - 0.06=1.95 cu.ft. is the final result for this 
enclosure.

13.5"

7"

12"

21.5"

Patent No: US D478,556 S

Patent No: US 6,601,645 B1

Patent No: US 6,656,000 B2

4"

4.5"

.75 x 2=1.50
21.5 x 13.5 x 12=3483
3483 / 1728=2.01 

Summary of Contents for ALPHA 800 PSW810E

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Alpha 800 Series Subwoofers PSW810E PSW812E PSW815E ALPHASONIKR...

Page 2: ...ity and value Our electronics feature audio phile parts and circuit topology designed to let the full musical experience come through loud and clear Our loudspeakers employ the latest high technology...

Page 3: ...roduction 3 Features and Specifications 4 5 Building an Enclosure 6 10 Subwoofer Parameters 11 Wiring Diagrams 12 14 Troubleshooting 15 Warning Disclaimer 16 Warranty 17 18 T A B L E O F C O N T E N T...

Page 4: ...an Authorized Alphasonik Dealer install your new product for optimal performance and to take advantage of our warranty program Before installing your new product please read through the manual to full...

Page 5: ...unding material in the indus try Virgin long fiber Kraft pulp is air cured and strengthened with Kevlar If you beat on our subs they hit back HIGH TENSILE STRENGTHDUAL LAYER SURROUND All Alphasonik 80...

Page 6: ...g Dimensions Depth 168mm 6 5 8 Through Hole 275mm 10 7 8 Diameter 312mm 12 5 16 PSW815E 15 ALPHA 800 SERIES SUBWOOFER Proprietary Cast Aluminum Alloy Machine Cut Alpha Basket Proprietary Cooling Rings...

Page 7: ...king projects When building a custom subwoofer box you will want to use minimal MDF medium density fiberboard TOOLS REQUIRED TO BUILD AN ENCLOSURE Safety goggles Table saw or circular saw Powered scre...

Page 8: ...er sensitivity than ported enclosures When using high power and small enclosures the woofer is not in an ideal cooling environment Less low bass as compared to a properly tuned vented enclosure above...

Page 9: ...illustrated versions of all the steps that you should take FOR EXAMPLE ONLY Step One Step Three Step Two Side View 13 5 19 5 13 5 13 5 1 5 12 13 5 1 5 12 The wood that we are using is 0 75 thick The...

Page 10: ...t you should take FOR EXAMPLE ONLY Step One Step Three Step Two Side View 15 23 13 5 23 1 5 21 5 15 1 5 13 5 The wood that we are using is 0 75 thick The 1 5 that you see in the formula is the thickne...

Page 11: ...ng used then use the square root function of your calculator to get the interior dimensions of an equivalent suare port The length or depth of the slot port will be the same as that of the round port...

Page 12: ...Inches 8 7 8 10 7 8 13 7 8 Diameter mm 258mm 312mm 383mm Diameter Inches 10 3 16 12 5 16 15 1 16 Displacement 156 Cu Ft 203 Cu Ft 328 Cu Ft Minimum Sealed 0 5 0 75 1 25 Sensitivity dB N A 84 N A Maxim...

Page 13: ...0 66 ohms 1 ohm 2 ohms Patent No US D478 556 S Patent No US 6 601 645 B1 Patent No US 6 656 000 B2 Parallel Parallel Dual 4 Ohm W I R I N G D I A G R A M S 12...

Page 14: ...13 W I R I N G D I A G R A M S 2 67 ohms 4 ohms 8 ohms Patent No US D478 556 S Patent No US 6 601 645 B1 Patent No US 6 656 000 B2 Series Parallel Dual 4 Ohm...

Page 15: ...24 ohms 16 ohms 8 ohms Patent No US D478 556 S Patent No US 6 601 645 B1 Patent No US 6 656 000 B2 Series Series Dual 4 Ohm W I R I N G D I A G R A M S 14...

Page 16: ...15 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G...

Page 17: ...fuse Using a fuse of different type or rating may result in damage to the sys tem which is not covered by the manufacturer s warranty Do not install any product where it may be subjected to excessive...

Page 18: ...rranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to misuse neglect or accident or which has had the warranty seal broken serial number altered defaced or removed or which has been connect...

Page 19: ...with the performance of this product during warranty or with any Alphasonik Inc authorized service center you may contact the Alphasonik Inc National Service Manager at the address listed on the back...

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