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Single Enclosure Design Example 

- GTR TunableRadiator

Model:

12" w/ GTR12

10" w/ GTR10

H = Height:

13" (33.0cm)

9.5" (24.1cm)

W = Width:

13" (33.0cm)

9.5" (24.1cm)

D = Depth:

10.5" (266.7cm)

9.75" (24.8cm)

Gross Volume:

1.0 Ft

3

(28.3L)

0.5 Ft

3

(14.2L)

GTR Tuning / Q-Tune

Setting Matrix:

Model:

12" w/ GTR12

10" w/ GTR10

Tuning Mode 1:

45Hz / [email protected]

50Hz / [email protected] 

Tuning Mode 2•:

35Hz / [email protected] 

35Hz / [email protected] 

Tuning Mode 3:

30Hz / [email protected]

30Hz / [email protected] 

Enclosure dimensions are internal and include basket and GTR displacement

Tuning Assumes Boston G3, G2, or G1 Subwoofer

These enclosure shapes are examples and these dimensions can be modified provided that
the  exact internal volume is retained and that there is adequate space behind the woofer and
the GTR. 

3

4

-inch thick M.D.F. is recommended as a minimum

*Recommended distance from sides and back walls of enclosure

†Q-Tune™ is a feature found on Boston GT Amplifiers 
•Factory Tuning Mode

B

d

6

0

6

-

2

1

-

8

1

-

4

2

-

0

3

-

6

3

-

z

H

5

0

1

0

5

0

0

1

0

0

5

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

2

In-Car Response w/ Q-Tune

Enclosure Response

Subwoofer w/ GTR Enclosure Shape Examples

GTR TunableRadiator

Included Hardware

Model:

GTR12

GTR10

Hex Key 2.5mm

1

1

T-Nut M4:

8

8

Lock Washer M4:

8

8

Mounting Screw M4:

8

8

Wood Screw M4 x 38mm: 

8

8

Also included with all GTR TunableRadiators

is the GTR Tuning Hardware, these parts are 

individually listed in the GTR TunableRadiator

Tuning Hardware section. 

GTR TunableRadiator

Tuning Hardware

Small Tuning Mass*

2 x Large Tuning Mass

(1 installed* / 1 in hardware pack)

Screw* 

Lock Washer*

Washer*

*Pre-installed on GTR from factory

GTR TunableRadiator

Tuning Frequency Chart

For single recommended G5/GTR enclosures

Tuning Mode: 

GTR12

GTR10

Enclosure Volume:

1.0 Ft

3

0.5 Ft

3

Tuning Mode 1:

45Hz

49Hz

Tuning Mode 2:

35Hz

35Hz

Tuning Mode 3:

30Hz

30Hz

Weight Chart

Small Tuning Mass

Large Tuning Mass

Tuning Mode 1:

X

X

Tuning Mode 2:

1

1

Tuning Mode 3:

X

2

Key:
X = No Mass Used
1 = One Mass Used
2 = Two Mass Used

Changing the tuning on the GTR TunableRadiators

Note: The GTR TunableRadiator

is shipped from the factory in “Tuning Mode #2”. 

1.Remove the dustcap. 

2.Remove the center screw, lock

washer, and washer that hold the
mass to the GTR.  

3.Select the desired tuning mode by

placing the correct combination of
mass, foam side down, on the
center shaft. (use the tuning guide
located below)

4.Install the center screw, lock 

washer, and washer and tighten. 

5.Install the dustcap using all five

screws. 

Warning: The dustcap is
a structural part of the
GTR TunableRadiator

and must be installed
before use. 

Trapezoid

Rectangle

Reverse

Listed below are several single G5 subwoofer using a GTR
TunableRadiator

enclosure shape examples. 

Front

Top

Side

Top

Side

Front

Side

Top

Wedge

Side

Front

Square with Down-firing GTR

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Boston Acoustics, Inc.  300 Jubilee Drive,  Peabody,  MA  01960  USA 
T: 978.538.5000  F: 978.538.5100  W: bostonacoustics.com

Q-Tune, SureSet, and TunableRadiator are trademarks and Boston, Boston
Acoustics, and the Boston Acoustics logo are registered trademarks of Boston
Acoustics, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. 
All rights reserved. Covered by patents issued and/or pending.
© 2004 Boston Acoustics, Inc. 

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