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BasX Subwoofers

 BasX S12

The BasX S12 subwoofer is an ideal way to add the 

last few octaves of authoritative bass response to any 

audiophile stereo system or home theater surround 

sound system. The BasX S12 can be matched with any 

combination of full range and satellite speakers, and 

is the perfect complement to our Emotiva BasX LCR 

and BasX SAT speakers. 

Driver

One 12 inch long throw low-frequency bass driver, 

with an injection molded mineral filled polypropylene 

cone, a large rubber roll surround, a 2 inch copper 

voice coil on a solid aluminum former, and forced air 

cooling.

Enclosure Loading 

Tuned cabinet with slot-loaded rear port. 

Cabinet

Heavy, acoustically inert, MDF cabinet with integral 

rubber feet, removable black fabric grill cloth, and 

tough attractive black vinyl exterior finish.

Electrical Specifications

Amplifier type: High efficiency Class D. 

Amplifier power: 300 Watts RMS 

Frequency response: 25 Hz - 200 Hz (+0/-3 dB). 

Inputs: LFE or summed left and right; unbalanced. 

Controls: Crossover, Phase, Volume 

AC Power: 100-120V/60 Hz (4A fuse); 

 

220-240VAC/50 Hz (2A fuse).

Mechanical

Dimensions: 17.25 inches high (feet add 0.5 inches)  

x 16.75 inches wide x 18.25 inches deep. 

Weight: 48.5 pounds. 

CROSSOVER              PHASE                  VOLUME

IN

OUT

-LFE

50        LFE              0          180            MIN       MAX

100

OFF

ON

AUTO

100-120V~   220-240V~

POWER

Summary of Contents for BASX

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Page 3: ...ODILY INJURY OR DEATH WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE AMPLIFIER PLATE OR DRIVERS FROM THE BASX SUBWOOFER THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THE UNIT REFER ALL SE...

Page 4: ...with fuse s of proper value and voltage rating The BasX Subwoofer should only be cleaned as directed in the manual Avoid spraying liquids directly onto the unit or drivers You should seek service for...

Page 5: ...nual 4 Features 5 Unpacking 6 Quick Start 7 Setting The AC Line Voltage on Your BasX Subwoofer 7 BasX Subwoofer Controls 8 BasX S12 11 BasX S10 12 BasX S8 13 Subwoofer Placement and Configuration 14 C...

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Page 7: ...ciency Class D amplifier and offers controls that allow you to configure it to work perfectly in conjunction with your main speakers The various models offer identical controls and similar features th...

Page 8: ...through the entire manual we kept things as short and direct as possible Even if you re an expert user you will probably find some interesting information and useful suggestions If you re really in a...

Page 9: ...id aluminum formers for excellent performance Carefully tunes ported cabinets allow our drivers to deliver plenty of output while providing the precise control necessary to minimize distortion and del...

Page 10: ...l Avoid pressing directly on the front of the drivers or dropping any bits of packing material into the port opening It is important to save the box and all packing materials in case your BasX subwoof...

Page 11: ...should already be set for the correct line voltage for your area However we always recommend confirming the correct setting before plugging in your BasX sub If you move to a different country or a di...

Page 12: ...in speakers If you re using your BasX sub with a home theater pre pro or AVR that has its own bass management you should set this control to the LFE setting If not then the proper setting will depend...

Page 13: ...Inputs unbalanced The BasX subwoofer has two unbalanced line level audio inputs If your source provides a mono full range or subwoofer output it should be connected to the white input labelled LFE If...

Page 14: ...any standard IEC power cable A high quality commercial power cable is provided with your BasX subwoofer 11 Fuse Holder To change the fuse in your BasX subwoofer remove the power cable then gently pry...

Page 15: ...lid aluminum former and forced air cooling Enclosure Loading Tuned cabinet with slot loaded rear port Cabinet Heavy acoustically inert MDF cabinet with integral rubber feet removable black fabric gril...

Page 16: ...d aluminum former and forced air cooling Enclosure Loading Tuned cabinet with slot loaded rear port Cabinet Heavy acoustically inert MDF cabinet with integral rubber feet removable black fabric grill...

Page 17: ...ice coil on a solid aluminum former and forced air cooling Enclosure Loading Tuned cabinet with flared rear port Cabinet Heavy acoustically inert MDF cabinet with integral rubber feet and tough attrac...

Page 18: ...e considering putting your sub Once you find the spot where the bass sounds the best and cleanest you switch places with the subwoofer placing it in the location where the bass sounded the best This o...

Page 19: ...Control to increase or reduce the amount of bass to suit your taste Configuring your BasX Sub Manually If you re connecting your BasX sub to a stereo system that doesn t have a subwoofer output you l...

Page 20: ...y be helpful Always use high quality interconnects between your subwoofer and your source equipment Keep interconnects as short as possible and avoid running interconnects next to power cables wheneve...

Page 21: ...a rag dampened with plain water afterwards to rinse it and then gently dry the surface with a clean soft rag If something nasty does get on the sides or top of your BasX sub use a rag dampened with a...

Page 22: ...do you get service section How long does this coverage last This warranty commences on the date of retail purchase by the original retail purchaser and runs for a period of three years thereafter wit...

Page 23: ...E STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU How do you get service In order to make a claim under...

Page 24: ...or or repair center in your country your Product must come back to the Emotiva USA factory for warranty service This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which v...

Page 25: ...the best sound quality and maximum reliability from your Emotiva BasX subwoofer Emotiva Audio offers high quality speaker cables and audio interconnects that feature solid engineering premium build qu...

Page 26: ...l is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication In keeping with our policy of ongoing product improvement we reserve the right to make changes to the design and features of our p...

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