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Features

The Emotiva X-Ref 12 DSP Powered Subwoofer, with its advanced DSP Management 

System, was designed to deliver impressive performance and outstanding sound quality 

in both home theater and audiophile stereo music systems. The X-Ref 12 delivers the 

deep bass you need for earth-shaking home theater special effects, while maintaining 

the quality, accuracy, and superb musical rendition necessary for true high-fidelity 

music reproduction. Some of the more important features of the Emotiva X-Ref 12 DSP 

Powered Subwoofer include:
•  Great sound and amazing bass. The X-Ref 12 has both the raw power to deliver 

awe-inspiring special effects and the finesse to play the bottom octaves of music 

with amazing depth, detail, and subtlety.

•  Power and efficiency. The X-Ref 12’s powerful, high-efficiency amplifier and high 

current switch-mode power supply deliver all of the power necessary to rattle the 

walls, or play the lowest registers of a pipe organ or bass guitar with amazing depth 

and clarity, without running up your electric bill or heating up the room.

•  Ease of use. The X-Ref 12’s convenient push-to-engage rotary encoder, and easy 

to read back lit LCD display, make configuration simple and straightforward.

•  Flexible, accurate, and repeatable configuration is provided by the X-Ref 12’s 

advanced DSP Management System and fully configurable two-band parametric 

equalizer.

•  Advanced mechanical design, including a powerful 12” long-throw woofer with 

a die-cast frame, massive motor assembly, woven tinsel leads, proprietary para-

aramid blended fiber cone, and heavy-duty Butyl rubber half roll surround, and a 

sealed cabinet with extensive cross bracing and internal damping, enables the  

X-Ref 12 to produce prodigious amounts of smooth clean bass with no extra 

vibrations, distortion, or unwanted distractions.

•  Advanced electronic design, including Emotiva’s exclusive dynamics processing 

and elegant soft limiting, delivers the clean power the X-Ref 12 needs to play all 

types of source material with astonishing realism and no hint of strain or distortion

•  Intelligent turn-on automatically switches the X-Ref 12 on when signal is present 

and returns to standby mode when the music stops. The X-Ref 12’s Movie EQ 

Trigger feature optionally activates a little extra punch for movie special effects 

when instructed to do so.

•  Application flexibility. Professional balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) input 

connections allow you to connect the X-Ref 12 to both home theater and stereo 

sources. A balanced feed through output lets you add additional subwoofers.

•  Good looks and practicality. The X-Ref 12’s compact size, Studio Black satin 

lacquer finish, and removable grill allow it to blend easily into any room decor. Both 

aluminum spikes and non-marring rubber feet are included to allow you to use the 

X-Ref 12 with any type of flooring, and the front-firing design helps simplify room 

placement and minimize room interactions.

You can find more information about the X-Ref 12 DSP Powered Subwoofer on our Web 

site at http://www.emotiva.com    

Summary of Contents for X-Ref 10

Page 1: ...DSP Powered Subwoofer User Manual...

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Page 3: ...QUIDS SUCH AS VASES ARE PLACED ON IT DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE X REF SUBWOOFER AND THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO THE USER WHICH MAY RESULT IN BODILY INJURY OR DEATH CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RI...

Page 4: ...eat the safety purpose of a grounding or polarized plug by removing ground pins or using unsafe adapters A polarized plug has two blades one wider than the other A grounding type plug has a third grou...

Page 5: ...wered Subwoofer 6 Quick Start 7 About Subwoofers 8 Setting Up Your X Ref 12 9 Connections 10 Subwoofer Placement 11 System Configuration 14 Subwoofer Configuration and Adjustment 17 Operation 19 Care...

Page 6: ...decor of your home theater or music room However the X Ref 12 isn t all muscle and good looks The advanced DSP Management System with its convenient push to engage rotary encoder and easy to read bac...

Page 7: ...possible and you might find some interesting and helpful tips and information If you re new to the subject then we encourage you to take the suggestions we offer as a starting point and experiment unt...

Page 8: ...a powerful 12 long throw woofer with a die cast frame massive motor assembly woven tinsel leads proprietary para aramid blended fiber cone and heavy duty Butyl rubber half roll surround and a sealed c...

Page 9: ...urround and avoid resting your X Ref 12 on its front top or back while unpacking it PLEASE NOTE THE POWER CORD AND SPIKED FEET ARE INCLUDED IN THE LOWER PACKAGING MATERIAL DO NOT DISCARD PACKAGING MAT...

Page 10: ...Subwoofer Back lit LCD status display High power 12 inch long throw woofer Rotary encoder Balanced output XLR Unbalanced stereo inputs RCA Power and Standby indicator AC Power switch IEC power cable...

Page 11: ...ounded AC electrical outlet If you use a different power cord or extension cord use only a three prong grounded type with sufficient current rating Connect your X Ref 12 to the subwoofer or LFE output...

Page 12: ...for both channels in a stereo system or all channels in a multi channel system In principle it should be simple to design a subwoofer that can do a great job of producing the narrow range of frequenc...

Page 13: ...placement choices The advanced DSP Management System makes it simple to configure the X Ref 12 to be a perfect match for virtually any room While the DSP Management System also offers precise control...

Page 14: ...theater pre processor connected to the balanced input the Movie EQ Trigger input can activate the bass boost when the home theater pre processor is turned on If you have a pre processor like Emotiva...

Page 15: ...r nor to locate two subwoofers in symmetrical locations The locations that work best in a given room depend on the size shape and construction of the room as well as on room surface treatments like ca...

Page 16: ...s or explosions A recording of pink noise works well for some people although test tones intended for use with a meter are usually not very useful when doing things by ear Remember that the ideal loca...

Page 17: ...one along a wall Certain locations sometimes accentuate certain frequencies by varying locations you average out the variations and get a smoother overall response At Emotiva we prefer symmetrical su...

Page 18: ...ly not use them since the X Ref s advanced parametric equalizer controls make adjustment easier and do a better job While it is possible to use source component and subwoofer equalization controls sim...

Page 19: ...nnected to one input on the X Ref and a home theater pre processor connected to the other input the Movie EQ Trigger input is typically configured to activate the bass boost when the home theater pre...

Page 20: ...commended by the manufacturer of your speakers this is often 80 Hz for satellite speakers If you are using full range speakers then experiment with crossover points at or below 80 Hz until you achieve...

Page 21: ...tch the phase of the X Ref 12 with your main speakers and any other subwoofers you have installed to prevent cancellation effects in the range of frequencies produced by both Adjust the Phase setting...

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Page 23: ...a value or enter a command You will probably find it easiest to rotate the encoder using your thumb and one finger positioned on the top surface near two opposite sides you can press the center or th...

Page 24: ...fle Cleaning the grill If necessary remove the grill and gently clean it with a vacuum cleaner Cleaning the woofer If something gets spattered on the cone or surround of the woofer driver it may be ca...

Page 25: ...ne 1 8 trigger input for Movie EQ Output One professional balanced XLR Nominal input sensitivity Balanced input 1 V Unbalanced inputs 0 5 V Phase adjustment 0 315 degrees in 45 degree steps Low pass c...

Page 26: ...d the blue fluorescent display on top of the X Ref 12 should light if you briefly press the button in the center of the rotary encoder the black circle next to the display If not verify that the Power...

Page 27: ...configuration or program material Verify that you have power If you have power and signal but still have no output then please contact Emotiva Technical Support Problem Excessive hum or noise Check yo...

Page 28: ...original factory serial number has been removed defaced or replaced in any way Damage to or loss of any software or data residing on the product is not covered When providing repair or replacement ser...

Page 29: ...Parkway Court Franklin TN 37064 Note To return items purchased through Emotiva for repair warranty work or refund you MUST call us at 1 877 EMO TECH to obtain a Returned Merchandise Authorization RMA...

Page 30: ...ially noisy environment We do not however recommend or endorse fancy boutique audiophile cables Emotiva Audio offers both balanced and unbalanced cables that combine solid engineering premium build qu...

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