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DSUB6F3 INSTALLATION MANUAL

Required Tools/Items

• Measuring tape

• #1 phillips screwdriver

• #2 phillips screwdriver

• Hammer or screw gun

What’s Included: DSUB6F3

• 4” port tube with plastic 

connectors on both ends

• One pair of new construction 

wings

• Flathead screws (x8)

• Small carton containing:

Round grille

Square grille

Trim ring

Flathead screws (x3)

Installation Requirements  

and Recommendations

4

3

2

1

Port 

Tube

New 

Construction 

Wings

Mini Port 

Bracket

Figure 2.1: Mini Port Bracket

Figure 2.2: Tools

Introduction

This instruction manual is for the 4” port tube designed to work 

with DSUB6 subwoofer and grilles that match the D38 mini speak-

er. It covers the necessary information for a smooth installation 

including: the tools you will need, step-by-step instructions for 

installation, troubleshooting tips for problems that may occur, 

and all warranty information. If for any reason you experience 

problems or if you have installation questions please call us at 

(844) 674-4461. Hours of operation are 8:00am to 5:00pm (Pacific 

Time), Monday through Friday.

Summary of Contents for DSUB6

Page 1: ...Installation Manual V 1 1 Model DSUB6 In Ceiling Dual 6 5 Subwoofer Enclosure Manual Only for Port Tube Installation ...

Page 2: ...e ex cellent sound quality longevity and a simple installation process The Director Minimal Opening Collection is designed to be visual ly unobtrusive while maintaining Origin s high quality sound The DSUB6 subwoofer itself is installed behind the ceiling by attach ing the enclosure to one of the joists in the ceiling with the sound being directed into the room via a port tube sold separately This...

Page 3: ...r your installation Which gauge to select depends on the length of wire to be used on any particular speaker In general the shorter the run the smaller the wire size you can use however you can never go wrong by using a thicker gauge Wire Length Recommended Gauge Feet Meter 0 100 0 30 16 50 150 15 45 14 100 30 12 SpeakerWireRecommendations What s Included DSUB6 Subwoofer enclosure Terminal jumper ...

Page 4: ...lifier you will need to run three paired speaker wires to the speaker location Location Find a location for the subwoofer Positioning it near the satellite speakers is visually and sonically advantageous being close to walls especially corners is very helpful when maximum loudness is important Start with where you want the port opening to be Then determine where the enclosure needs to be placed to...

Page 5: ...tant to look carefully at the speaker wires and be certain that the same wire that is attached to the positive connector in the amplifier is attached to the pos itive connector in the speaker About Speaker Wire Installation 1 Wiring Plan how you ll route the wire to your desired speaker location Most likely the DSUB6 will be installed in a new home during con struction but you can install it into ...

Page 6: ...mplifier making sure that the positive wire is being attached to the red connection and the negative wire is being attached to the black connection You will also probably want to run the wires from the DSUB6 s terminals labeled output to speakers at this time A zip tie on the enclosure is provided to offer stress release for the wires Figure 8 1 2 Channel Wiring B When using a Separate Subwoofer A...

Page 7: ...may not apply depending on the customer s location For more information see Magnuson Moss Warranty Act Origin Acoustics warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this Origin Acoustics product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship provided the speaker was purchased from an Origin Acoustics authorized dealer If the product is determined to be defective it will be repaired ...

Page 8: ...ustics Model Number DSUB6 Part Number DSUB6000 Woofer Cone Material Polypropelene with rubber surround Woofer Diameter 6 5 165mm Frequency Response 37 to 140Hz 3dB Impedance 8 ohm nominal 6 ohm min Power Handling 150 Watts Sensitivity 86dB Enclosure Dimensions 7 9x11 8x17 200x300x430mm Mounting Depth 7 9 200mm Specifications ...

Page 9: ...Installation Manual V 1 1 Model DSUB6F3 In Ceiling Dual 6 5 Subwoofer Manual Only for Port Tube Finishing Kit Installation ...

Page 10: ...t s Included 2 Required Tools Items 2 Installation 3 IMPORTANT 3 1 Installation before Drywall 3 2 Installation after Drywall 4 3 Mounting the Grille 4 4 Painting the Grille 5 Specifications 6 Troubleshooting 7 Technical Assistance 8 Warranty 8 Limited Lifetime Warranty 8 Requirements and Warranty Coverage 9 Return Process 9 DSUB6F3 INSTALLATION MANUAL ...

Page 11: ...ns 4 3 2 1 Port Tube New Construction Wings Mini Port Bracket Figure 2 1 Mini Port Bracket Figure 2 2 Tools Introduction This instruction manual is for the 4 port tube designed to work with DSUB6 subwoofer and grilles that match the D38 mini speak er It covers the necessary information for a smooth installation including the tools you will need step by step instructions for installation troublesho...

Page 12: ...r and it will be held in place with magnets Figure 4 1 Trim Ring Install Installation IMPORTANT These instructions are intended for new construction installs but you can use them for retrofit installs provided you have access to the space behind the port opening The DSUB6 enclosure should already be installed with the open end of port tube reaching its desired location Installation before Drywall ...

Page 13: ...e cable is most likely faulty or not connected properly Today s audio systems may have several places to adjust the volume for example your MP3 player may have a volume control and your amplifier may also have one Check to be certain that the volume isn t turned up past 80 on any device Try changing sources to be certain that the selection you ve chosen is a good quality recording If possible it s...

Page 14: ...may not apply depending on the customer s location For more information see Magnuson Moss Warranty Act Origin Acoustics warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this Origin Acoustics product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship provided the speaker was purchased from an Origin Acoustics authorized dealer If the product is determined to be defective it will be repaired ...

Page 15: ... 2016 Origin Acoustics All copyrighted trademarked and patented elements mentioned herein are the sole property of Origin Acoustics ...

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