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DBA10EX In-ceiling Subwoofer Manual

Thank you for purchasing the DBA10EX In-Ceiling Subwoofer of the Explorer

Collection. The Explorer Collection of loudspeakers from Origin Acoustics were

developed to withstand the harsh conditions found in marine environments.

This includes exposure to saltwater, extreme temperature changes and airborne

humidity. They will produce amazing musical fidelity while spending family time

on the lake or a trip on the open sea and they have the build quality to last for

years in these situations

This instruction booklet covers the necessary information for a smooth installation,

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

troubleshooting tips for any errors 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.

Introduction

Summary of Contents for EXPLORER DBA10EX

Page 1: ...DBA10EX Installation Manual In Ceiling Subwoofer DBA10EX EXPLORER COLLECTION...

Page 2: ...woofer Placement 5 About Speaker Wire 6 Installing the Wire 6 Wire Routing 7 For New Construction 7 Painting the Grille 8 Cutting the Hole 8 Installing the Bayonet Ring 9 Connecting the Wire 9 Install...

Page 3: ...ical fidelity while spending family time on the lake or a trip on the open sea and they have the build quality to last for years in these situations Thisinstructionbookletcoversthenecessaryinformation...

Page 4: ...e refer to the dealer portal for the latest information MODEL DBA10EX PART DBA10000EX Woofer 10 Fiberglass Frequency Response 35Hz 200Hz Power RMS 50 Watts Power Peak 150 Watts Impedance 6 ohm Diamete...

Page 5: ...ems The gauge of wire used can have an impact on the performance of your speakers Use a multi stranded wiring designed for amplifier to speaker connections Which gauge to select depends on the length...

Page 6: ...more bass than in other areas of the same room The more surfaces walls ceilings floors a speaker is placed next too the more bass you will hear An in ceiling subwoofer mounted in the center of a wall...

Page 7: ...tion may be subtle It s crucial that you keep track of which wire you use for positive and negative Typically if the wires are colored red and black the red wire is used for positive and the black wir...

Page 8: ...ned for concealing wires Behind the Baseboard When available you can route the wire through an attic or crawlspace Attic or Basement When running wires through a wall be sure to avoid all obstacles su...

Page 9: ...he Hole In some situations the speakers may look better if the color matched the walls ceiling or trim in the room This can be accomplished by painting the grille The grille must be paint ed with spra...

Page 10: ...so that the Installation mount is firmly in place but not too tight If for some reason the bayonet ring needs to be removed reach inside and push the release tabs to fully remove the clips After the...

Page 11: ...Ring 5 55in 140 9mm 11 75in 298 6mm DBA10 SCALE 1 4 Silicone Sealant In all applications where moisture is a concern care should be taken to completely seal the speaker to the bayonet ring Inner Borde...

Page 12: ...into the DBA10EX as it is at line level and must first be connected to an amplifier that will boost the signal to speaker level and then connected to the subwoofer For the highest quality performance...

Page 13: ...receiver No Sound Check the cord connecting the amplifier with the source The cord may be damaged or plugged into the wrong input or output No Sound Check the wires connecting the amplifier with the...

Page 14: ...aving technical trouble please include the model number and briefly explain what steps you took to resolve the problem in your email or be prepared to answer these questions over the phone If you are...

Page 15: ...riginal If this is the case installing the replacement model may require mounting modifications Origin Acoustics will not be responsible for any such related costs Limited Lifetime Warranty This warra...

Page 16: ...ed by Warranty Before making any return attempts it is required that you first contact Origin Acoustics Return product to Origin Acoustics or your dealer either in person or by mail It s preferable if...

Page 17: ...16 DBA10EX In ceiling Subwoofer Manual NOTES...

Page 18: ...5 S Decatur Blvd Las Vegas NV 89118 www originacoustics com 844 674 4461 2018 Origin Acoustics All copyrighted trademarked and patented elements mentioned herein are the sole property of Origin Acoust...