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Landscape/Hardscape Subwoofer Product Manual
Choosing a location for the subwoofer
The AW10-LSUB-BR is designed to cover approximately 2,000 ft
2
(185.8
m
2
). Sound from the subwoofer will carry in all directions and this means an
approximate spacing of 50’ (15.2 meters) between subwoofers. One important
consideration in positioning a burial subwoofer is avoiding placement near
walls or building foundations. Placing a subwoofer near a wall can increase
the bass by about 3dB and placing one in a corner will increase it by another
3dB. Keep in mind that if played at loud volume, this could induce unwanted
vibration or sound penetration into a home or adjacent building. Locate the
subwoofers near the primary outdoor listening areas, typically on the outer
edges of a space, and not next to a home or building. Other considerations
to keep in mind are the ease of installation at the location, and the ease of
running wires to that location.
The subwoofer is made of materials designed for rugged outdoor use, and
will withstand occasional hits from common landscape tools, but can be
damaged if struck by lawn mowers or other motorized equipment. Placing the
subwoofer near bushes, shrubs, or rock decorations may help protect it from
being struck by lawn maintenance equipment.
The subwoofer requires a hole size of approximately 15” Wide x 30” Long x 17-19" Deep.
(38.1 x 76.2 x 43.2-48.3 cm)
Make sure that the desired location:
1) Has the required mounting depth.
2) Is not near a building wall or foundation that would allow unwanted sound
noise to intrude.
3) Has proper drainage. Placing a subwoofer in a low-lying area that is prone
to flooding can damage the subwoofer if water levels rise enough for water to
enter through the underside of the port tube canopy.
4) Is free of any obstructions or underground utilities. In the United States, you
must dial 811 (1-888-344-7233) before any digging in order for underground
utilities to be marked prior to any digging.
The depth of the mounting hole will affect the finished look of the subwoofer.
The subwoofer is recommended to be installed at a depth of 15-17”. This
will leave approximately 6-8” of the subwoofer port tube and cap above the
ground after the installation.
Russound recommends adding a layer of 1-2” of pea gravel at the bottom of
the hole to facilitate drainage around the base of the subwoofer. If adding
gravel, make sure to dig the hole slightly deeper to accommodate the layer of
gravel.
2” Gravel
15-17”
6-8”
30”
(15.2-20.3 cm)
(38.1-43.2 cm)
(76.2 cm)
(5 cm)
15”
2” Gravel
15-17”
6-8”
(15.2-20.3 cm)
(38.1-43.2 cm)
(38.1 cm)
(5 cm)
INSTALLING THE AW10-LSUB-BR
