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LEFT

RIGHT CENTER

L REAR R REAR

SUB

LFE
Level

Rear Wall
Distance

Side Wall
Distance

LFE Output

LFE Input

Normal

Input

Normal
Output

Trigger

On

Off

CAUTION

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Model

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andino Boulevard • Lex

ington, Kentucky   USA

   •   www.thielaudio.co

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On

Auto

Flush

Off

1.5

0.5

1.0

0

0

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2.0

2.0

2.5

1.0

1.5

0.5

100

60

70

80

90

50

On

Replace fuse only

with same rating.
Remplacer le fusible p

ar un

autre de la meme valeur

.

Fuse

T6.3A L 250V for 120v

T3.15A L 250V for 240

v

®

C

US

U.S. patent 6,801,628

 other patents pending

120V~ 6.3A 60Hz or

230V~ 3.15A 50Hz

Right Bal Input

Left Bal Input

L +

L  –

R –

R +

INPUT

OUTPUT

Power Amplifier

for main speakers

Preamp or Processor

SmartSub

Passive

Crossover

Left/Right

outputs

Sub

output

Main Left/Right speakers

Subwoofer

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PowerPlane

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Output to Subwoofer

Left channel speaker lev

el input

Right channel speaker

 level input

This unit matches

speaker model

+

+

Model  PXO2

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LFE Configuration

System Configurations

6

In this configuration the subwoofer is used only for reproduction of
the ‘point one’ subwoofer channel and is driven by the processor’s
subwoofer output connected to the subwoofer’s LFE input.

This configuration is a good choice when the main speakers play
sufficiently loud and their bass is satisfactory for applications other
than movie effects.

Passive Crossover Configuration

This configuration has connections and benefits identical to the
following one except the passive crossover provides no adjustments
and is available for only selected THIEL model main speakers.

Tell the processor the main speakers are large, even if they are not.

The SmartSubs can be used in four ways depending on

your requirements:

1. As a stand-alone unit.

2. With a passive crossover.

3. With the SmartSub Integrator in augment mode.

4. With the SmartSub Integrator in crossover mode.

The configuration chosen will determine your required

equipment, hookup connections and processor settings.
Which system configuration is best for you depends mainly
on the capabilities of your main left/right speakers.

Additional discussion of these options can be found in

the section 

Crossover Use

. In addition, there is a

comprehensive flow chart for your reference on pages 12 and
13 that guides you through all aspects of system
configuration, hookup, and adjustment. More information
on Integrator hookup and adjustment can be found in that
product’s manual.

1

 If your main speakers play sufficiently loudly for all

your uses 

and

 they reproduce the bass with satisfying

completeness, then the subwoofer is only needed to
reproduce the LFE (low frequency effects, or subwoofer)
channel and it can be used in the LFE configuration without
a crossover or Integrator.

If your main speakers play sufficiently loudly for all your

uses but do not reproduce the full low frequency range of the
left/right channels, you should also use the subwoofer to
augment the bass response of your main speakers. This can
be accomplished without altering the signal or wiring to your
main speakers by using one of the next two configurations.

2

 A SmartSub Passive crossover can be used if one is

available to match your main THIEL speakers and if low
frequency adjustments are not required.

A two-channel crossover is illustrated but a five-channel

unit is also available to allow the subwoofer to augment the
bass of five channels.

LEFT

RIGHT CENTER

L REAR

R REAR

SUB

Right Bal Input

Left Bal Input

L +

L –

R –

R +

INPUT

OUTPUT

Power Amplifier

for main speakers

Preamp or Processor

Left/Right

outputs

Sub

output

Main Left/Right speakers

Subwoofer

LFE
Level

Rear Wall
Distance

Side Wall
Distance

LFE Output

LFE Input

Normal

Input

Normal
Output

Trigger

On

Off

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

AVIS:

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTR

IQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR

!

THIEL  SmartSub

®

Model

Ser N

o

Voltage

THIEL Audio •  1026

Nandino Boulevard • Lexin

gton, Kentucky USA

•  www.thielaudio.com

On

Auto

Flush

Off

1.5

0.5

1.0

0

0

Off

2.0

2.0

2.5

1.0

1.5

0.5

100

60

70

80

90

50

On

Replace fuse only

with same rating.

Remplacer le fusible p

ar un

autre de la meme valeur

.

Fuse

T6.3A L 250V for 120v

T3.15A L 250V for 240

v

®

C

US

U.S. patent 6,801,628

other patents pending

120V~ 6.3A 60Hz or

230V~ 3.15A 50Hz

Summary of Contents for SmartSub SS1

Page 1: ...THIEL SmartSub SS1 Subwoofer Owner Information ...

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Page 4: ... of typical drivers with the same excursion rating This magnet system s very long magnetic gap along with the very high excursion suspension allows the driver to move a very large amount of air much more than most drivers its size in order to effortlessly reproduce even demanding sources at high volume levels 4 Product Features SS1 SmartSub driver SS1 500 watt amplifier 500 Watt Amplifier The SS1 ...

Page 5: ...rformance that is as well integrated and balanced as a full range speaker This superior performance is achieved by patented innovative circuitry that automatically calculates the ideal subwoofer response to perfectly match the characteristics of the main speakers Therefore instead of the usual crossover controls that tell the subwoofer how to perform the SmartSub Integrator has settings for the ch...

Page 6: ...nd processor settings Which system configuration is best for you depends mainly on the capabilities of your main left right speakers Additional discussion of these options can be found in the section Crossover Use In addition there is a comprehensive flow chart for your reference on pages 12 and 13 that guides you through all aspects of system configuration hookup and adjustment More information o...

Page 7: ...ww thielaudio com On Auto Flush Off 1 5 0 5 1 0 0 0 Off 2 0 2 0 2 5 1 0 1 5 0 5 100 60 70 80 90 50 On Replace fuse only with same rating Remplacer le fusible par un autre de la meme valeur Fuse T6 3A L 250V for 120v T3 15A L 250V for 240v C US U S patent 6 801 628 other patents pending 120V 6 3A 60Hz or 230V 3 15A 50Hz Right Bal Input Left Bal Input L L R R INPUT OUTPUT Power Amplifier for main sp...

Page 8: ...re designed for specific models they achieve very good integration and balance between the subwoofer and the main speakers Also being passive they are of quite reasonable cost They allow the subwoofer to augment the main speakers in the precise way that will enable the combination of main speaker and subwoofer to produce perfectly balanced and blended sound with the bass range extended to below 20...

Page 9: ...gher output of dual subs high output from each sub good imaging and even room response C C C C Ca a a a aution ution ution ution ution Th Th Th Th The subwoofe e subwoofe e subwoofe e subwoofe e subwoofer h r h r h r h r has bui as bui as bui as bui as built in electronics lt in electronics lt in electronics lt in electronics lt in electronics Do not pla Do not pla Do not pla Do not pla Do not pla...

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Page 11: ...om the rear of the subwoofer to the rear wall of the room in meters This level adjustment functions only for the LFE input If you are not using the LFE input set this to minimum Connect an input cable to this connector if the subwoofer is being used for the processor s subwoofer output If the LFE input is used this connector can connect to an additional subwoofer Connect an input cable to this con...

Page 12: ... Y N Y Y N N If you have one connect processor s LFE output to subwoofer LFE input You can always take the No path but you may take the Yes path if the answer is yes Do main speakers play loudly enough with demanding bass Subwoofer will be used only for reproduction of Special effects channel Subwoofer will be used to reproduce all low frequency signals in all channels but balance and integration ...

Page 13: ... parameters Connect additional cables from main speaker amplifier outputs to crossover s speaker level inputs Connect processor or preamp outputs to controller inputs Connect Integrator outputs to main speaker amplifier inputs Connect crossover s or Integrator s subwoofer output to subwoofer s Normal input Y N If LFE input is used set main speaker Amp Gain Is main channel bass level correct Adjust...

Page 14: ...5 volt units The BUSSMANN number is GDC 3 15A or GDC 6 3A respectively Littlefuse numbers are 2183 15 or 2186 3 Or contact THIEL for a replacement fuse Replace the fuse by first unplugging the power cord from the subwoofer and then using a small screwdriver remove the fuse holder from the AC inlet to gain access to the fuse See illustration Warranty THIEL warrants every THIEL SmartSub system again...

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