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LEFT

RIGHT CENT

ER L REAR R RE

AR

SUB

Unbal Input

Right Bal Input

Left Bal Input

LFE Input

Right Bal Output

Left Bal Output

Speaker level Inputs

Power

L

R

Unbal Output

L

R

L +
L –

R –

R +

INPUTS

OUTPUTS

Right Sub Output

Remote

Left Sub Output

Right Bridge In

Left Bridge In

S /N

Model

SI 1

THIEL Audio

Lexington, Kentucky

USA

www.thielaudio.com

LFE
Level

Rear Wall
Distance

Side Wall
Distance

LFE Output

LFE Input

Normal

Input

Normal
Output

Trigger

On

Off

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Voltage

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ington, Kentucky  USA

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60

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Replace fuse only

with same rating.
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un

autre de la meme va

leur.

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 Integrator

Left/Right

outputs

Sub

output

Main Left/Right speakers

Subwoofer

LEFT

RIGHT CENTER

L REAR

R REAR

SUB

Unbal Input

Right Bal Input

Left Bal Input

LFE Input

Right Bal Output

Left Bal Output

Speaker level Inputs

Power

L

R

Unbal Output

L

R

L +
L –

R –

R +

INPUTS

OUTPUTS

Right Sub Output

Remote

Left Sub Output

Right Bridge In

Left Bridge In

S /N

Model

SI 1

THIEL Audio

Lexington, Kentucky

USA

www.thielaudio.com

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 • Le

xington, Kentucky US

A • www.thielaudio.co

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On
Auto

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Off

1.5

0.5

1.0

0

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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 valeu

r.

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 Integrator

Left/Right

outputs

Sub

output

Main Left/Right speakers

Subwoofer

7

In this configuration the subwoofer is used to reproduce both the
subwoofer channel and the deep bass portion of the left and right
channels and achieves near-perfect blending of the main channel
bass with the main speakers.

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

This configuration can be ideal if the main speakers play loudly
enough. It’s also perfect for audio systems where the subwoofer is
used to extend the bass range.

Connecting the SmartSub Integrator between the processor and the
main speaker power amp allows the Integrator to be used in
crossover mode so that bass can be kept from the main speakers
and reproduced by the subwoofer instead. This usually allows the
main speakers to play more loudly than otherwise so that the bass
range

and

 the output of the system are enhanced.

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

Integrator Augment Configuration

Integrator Crossover Configuration

3

 The SmartSub Integrator in augment configuration

should be used if a passive crossover is not available

for your main speakers, you desire adjustability of the main
channel bass level or extension, or if you desire more than
one subwoofer in your system, or two stereo subwoofers.

4

 If your main speakers do not play sufficiently loudly

due to bass overloading, then the Integrator should

be used in crossover mode to allow the transfer of low
frequency energy from the main speakers and into the
subwoofer.

Summary of Contents for SmartSub SS1

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

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Page 3: ...nt 14 Specifications 14 Warranty 14 Caution The SmartSub has built in electronics Do not pla Do not pla Do not pla Do not pla Do not plac c c c ce th e th e th e th e the c e c e c e c e cabinet nea abinet nea abinet nea abinet nea abinet near sou r sou r sou r sou r sourc rc rc rc rce e e e es of h s of h s of h s of h s of heat such as fu eat such as fu eat such as fu eat such as fu eat such as ...

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...

Page 10: ... b nnot b nnot be used to a e used to a e used to a e used to a e used to adjust djust djust djust djust subwoofe subwoofe subwoofe subwoofe subwoofer level r level r level r level r level due t due t due t due t due to differ o differ o differ o differ o differenc enc enc enc ences in bandwidth es in bandwidth es in bandwidth es in bandwidth es in bandwidth betw betw betw betw between the subw ee...

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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