Wet Sounds XS 10FA, Owner'S Manual

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ENCLOSURE CONSTRUCTION
For best performance the walls of the enclosure should be rigid and not vibrate as a result of the
internal pressures generated by the loudspeakers. WET SOUNDS recommends constructing
enclosures from medium-density fiberboard (MDF) with a minimum thickness of 3/4”. In larger
enclosures over 1 cubic foot, internal bracing that joins opposite walls can be incorporated and
the final enclosure should be as rigid as possible. All joints should be glued and fastened with
screws. Additionally, internal joints can be covered with a small bead of silicone adhesive to
ensure that the enclosure is completely air-tight. Drivers should be fastened to the enclosure with
self-threading screws with adequate length and diameter, utilizing all the mounting holes in the
frame. To avoid air leakage, a foam rubber gasket or similar sealing method should be applied
between the loudspeaker and the enclosure. The external surface of the enclosure may be
painted or fabric-covered, to suit the consumer.
Since low frequency sounds are not directional, subwoofer enclosures can generally be placed
anywhere within the boat, without compromising stereo imaging. However, different placement
locations of subwoofer enclosures can sometimes influence the overall quality of bass/midbass
response, so you may wish to experiment with various mounting locations before permanently
mounting the woofer.
WIRING.
WET SOUNDS Marine subwoofers are offered in Dual Voice Coil configuration 4+4 ohms. Voice
coils can be wired in parallel (Z = 2 ohms) or in series (Z = 8 ohms), allowing the user to properly
match the driver to his amplifier.