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STS 

 

WISDOMAUDIO.COM 

In our 

Regenerative Transmission Line TM

 subwoofer, the energy from the back side of 

the driver is sent along a long, folded path in such a way that its lowest frequencies 

arrive back at the front side of the driver in phase, effectively summing to an increase of 

6 dB in output.  Thus, the energy from both sides of the woofer cone is used in a 

productive way, resulting in a substantial reduction in distortion and an effective surface 

area double compared to what you would otherwise expect.  As an example, the 

effective radiating surface area of the two 15” woofers in the STS is equivalent to four 

15” woofers in more conventional enclosures.   

The results are quite stunning.  Low frequencies are strikingly dynamic and responsive, 

and integrate quite seamlessly with the fast and detailed Sage Series planar magnetic 

hybrids.  As an example, the STS is only -3 dB at 15 Hz and can output in excess of 130 

dB at 20 Hz.  

Unpacking the STS  

The Wisdom Audio STS subwoofer is a substantial piece of equipment. Please exercise 
caution when unpacking your STS to ensure that you do not strain yourself from its 
(perhaps unexpected) weight. 

 

CAUTION 

Do not

 

attempt to lift your STS by yourself.

 Unpacking this subwoofer is clearly a two-

person job. It is unwise for a single person to attempt doing so. 

Do not

 

attempt to lift your STS while bending or twisting from the waist. 

Use your legs 

for lifting, not your back. 

Always

 

stand as straight as possible and keep the STS close to your body to reduce 

strain on your back.

  

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for STS

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual STS High Output RTL Subwoofer ...

Page 2: ...s for the Wisdom Audio STS High Output RTL Subwoofer It is important to read this document before attempting to use this product Pay particular attention to WARNING Calls attention to a procedure practice condition or the like that if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in injury or death CAUTION Calls attention to a procedure practice condition or the like that if not correctly per...

Page 3: ...ors of contemporary driver design that make the RTLTM so special There is a class of bass enclosures that has been around since the 1950 s which can be described generically as low frequency tapped waveguides or tapped pipes It was an idea that was a bit ahead of its time then since fully optimizing its use required both powerful drivers and computer modeling But if you are into such things check ...

Page 4: ...ures The results are quite stunning Low frequencies are strikingly dynamic and responsive and integrate quite seamlessly with the fast and detailed Sage Series planar magnetic hybrids As an example the STS is only 3 dB at 15 Hz and can output in excess of 130 dB at 20 Hz Unpacking the STS The Wisdom Audio STS subwoofer is a substantial piece of equipment Please exercise caution when unpacking your...

Page 5: ...s or deep in the corners of the room If you have the luxury of doing so this simple placement strategy can reduce the size of the room s response irregularities from 20 decibels down to perhaps as little as 6 8 decibels a tremendous improvement Reducing the room s inherent problems to this degree provides a huge advantage Room Treatment Rectangular rooms have six reflecting surfaces four walls cei...

Page 6: ...ated For good reason it is complicated The difference between the average listening room and one that is professionally designed and implemented is huge A great listening room will disappear to an astonishing degree letting the experiences captured in your recordings speak to you directly A well designed room is also quieter and more comfortable It can easily become a favorite retreat for peace an...

Page 7: ...lid aluminum plate that covers the desired exit location There is no difference in performance but often a great difference in application flexibility The STS is a passive subwoofer meaning that it does not come with a plate amplifier or internal crossover The crossover function is normally provided by the surround preamplifier in the system which is a required part of any system that uses an STS ...

Page 8: ...we will assume that you have already connected the surround processor as per the instructions found in its manual As such you should have signal coming from your source component s to a preamp processor that provides bass management to create the subwoofer channel s the signal for the sub woofer is sent to a high quality amplifier such as the Wisdom Audio SA Series amplifiers Connect the outputs o...

Page 9: ...ny Wisdom Audio product not performing satisfactorily may be returned to the factory for evaluation Return authorization must first be obtained by either calling or writing the factory prior to shipping the component The factory will pay for return shipping charges only if the component is found to be defective as mentioned above There are other stipulations that may apply to shipping charges Ther...

Page 10: ...e and repair the difficulty as quickly as possible A copy of the original bill of sale will serve to verify warranty status Please include it with the unit when it is brought in for warranty service WARNING All returned units must be packaged in their original packaging and the proper return authorization numbers must be marked on the outer carton for identification Shipping the unit in improper p...

Page 11: ...ve to the target curve Impedance 4Ω Sensitivity 101 dB 2 83V 1m Power handling peak 5000w Maximum SPL 130dB 20 Hz 1m Dimensions See appropriate dimensions drawings on next page Shipping weight each 350 lbs 159 kg For more information see your Wisdom Audio dealer or contact Wisdom Audio 1572 College Parkway Suite 164 Carson City NV 89706 wisdomaudio com information wisdomaudio com 775 887 8850 ...

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