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Subwoofer

Model: LS-SUB-100

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Dear Customer,
CONGRATULATIONS. The LS-SUB-100 Powered Subwoofer, when used as 
described, will give you years of dependable service. We have taken numerous 
measures in quality control to ensure that your product arrives in top condition, 
and will perform to your satisfaction. In the rare event that your LS-SUB-100 
Powered Subwoofer contains a damaged or missing item, does not perform as 
specified, requires warranty service or you have an installation problem, 
please call our TOLL FREE number US 800-638-3600 and ask to speak with a 
member of our technical service team, or submit your questions by E-Mail to 
[email protected]
 and a member of our technical service team will 
respond by E-Mail to your questions.

Location

Place the powered subwoofer in a 
location that allows air to circulate 
around it. Amplifier location and 
installation will vary from application 
to application. Carefully consider as 
many installation locations and 
configurations as is practically 
possible. DO NOT COVER the 
powered subwoofer with carpet or 
enclose it behind interior panels. 
DO NOT mount inverted or upside 
down. The amplifier may be 
mounted vertically.
Connect the fused 12 Volt DC 
power wire, chassis ground cable, 
and remote wires. (SEE SECTION 3, 
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS)

Turn on the car stereo. If the Power 
Protection light is green, turn off the 
stereo and proceed to the next 
section. If the Power Protection light 
is red, review all of the connections 
and wires. You may have a loose 
connection, a bad chassis ground, or 
an inadequate size power wire. If the 
problem persists after reviewing all 
of the connections and wires, call 
our toll-free help line for assistance.

Do not mount inverted or 
upside down. Do not cover 
with carpeting or enclose it 
behind interior panels.

 Features & Functions

 

 

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BATTERY AND GROUND WIRES MUST BE

#10AWG FOR PROPER PERFORMANCE 

1. Pre-installation

 Specifications

• 400 Watts Total Power

• 100 Watts @ 4 Ohms < or = 1% THD+N.

S/N> or = 75 dbA ref. 1 Watt Output @ 14.4 VDC. 

• Measured at 14.4 VDC Input Voltage

• Frequency Response: 25~150 Hz

• Dimensions: 19.63” L X 9.25” W X 7.25” H

• Ported ABS Enclosure

• 8” Subwoofer

• Fuse: 20 Amp Automotive Blade Type

Water Damage: Do not install this Powered Subwoofer in a 
location that will expose it to water or moisture. 
Dust or Dirt: 
Do not install this Powered Subwoofer in a location 
that will expose it to dusty or dirty conditions.

DO NOT BLOCK THE PORT OPENING FOR ANY REASON.
Modifications: 
Do not open the Powered Subwoofer for any reason, or modify 
it in any way. If modified in any way a fire hazard or malfunction may occur. 
Modification will void the warranty. 

Steel / Wood Mount
With a hammer & nail set/center 

punch, make dimple marks on the 

surface for each mounting screw.

(FIG. 2)

Drill 4 pilot holes with an electric 
drill & 1/16” bit. Make sure that 
nothing is behind the mounting 
surface that can be damaged 
when drilling. 

(FIG. 4)

When mounting the Powered Subwoofer, make sure there is enough 
room for access to make adjustments to the volume control.

(#10 AWG minimum wire size)

(#10 AWG minimum wire size)

2. Mounting the Powered Subwoofer

Read the following wiring instructions very carefully. If you have any 
trouble understanding any of these instructions, have the amplifier 
professionally installed by an experienced technician. Incorrect wiring 
will prevent the amplifier from operating, or will damage the amplifier. 

3. Electrical Connections

STEP 1.

STEP 2.

STEP 3.

STEP 4 .

Attach the supplied brackets to the base of the Powered Subwoofer 

using the 4 Phillips Pan Head Screws. 

(FIG. 1)

1. Power Terminal

1.

 Strip 1/2” of insulation from the end of the minimum 10 gauge power 

wire. Connect the 10 gauge power wire to the battery terminal for the 
LS-SUB-100.

2.

 Loosen screw to open battery and ground connector plates on 

rear of amplifier.

3.

 Insert the 10 gauge wire between the connector plates. Turn screw until 

power cable is tight.

2. Remote Terminal

The REMOTE wire connection automatically turns on your amplifier when 
your stereo is tuned on. On most stereos, this wire is marked as the 
REMOTE, ACCESSORY, or POWER ANTENNA.

1.

 Locate the REMOTE, ACCESSORY, or POWER ANTENNA on the stereo. 

(Refer to you stereo owner’s manual.)

2.

 Splice the REMOTE, ACCESSORY or POWER ANTENNA wire from rear of 

the stereo to a length of wire that will reach the rear of the amplifier.

3.

 Loosen screw and open REMOTE connector plates on rear of amplifier.

4.

 Insert wire end between the REMOTE connector plates.

5.

 Tighten screw closing REMOTE connector plates on wire.

3. Ground Terminal

1.

 The ground connection cable should be attached to clean, unpainted 

chassis metal for a good electrical connection.

2.

 Find good, no-rusted chassis metal, as close to the amplifier as possible.

3.

 Drill a pilot hole with a 1/16” drill bit.

4.

 Use sandpaper to expose an area of bare metal around the pilot hole 

about the size of a dime.

5.

 Tightly fasten the provided ground cable with self tapping sheet metal 

screw to the chassis metal. A loose ground will cause distortion and 
popping noises in the speakers.

Carpet Mount
Cut a piece of plywood 22” x 11” 

and slide it under the carpet where 

the Powered Subwoofer will be 

mounted and proceed to step #4.

(FIG. 3)

FUSE 20A

GND

REM

BA

TT 

LINE INPUT

L

R

MIN MAX

VOLUME

LS-SUB-100

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