background image

Congratulations!

  You have purchased a high quality subwoofer.  

When matched to comparable electronic equipment, expect years 
of high fidelity sound.  We are constantly striving to provide the very 
best value in quality audio products.

The following manual is designed to give you, the installer or owner, basic 
information as to the speaker’s installation and operation.  It is beyond 
the scope of this manual to go into all the details that must be taken into 
consideration in a sophisticated high fidelity system.  When installing 
the wiring and speakers it is important to adhere to all local codes 
and regulations.  Consulting a professional can help to maximize your 
system’s performance.  

If you have any questions regarding this speaker which are not answered 
by this manual, contact your local dealer for assistance.  For the most 
current information please visit www.oemsystems.com.

SHIPPING DAMAGE

Each speaker is thoroughly tested before it leaves the factory.  However, 
in shipment, accidents may occur.  Please inspect your speakers carefully 
when you receive them to ensure there is no damage.  If there is, please 
notify your supplier immediately.  If you received your speakers by public 
transportation, report the damage at once to the shipping company.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The SE-80SWf  subwoofer is a passive speaker that utilizes a specially-
designed shallow cone made from polypropylene. It uses a linear long-
throw motor to achieve high efficiency and high output in a compact 
design that fits in walls utilizing standard “2x4” construction.  The term 
“passive” means that it does not contain its own amplifier.  It must be 
driven from a dedicated amplifier or connected in parallel with a primary 
listening speaker using a passive crossover, (not supplied).  The woofer 
is optimized for maximum output and low frequency extension in our 
frameless mounting system.  The SE-80SWf  is designed to be used 
individually or in multiples depending on room size and listening needs.  
For aesthetic compatibility, the subwoofer is shipped with the same round 
and square micro-perforated grilles that are used on our frameless in-
wall/ceiling speakers.  

GETTING STARTED

The remaining portion of this manual is split into two sections.  The first 
section provides basic step-by-step installation instructions.  The second 
section provides an overview of some important elements of subwoofer 
placement, connection, amplification, configuration, and painting.  We 
recommend that you familiarize yourself with both these sections before 
you begin the installation.

If you will be painting your grilles then leave them in their plastic bags 
until needed to protect them from dust and oil contamination.

 
 

INSTALLATION 

MINIMUM TOOLS REQUIRED

#2 Phillips Head Screw Driver or Drill-Driver w/#2 Phillips bit 
Wire Cutter / Stripper

Other Possible Tools

Tape Measure, Pencil, Ladder, Drywall Saw, Stud-Finder,  
Flashlight, Tape, etc. 

frameless grille

 

PROCEDURE

If pre-construction brackets were used, skip to step 5  

1. 

Determine subwoofer location and check for obstructions

2. 

Mark and cut hole for subwoofer 

3. 

Check speaker fit 

4. 

Run Wire 

5. 

Prepare the cavity for the subwoofer 

6. 

Prepare wire for connection and connect it to the sub

7. 

Insert subwoofer into hole and tighten toggles

8. 

Install grille, test and adjust system 

SE-80SWf

1. 

 If the subwoofer locations have not yet been established then do so now.  

The SUBWOOFER TIPS & TECHNIQUES section of this manual provides 
information useful for optimizing the placement. 
 
Assess the ceiling or wall area for possible concealed obstructions such 
as wiring, plumbing, heating ducts, etc.   For the ceiling, this is best done 
through an attic crawl space if available.  Absence of a crawl space will 
require greater study of observable clues and may possibly require the use 
of inspection holes and inspection tools (camera, mirror, flashlight, etc.).  Use 
a “stud finder” to locate the positions of the joists or studs.   
 
The cardboard speaker template can be used as a visual aid for aesthetically 
optimizing the placement.  Use a push-tack or tape to temporarily hold it 
into place.   
 
We recommend that the edge of the speaker holes be at least ¾" (19mm) 
away from joists or studs where there is a seam in the sheetrock to ensure, 
that the integrity of the sheetrock is maintained.  
 
NOTE: Infinite baffle subwoofers should not share the same internal wall 
space as other infinite baffle speakers.  While it is ok for two subwoofers 
to share the same cavity, other speakers should be isolated with blocking 
or a large region of dense acoustic material.  The same applies to confined 
ceiling-spaces.  The exception is large attic spaces where the volume of air is 
large and there will be no cross-coupling between speakers.  
 
It is also recommended that you avoid mounting subwoofers immediately 
adjacent to in-ceiling lighting.  This will help to reduce unwanted vibrations. 

INSTALLATION GUIDE

For 8"

 

SE-80SWf

 

In-Ceiling / Wall Frameless Subwoofer

 

 

      Overall   

 Cut-Out (Diameter x Depth)

SE-80SWf           

 9-7/8" diameter 

           8-5/8" x 3-7/8"    

Summary of Contents for SE-80SWf

Page 1: ... amplification configuration and painting We recommend that you familiarize yourself with both these sections before you begin the installation If you will be painting your grilles then leave them in their plastic bags until needed to protect them from dust and oil contamination INSTALLATION MINIMUM TOOLS REQUIRED 2 Phillips Head Screw Driver or Drill Driver w 2 Phillips bit Wire Cutter Stripper O...

Page 2: ...s 6 Once the speaker cable has been run and the cavity prepared pull the end of the cable out of the speaker cut out strip back a section of the jacket as needed and then expose 13mm of each conductor SPEAKER PLACEMENT Placement of in ceiling or in wall subwoofers should be carefully considered Ideally they should be located where they will provide the best possible sound and meet one s aesthetic ...

Page 3: ...80SWf subwoofer will perform well with amplifiers rated from 50 to 150 Watts RMS at 4 ohms Note The SE 80SWf is a 4 ohm subwoofer the power rating of the amplifier should be considered at 4 ohms and not at 8 ohms unless the subs are connected in series Though the subwoofer is rated for 150W please be aware that damage can be done by amplifiers of even moderate power if the subwoofer and or amplifi...

Page 4: ...iple woofers can be wired in series parallel or series parallel configurations Please refer to the illustrations showing the various wiring configurations on this page PAINTINGTHE GRILLES If you will be painting your grilles then leave them in their plastic bags until needed to protect them from dust and oil contamination The grilles can be painted using multiple light coats of spray paint Do not ...

Reviews: