RECOMMENDED ENCLOSURES
Diamond's M5 Series subwoofers are primarily designed for use with
small sealed
enclosures
. Good results have also been achieved in vented and bandpass enclosures.
Although “free-air” (infinite-baffle) applications are NOT recommended, they may be used
successfully in low-power systems (e.g., 75W or less per sub).
HIGH PASS ("SUBSONIC") FILTERS MUST BE USED WITH NON-SEALED
APPLICATIONS TO PREVENT OVER-EXCURSION AT INFRASONIC FREQUENCIES.
The enclosure volumes shown below are
NET INTERNAL VOLUMES
. Driver, vent and
brace displacement must be taken into account when designing your enclosure.
(Liters)
14
25
19.3
26
15s/23v
21s/28v
TUNING
(Hz)
n/a
n/a
35
35
73
63
(mm)
n/a
n/a
63 x 400
63 x 248
(2) 100 x 356
(2) 100 x 394
BOX TYPE
Sealed (small)
Sealed (large)
Vented (small)
Vented (large)
Bandpass (small)
Bandpass (large)
M5102 (10") SINGLE DRIVER ENCLOSURES
POWER
continuous
(W)
350
300
350
300
350
300
(Cubic Feet)
0.5
0.88
0.68
0.92
0.53s/0.8v
0.73s/0.98v
(inches)
n/a
n/a
2.5" x 15.75"
2.5" x 9.75"
(2) 4.0" x 14"
(2) 4.0" x 15.5"
NET VOLUME
VENT
(diameter x length)
(Liters)
17
28
28
34
19s/26.3v
27.5s/38v
TUNING
(Hz)
n/a
n/a
35
30
78
62
(mm)
n/a
n/a
75 x 375
75 x 380
152 x 203
152 x 222
BOX TYPE
Sealed (small)
Sealed (large)
Vented (small)
Vented (large)
Bandpass (small)
Bandpass (large)
M5122 (12") SINGLE DRIVER ENCLOSURES
POWER
continuous
(W)
400
400
400
400
400
400
(Cubic Feet)
0.6
1.0
0.98
1.2
0.67s/0.93v
0.97s/1.3v
(inches)
n/a
n/a
3.0" x 14.7"
3.0" x 15"
6.0" x 8.0"
6.0" x 8.75"
NET VOLUME
VENT
(diameter x length)
Mag Alloy Cone
-
Magnesium & aluminum alloy, high rigidity, linear response
Die-cast Alloy Chassis
-
High strength maintains critical parts alignment
Santoprene® Rubber Surround
-
Durable at environmental extremes. Large roll allows long stroke
Machined Backplate/Pole
-
Precision engineered to exacting tolerance
Aluminum VC Former
-
400% stronger than Kapton®, excellent heat transfer
3" Dia. Pure Copper Coil
-
4-layer design. High thermal/current capacity for highest power handling.
Mirror Image Dual Nomex® Spiders
-
Enormous controlled excursion, high durability
Interior Chamber & Pole Venting
-
Forced cool air surrounds the VC.
3-Year Warranty
-
If purchased from and installed by an Authorized Diamond Retailer.
FEATURES
INSTALLATION
The installations and enclosures shown in this manual are offered as a suggestion
only. Since enclosure design is as important to sound quality as the speaker
itself, it is recommended that your Authorized Diamond Retailer assist you in
designing and building an enclosure to suit your vehicle. For more information on
selecting the best subwoofer enclosure, consult the "questions and comments"
page of our web site, www.diamondaudio.com
