ES-LS-BSUB-12 Installation Manual
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5. Wiring Recommendations
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Burial-rated wire is recommended for all installations.
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For Maximum Performance:
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For wire runs up to 100 feet, 16ga or larger wire is recommended.
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For wire runs up to 200 feet, 14ga wire or larger is recommended.
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For wire runs up to 300 feet, 12ga wire or larger is recommended.
Smaller wire gauges may be used, but overall performance will be reduced depending on the wire gauge used. The
chart below shows the wire length and the amount of signal loss that you can expect on a typical run.
Wire
Gauge
8Ω Speaker
4Ω Speaker
(or two 8Ω speakers in parallel)
11% Power
Loss
21% Power
Loss
37% Power
Loss
11% Power
Loss
21% Power
Loss
37% Power
Loss
12
291ft.
622 ft.
1352 ft.
143 ft.
311 ft.
680 ft.
14
189 ft.
403 ft.
876 ft.
92 ft.
199 ft.
437 ft.
16
117 ft.
255 ft.
553 ft.
61 ft.
128 ft.
278 ft.
18
87 ft.
194 ft.
405 ft.
41 ft.
92 ft.
201 ft.
6. Choosing the Installation Location
There are several factors to consider when choosing the final installation location:
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Sound Coverage
The low frequencies added by the ES-LS-HSUB-10-BLK will greatly enhance the overall sound quality of any
outdoor loudspeaker installation. As a guideline, each subwoofer will provide coverage for between 2,000 and
3,000 square feet.
Because the sound will radiate in all directions in an approximate 30-foot radius, consider placing a subwoofer
every 60 feet for maximum coverage. Placing a subwoofer near a wall will increase the bass response.
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Aesthetic Placement
The sub should be located so that it blends in well with the environment.
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Safe Environment
The subwoofer is designed to stand up to the harshest conditions and continue to perform, but there are
conditions that could shorten its life.
Make sure to minimize the chance of water being sprayed directly under the subwoofer, and avoid installing the
sub in an area that continuously floods during wet weather or retains standing water.
Avoid installing the subwoofer in areas where it could be struck by cars, lawn care equipment, or recreation
equipment.
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Ease of Installation and Wiring
The final installation location must be accessible. Make sure that wire can be routed to the location from the
amplifier, and that no obstructions will prevent installation of the subwoofer.
Note: We recommend that an outdoor speaker system be fully tested with speakers located at their proposed
locations before any wiring trenches are dug or burial conduit is installed. This allows for easy relocation of any
speaker/subwoofer to achieve optimum sound levels throughout the listening area.
