User manual 12” Subwoofer
DLS REFERENCE RCW12.D2 Content 1 2 Welcome Installation Wiring diagram Parallel connection Serial connection Serial/Parallel connection 2 2-3 3-4 4-5 Running-in time DLS support 6 6 Thank you for buying a DLS Reference RCW12.D2 subwoofer. For us, it’s all about the sound experience. We care deeply about sound and construction quality. In order for your experience to be as optimal as possible, it is important that you fully read this manual, preferably before you start your installation.
Installation Wiring diagram Your RCW12.D2 subwoofer has a dual 2 ohm voice coil. How to connect the subwoofer depends on what type of amplifier you use and it´s optimum load. The best way to do a correct connection is to follow the instructions given in the manual for the amplifier. Most amplifiers today have built-in low pass crossover and possibilities to connect your subwoofer in bridge mode. Warning! Do not expose your amplifier to loads below the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Parallel connection Serial connection Two 2+2 Ohm subwoofers = 0.5 Ohm load One 2+2 Ohm subwoofer = 4 Ohm load 4 Ohm 0.
Serial connection Serial / Parallel connection Three 2+2 Ohm subwoofers = 12 Ohm load Two 2+2 Ohm subwoofers = 2 Ohm load 12 Ohm 2 Ohm 2 Ohm 2 Ohm 2 Ohm 2 Ohm 2 Ohm 2 Ohm 2 Ohm 2 Ohm 2 Ohm 2 Ohm 4
Serial / Parallel connection Serial / Parallel connection Three 2+2 Ohm subwoofers = 1.33 Ohm load Three 2+2 Ohm subwoofers = 3 Ohm load 1.
Running-in time Enclosure info Allow the subwoofer to play for at least 15-20 hours in order to perform at its possibly best. This run-in can be made with bass tone sweep or with just music. Start at a moderate volume and increase the volume step by step during the running-in period. After the 15-20 hour run in session the performance and characteristics will be in the correct condition. This subwoofer is normally designed for enclosure mounting.
40Hz), and at the expense of some control and power handling at the lowest frequencies (below the ports tuning frequency). If you are using a small amplifier a vented box will provide more perceived bass output from less power. Vented enclosures are also well suited to a variety of music types. Sealed enclosures Sealed enclosures constructions is straight forward and are easy to build. The size is not critical, but it can’t be too small.
Note! The performance of the recommended enclosures will vary from vehicle to vehicle. It is more difficult to get a tight and well defined bass in a SEDAN vehicle because of the separated space between the trunk and the passenger compartment. compartment is separated from the trunk, one option is to install enclosure with the subwoofer directed towards the rear seat. Some cars have an opening in the middle of the rear seat for storage.
Specifications Art no Size: Impedance: RMS power: MAX power: Sensitivity: Voice coil size: Voice coil material: Cone material: Magnet: Freq. range: Weight: Electro-Acoustic Parameters Fs: 25Hz 3.8 (1.9+1.9) Ohm Re: Qms: 4.29 Qes: 0.34 Qts: 0.31 Cms: 0.22mm/N Mms: 176.6g BI: 16.4 80.3L Vas: Sd: 510.cm² Xmax: ± 11mm Vd: 1.67L CS-RCW12.D2 12” / 300mm 2+2 Ohm 600W 1200W 88dB 1W/1M 2” / 51mm 4-layer copper voice coil / TIL former Aluminium / Aluminium dust cap 2x52oz Ferrite / Dual stacked 20Hz–500Hz 7.
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