SUBWOOFERS GLX10D4 / GLX12D4
GLADIATOR SERIES CAR AUDIO SUBWOOFERS Congratulations on your purchase of the new Hifonics GLADIATOR Series subwoofer. The GLX series subwoofers are specifically designed for applications with limited space for an enclosures and shallow mounting depth. But don’t let their small stature fool you as these GLADIATORS pack a punch! This manual includes all of the information you will require to get your GLADIATORS pounding the pavement in no time.
SUBWOOFER INSTALLATION AND WIRING DIRECTIONS Enclosure Materials Typically, 5/8” or 3/4” MDF (Medium Density Fiber Board) is best for most applications. 3/4” MDF is recommended. Enclosure Build Materials Connecting joints need to be glued and screwed to ensure no air escapes and joints do not separate under high pressure. Mitered and rabbit joints also help to ensure the enclosure joints are secure. Bracing Internal bracing is also recommended to prevent flexing and to strengthen the enclosure.
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Glossary of Terms Q The energy losses of relative damping (ratio of stored to dissipated energy or ratio of reactive to resistive energy). Fs Free air resonance of driver in Hz. Qms Mechanical Q. Vas Volume of air equivalent to driver from the rest position. Cms Mechanical compliance of a loud speaker piston. Mms Moving mass of total loud speaker piston assembly. Xmax The maximum linear excursion of a loud speaker. Sd Surface area of the cone. Dia The piston diameter of a loud speaker.
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Subwoofer Dimensions A C B GLX10D4 GLX12D4 A 10.31” 12.28” B 9.06” 10.59” C 2.93” 3.01” Due to the vented backplate, you must allow for an additional 1” behind the subwoofer when designing your speaker enclosure.
Maxxsonics Limited Warranty As the manufacturer of Maxxsonics, MB Quart, Autotek, Crunch and Hifonics car audi products, Maxxsonics USA Inc. Warrants to the original consumer purchaser the amplifier to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one (1) Year from date of purchase. All other parts and accessories of the system are warrantied to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from date of purchase.
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