ATLAS SERIES CAR AUDIO SUBWOOFERS Congratulations on your purchase of the new Hifonics ATLAS Series subwoofer system. As Hifonics celebrates 25 years of shaking the mobile audio industry, the ATLAS received a progressive new look. The ATLAS made its’ name in the industry as one of the most durable and loudest subwoofers in its’ price range. The ATLAS feature incredible cosmetic detail, accurate bass reproduction through a wide range of frequencies, and impressive power handling capabilities.
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.
DVC 4-Ohms Speaker Terminal Block + + - - Each Atlas comes with 2 jumper pins in the Terminal Block.
DVC 2-Ohms Speaker Terminal Block + + - - Each Atlas comes with 2 jumper pins in the Terminal Block. 2-Ohms Series 4-Ohms + + - - + + - - - + Series Coils / Parallel Subwoofers Parallel 1-Ohm + + + - - + + - - + - 0.
Subwoofer Dimensions B A Due to the vented backplate, you must allow for an additional 2” behind the subwoofer when designing your speaker enclosure. A - Cut Out Diameter 304mm / 11.97” B - Mounting Depth 183.3mm / 7.
Maxxsonics Limited Warranty As the manufacturer of Maxxsonics, MB Quart, Autotek, Crunch and Hifonics car audio 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.
