Dual Speaker DS10 User Manual

DS10  
DS12  
XS10  
DS - XS SERIES  
INSTALLATION/OWNERS MANUAL  
Car Audio Subwoofers  
 
DS - XS SERIES INSTALLATION  
Installation  
The following installation instructions are very basic. If you feel unsure  
about personally installing this speaker system, Dual recommends  
aquiring the services of a professional car audio installation center.  
Before installation, please follow the following rules:  
1. Be sure to carefully read and understand the instructions before attempting to install  
this product.  
2. For safety, disconnect the negative terminal from the battery prior to beginning the  
installation.  
3. For easier assembly: If additional wiring is required, we recommend running all wires  
prior to mounting your speaker in place.  
4. Use the highest quality connectors for a reliable installation and to minimize signal or  
power loss.  
5. Use caution before you drill or cut! Be careful not to cut or drill into gas tanks, fuel  
lines, brake or hydraulic lines, vacuum lines or electrical wiring when working on any  
vehicle.  
6. Never run speaker wires underneath your vehicle. Running speaker wires inside the  
vehicle provides the best protection from exhaust heat and environmental elements.  
7. Avoid running wires over, near, or through sharp edged surfaces. We suggest you also  
use rubber grommets to protect any wires routed through metal, especially the firewall.  
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DS - XS SERIES SUBWOOFER INFO  
XS Subwoofer Information  
XS10  
Sensitivity: 87dB  
Freq. Response: 30Hz-125Hz  
Nominal Impedance: 4 ohms  
Peak Power: 400 watts  
RMS: 150 watts  
Voice Coil Size: 2"  
Magnet Size: 24oz.  
4.2"  
4.0"  
(106.68mm)  
(101.6mm)  
8.6"  
(218.44mm)  
9.66"  
(245.36mm)  
Note: All specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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DS - XS SERIES SUBWOOFER INFO  
DS Subwoofer Information  
DS10  
Sensitivity: 87dB  
Freq. Response: 30Hz-125Hz  
Nominal Impedance: 4 ohms  
Peak Power: 400 watts  
RMS: 150 watts  
Voice Coil Size: 2"  
Magnet Size: 24oz.  
4.2"  
4.0"  
(106.68mm)  
(101.6mm)  
8.6"  
(218.44mm)  
9.66"  
(245.36mm)  
DS12  
Sensitivity: 88dB  
Freq. Response: 28Hz-125Hz  
Nominal Impedance: 4 ohms  
Peak Power: 500 watts  
RMS: 175 watts  
Voice Coil Size: 2"  
Magnet Size: 38.2oz.  
5.5"  
(139.7mm)  
5.1"  
(129.54mm)  
10.9"  
(276.86mm)  
12.18"  
(309.37mm)  
Note: All specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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DS - XS SERIES GUIDELINES  
Enclosure Guidelines  
To achieve the best possible sound from this subwoofer enclosure, Dual recommends  
aquiring the services of a professional car audio installation center.  
If you feel confident in your ability to install this product without the assistance of a  
professional, please read this section thoroughly. We have provided a number of  
placement recommendations and installation tips to assist you. Keep in mind these  
are provided as a guideline and you may find that other placements specific to your  
vehicle may provide better results.  
Make sure all moving parts and factory electrical wires are out of the way and will not  
interfere after installation.  
Ensure the wire is of sufficient length to avoid pulling or stretching. This is even more  
important if the wires will be run under or through the factory interior.  
Use electrical tape and wire ties to ensure all wires are properly secured.  
Avoid installing speakers or electronics where they can be subject to moisture.  
Ensure the speaker wires are connected using correct polarity. The positive polarity is  
marked by a (+) sign. Incorrectly connected subwoofers will result in limited bass  
output.  
Speaker wire should be isolated from the vehicle’s electrical system to avoid noise  
being picked up by the amplifiers.  
We recommend using 14 gauge or larger sized speaker wire to ensure your subwoofer  
receives the full power output of your amplifier.  
Remember to listen responsibly and respect your ears. Being exposed to sounds over  
125dB for even short periods of time can create permanent hearing loss!  
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DS - XS SERIES CALCULATIONS  
Enclosure Guidelines  
To work properly, the walls of your  
enclosure must be free from flexing  
during high sound pressure generated by  
your subwoofer(s).  
To build an enclosure, calculations will  
need to be made using the information  
found on the following 3 pages.  
Remember:  
For best performance, always use MDF  
(Medium Density Fiberboard) or Baltic  
Birch Plywood to build your enclosure.  
We highly recommend that your wood be  
at least 3/4" in thickness. The enclosure  
should be sealed internally with silicon or  
glue and secured with screws every 4".  
• Use 3/4" MDF or Baltic Birch Plywood  
• Use silicon or glue in joints  
• Use screws every 4 inches  
Assemble the box before cutting the  
subwoofer hole(s). If the box will be  
mounted in a vehicle, it should be  
fastened securely using metal "L" shaped  
brackets.  
We at Dual are diligent in checking the dimensions provided.  
The engineers, staff and installers provide this information to  
make your installation go as smoothly as possible. Errors do  
occasionally occur. We highly recommend that you personally  
measure your subwoofer prior to installation to avoid any damage.  
Please follow the rule “Measure twice, cut once".  
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DS - XS SERIES ENCLOSURE DIMENSIONS  
Sealed Enclosure  
10” Subwoofer Enclosures  
Good Bass Performance  
Mini-Enclosure  
(Vb) Box Volume=.35 Cu. Ft.  
Example  
Dimensions: 13.5" W x 13.5" H x 6.625" D  
Better Bass Performance  
Small Enclosure  
(Vb) Box Volume=.55 Cu. Ft.  
Example  
Dimensions: 14.5" W x 16" H x 7.25" D  
Best Bass Performance  
Medium Enclosure  
(Vb) Box Volume=.75 Cu. Ft.  
Example  
Dimensions: 14" W x 16" H x 9.625" D  
12” Subwoofer Enclosures  
Good Bass Performance  
Mini-Enclosure  
(Vb) Box Volume=.75 Cu. Ft.  
Example  
Dimensions: 14" W x 14" H x 11.5" D  
Better Bass Performance  
Small Enclosure  
(Vb) Box Volume=1.00 Cu. Ft.  
Example  
Attention/Notice:  
• Dimensions are external  
Dimensions: 15" W x 14" H x 13" D  
Best Bass Performance  
Medium Enclosure  
(Vb) Box Volume=1.25 Cu. Ft.  
Example  
Dimensions: 17" W x 15" H x 13" D  
Note: All specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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DS - XS SERIES ENCLOSURE DIMENSIONS  
Vented Enclosure  
10” Subwoofer Enclosures  
Good Bass Performance  
Mini-Enclosure  
(Vb) Box Volume=.75 Cu. Ft.  
Example  
Dimensions: 13.25" W x 13.25" H x 13" D  
(P) Port=3" ID x 8.62" Long  
Better Bass Performance  
Small Enclosure  
(Vb) Box Volume=1.00 Cu. Ft.  
Example  
Dimensions: 14.25" W x 15.5" H x 13" D  
(P) Port=3" ID x 7.62" Long  
Best Bass Performance  
Medium Enclosure  
(Vb) Box Volume=1.25 Cu. Ft.  
Example  
Dimensions: 14" W x 19" H x 13" D  
(P) Port=3" ID x 6.875" Long  
12” Subwoofer Enclosures  
Good Bass Performance  
Mini-Enclosure  
(Vb) Box Volume=1 Cu. Ft.  
Example  
Dimensions: 14.25" W x 17" H x 12" D  
(P) Port=3" ID x 9.7" Long  
Better Bass Performance  
Small Enclosure  
Attention/Notice:  
(Vb) Box Volume=1.25 Cu. Ft.  
Example  
• Dimensions are external  
Dimensions: 14.50" W x 17" H x 14" D  
(P) Port=3" ID x 10.25" Long  
Best Bass Performance  
Medium Enclosure  
(Vb) Box Volume=1.5 Cu. Ft.  
Example  
Dimensions: 14" W x 20.25" H x 14" D  
(P) Port=3" ID x 11.75" Long  
Note: All specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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DS - XS SERIES ENCLOSURE DIMENSIONS  
Bandpass Enclosure  
10” Subwoofer Enclosures  
Good Bass Performance/Mini-Enclosure  
(Vf) Box Volume .38 Cu. Ft.  
(Vr) Box Volume .31 Cu. Ft.  
(P) Port 4" ID x 5.125" Long  
(Sb) Speaker baffle location/outside front: 5.75"  
Example Dimensions: 14" W x 11.75" H x 14" D  
Better Bass Performance/Small Enclosure  
(Vf) Box Volume .54 Cu. Ft.  
(Vr) Box Volume .46 Cu. Ft.  
(P) Port 4" ID x 4.812" Long  
(Sb) Speaker baffle location/outside front: 7.5"  
Example Dimensions: 14" W x 15.2" H x 14" D  
Best Bass Performance/Medium Enclosure  
(Vf) Box Volume .60 Cu. Ft.  
(Vr) Box Volume .82 Cu. Ft.  
(P) Port 4" ID x 7.125" Long  
(Sb) Speaker baffle location/outside front: 7.375"  
Example Dimensions: 14" W x 19.75" H x 14" D  
12” Subwoofer Enclosures  
Good Bass Performance/Mini-Enclosure  
(Vf) Box Volume .84 Cu. Ft.  
(Vr) Box Volume .47 Cu. Ft.  
(P) Port 4" ID x 1.0" Long  
(Sb) Speaker baffle location/outside front: 9.25"  
Example Dimensions: 15" W x 16.5" H x 15" D  
Better Bass Performance/Small Enclosure  
(Vf) Box Volume .84 Cu. Ft.  
Attention/Notice:  
(Vr) Box Volume .69 Cu. Ft.  
• Dimensions are external  
(P) Port 4" ID x 2.625" Long  
(Sb) Speaker baffle location/outside front: 9.25"  
Example Dimensions: 15" W x 18.5" H x 15" D  
Best Bass Performance/Medium Enclosure  
(Vf) Box Volume .84 Cu. Ft.  
(Vr) Box Volume .91 Cu. Ft.  
(P) Port 4" ID x 4.25" Long  
(Sb) Speaker baffle location/outside front: 9.25"  
Example Dimensions: 15" W x 20.75" H x 15" D  
Note: All specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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DS - XS SERIES WARRANTY  
Limited One-Year Warranty  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may  
also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
What to do?  
1. Before you call for service, check the  
troubleshooting guide in your owner’s manual.  
A slight adjustment of any custom controls or  
connections discussed in your instruction booklet may  
save you a service call.  
Dual Electronics Corp. warrants this product to the  
original purchaser to be free from defects in material  
and workmanship for a period of one year from the  
date of the original purchase.  
2. If you require service during the warranty period,  
you must carefully pack the product (preferably in the  
original package) and ship it by prepaid transportation  
with a copy of the original receipt from the retailer to  
an authorized service center.  
Dual Electronics Corp. agrees, at our option, during  
the warranty period, to repair any defect in material  
or workmanship or to furnish an equal new, renewed  
or comparable product (whichever is deemed  
necessary) in exchange without charges, subject to  
verification of the defect or malfunction and proof  
of the date of purchase. Subsequent replacement  
products are warranted for the balance of the original  
warranty period.  
3. Please describe your problem in writing and  
include your name, a return UPS shipping address  
(P.O. Box not acceptable), and a daytime phone  
number with your shipment.  
Who is covered? This warranty is extended to the  
original retail purchaser for products purchased and  
used in the U.S.A.  
4. For more information and for the location of the  
nearest authorized service center please contact us  
by one of the following methods:  
What is covered? This warranty covers all defects  
in material and workmanship in this product. The  
following are not covered: installation/removal costs,  
damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse,  
neglect, product modification, improper installation,  
incorrect line voltage, unauthorized repair or failure  
to follow instructions supplied with the product, or  
damage occurring during return shipment of the  
product.  
Call us toll-free at 1-866-382-5476  
E-mail us at [email protected]  
Exclusion of Certain Damages: This warranty is  
exclusive and in lieu of any and all other warranties,  
expressed or implied, including without limitation  
the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness  
for a particular purpose and any obligation, liability,  
right, claim or remedy in contract or tort, whether or  
not arising from the company’s negligence, actual or  
imputed. No person or representative is authorized  
to assume for the company any other liability in  
connection with the sale of this product. In no event  
shall the company be liable for indirect, incidental or  
consequential damages.  
Note: All specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Namsung America Inc.  
21318 64th Ave. South  
Kent, WA 98032 U.S.A.  
Toll Free: 1-866-626-7863  
©2006 Namsung America, Inc.  
NSA0406-V01  
 

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