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Congratulations!
You
have chosen a superior product for reproducing true
high-fidelity in the car. Soundstream has engineered the
Reference Series Subwoofers to flawlessly reproduce
extended low frequency information in a variety of applica-
tions. The SSlO,
5512
and SS15 were designed and
manufactured
in
the U.S. A.
In
order to get the most out of your subwoofer and its
associated equipment, we suggest you carefully acquaint
yourself with its capabilities and design, and retain this
manual for future reference.
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General Information
Unlike many subwoofers currently available, Soundstream
Reference Series Subwoofers will offer flawless perform-
ance in three types of installation configurations. These
configurations are: Ported Enclosures, Sealed Enclosures,
and an Infinite Baffle.
The most difficult of all applications for a subwoofer is an
Infinite Baffle. Due to the lack of rear loading, infinite baffle
or rear deck installations place a tremendous strain on a
subwoofer. Soundstream subwoofers are designed to
operate at high
SPLs
(Sound Pressure Levels) for extended
periods of time in an infinite baffle.
No matter which of the three methods of installation you
choose to use for your new Soundstream subwoofer, we are
confident you will find the performance to be excellent.
Installation
Proper installation and adjustment will reward you with
reliable operation and optimum performance. Automotive
sound system installations can be tricky, especially for
first-
timers. For this
reason, you may want to consider using
a professional installer who has the fools and more
im-
porfantly,
the experience to do the job right.
If you
decide to install your equipment yourself, we hope that this
manual will serve as a helpful guide.
If you wish to build an enclosure for your Soundstream
woofers, your local authorized Soundstream dealer has
been equipped with the necessary information to calculate
the size of the enclosure and port size. In addition, your
dealer has been supplied with several pre-calculated
enclosure dimensions which we feel fully utilize the potential
of our subwoofers.
Before Starting
Make sure that you have all of the necessary tools and
mounting hardware to install your subwoofers. We have
chosen not to supply any mounting hardware with the
woofers because each installation may require different
types of hardware. However, we have supplied a foam
gasket that can be mounted either to the top or bottom of
the woofer. Mounting this gasket will ensure an airtight fit
when mounting your subwoofers to the baffle.
Recommended Mounting Hardware
l For mounting Soundstream Reference Series Subwoofers
onto a wood baffle board we recommend using
l/4”
/ 20
bolts with washers and tee-nuts.
l Tools required for installation: electric drill, sheet metal
cutter or saw, eye protection, phillips head screwdriver, file
(for removing rough edges from mounting hole).
Check the Mounting Location
If these woofers are being mounted to a rear deck or
package shelf, please make sure there are no obstacles,
electrical lines. or fuel lines blocking the location.
Make sure there is sufficient clearance between the speaker
and gas tanks, and the rear window.
Infinite Baffle Installation (Rear Deck without a Box)
After you check for obstructions, mark the mounting hole
and the bolt holes. Now cut and drill the speaker hole. (Do
not operate your drill through the mounting holes of your
subwoofer.) File all the rough edges away from the mount-
ing hole.
NOTE: If the mounting surface is irregular or not rigid it will
be necessary to mount the woofers to a baffle board. This
can be fabricated out of
l/2”
to
3/4”
plywood. Make sure to
securely mount the baffle board to the rear deck using nuts,
bolts, and washers. Insert Neoprene (or other closed-cell
foam) between the rear deck and baffle board to prevent
vibrations.
At this point you are ready to mount your subwoofer. Make
sure to securely bolt the speaker to the baffle board or rear
deck. By using the supplied gasket you should be able to
achieve an airtight fit. This is important to the performance
of any subwoofer.
Installation in a Sealed or Vented Box
Because an automobile encounters numerous bumps and
rough roads, be sure to build a strong box. We recommend
using
l/2”
to
3/4”
HIGH DENSITY particle board. The
enclosure should be glued and screwed together. A box
simply nailed together cannot be guaranteed to withstand
the harsh car environment. We further recommend the
inside of the cabinet be reinforced with a firing strip. This
strip should be glued to the entire inside perimeter of the
enclosure. Your authorized Soundstream dealer has all of