QUALITY, RLIABILITY, & PURE BLISS

HIGH EXCURSION SUBWOOFERS

AW1000V / AW1200V / AW1500V

OPERATING INTSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE RETAIN MANUAL FOR FUTRE USE AND REFERENCE

The Audiobahn Way

To bring the product to market that excites the consumer through sound and vision from an orientation of integrity and customer service. We make you look as good as you sound. We strive to take car audio to an extreme the world has never seen, and a world that never stops evolving.

Audiobahn was established in 1997 with one long-term goal in mind,

" Build it Bigger, Badder, & Better, and the people will take notice!" We back this statement with an engineering team that has brought home several

Innovations, Design & Engineering Showcase Awards, and a marketing team from around the world that spends countless hours developing our no compromise products to satisfy the most discriminating enthusiasts.

Our global manufacturing facilities feature ISO9002 ratings (the highest level of quality control awarded in the electronics manufacturing industry), fully robotic assembly lines and a state of the art, California based R & D laboratory.

Due to overwhelming response from our competitors, and our goal to participate in even more events this year, we created *"TEAM AUDIOBAHN."

This organization is designed to create a support network along with shirts and perks for team members. "TEAM AUDIOBAHN" is not only for the diehard competitor, but also for anyone that loves car audio as much as we do. With four levels of play, one is right for you to get started in the Audiobahn family.

Our Technical Department and entire staff look to strive above and beyond the rest of the pack by going that extra mile to help you out. Whether you happen to be a veteran competitor, or a beginner car audio enthusiast who does not know a voice coil from a spider. We are all her to help you get the best system you can with what you have.

Judge for yourself, and remember what it's all about, "If it's not

Bigger, Badder & Better, it's not Audiobahn." If audio is your life,

Audiobahn is the brand for you! We make you look as good as you sound.

People never stop trying to get the best product, so we will never stop making it.

*To learn more about "TEAM AUDIOBAHN" please give us a call, see our website at website at www.audiobahn.com, or email us at [email protected] to learn about all the details.

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Introduction

Dear Customer,

Congratulations on your purchase of the worlds finest brand of car audio products. Here at

Audiobahn Inc. we are devoted to making our musical reproduction the vert best, and we are pleased you have chosen our product. Through years of engineering expertise, hand craftsmanship, and critical testing procedures, we have created a wide range of products that reproduce music with all the clarity and richness you deserve.

For maximum performance we recommend you have your Audiobahn product installed by an

Authorized Audiobahn Dealer, as we provide specialized training through our Audiobahn

Installer Training Programs. Please read your warranty, keep your receipt, and original carton for possible future use.

To get a free brochure on Audiobahn products in the US call (714) 988-0400 or e-mail us at [email protected].

WARNING

Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels over 100dB may cause permanent hearing loss. High powered autosound systems may produce sound pressure levels well over 135dB. Need we say more! Use common sense.

If after reading this manual you still have questions regarding your product, we recommend that you see your nearest Audiobahn Dealer. A list of Authorized

Audiobahn Dealers can be found on our web page. If you need further assistance, feel free to call us at (800) 488-8595 and ask for the Technical Department. Be sure to have the model number, date of purchase, and invoice number available when you call.

The model number can be located on the outside of the carton. Record this in the space provided below along with the date of purchase. It is a good idea to keep your receipt with this as you will need it in the case of needing a warranty, repair service or exchange.

Model Number:___________________ Date of Purchase: _____________________

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Audiobahn’s classic six-leg cast basket model has evolved into a fresh and innovative design for today’s cutting-edge installation projects. Wholly manufactured with heavyweight high-pressure cast aluminum, three durable stabilizers provide added durability employing bolt-tight construction linking them to the six legs and the specially slotted T-YOKE allows for more efficient heat dissipation. But what’s most eyecatching about the six-leg family of subwoofers is its exclusive Crown, which hovers over the woofer’s cone, providing protection in cramped installation environments and allowing ample space for cone excursion. This new feature adds an edgy appeal that fits the image Audiobahn has maintained since its inception in 1997. The Crown, as well as the entire basket, features Audiobahn’s multi-textured surfacing of chrome and satin aluminum making for a striking blend of smooth and rough. In addition, the venting plate is highlighted with the recognizable Audiobahn anodized blue tone to add an alluring combination in chrome and color.

Carbon Composite Cone

The High Excursion series of Subwoofers features a new high gloss cone manufactured from highstrength carbon composite, giving the component a radiant overall look. This new carbon composite cone is stronger, more rigid and will help keep the sub moving in a more linear path. This will improve sound quality, accuracy and produce less distortion. Factor this all in and you have powerful subwoofer capable of higher output without cone failure.

The tall treated foam surround is resilient to temperature variations and provides the consistent support necessary for the linear motion of the speaker cone. In addition, the inherent damping capabilities eliminates the transmission of sonic disturbances between the cone and the frame of the speaker. This greatly improves the clarity of the speakers frequency response. The narrow surround also allows for greater surface area of the cone, thus increasing efficiency for an overall louder and higher output capable subwoofer.

Theile / Small Parameters

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Box Parameters

Audiobahn Box Specifications

All ports listed are circle ports unless otherwise stated. Surface area of a circle port = (3.14) X (radius) (squared)

Remember to build your box to the total volume, not just air space, as total volume includes all displacement.

Model # AW1000N AW1200N AW1500N

Space Saver Bass Design

Ported

Air Space (Cu. Ft.)

Port Size (Inches)

Port Vel. (%)

-3dB (Hz)

Tune Freq. (Hz)

Sub Disp. (Cu. Ft.)

Port Disp.(Cu. Ft.)

Total Vol. (Cu. Ft.)

0.65

2 x 6.5

34.63

35

40

0.15

0.01

0.75

1.3

3 x 7

24.61

35

39

0.2

0.026

1.5

Everyday Bass Performer

1.6

4 x 10

25.65

38

40

0.25

0.071

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Ported

Air Space (Cu. Ft.)

Port Size (Inches)

Port Vel. (%)

-3dB (Hz)

Tune Freq. (Hz)

Sub Disp. (Cu. Ft.)

Port Disp.(Cu. Ft.)

Total Vol. (Cu. Ft.)

1.35

3 x 8

14

30

36

0.15

0.031

1.5

2.3

4 x 7

15.4

31

38

0.2

0.047

2.5

2.65

4 x 7

22

32

35

0.25

0.048

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Ultimate SPL Bass Box

(Not Designed for Competition)

Ported

Air Space (Cu. Ft.)

Port Size (Inches)

Port Vel. (%)

-3dB (Hz)

Tune Freq. (Hz)

Sub Disp. (Cu. Ft.)

Port Disp.(Cu. Ft.)

Total Vol. (Cu. Ft.)

2.35

4 x 8.25

9.55

30

36

0.15

0.053

2.5

3.3

(2) 4 x 11

7.22

30

37

0.2

0.12

3.5

3.5

(2) 4 x 11

11.97

30

35

0.25

0.153

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A port velocity of 20% or under is good for everday use and 5% or under for SPL competition . Port velocity translates to port noise, so the lower the number, the less port noise you will incur.

An EBP of less then 45 is SUGGESTED for only a sealed box and greater then 65 for a ported box.

EBP 80 48 50

The larger a sealed box is, the lower the sub will play, but the less power it will handle. The smaller a sealed box is, the higher the frequency the sub will play, and the more power it will handle.

Model # AW1000N AW1200N AW1500N

Sealed

Minimum (Cu. Ft.)

Maximum (Cu. Ft.)

0.25

0.75

0.5

1.5

1

3.5

SPL (dB) 85.4

87.7

90.5

All sealed boxes already include the displacement for the subwoofer. NR = (Not Recommended)

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Warning / Disclaimer

WARNING

Investigate the layout of your automobile thoroughly before drilling or cutting any holes.

Take care when you work near gas tanks, gas lines, hydraulic lines, and electrical wiring.

Do not use the power amplifier unmounted. Attach the system securely to the automobile to prevent damage, particularly in the event of an accident. Do not mount the system so that the wire connections are unprotected or are subject to pinching or damage from nearby objects.

The +12V DC power wire must be fused at the battery positive terminal connection.

Before making or breaking power connections at the system power terminals, disconnect the +12V wire at the battery end. Confirm your radio/head unit and/or other equiptment is turned off while connecting the input jacks and speaker terminals.

If you need to replace the power fuse, replace it only with a fuse identical to that supplied with the system. Using a fuse of a different type or rating may result in damage to this system which is not covered by the warranty.

Disclaimer

Specifications are subject to change with out notice.

For the most updated Specifications call Audiobahn,

your local Authorized Audiobahn Dealer, or check the Audiobahn web site.

www.audiobahn.com

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Warranty

Audiobahn Consumer

Product Warranty Policy

Audiobahn products are manufactured with the highest quality components and some of the most advanced technology available. Because of this, we recommend that you have your new products installed by an Authorized Audiobahn Dealer. (A list of Authorized

Audiobahn Dealers can be found on our web page).

Warranty Period: One year from the original date of purchase.

Warranty Coverage: This warranty covers manufacturer defects only. The warranty is applicable to the original purchaser, and is non-transferable. You must provide a receipt from an Authorized Audiobahn Dealer that shows the location of purchase, price paid, and date of purchase.

(Products purchased by consumers from an Authorized Audiobahn Dealer outside the

United States are covered only by the Distributor of that specific country and are not covered by Audiobahn).

Notes:

Complete subwoofer enclosures ( Audiobahn will replace defective subwoofers, plexiglass, or neon only. Do not send the entire enclosure, unless the enclosure is defective itself. You must receive prior authorization and an RA# before sending in any complete enclosure).

AUDIOBAHN DOES NOT WARRANTY ANY PRODUCTS NOT PURCHASED

THROUGH AN AUTHORIZED DEALER.

(A list of Authorized Audiobahn Dealers can be found on our web page).

AUDIOBAHN WARRANTIES DO NOT COVER THE FOLLOWING:

Any product not purchased from an Authorized Audiobahn Dealer (including Internet

dealers)

Damage caused by abuse, misuse, accident, water / flood, or theft (including any cosmetic damage to the body of the product)

Damage caused by improper installation

Any cost or expense related to removal or reinstallation

Any unauthorized services

Any product that has the serial number removed, altered, or defaced

Subsequent damage to any other components

Pinched, cut, or stripped wires / terminals

Any product that is new, and/or found to be in working condition

L.E.D. indicators on electronics ( Audiobahn will only replace L.E.D.(s) found to be defective at the time of purchase)

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Warranty Continued

How to receive warranty service: Contact your local Authorized Audiobahn Dealer, or call Audiobahn at

(800) 488-8595 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM PST.

If you are having problems with your system, we recommend you check the product carefully and thoroughly to confirm that the product truly has a manufacturer defect; as opposed to abuse, or other components in the system causing the failure. This might include having an Authorized Audiobahn

Dealer look at the product to confirm the source of the problem. Any product found to have a manufacturer defect will be replaced with a new piece of the same or similar model, or repaired at the discretion of Audiobahn. Any product found to have no manufacturer defect will be returned to the sender at their cost.

You must acquire a Return Authorization Number ( #) prior to returning ANY product to

Audiobahn. That Return Authorization Number (RA#) must be prominently and clearly marked on the outside of the shipping carton, or product delivery will be refused (no exceptions will be made).

Please note: All shipping and handling (to and from) charges will be the sole responsibility of the consumer.

Please record and keep your Return Authorization Number (RA#) in the event that further communication is required.

Return Authorization Number (RA#):

Date product was sent:

______________________________

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Contact Information

Audiobahn Headquarters

114 South Berry St.

Brea, CA 92821

Phone (800)488-8595 Fax. (714)988-0433

Pacific Coast Time : 9am-5pm Mon. - Fri.

[email protected]

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