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		 Sound That Will Move You   
					DB Subwoofer   
					Installation   
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					DB-10   
					DB-12   
					DB-15   
					Reference Manual   
					
					Earthquake Sound Corporation • 2727 McCone Avenue Hayward, CA 94545 • Ph: (510) 732-1000 Fax (510) 732-1095   
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				EARTHQUAKE • DB ENCLOSURE DESIGNS   
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					* External dimensions provided   
					using 3/4" MDF   
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					* Enclosures are designed to play   
					at 44Hz and up.   
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					* Enclosure designs constructed   
					using 3/4" MDF wood.   
					Dual Subwoofers   
					Sealed Recommended   
					Ported   
					DB-10   
					DB-10 Sealed   
					Range: 0.6 cu. ft. - 1.25 cu. ft.   
					DB-10 Ported   
					Range: 0.6 cu. ft. - 1.25 cu. ft.   
					DB-10 Dual Subwoofer   
					Range: 2.0 cu. ft. - 2.5 cu. ft.   
					10.11” • 257.5mm   
					9.64” • 245mm   
					H: 11.5"   
					W: 12"   
					H: 11.5"   
					H: 11.5"   
					W: 14.75"   
					W: 29.5"   
					D: 12.5"   
					D: 13.5"   
					D: 13.5"   
					Port: 10" x 1" x 8"   
					Port: 10" x 1" x 16"   
					5.51” • 140mm   
					9.17" • 233mm”   
					DB-12   
					DB-12 Sealed   
					Range: 0.9 cu. ft. - 1.25 cu. ft.   
					DB-12 Ported   
					Range: 0.8 cu. ft - 1.25 cu. ft.   
					DB-12 Dual Subwoofer   
					Range: 3.5 cu. ft. - 4.0 cu. ft   
					12.48” 317mm   
					11.65” 296mm   
					H: 16"   
					W: 14"   
					D: 13"   
					H: 16"   
					H: 16"   
					W: 16"   
					W: 32"   
					D: 15.5"   
					D: 15.5"   
					Port: 14.5" x 2" x 8"   
					Port: 14.5" x 2" x 16"   
					5.51” • 140mm   
					10.98" • 279mm”   
					DB-15   
					DB-15 Sealed   
					Range: 1.8 cu. ft. - 2.5 cu. ft.   
					DB-15 Ported   
					Range: 2.3 cu. ft. - 4.2 cu. ft.   
					DB-15 Dual Subwoofer   
					Range: 5.3 cu. ft. - 6.0 cu. ft.   
					15.47” • 393mm   
					14.52” • 369mm   
					H: 18"   
					W: 18"   
					D: 16"   
					H: 18"   
					H: 18"   
					W: 18.25"   
					W: 36.5"   
					D: 17.5"   
					D: 17.5"   
					Port: 16.5" x 3" x 16"   
					Port: 16.5" x 3" x 16"   
					6.14” • 156mm   
					13.77” • 350mm   
					Specifications are subject to change without notice. Tuning frequency may vary depending on the box volume.   
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				HOW TO WIRE YOUR EARTHQUAKE SUBWOOFER   
					Series formula:   
					WIRING   
					CONFIGURATIONS   
					Rt= R1+R2+R3+....   
					Study sample diagram below,   
					then follow charts to the left.   
					Where R= Total system impedance   
					Where Rt= Resistance seen by amplifier   
					4-Ohm VC.   
					If using SINGLE 2 OHM coils the total load would be 2.0 ohm   
					If using SINGLE 4 OHM coils the total load would be 4.0 ohm   
					If using SINGLE 6 OHM coils the total load would be 6.0 ohm   
					If using SINGLE 8 OHM coils the total load would be 8.0 ohm   
					Ohms 2, 4, 6, 8   
					8-Ohm   
					4-Ohm VC.   
					Example for Dual-4 series   
					If using SINGLE 2 OHM coils the total load would be 1.0 ohm   
					If using SINGLE 4 OHM coils the total load would be 2.0 ohm   
					If using SINGLE 6 OHM coils the total load would be 3.0 ohm   
					If using SINGLE 8 OHM coils the total load would be 4.0 ohm   
					Ohms 2, 4, 6, 8   
					4-Ohm   
					Example for single-4   
					4-Ohm VC.   
					If using SINGLE 2 OHM coils the total load would be .66 ohm   
					If using SINGLE 4 OHM coils the total load would be 1.3 ohm   
					If using SINGLE 6 OHM coils the total load would be 2 ohm   
					If using SINGLE 8 OHM coils the total load would be 2.7 ohm   
					2-Ohm   
					4-Ohm VC.   
					Ohms 2, 4, 6, 8   
					Example Dual-4 Parallel   
					If using SINGLE 2 OHM coils the total load would be 0.5 ohm   
					If using SINGLE 4 OHM coils the total load would be 1.0 ohm   
					If using SINGLE 6 OHM coils the total load would be 1.5 ohm   
					If using SINGLE 8 OHM coils the total load would be 2 ohm   
					Ohms 2, 4, 6, 8   
					Specifications are subject to change without notice.   
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				EARTHQUAKE SOUND 5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY   
					Five (5) year limited warranty   
					Earthquake warrants the original purchaser that all Factory Sealed New Audio   
					Products to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal and   
					proper use for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase (as shown on the   
					original bill of sale with serial number affixed/written on it). The five (5) year warranty   
					period is valid only if an authorized Earthquake dealer properly installs the product and   
					the warranty registration card is properly filled out and sent to Earthquake Sound   
					Corporation. If a non-authorized party installs the product, a ninety (90) day warranty   
					period will be applied.   
					? Product/part damaged due to poor packaging or abusive shipping conditions.   
					? Subsequent damage to other products.   
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					warranty claim will not be valid if the warranty registration card is not   
					properly filled & returned to Earthquake with a copy of the sales invoice. Warranty card   
					is located on the last page of this manual.   
					(A) Five (5) years limited warranty plan coverage guidelines:   
					? First year: Earthquake pays for labor, parts, and ground freight (only in US   
					mainland, not including Alaska and Hawaii. Shipping to us is not covered).   
					? Second year: Earthquake pays for labor and parts only, customer must pay   
					freight both ways.   
					(E) Service Request:   
					To receive product service, contact Earthquake Service Department at (510)   
					732-1000 and request an RMA number (Return Material Authorization). Items shipped   
					without a valid RMA number will be refused. Make sure you provide us with your   
					complete/correct shipping address, a valid phone number, and a brief description of   
					the problem you are experiencing with the product. In most cases, our technicians   
					might be able to resolve the problem over the phone; Thus, eliminating the need to   
					ship the product.   
					? Third, fourth & fifth year: Earthquake pays labor only. Customer must pay for   
					parts and freight both ways.   
					(B) Warning:   
					Products (sent for repair) that are tested by Earthquake technicians and   
					deemed to have no problem(s) will not be covered by the five (5) year limited warranty.   
					Customer will be charged a minimum of one (1) hour of labor (at the ongoing rates)   
					plus shipping charges back to customer.   
					(F) Shipping Instructions:   
					Product(s) must be packaged in its original protective box(es) to minimize   
					transport damage and prevent repackaging cost (at the ongoing rates). Shipper claims   
					regarding items damaged in transit must be presented to carrier. Earthquake Sound   
					Corporation reserves the right to refuse improperly packed product. Original bill of sale   
					must accompany product returned to service. We encourage you to include with the   
					package a written description of the problem. Ship product to: Earthquake Sound   
					Corp. 2727 McCone Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545. Ph: (510) 732-1000. You are   
					responsible for the cost of shipping the product to Earthquake Sound Corporation.   
					(C ) Earthquake will repair or replace at our option all defective products/parts   
					subject to the following provisions:   
					? Defective products/parts have not been altered or repaired by other than an   
					Earthquake factory-approved technicians.   
					? Products/parts are not subjected to negligence, misuse, improper use or accident,   
					damaged by improper line voltage, used with incompatible products or have its serial   
					number or any part of it altered, defaced or removed, or have been used in any way   
					that is contrary to Earthquake's written instructions.   
					(G) Disputes Resolution:   
					All disputes between clients and Earthquake Sound Corporation resulting   
					from the five (5) year limited warranty policy must be resolved according to the laws &   
					registration of the county of Alameda California.   
					(D) Warranty Limitations:   
					Warranty does not cover products that have been modified or abused,   
					including but not limited to the following:   
					? Damages to speaker cabinet and cabinet finish due to misuse, abuse or improper   
					use of cleaning materials/methods.   
					PRODUCT REGISTRATION   
					This Earthquake DB subwoofers can be registered by returning the Product   
					Registration card attached to this manual or by visiting   
					
					represents proof of purchase and helps expedite warranty issues.   
					? Bent speaker frame, broken speaker connectors, holes in speaker cone, surround   
					dust cap, burnt speaker voice coil.   
					? Fading and/or deterioration of speaker components & finish due to improper   
					exposure to elements.   
					? Bent amplifier casing, damaged finish on the casing due to abuse, misuse or   
					improper use of cleaning material.   
					? Burnt tracers on PCB.   
					We recommended that you place or write   
					your serial number here for future   
					reference, ifnecessary.   
					SERIAL NUMBER   
					Specifications are subject to change without notice.   
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