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SS1 Subwoofer
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Thank you for purchasing a THIEL SmartSub system. It has been engineered to provide a very high level
of performance and also incorporates innovative (patent pending) concepts in its design to solve the several
special problems subwoofer systems usually exhibit. Consequently, it performs at a very high level with a
wide variety of speakers and room locations.
You are welcome to contact our Customer Service department with any questions or for help in setting
up this system. Our contact information is:
Contents
Caution............................................................................................................................................................... 3
Product Features................................................................................................................................................ 4
System Configurations ....................................................................................................................................... 6
Crossover Use ................................................................................................................................................... 8
Do you require a crossover? .............................................................................................................................................. 8
Processor Bass Management ............................................................................................................................................ 8
THIEL Passive Crossovers ................................................................................................................................................ 8
THIEL SmartSub Integrator ................................................................................................................................................ 8
Subwoofer Placement ........................................................................................................................................ 9
Setting up the Subwoofer................................................................................................................................. 10
Hookup ............................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Setting the Surround Processor ....................................................................................................................................... 10
Control Settings................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Auto shutdown ................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Feet .................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Setup and Adjustment Flow Chart.................................................................................................................... 12
Fuse Replacement ........................................................................................................................................... 14
Specifications ................................................................................................................................................... 14
Warranty........................................................................................................................................................... 14
Caution
The SmartSub has built-in electronics
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Product Features
The THIEL SS1 SmartSub is a very high performance,
innovative subwoofer system that provides exceptionally
deep, uniform, dynamic and low distortion bass
reproduction. In addition, it provides near-ideal
performance with any room placement and, when used
with the companion SI1 Integrator, provides near-perfect
integration with any type of main loudspeaker. These
performance abilities are the result of new patented
technology developed to overcome the major problems that
subwoofers typically exhibit: poor integration with the main
speakers and altered response due to nearby walls.
500
Watt
Amplifier
These subwoofers can be used as stand-alone units, with
a THIEL passive crossover or with the SmartSub Integrator,
depending on your requirements. Here is a brief description
of some of the unusual performance features these
subwoofer systems provide.
SS1 500 watt amplifier
The SS1 is
powered by an innovative high efficiency 500 watt RMS
amplifier. The amplifier’s very high power ensures that the
woofer can provide all the output it is capable of without
power compression or limiting.
Very High Output, Very Low Distortion Woofer
The SS1 uses a very high output, very low distortion 10"
driver that utilizes an aluminum diaphragm, heavy cast
chassis and THIEL’s short coil/long gap, copper stabilized
motor system powered by a 10 lb magnet in a structure with
a total weight of 20 lbs.
Placement Correction
Placement controls (patented) match the subwoofer’s
performance to its environment, whether away from walls,
in a corner or anything in-between. These controls correct
for both the general increase in level and for the partial
cancellation of certain frequencies caused by a nearby wall.
By providing correction of these effects for both the side and
rear walls, SmartSubs provide accurately balanced, uniform
response with virtually any room placement.
The short coil/long gap design results in very low
distortion levels that are only one-tenth that of typical
drivers with the same excursion rating. This magnet system’s
very long magnetic gap, along with the very high excursion
suspension, allows the driver to move a very large amount of
air – much more than most drivers its size – in order to
effortlessly reproduce even demanding sources at high
volume levels.
Protection from overheating
An automatic shutdown feature is included that protects
the driver from excessive heat produced by input levels that
are excessively high. A
shutdown is
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if the temperature
reaches a dangerous
level and is
automatically restarted
when the temperature
falls to a safe level.
SS1 SmartSub driver
Heat sensor on voice coil
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Accurate Matching to Main Speakers
Rather than providing generic built-in crossover controls
that can rarely achieve high quality blending of the
subwoofer with main speakers, the SmartSub can be used
when needed with a separate unit, either a dedicated passive
crossover or the universal SmartSub Integrator.
The passive crossovers provide perfectly blended
augmentation of THIEL main speakers, allowing the
combination to provide very accurate reproduction of the
entire sonic spectrum, to below the audible range.
Passive Crossover
The SmartSub Integrator provides unprecedented ability
to perfectly match any main speakers and provide total
system performance that is as well integrated and balanced as
a full range speaker. This superior performance is achieved by
patented innovative circuitry that automatically calculates
the ideal subwoofer response to perfectly match the
characteristics of the main speakers. Therefore, instead of
the usual crossover controls that tell the subwoofer how to
perform, the SmartSub Integrator has settings for the
characteristics of the main speakers you are matching, the
configuration of your system and the performance you
desire. This information is then used to automatically
calculate and implement the ideal subwoofer response. In
addition, the unit enables the total system to operate in
either augment or crossover system mode and can control up
to 16 subwoofer units in either mono or stereo configuration.
SmartSub Integrator
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System Configurations
The SmartSubs can be used in four ways depending on
your requirements:
If your main speakers play sufficiently loudly for all your
uses but do not reproduce the full low frequency range of the
left/right channels, you should also use the subwoofer to
augment the bass response of your main speakers. This can
be accomplished without altering the signal or wiring to your
main speakers by using one of the next two configurations.
1. As a stand-alone unit.
2. With a passive crossover.
3. With the SmartSub Integrator in augment mode.
4. With the SmartSub Integrator in crossover mode.
The configuration chosen will determine your required
equipment, hookup connections and processor settings.
Which system configuration is best for you depends mainly
on the capabilities of your main left/right speakers.
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A SmartSub Passive crossover can be used if one is
available to match your main THIEL speakers and if low
frequency adjustments are not required.
A two-channel crossover is illustrated but a five-channel
unit is also available to allow the subwoofer to augment the
bass of five channels.
Additional discussion of these options can be found in
the section Crossover Use. In addition, there is a
comprehensive flow chart for your reference on pages 12 and
13 that guides you through all aspects of system
configuration, hookup, and adjustment. More information
on Integrator hookup and adjustment can be found in that
product’s manual.
Passive Crossover Configuration
This configuration has connections and benefits identical to the
following one except the passive crossover provides no adjustments
and is available for only selected THIEL model main speakers.
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If your main speakers play sufficiently loudly for all
your uses and they reproduce the bass with satisfying
completeness, then the subwoofer is only needed to
reproduce the LFE (low frequency effects, or subwoofer)
channel and it can be used in the LFE configuration without
a crossover or Integrator.
Tell the processor the main speakers are large, even if they are not.
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In this configuration the subwoofer is used only for reproduction of
the ‘point one’ subwoofer channel and is driven by the processor’s
subwoofer output connected to the subwoofer’s LFE input.
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The SmartSub Integrator in augment configuration
should be used if a passive crossover is not available
for your main speakers, you desire adjustability of the main
channel bass level or extension, or if you desire more than
one subwoofer in your system, or two stereo subwoofers.
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If your main speakers do not play sufficiently loudly
due to bass overloading, then the Integrator should
be used in crossover mode to allow the transfer of low
frequency energy from the main speakers and into the
subwoofer.
Integrator Augment Configuration
Integrator Crossover Configuration
In this configuration the subwoofer is used to reproduce both the
subwoofer channel and the deep bass portion of the left and right
channels and achieves near-perfect blending of the main channel
bass with the main speakers.
Connecting the SmartSub Integrator between the processor and the
main speaker power amp allows the Integrator to be used in
crossover mode so that bass can be kept from the main speakers
and reproduced by the subwoofer instead. This usually allows the
main speakers to play more loudly than otherwise so that the bass
range and the output of the system are enhanced.
Tell the processor the main speakers are large, even if they are not.
This configuration can be ideal if the main speakers play loudly
enough. It’s also perfect for audio systems where the subwoofer is
used to extend the bass range.
Tell the processor the main speakers are large, even if they are not.
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Crossover Use
Do you require a crossover?
Processor Bass Management
Without a crossover the subwoofer will provide very high
quality reproduction of the Low Frequency Effects (LFE), or
“point 1”, channel of a multi channel sound system.
Surround sound processors have the ability to redirect
the bass energy away from your main speakers and into the
subwoofer channel where it is reproduced by the subwoofer,
with the benefits of allowing the main speakers to play
louder than they otherwise would, and the bass to be
reproduced better. This is implemented by telling the
processor that your main speakers are “small”.
When used with a crossover, the subwoofer can, in
addition, also reproduce the low frequency part of the main
channels in a 2 channel or multi channel music or video
sound system. It is desirable to use the subwoofer in this
capacity if the main speakers do not reproduce the entire
bass range or if the main speakers cannot play at the volume
level desired without distortion. Depending on your
requirements, the crossover can be either the bass
The limitation of this bass management approach is the
poor balance and integration between the subwoofer and the
main speakers that the processor’s generic filters provide. It
may be suitable for low standard video systems and will
seldom be suitable for music.
management capabilities of a sound processor, one of our
dedicated passive crossovers, or the SmartSub Integrator.
Here is a description of each of these with their advantages.
THIEL Passive Crossovers
There are several passive crossovers available that match
a THIEL subwoofer to various THIEL speaker models.
Since they are designed for specific models, they achieve very
good integration and balance between the subwoofer and the
main speakers. Also, being passive, they are of quite
reasonable cost. They allow the subwoofer to augment the
main speakers in the precise way that will enable the
combination of main speaker and subwoofer to produce
perfectly balanced and blended sound with the bass range
extended to below 20 Hz. Two passive crossovers can be
used with two subwoofers to provide stereo bass
reproduction.
Crossover Types Compared
Crossover type Integration Flexibility XO mode?
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A limitation is that these crossovers do not redirect bass
energy away from the main speakers and so the main
speakers will not play any louder than otherwise.
This is often an ideal system for music systems and a
good approach for video systems when the main speakers
play sufficiently loud but do not have extended, deep bass
response.
THIEL SmartSub Integrator
The SmartSub Integrator provides a high level of
flexibility, universality, and functionality. It provides near-
perfect integration with any main speakers, regardless of
brand. It can be used both in augment mode, where the
subwoofer extends the bass range of the main speakers, and
in crossover mode. In crossover mode the built-in high pass
filter transfers bass energy away from the main speakers and
redirects it to the subwoofer, so that the main speakers are
able to play louder. The Integrator also allows adjustment of
crossover frequency, LFE level and separate adjustment of
main channel bass extension and low frequency level. In
addition, it can control stereo subwoofers, and be used to
control systems with up to 16 subwoofers.
This is a complete, no-compromise approach with no
limitations.
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near a corner of the room. If very high output is desired in
large rooms corner placement can be used with little trade-
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4,000 ft3, more than one SS1 may be required if very high
playback levels are desired.
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Subwoofer Placement
If the subwoofer is used only for LFE reproduction, it
can be placed almost anywhere. If more than one subwoofer
is used, placing them in different locations tends to even out
possible room resonance irregularities.
If the subwoofer is used with a crossover or Integrator to
reproduce the low frequency portion of the main channels
then placement is a little more important. The subwoofer(s)
preferably should be approximately the same distance from
the main listening area as the main speakers. With one
subwoofer the best position is usually somewhere between
the main speakers but behind them a few feet if possible in
order to maintain good stereo imaging.
The use of two subwoofers allows the low frequency
signal to be processed in stereo by the crossover unit, and,
therefore to provide the best possible imaging. In this case,
it is preferable that the subwoofers be placed somewhat near
each main speaker. Good placement is anywhere from
between the speakers, near each speaker, or at the side walls.
Dual corner placement provides maximum output from each sub,
higher total output, good “imaging” and more even room response.
For LFE (“point 1”) channel use, corner placement is often ideal,
providing maximum output.
Dual subs near the main speakers provide the higher output of dual
subs combined with the best “imaging” and most even room
response.
Center placement against the front wall is often optimum for music or
movie systems where the subwoofer is used to reproduce left/right
channel bass. It provides high output and good “imaging”.
Dual subs at the side walls provide the higher output of dual subs,
high output from each sub, good “imaging” and even room response.
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The LFE Level is functional only for the LFE input.
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you
are
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the
L
FE
input,
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level
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rs
.
Setting up the Subwoofer
to the distance from the side of the subwoofer to the side
wall and the Rear Wall Distance to the distance from the rear
of the subwoofer to the rear wall. The distance is marked in
meters, which is the distance in feet divided by 3.3. If a
distance is greater than maximum indication set the control
to Off (maximum). If the subwoofer is placed in a cabinet the
settings should correspond to the room wall distances, not
the distances to internal cabinet walls. If the subwoofer is
recessed into the wall so the front is flush with the wall, then
the rear control should be set to it’s minimum (negative)
setting.
Hookup
If the subwoofer is being used with a passive crossover or
SmartSub Integrator, a balanced XLR interconnect cable is
connected from the unit’s subwoofer output to the
subwoofer’s Normal Input. If more than one subwoofer is
used, they are “daisy-chained” by connecting an additional
XLR interconnect cable from the Normal Output connector
of the first subwoofer to the Normal Input of the next
subwoofer.
If the Integrator is not being used, then an RCA
interconnect cable is connected from the processor’s
subwoofer output jack to the subwoofer’s LFE Input. If more
than one subwoofer is used, an additional cable is connected
from the LFE Output connector of the first subwoofer to the
LFE Input of the next subwoofer.
If the norm/auto switch is turned to the “On” position
the subwoofer is always on, ready to reproduce a signal. If the
switch is set to the “Auto” position, the subwoofer’s amplifier
will automatically turn on when it detects a signal to
reproduce and stay on for approximately 1/2 hour after a
signal.
The subwoofer’s power cord must be plugged into an AC
outlet and the power switch turned to the “on” position.
The unit is equipped with a control input that will turn
the unit on when a DC voltage between 5 and 25 volts is
applied, if the Auto/On switch is set to the “Auto” position.
Setting the Surround Processor
Tell the processor that you have a subwoofer.
If you are using a Passive Crossover or the Integrator
then the surround processor should be set to deliver the left/
right channel bass to the main speaker channels by telling it
that the main speakers are full-range (even if they are not).
Auto shutdown
The subwoofer is equipped with an automatic shutdown
feature that will turn off the output of the subwoofer if the
drivers, amplifier or rear panel get too hot or if the line
voltage is too low. This can occur if a very high input level
lasts too long or if the subwoofer has insufficient ventilation.
If the automatic shutdown is activated, subwoofer output
will be interrupted and the light color will change to yellow.
The unit will resume operation when conditions return to
safe levels.
If you are not using a Passive Crossover or Integrator and
the main speakers are not able to reproduce deep bass, you
can tell the processor that the front speakers are “small” so
that the main channel bass is redirected to the subwoofer.
If you are using the Integrator set the subwoofer channel
level in the processor to the same level as the left and right
channels and use the Integrator to adjust the LFE level. If
you are not using the Integrator use the processor’s
subwoofer level setting to adjust the LFE level.
If the unit shuts down often, this indicates that you
should improve its ventilation, turn down the system’s
volume control, turn down the subwoofer’s level control or
add an additional subwoofer.
Control Settings
Feet
The SS1 is supplied with four pointed, screw-in feet that
can be used to provide firmer coupling to the floor for
slightly better sound quality and to prevent the unit from
moving during use. Please be advised that their use can put
dents in hardwood floors. They are screwed into the bottom
of the unit, and should be individually adjusted until the unit
is firmly seated onto the floor without rocking. Then tighten
each of the back-nuts to lock the feet in place.
level must be adjusted to achieve the proper balance with the
other speakers. It is usually more convenient to adjust the
subwoofer level with the processor’s subwoofer level control,
and in this case a good starting point for the level setting is
90. If the system’s processor cannot control subwoofer level,
then the subwoofer’s level adjustment is used. The level can
be adjusted “by ear” to achieve a pleasing balance so that the
low frequency sound effects are not too weak or too strong.
The placement settings should be adjusted to correspond
to the placement of the subwoofer. Set the Side Wall Distance
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Set this
Set this
This level
adjustment input cable input is
functions to this used, this
only for the connector if connector
Connect an If the LFE
Connect an If the
input cable Normal
DC voltage This light will
(5-25 volts) glow green if
to this jack the amplifier
will turn the is currently
amplifier on operational,
The On
control to
match the
distance
from the
side of the
subwoofer
to the
control to
match the
distance
position turns
the amplifier
on provided
that the main
power switch
is on. The
to this
input is
connector if used, then
from the
LFE input.
the
can connect the
this
rear of the
subwoofer
to the rear
subwoofer is to an
being used additional
subwoofer is connector
if the auto/
red if the
If you are
not using
the LFE
input, set
this to
being driven can be used on switch is amplifier is
to connect set to auto. set for auto-
crossover or to an Removing on that is not
Integrator. additional
for the
subwoofer. by a
Auto position
allows the
nearest side wall of the
processor’s
subwoofer
output.
wall of the
room (in
meters).
room (in
meters).
the voltage activated and amplifier to
subwoofer. turns the
amp off.
yellow when
heat is a
problem.
automatically
turn on when
it detects an
input or a
minimum.
trigger.
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Side Wall
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LFE
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LFE Output
LFE Input
Normal
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Normal
Output
Trigger On
On Auto
Replace fuse only
with same rating.
Model
On
Off
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Ser No
!
Remplacer le fusible par un
autre de la meme valeur.
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR
Voltage
Fuse
T6.3A L 250V for 120v
T3.15A L 250V for 240v
120V~ 6.3A 60Hz or
230V~ 3.15A 50Hz
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THIEL Audio
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Power cord plugs here
Turn power on here
See page 14 for fuse replacement
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Fuse Replacement
If the subwoofer is completely dead, with no indicator light on, the main fuse has probably blown and will need to be
replaced. The fuse should be replaced only with an equivalent type. The fuse type is 5 x 20 mm size, slo-blow or time delay
type, with a rating of 3.2 amp for 230 volt units and 6.3 amp for 115 volt units. The BUSSMANN number is GDC-3.15A or
GDC-6.3A, respectively. Littlefuse numbers are 2183.15 or 2186.3. Or contact THIEL for a replacement fuse.
Replace the fuse by first unplugging the power cord from the subwoofer and then, using a small screwdriver, remove the
fuse holder from the AC inlet to gain access to the fuse. See illustration.
Specifications
Amplifier
Power output (at 120 or 240 line voltage)................................................................................500 watts RMS
Line voltage ....................................................................................................................... 90-130 or 180-260
Cabinet
Response ................................... Normal input: 12 Hz–300 Hz, ±0.5 dB; LFE input 17 Hz–300 Hz, ±0.5 dB
Bandwidth .................................................... Normal input 10-800 Hz, ±3 dB; LFE input: 16–800 Hz, ±3 dB
Sensitivity ............................................................................................................ 1 volt for 120 dB @ 1 m, 4π
Size (inches height, width, depth).................................................................................................20, 101/2, 15
Weight (pounds) .......................................................................................................................................... 80
Driver .......................................................................................................................................................... 10"
Driver displacement (cu in) .......................................................................................................................... 65
Output dB @ 20Hz / 30Hz (corner placement) ................................................................................... 99 / 106
Warranty
THIEL warrants every THIEL SmartSub system against defects in materials and workmanship to the original owner for a
period of ten years from the date of purchase. THIEL will, at no charge, replace any defective part and make any repairs
necessary to ensure its proper performance when the defective unit is returned to us postpaid.
This warranty does not cover damage due to accident or abuse and is void if the unit has been tampered with.
This warranty is automatic and no registration is required. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also
have other rights which are particular to your state.
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