EARTHQUAKE SOUND
PowerHouse Series Amplifiers
Owners Manual
MODELS:
PH800W/2
PH1000W/2
PH2200W/4
PH2000W/D1
PH2000W/D1.1
PH5000W/D1
PH10000W/D1
PH20000W/D1
The Sound That Will Move You.
Earthquake Sound reserves the right to amend details of the specifications without notice.
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Earthquake Sound Corporation • 2727 McCone Avenue Hayward CA, 94545 • Phone: 510-
732-1000 Fax: 510-732-1095
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WARRANTY
A warranty claim will not be valid if the warranty registration card is not properly filled and
returned toEarthquake with a copy of the purchase receipt.
(E) Service Request:
To receive product(s) service, contact Earthquake service department at (510) 732-1000
and request an RMA (Return Material Authorization) number. Items shipped without a
valid RMA number will be refused. Make sure you provide us with your complete/correct
shipping address (NO P.O. Box), a valid phone number and a brief description of the
problem you are experiencing with the product(s). In most cases, our technicians might be
able to resolve the problem over the phone, thus eliminating the need to ship the
product(s).
(F) Shipping Instructions:
Product(s) must be packaged in its original protective box(es) to minimize transport
damage, otherwise a re-packing charge may apply. Shipper claims regarding items
damaged in transit must be presented to carrier. Earthquake Sound Corporation reserves
the right to refuse products that are improperly packed. Copy of original purchase receipt
must accompany product(s) being returned for service. We encourage you to include with
the package a written description of the problem.
Ship product to:
Earthquake Sound Corp.
2727 Mc Cone Avenue. Hayward, CA 94545
Phone: (510) 732-1000
You are responsible for the cost of shipping and insurance for the product(s). Please be
sure towrite the RMAnumber on every box.
(G) Disputes Resolution:
All disputes - between client(s) and Earthquake Sound Corporation - resulting from the
five (5) year limited warranty policy must be resolved according to the laws & regulations
of the county ofAlameda, California.
NOTE: For warranty guidelines on the PH5000W/D1, PH10000W/D1 and
PH20000W/D, please refer tothe one provided in the product packaging.
Please keep this warranty information in your
files for future reference if necessary. It is
recommended that you stick your serial number
here forfuture reference.
SERIAL NUMBER
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PH800W/2
VTEK-MC5
Tweeter
VTEK-MC5
Tweeter
Protect
Power
1-
2-
1
2
1
2
1+
2+
Bypass
Bypass
20Hz 5kHz
Filter
Setting
Gain
Speaker
Level
Crossover
Frequency
Input
Rca level input
Output
VTEK-MC5 Midrange
VTEK-MC5 Midrange
Crossed RCA level
outputs, can be used
to feed other amplifiers
in the system.
The gain knob is not a volume control.
It is designed to match the input level
of the amp to the output level of the
source unit. Over driving -clipping- the
input stage of the amp will cause
damage to the amplifier (Please refer
totable forsettings).
BAT
REM GND
SPEAKER
CH1
CH2
MONO
FUSE
POWER
Born In The USA
Speaker Outputs
Minimum 4 Ohm Mono
To car chassis / ground
To remote turn on / trigger
To battery (+)
20A Fuse
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PH1000W/2
+18dB boost @ 45Hz
designed to shape/
boost the response
curve in a low-pass
mode application.
3-way switch
runs the amp
in low-pass,
full-range or
high-pass
RCA level inputs, with
a range of 0.2V to 5V.
RMS.
+12dB boost @
12kHz essential
boost for high-pass
amplifier applications
FC6.2
Tweeter
FC6.2
Tweeter
3-way switch feeds RCA
outputs a low-pass full-
mode.
range or high pass signal.
The PH1000W/2 is designed to
operate in stereo or mono mode. When
used in stereo applications, a minimum
load of 2 ohms per channel is required.
FC6.2 Midrange
FC6.2 Midrange
Crossed RCA level
outputs, can be used
to feed other amplifiers
in the system.
Set Xover knob to
Minimum (20Hz), &
set Xover switch to
Full Range
The gain knob is not a volume control.
It is designed to match the input level
of the amp to the output level of the
source unit. Over driving -clipping- the
input stage of the amp will cause
damage to the amplifier (Please refer
totable forsettings).
The PH1000W/2 is designed to
operate in mono mode. When
bridging the two channels, a
minimum load of 4-ohms is
required.
BAT
REM GND
SPEAKER
CH1
CH2
MONO
FUSE
POWER
Born In The USA
Speaker Outputs
Minimum 4 Ohm Mono
To car chassis / ground
To remote turn on / trigger
To battery (+)
30A Fuse
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3-way switch feeds, RCA outputs
3/4 a full range, high-pass or low-
pass signal.
PH2200W/4
FC6.2 Midrange
FC6.2 Midrange
FC6.2
Tweeter
FC6.2
Tweeter
Re mote ON
Auto ON
Set Xover knob to
Minimum (20Hz), &
set Xover switch to
by-pass, (full-range)
3-way switch for each block
runs CH1/2 or CH3/4 in low
-pass, full-range or high-
pass mode.
Signal Sensor:
Four RCA level inputs
crossed outputs, can be
used to feed other
Remote ON/Auto
ON feature (see
page 5).
amplifiers in the system
Tonal controls CH3/4:
+ 12dB boost @ 12kHz
+ 18dB boost @ 45Hz
Four RCA level inputs
with a range of 0.2V to
5V. RMS.
FC6.2 Midrange
FC6.2 Midrange
The gain knob is not a volume control.
It is designed to match the input level
of the amp to the output level of the
source unit. Over driving -clipping- the
input stage of the amp will cause
damage to the amplifier (Please refer
totable forsettings).
FC6.2
Tweeter
FC6.2
Tweeter
GND
REM BAT
POWER
Speaker
To battery (+)
Outputs
Minimum
4 Ohm
Mono
To remote turn on / trigger
To car chassis / ground
Two 30A Fuses
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* Test the alternator output. Factory alternators will produce 60-80 amperes at best. Wear and
heat will reduce the output by 40%.
PH2000W/D1
PH2000W/D1.1
* Alternator ground (-) must be reinforced, use 4-gauge cable instead of the factory 8-gauge.
* Alternator positive (+) to battery (+) must be reinforced. Use 4-gauge cables.
* Check your battery condition. Batteries degrade after a while.
Variable 10dB boost at 40Hz.
Perfect tool for high SPL scores.
* Battery (+) to amplifier (+) must be a 4-gauge cable.
* Ground amplifier to chassis using 4-gauge cable, keep the cable short (Maximum 2-feet).
* Use 1 farad capacitor to compensate for surges in demand.
* We recommend the use of one (1) auxiliary battery.
Two Single 4-Ohm Subwoofers @ 2-Ohm
Through output feeds other
amplifiers in the audio system.
NOT EFFECTED BY THE LOW-
PASS FILTER.
Full time low-pass variable filter
12dB/Oct slope, range from 50
to 300Hz
USE THREE 25-
AMPERE FUSES
TO PROTECT THE
AMPLIFIER
Before you install the amp, take note of the following:
#1. You have to confirm that your power supply can
deliver spontaneous power to the amplifier when
needed topropel the load.
#2. Bullet-proof ground: the ground cable must be 4-
gauge minimum, it should be very short, and well
grounded to the chassis.
The gain knob is not a volume control.
It is designed to match the input level
of the amp to the output level of the
source unit. Over driving -clipping- the
input stage of the amp will cause
damage to the amplifier (Please refer
totable forsettings).
Two Dual 4-Ohm Subwoofers @ 1-Ohm
THIS CONFIGURATION
IS FOR USE WITH
PH2000W/D11 1-Ohm
AMPLIFIER ONLY
BAT
REM GND
POWER
To battery (+)
To remote turn on / trigger
To car chassis / ground
Three 25A Fuses
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• Test the alternator output. Factory alternator will produce 60 to 80 amperes at best. Wear and heat
will reduce the output by 40%.
PH5000W/D1
SIGNAL SENSOR: This feature allows you to
•Alternator ground (-) must be reinforced, use 4-gauge cable instead of the factory8-gauge.
•Alternator positive (+) to battery (+)must be reinforced. Use 4-gauge cables.
• Check your battery condition. Batteries degrade aftera while.
eliminate the use of a remote wire to turn on your
amplifier. In AUTO mode the amp will
automatically detect an incoming signal when the
stereo is turned on. If the amplifier does not
detect a signal within 20min. it will automatically
shutdown. When in REMOTE mode the amplifier
relies on the remote wire to detect a signal.
• Battery(+) toamplifier (+) , must be a 4-gauge cable.
• Ground amplifier to chassis using 4-gauge cable, keep the cable short (maximum 2-feet).
• Use 1 farad capacitor tocompensate forsurges in demand.
• We recommend the use of one (1) auxiliary battery.
Auto On Re mote On
One Subwoofer
FUSE RATING SHOULD BE
NO LESS THAN 120 AMPERES
For best performance, set the
crossover knob to 200Hz (max).
Set the gain to minimum, and
slowly raise the gain. In general,
an ideal gain setting ranges
between the 9 to 10 O' Clock
position
DO NOT SOLDER THE TIP OF THE POWER
CABLE (+&-). IT REDUCES THE CONTACT
SURFACE BETWEEN THE CABLE AND THE
INSIDE OF THE TERMINAL. WHEN
TIGHTENING THE SCREW,ARAW CABLE (NO
SOLDER) EXPANDS INSIDE THE TERMINAL
CREATING LARGER CONTACT SURFACE;
THUS ELIMINATINGHOTJUNCTIONS.
The gain knob is not a volume control.
It is designed to match the input level
of the amp to the output level of the
source unit. Over driving -clipping- the
input stage of the amp will cause
damage to the amplifier (Please refer
totable forsettings).
Two Subwoofers
GND
BAT
REM
To battery (+)
To car chassis / ground
To remote turn on / trigger
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The low-pass filter,
This switch will line
PH10000W/D1
blocks unwanted high
frequencies to allow
cleaner low-frequencies.
match the voltage of your
head unit, which will
deliver high sound quality
and performance.
High Level
RCA, Low
RCA, Low
speaker input
Level input Level out
"RCA level" audio signal needed to clip the input stage (bass boost at minimum)
Peaks or dips occur at about 40Hz —
around the frequency of a low bass
guitar note. Use this control
to correct that peak or dip.
This switch will reverse the phase of PH10000's
output with respect to its input. Although the position
that yields the most upper bass is technically correct,
you may choose the position that better suits your
needs.
FUSE RATING SHOULD BE
NO LESS THAN 120 AMPERES
PER AMPLIFIER
"RCA level" audio signal needed to clip the input stage (bass boost at maximum)
DO NOT SOLDER THE TIP OF THE POWER
CABLE (+&-). IT REDUCES THE CONTACT
SURFACE BETWEEN THE CABLE AND THE
INSIDE OF THE TERMINAL. WHEN
TIGHTENING THE SCREW,ARAW CABLE (NO
SOLDER) EXPANDS INSIDE THE TERMINAL
CREATING LARGER CONTACT SURFACE;
THUS ELIMINATINGHOTJUNCTIONS.
The gain knob is not a volume control.
It is designed to match the input level
of the amp to the output level of the
source unit. Over driving -clipping- the
input stage of the amp will cause
damage to the amplifier (Please refer
totable forsettings).
"SPEAKER level" audio signal needed to clip the input stage (bass boost at minimum)
"SPEAKER level" audio signal needed to clip the input stage (bass boost at maximum)
GND
BAT
REM
To battery (+)
To car chassis / ground
Speaker output
To remote turn on / trigger
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PH10000W/D1 - Linking
Installation Example
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