Dual DS12 manual

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Table of contents for the manual

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    INSTALLATION/OWNERS MANUAL DS10 DS12 XS10 DS - XS SERIES Car Audio Subwoofers[...]

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    2 DS - XS SERIES PREPARATION Getting Started Safety This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important instructions. Failure to heed the instructions can result in injury or unit damage. To prevent injury and damage to the unit, please read and follow the instructions in this manual. If you feel unsure about installing this syst[...]

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    3 DS - XS SERIES INSTALLATION Installation The following installation instructions are very basic. If you feel unsure about personally installing this speaker system, Dual recommends aquiring the services of a professional car audio installation center. Before installation, please follow the following rules: 1. Be sure to carefully read and underst[...]

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    4 DS - XS SERIES SUBWOOFER INFO XS Subwoofer Information 4.2" (106.68mm) 4.0" (101.6mm) 8.6" (218.44mm) 9.66" (245.36mm) XS10 Sensitivity: 87dB Freq. Response: 30Hz-125Hz Nominal Impedance: 4 ohms Peak Power: 400 watts RMS: 150 watts Voice Coil Size: 2" Magnet Size: 24oz. Note: All specifications are subject to change witho[...]

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    DS Subwoofer Information 5 DS - XS SERIES SUBWOOFER INFO 5.5" (139.7mm) 5.1" (129.54mm) 10.9" (276.86mm) 12.18" (309.37mm) DS10 Sensitivity: 87dB Freq. Response: 30Hz-125Hz Nominal Impedance: 4 ohms Peak Power: 400 watts RMS: 150 watts Voice Coil Size: 2" Magnet Size: 24oz. DS12 Sensitivity: 88dB Freq. Response: 28Hz-125Hz [...]

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    6 DS - XS SERIES GUIDELINES Enclosure Guidelines To achieve the best possible sound from this subwoofer enclosure, Dual recommends aquiring the services of a professional car audio installation center. If you feel confident in your ability to install this product without the assistance of a professional, please read this section thoroughly. We have[...]

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    7 Enclosure Guidelines DS - XS SERIES CALCULATIONS To work properly, the walls of your enclosure must be free from flexing during high sound pressure generated by your subwoofer(s). For best performance, always use MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) or Baltic Birch Plywood to build your enclosure. We highly recommend that your wood be at least 3/4&quo[...]

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    8 DS - XS SERIES ENCLOSURE DIMENSIONS Sealed Enclosure Attention/Notice: • Dimensions are external 10” Subwoofer Enclosures Good Bass Performance Mini-Enclosure (Vb) Box Volume=.35 Cu. Ft. Example Dimensions: 13.5" W x 13.5" H x 6.625" D Better Bass Performance Small Enclosure (Vb) Box Volume=.55 Cu. Ft. Example Dimensions: 14.5&[...]

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    9 Vented Enclosure DS - XS SERIES ENCLOSURE DIMENSIONS Attention/Notice: • Dimensions are external 10” Subwoofer Enclosures Good Bass Performance Mini-Enclosure (Vb) Box Volume=.75 Cu. Ft. Example Dimensions: 13.25" W x 13.25" H x 13" D (P) Port=3" ID x 8.62" Long Better Bass Performance Small Enclosure (Vb) Box Volume=[...]

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    10 DS - XS SERIES ENCLOSURE DIMENSIONS Bandpass Enclosure Attention/Notice: • Dimensions are external 10” Subwoofer Enclosures Good Bass Performance/ Mini-Enclosure (Vf) Box Volume .38 Cu. Ft. (Vr) Box Volume .31 Cu. Ft. (P) Port 4" ID x 5.125" Long (Sb) Speaker baffle location/outside front: 5.75" Example Dimensions: 14" W [...]

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    11 Limited One-Year Warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Dual Electronics Corp. warrants this product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of the original purchase. Dual Electronics Corp. [...]

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    Namsung America Inc. 21318 64th Ave. South Kent, WA 98032 U.S.A. Toll Free: 1-866-626-7863 ©2006 Namsung America, Inc. NSA0406-V01[...]