Wet Sounds SS-10B Owner's manual

XS-12/XS-10FA/SW-10FA/SS-10B

MarineSubwoofers

Owner’sManual

323099/227-25/08/10

Wet Sounds professional marine audio products represent the ultimate in high performance marine audio. Wet Sounds speakers are specifically

engineered to withstand the rigorous marine environment. The Wet Sounds subwoofers were designed to provide amazing output combined with a cutting

edge style. Utilizing state of the art acoustic engineering and three dimensional computer aided design, the subwoofers represent the most advanced marine

speakers in the world. Please take a moment to read the instruction manual before starting your installation. If you have any questions or concerns, please

contact you certified Wet Sounds dealer or Wet Sounds at 877-938-7757.

Thank YouforpurchasingthisWetSoundsproduct!

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

12inchmarinesubwoofer

Impedance – Dual2ohms

Resistance(parallel) – 1.0ohm

Sd – 0.0511m2

Xmax – 11.0mm

Fs=28Hz

Vas=60l

Qts=0.47

SPL – 88dB/w/m

Frequencyresponse – 20to400Hz

RMSPower – 500watts

PeakPower – 1000watts

XS-12D-2

12inchmarinesubwoofer

Impedance

– Dual4ohms

Resistance(parallel) – 1.9ohms

Sd – 0.0511m2

Xmax – 11.0mm

Fs=28Hz

Vas=62l

Qts=0.48

SPL – 88dB/w/m

Frequencyresponse – 20to400Hz

RMSPower – 500watts

PeakPower – 1000watts

XS-12D-4

10inchmarinesubwoofer

Impedance

–

Dual2ohms

–

1.0ohm

–

0.0380m2

0.0363m2

Xmax

–

1.0mm

7.0mm

Fs=30Hz

Fs=32Hz

Vas=40l

Vas=45l

Qts=0.48

Le=0.46mH

Le=0.40mH

Le=0.37mH Le=0.24mHLe=0.60mH

Le=0.32mH

Qts=0.42

SPL

–

dB/w/m

Frequencyresponse

–

RMSPower

–

300watts

250watts

PeakPower

–

600watts

500watts

XS-10FAD-2

SS-10B

-10FA-WD2

20to500Hz

28to2000Hz

Resist

ance(parallel)

Resistance(parallel)

10inchmarinesubwoofer

Impedance

–

Dual4ohms

Dual2ohms

–

1.8ohms

1.0ohm

–

0.0380m2

Xmax

–

11.0mm

Fs=30Hz

Vas=45l

Vas=40l

Qts=0.54

Qts=0.48

SPL

–

dB/w/m

Frequencyresponse

–

RMSPower

–

300watts

PeakPower

–

600watts

XS-10FAD-4

20to500Hz

Resist

ance(parallel)

Resistance(parallel)

WhatThisWarrantyCovers

HowLongCoverageLast

WhatIsNotCovered

WhatWetSounds,Inc.WillDo

HowtoObtainWarrantyService

InternetWarning

Thisisa“Limited”warranty.Thiswarrantycoversanydefectsinmaterialsandworkmanshipandwarrantyonlyappliestotheoriginalpurchaserandis

nottransferable.ThiswarrantyisalsoonlyvalidiftheoriginalpurchasewasmadefromanauthorizedWetSounds™dealer.

Thiswarrantyrunsforoneyearfromthedateofthepurchase.ItisrecommendedtoREGISTERyourwarrantyonlinewithin45daysofyourpurchaseat

www.wetsounds.com-clickon“warrantyregistration”

WetSounds,Incwillrepairanypartofyourproductthatprovestobedefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship.Intheeventrepairisnotpossible,Wet

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refurbishedunitoritwillbereplacedwithamodelthatissimilarinpriceifthatmodelisnolongeravailable.Laborcostandmaterialsneededto

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necessaryactionstoverifythattheproblemthatyouareexperiencingiscoveredunderwarranty.Ifitisinfactawarrantyissue,WetSoundswillissue

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materialthatcontainsabrasivesubstances.(Forinformationonhowtopreventfadingordiscoloration,consult for

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includingbutnotlimitedtoSpeakerproductthathasbeenimproperly-powered(underoroverpowered),causingthermal(burntvoicecoil)and/or

mechanicalfailure(tornsurroundsorspiders),damagecausedbyaccident,mishandling,improperinstallation,negligence,normalwearandtear,

excessivewaterorheatdamage,freightdamageorproductsthathavebeenalteredinanyway.Productownedbyanyoneotherthantheoriginal

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extentprovided(orprohibited)byapplicablelaw.Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstate.

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WIRING

WET SOUNDS Marine subwoofers are offered in Dual Voice Coil configuration 2+2 and 4+4 ohms. Voice coils can be wired

in parallel (Z = 1or 2 ohms) or in series (Z = 4 or 8 ohms), allowing the user to properly match the driver to the amplifier.

2+2ohms

XS-10FA SW-10FA XS-12

4+4ohms

ParallelZ=1Ohm

ParallelZ=2Ohms

SS-10B

2ohms 2ohms

Series Z=4Ohms

2ohms 2ohms

ParallelZ=1Ohm

SeriesZ=4Ohms

SeriesZ=8Ohms

The Wet Sounds subwoofers are a line of advanced low frequency transducers. These subwoofers use advanced materials throughout such as our

exclusive rubber spider, composite cones and thermoformed rubber surrounds. Wet Sounds has developed an exclusive rubber spider for our subwoofers

which is used for the spider as most marine speakers use cloth that will deteriorate over time. These subwoofers are built to last in the harshest environments.

The XS/WS subwoofers utilize a cast aluminum frame that is powder coated to provide a solid non flexing mount. Advanced acoustical technologies like

perimeter venting, high temperature voice coils also help to make these the most advanced marine subwoofers on the market.

DIMENSIONSmm(”)

SS-10B

0.21”(5.5mm)

9.68”(246mm)

10.12”(257mm)

6.30”(160mm)

9.21”(234mm)

5.27”

(134mm)

6mm

0.24”

XS-12

4.92”

(125mm)

11.22”(285mm)

7.36”(187mm)

20mm

0.78”

0.27”(7mm)

12.6”(320mm)

11.8”(300mm)

6.49”(165mm)

9.37”(238mm)

4.72”

(120mm)

36mm

1.42”

10.07”(256mm)

0.21”(5.5mm)

11.02”(280mm)

XS-10FA

SW-10FA

4.72”

(120mm)

6.49”(165mm)

9.37”(238mm)

36mm

1.42”

10.07”(256mm)

0.21”(5.5mm)

11.02”(280mm)

SS-10B

Ventedbox 1.32ft/37liters

Tunedat32Hz

”

XS-10FA

SW-10FA

Sealedbox 1.1ft/31liters

SS-10B

Sealedbox 0.85ft/24liters

The SPL marine subwoofer have been specifically engineered to produce outstanding results in both small sealed

enclosures and vented enclosures.

WET SOUNDS

As a rule, sealed enclosures provide better transient bass response than their vented counterparts, although the

vented enclosures generally provide more deep bass. However, both enclosure types will work in any situation.

This enclosure is made up of a totally closed, air-tight box. This type of enclosure gives excellent, tight bass response, as well as

providing an effective control of loudspeaker excursion, maintaining it within reasonable limits and generally providing lower distortion and very high

volume levels. If you build your own enclosure, recommends that you glue and screw all joints using enough adhesive to ensure

that all joints are air-tight.

WET SOUNDS

SEALEDENCLOSURES

Vented enclosures are not air-tight and incorporate an additional opening known as a port or vent, which is generally fabricated from

either plastic or cardboard tubing. The port augments the sound coming out of the woofer and is in most cases capable of going lower in frequency

than the same woofer in a sealed box. Even though vented enclosures are not air-tight, you should follow the same procedure as with sealed boxes

and glue and screw together all joints. Bellow you will find drawings for enclosures specifically designed for Marine subwoofer . The

dimensions shown in drawings (already taking in account the volume occupied by the subwoofer) are intended as a guideline and specific

dimensions (HxWxD) may be used provided the internal volume of the enclosure is maintained. In the special case of SEALED enclosures,

volumes greater or smaller than specified in the table can be chosen, with different results. Smaller enclosures lead to a more enhanced response

and higher power handling whereas larger ones exhibit better transient and more extended response.

WET SOUNDS

VENTEDENCLOSURES

INSTALLATION-SEALED ANDVENTEDENCLOSURES

Sealedbox 1.18ft/33liters

XS-12

14”

XS-12

Ventedbox 1.64ft/46liters

Tunedat26Hz

”

17”

14”

12-

13-

1/2”

13”

12”

12-

16-

13-

14”

13-

14-

15”

16”

1/2”

3/4”

1/2”

½”

For best performance the walls of the enclosure should be rigid and not vibrate as a result of the internal pressures generated

by the loudspeakers. recommends constructing enclosures from a marine grade plywood like Birch with a minimum

thickness of 3/4”. In larger enclosures over 1 cubic foot, internal bracing that joins opposite walls can be incorporated and the final enclosure

should be as rigid as possible. All joints should be glued and fastened with screws. Additionally, internal joints can be covered with a small

bead of silicone adhesive to ensure that the enclosure is completely air-tight. Drivers should be fastened to the enclosure with self-threading

screws with adequate length and diameter, utilizing all the mounting holes in the frame. To avoid air leakage, a foam rubber gasket or similar

sealing method should be applied between the loudspeaker and the enclosure. The external surface of the enclosure may be painted or

fabric-covered, to suit the consumer. Since low frequency sounds are not directional, subwoofer enclosures can generally be placed

anywhere within the boat, without compromising stereo imaging. However, different placement locations of subwoofer enclosures can

sometimes influence the overall quality of bass/midbass response, so you may wish to experiment with various mounting locations before

permanently mounting the woofer.

WET SOUNDS

ENCLOSURECONSTRUCTION

SS-10B

(246.0mm)

(6.3mm)

11-

(235.0mm)

60°

HOLETEMPLATE

XS-10FA

SW-10FA

(256.0mm)

10”

(240.0mm)

60°

XS12

12”

(286.0mm)

(300.0mm)

45°

1/4”

1/2”

1/4”

/4”

1/4”

11/16”

Wet Sounds SS-10B, SW-10FA, XS-10FA, XS-12 Owner's manual

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