Precision Power PC8C2 manual

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    POWER CLASS TM C2 O WNERS MANU AL CONTENTS (clic k a topic to view) CONGRA TULA TIONS PC12 C2 RESPONSE CURVES INTRODUCTION PC15 C2 DIMENSIONS PC8 C2 SPECIFICA TIONS PC15 C2 RESPONSE CURVES PC10 C2 SPECIFICA TIONS SEALED ENCLOSURE PC12 C2 SPECIFICA TIONS SEALED ENCLOSURE (continued) PC15 C2 SPECIFICA TIONS PORTED ENCLOSURE PC8 C2 DIMENSIONS PORTED E[...]

  • Page 2

    C aution! The extended use of a high powered audio system may result in hearing loss or damage. While Precision P ower systems are capable of "Concert Level" volumes with incredible accuracy , they are also designed for you to enjoy at more reasonable levels all of the sonic subtleties created by musicians. Please observe all local sound [...]

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    1 INTRODUCTION Y our new P ower Class C2 subwoofer is part of an exciting line of loudspeakers from Precision P ower . The P o wer Class subwoofers reflect our commitment to “Absolutely State of the Ar t” performance and flawless sonic quality . Included in this manual are a number of sample enclosure drawings. They are by no means the only enc[...]

  • Page 4

    2 PO WER CLASS PC8 C2 Subwoof er PC8 C2 Enc losure Recommendations SPL 1: 1.31cu.ft. Bandpass F3: 49Hz Fo: 60Hz .61 Sealed/.7 Ported, 3"Dia x 5.5"L Port SPL 2: .75 cu.ft. Ported F3: 40Hz Fo: 43Hz 3"Dia x 1 1"L Port General Use 1: .75 cu.ft. Ported F3: 40Hz Fo: 43Hz 3"Dia x 1 1"L Port General Use 2: .5 cu.ft. Ported F3:[...]

  • Page 5

    3 PO WER CLASS PC10 C2 Subwoof er PC10 C2 Specifications Normal Power Handling 300W rms V oice Coil Diameter 2” / 50.8mm V oice Coil T ype / Former 4 Layer/TIL Resonant Frequency 25.24Hz Qts-T otal Damping 0.38 Qms- Mechanical Damping 6.95 Qes- Electromagnetic Damping 0.40 V as- Equivalent Compliance V olume 2.4 cuft / 68.14 liter DC Resistance o[...]

  • Page 6

    4 PO WER CLASS PC12 C2 Subwoof er PC12 C2 Specifications Normal Power Handling 300W rms V oice Coil Diameter 2” / 50.8mm V oice Coil T ype / Former 4 Layer/TIL Resonant Frequency 21.64Hz Qts-T otal Damping 0.41 Qms- Mechanical Damping 5.41 Qes- Electromagnetic Damping 0.44 V as- Equivalent Compliance V olume 5.31cuft / 150.37 liter DC Resistance [...]

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    5 PO WER CLASS PC15 C2 Subwoof er PC15 C2 Specifications Normal Power Handling 300W rms V oice Coil Diameter 2” / 50.8mm V oice Coil T ype / Former 4 Layer/TIL Resonant Frequency 31Hz Qts-T otal Damping 0.34 Qms- Mechanical Damping 1.21 Qes- Electromagnetic Damping 0.47 V as- Equivalent Compliance V olume 3.83cuft / 108.43 liter DC Resistance of [...]

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    6 PO WER CLASS PC8 C2 Subwoof er PC8 C2 Sealed Enclosures Net V olume Internal Dimensions (see page 15) .33 cubic feet 14.25”L x 8.5”W x 5.25”D .5 cubic feet 16”L x 9.75”W x 6”D .6 cubic feet 16.75”L x 10.25”W x 6.5”D PC8 C2 Bandpass Enclosures Net V olume Internal Dimensions (see page 19) Low Gain .6 cu.ft. Sealed 10"L x 1 1[...]

  • Page 9

    PO WER CLASS PC8 C2 Subwoof er 7 PC8 C2 Sealed RESPONSE CUR VE * PC8 C2 Bandpass RESPONSE CUR VE * *ACTUAL IN-CAR RESPONSE CUR VE WILL V ARY BASED ON CAR TYPE, WOOFER LOADING, AND ENCLOSURE DESIGN. PC8 C2 P or ted RESPONSE CUR VE * *ACTUAL IN-CAR RESPONSE CUR VE WILL V ARY BASED ON CAR TYPE, WOOFER LOADING, AND ENCLOSURE DESIGN. *ACTUAL IN-CAR RESP[...]

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    8 PO WER CLASS PC10 C2 Subw oofer PC10 C2 Sealed Enclosures Net V olume Internal Dimensions (see page 15) .5 cubic feet 16”L x 10”W x 6.125”D .75 cubic feet 18”L x 1 1.25”W x 7.0”D 1.0 cubic feet 20”L x 12.5”W x 7.375”D PC10 C2 Bandpass Enclosures Net V olume Internal Dimensions (see page 19) Low Gain .84 cu.ft. Sealed 18.75"[...]

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    9 PO WER CLASS PC10 C2 Subw oofer PC10 C2 Sealed RESPONSE CUR VE * PC10 C2 Bandpass RESPONSE CUR VE * *ACTUAL IN-CAR RESPONSE CUR VE WILL V ARY BASED ON CAR TYPE, WOOFER LOADING, AND ENCLOSURE DESIGN. PC10 C2 P orted RESPONSE CUR VE * *ACTUAL IN-CAR RESPONSE CUR VE WILL V ARY BASED ON CAR TYPE, WOOFER LOADING, AND ENCLOSURE DESIGN. *ACTUAL IN-CAR R[...]

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    10 PO WER CLASS PC12 C2 Subwoof er PC12 C2 Sealed Enclosures Net Volume Internal Dimensions (see page 15) 1.0 cubic feet 20”L x 12”W x 7.75”D 1.25 cubic feet 21.25”L x 13.25”W x 8.125”D 1.5 cubic feet 22.5”L x 14”W x 8.625”D PC12 C2 Bandpass Enclosures Net V olume Internal Dimensions (see page 19) Low Gain .94cu.ft. Sealed 15"[...]

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    11 PO WER CLASS PC12 C2 Subw oofer PC12 C2 Sealed RESPONSE CUR VE * PC12 C2 Bandpass RESPONSE CUR VE * *ACTUAL IN-CAR RESPONSE CUR VE WILL V ARY BASED ON CAR TYPE, WOOFER LOADING, AND ENCLOSURE DESIGN. PC12 C2 P orted RESPONSE CUR VE * *ACTUAL IN-CAR RESPONSE CUR VE WILL V ARY BASED ON CAR TYPE, WOOFER LOADING, AND ENCLOSURE DESIGN. *ACTUAL IN-CAR [...]

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    12 PO WER CLASS PC15 C2 Subw oofer PC15 C2 Sealed Enclosures Net V olume Internal Dimensions (see page 15) 1.5 cubic feet 22.5”L x 14”W x 8.75”D 2.0 cubic feet 25”L x 15.25”W x 9.5”D 2.5 cubic feet 26”L x 16.5”W x 10.5”D PC15 C2 Bandpass Enclosures Net V olume Internal Dimensions (see page 19) Low Gain 2.0 cu.ft. Sealed 16.5"[...]

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    13 PO WER CLASS PC15 C2 Subwoof er PC15 C2 Sealed RESPONSE CUR VE * PC15 C2 Bandpass RESPONSE CUR VE * *ACTUAL IN-CAR RESPONSE CUR VE WILL V ARY BASED ON CAR TYPE, WOOFER LOADING, AND ENCLOSURE DESIGN. PC15 C2 P orted RESPONSE CUR VE * *ACTUAL IN-CAR RESPONSE CURVE WILL V ARY BASED ON CAR TYPE, WOOFER LOADING, AND ENCLOSURE DESIGN. *ACTUAL IN-CAR R[...]

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    14 SEALED ENCLOSURE Building a Sealed Enclosure: 1. Build a sealed enclosure with internal L x W x D as specified for your woofer (See recommended enclosures for your woofer). Use 3/4” thick MDF for the enclosure. Be sure to use wood glue and silicone to ensure your enclosure is sealed properly , as air leaks will affect the performance of your s[...]

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    15 SEALED ENCLOSURE Internal dimensions should be calculated to determine the correct box volume. Be sure to allow for speaker displacement and extra bracing (if used). Sealed Speaker Diagram B ACK T O CONTENTS[...]

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    16 POR TED ENCLOSURE Building a P or ted Enc losure: 1. Build a ported enclosure with internal dimensions of LxWxD as specified for your woofer (See recommended enclosures for your woofer). Use 3/4” thick MDF for the enclosure. Be sure to use wood glue and silicone at all joints to ensure your enclosure is sealed properly . Air leaks will affect [...]

  • Page 19

    17 P or ted Enclosure Dia gram POR TED ENCLOSURE Internal dimensions should be calculated to determine the correct enclosure volume. Be sure to allow for speaker displacement, extra bracing (if used), and port displacement (only the length of the port that is INSIDE the enclosure). It may be necessary to angle the port to fit your design. T o calcu[...]

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    18 B ANDP ASS ENCLOSURE Building a Bandpass Enc losure: 1. Using 3/4" thick MDF , cut out all the panels to build a divided enclosure with internal dimensions of LxWxC1 and C2 as specified for your woofer (See recommended enclosures for your woofer). 2. Using the supplied template, trace the appropriate circle and mounting hole pattern for you[...]

  • Page 21

    19 Bandpass Enclosure Dia gram B ANDP ASS ENCLOSURE Internal dimensions should be calculated to determine the correct enclosure volume. Be sure to allow for speaker displacement, extra bracing (if used), and port displacement (only the length of the port that is INSIDE the enclosure). If the port is very long, it may be necessary to run the port th[...]

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    Additional Inf ormation NO TE: Abuse and/or Installation Error: Precision Power defines abuse as, but not limited to, burnt voice coils (blackened, no continuity , melted adhesives, coil separated from the former , etc.), punctured or damaged surrounds, broken speaker terminals, non- Precision P ower modifications, bent, chipped, or broken frames, [...]

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    W ARRANTY Three-Y ear Limited U.S.A. W arranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. PrecisionPower warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of three (3) years from the date of original purchase whe[...]