FOCAL Sub 10 Subwoofer User Manual

: June 8, 2024
: FOCAL

Table of Contents

Contents
Installation Instructions
Specifications
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
Warranty
Support
References
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FOCAL Sub 10 Subwoofer User Manual

Installation Instructions

Holes for attaching to closed cabinet, bass-reflex cabinet in the vehicle: Please use suitable screws to avoid damaging the floor of your vehicle or any of its other components.
Screw terminals : Connect your subwoofer to the amplifier using the terminal found on the rear of the speaker.
Speaker driver: Ensure that the woofer is pointing towards an open space in order to achieve the best acoustic performance.
Ensure that there are no objects positioned across the grille, as this could damage the speaker drivers of your subwoofer.

SUB 10

V (L)| F-3 (Hz)| |
25| 35| 7cm| 35cm
30| 31| 8cm| 45cm
35| 28| 8cm| 45cm
SUB 12

V (L)| F-3 (Hz)| |
30| 35| 7cm| 35cm
35| 33| 8cm| 45cm
40| 31| 8cm| 45cm
SUB 10 DUAL

V (L)| F-3 (Hz)| |
25| 35| 7cm| 35cm
30| 32| 7cm| 35cm
35| 31| 7cm| 35cm
SUB 12 DUAL

V (L)| F-3 (Hz)| |
30| 30| 7cm| 35cm
35| 28| 8cm| 45cm
40| 25| 8cm| 45cm

SEALED ENCLOSURE

V (L)

| F-3 (Hz)
---|---
SUB 10| SUB 10 DUAL| SUB 10 SLIM| SUB 12| SUB 12 DUAL| SUB 12 SLIM
10| 37| 38| 38| | |
15| 33| 32| 34| 38| 39| 37
20| 31| 29| 32| 34| 35| 33
25| 30| 27| 30| 31| 32| 30
30| | | | 29| 30| 29

Specifications

| SUB 10 SLIM| SUB 12
---|---|---
Type| For sealed and bass-reflex enclosure| For sealed and bass-reflex enclosure
Diameter| 25 cm| 30 cm
Cone| Polypropylene| Polypropylene
Magnet| Ferrite| Ferrite
Surround| Butyl| Butyl
Max. power| 460 W| 500W
Nominal power| 230 W RMS| 300 W RMS
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)| 85 dB| 250W RMS
Impedance| 4 Ω| 4 Ω
| SUB 10 SLIM| SUB 12
---|---|---
Type| For sealed and bass-reflex enclosure| For sealed and bass-reflex enclosure
Diameter| 25 cm| 30 cm
Cone| Polypropylene| Polypropylène
Magnet| Ferrite| Ferrite
Surround| Butyl| Butyl
Max. power| 460 W| 600 W
Nominal power| 230 W RMS| 300 W RMS
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)| 85 dB| 88 dB
Impedance| 4 Ω| 4 Ω

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!

Warning symbol: This symbol is designed to warn the user of the presence of important instructions mentioned and relating to the handling, operation and maintenance of the device.

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all the instructions.
Do not use this device near water.
After unpacking the product, make sure the packaging is kept out of the reach of children. It poses a suffoca- tion risk.
Never use chemical products or abrasive detergents to clean the de- vice. Clean with a dry cloth only.
Do not obstruct ventilation openings, as this may alter the sound quality of the device.
Do not install or store the device in the engine compartment or near a heat source.
If the product is installed in the boot of a vehicle, make sure the boot is watertight.
During storage, the device should not be exposed to temperatures below -20°C or above 80°C. The operating temperature range for the device is between -10°C and 50°C.
Ensure you leave a 5 cm space around the device to allow heat.
Never place or leave metal objects, such as coins or metal tools, in the device as they could damage the speaker.
If the product emits smoke or an unusual smell, immediately turn off the power supply (turn off the ignition and remove the key) and stop using it. Contact your retailer as soon as possible.
Do not turn on any function likely to distract you when driving. Functions or settings that require pro- longed attention should only be used when the vehicle is at a complete stop. There is a risk of accident.
Do not listen to the loudspeakers at a high volume, so that you can hear external noise when driving.
Only use accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
If cords or connectors are supplied, use them properly as described in this user manual without modifying them.
Do not attempt to repair this de- vice yourself. Opening this device may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks.
All maintenance tasks should be performed by a qualified professional. Maintenance is required in case of any kind of damage to the device (damaged cable or plug, spillages or objects inserted into the device, expo- sure to rain or humidity, if the device malfunctions or overturns, etc.).
After any maintenance or repair work on the device, ask the mainte- nance technician to test it to check that it is working safely.
When replacement components are needed, make sure that the maintenance technician uses the components recommended by the manufacturer or components with exactly the same technical features as the original product. Using non-com- pliant components could cause fires, electric shocks or other risks.
After any maintenance or repair work on the device, ask the mainte- nance technician to test it to check that it is working safely.
If a subwoofer is installed in the vehicle, it is essential to secure it by attaching it firmly. We recommend attaching the subwoofer to the floor or chassis of the vehicle for safety.
If it is not properly secured, it could become a projectile in the event of an accident. This is even more important if the subwoofer is installed in a hatch- back, a station wagon, a utility vehicle or a van.
Some users are not self-sufficient enough to use the product on their own without danger. In particular, children under 14 or people with some types of disabilities must be super- vised and accompanied when using the device.
To avoid damaging your hearing, do not listen to loudspeakers at high volumes for long periods of time. Listening to loudspeakers at high volumes can cause damage to the user’s ears and may lead to hearing problems (temporary or permanent deafness, buzzing in the ears, tinnitus, hyperacusis).
Exposure to excessive volumes (over 85 dB) for more than one hour can cause irreparable damage to your hearing.

(IEC 60417-6044)

The methods of installing and mounting loudspeakers to any surface (bracket, ground anchoring, etc.) depend on the conditions and standards of installation, refurbishment, safety and cabling in force and applicable to the surfaces and/or brackets involved. In addition, the products may vibrate and damage the brackets onto which they are mounted. For this reason, the installation operations must be performed by a qualified professional who is familiar with installation and safety standards. Focal does not provide any end-of-use warranty for a given bracket or installation, as installing the loudspeakers is the customer’s sole responsibility. Focal is therefore not liable in any capacity whatsoever in the event of incident, accident and/or any other result or damage of any kind related to the installation of loudspeakers.

Conditions of warranty
All Focal loudspeakers are covered by warranty drawn up by the official Focal distributor in your country. Your distributor can provide all details concerning the conditions of warranty. Warranty cover extends at least to that granted by the legal warranty in force in the country where the original purchase invoice was issued.

Warranty

Please validate your Focal-JMlab warranty, it is now possible to register your product online: www.focal.com/warranty

Thank you for purchasing a Focal product. Welcome to our world, the world of High-Fidelity. Innovation, tradition, excellence and pleasure are our values; our one and only aim is to bring you a sound that is rich, pure and true. To get the most out of your product, we recommend that you read the instructions in this booklet, then store it in a safe place to refer to in the future.

Important recommendations
First of all, check the space available for fitting the speaker drivers (refer to the plans on the packaging) then proceed with the cutting required. If mounted in the factory location, check that there is sufficient space between the speaker driver and the protective grille.

Clear the speaker drivers of any metal shavings and dust particles.
Clean carefully before mounting the speaker drivers.

Break-in period
Sud 10 and Sub 12 drive units use the very latest components, in the classic format. To ensure such complex mechanical elements work in harmony with each other, they must be allowed to function correctly in this environment. Changes in temperature and humidity are regarded as very hostile. In order to get the best of your subwoofer, a running-in period must be respected to ensure they are ready for this. We recommend that, once the system is ready for listening, the drive units should be run-in with medium volume setting, with music that has the full bandwidth of frequencies (sub-bass through treble). This running- in period should last for a few weeks, to gain the full potential. After which the excellent performance of your Subwoofer can be fully appreciated.

Conditions of warranty
All Focal loudspeakers are covered by warranty drawn up by the official Focal distributor in your country. Your distributor can provide all details concerning the conditions of warranty. Warranty cover extends at least to that granted by the legal warranty in force in the country where the original purchase invoice was issued.

Correct elimination of this product.

This marking indicates that within the EU this product should not be disposed of with other household wastes. To prevent any risk to the environment or human health, please recycle them responsibly to encourage the reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems available, or contact the retailer where you purchased the product. They can recycle this product safely.

Support

Focal-JMlab® – BP 374
108, rue de l’Avenir – 42353
La Talaudière cedex
France – www.focal.com
Tel. (+33) 04 77 43 57 00
Fax (+33) 04 77 43 57 04
SCCG – 05/12/2022

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