GAS AUDIO POWER MAX S1-15D2 Subwoofer User Manual

: June 10, 2024
: GAS AUDIO POWER

GAS AUDIO POWER MAX S1-15D2 Subwoofer

SAFETY

NO COMPROMISES! Especially when it comes to safety. Before installing your MAX Sl series subwoofer, make sure that you read through the manual thoroughly and follow the instructions. Save the manual for future usage and reference!

Make sure to pay attention to the instructions when you see this symbol:

Do not expose your new subwoofer to excessive damp or moisture. If the subwoofer is exposed it might result in electric failure, shock or damage to the product. Servicing is required when the product has been damaged in any way and/or doesn’t operate normally. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel only.
Keep the cables inside the vehicle separate from sharp edges or components that may be affected or take damage. Follow the recommended cable sizes and always use high quality cables and accessories. Even if you’re eager to put the subwoofer to use – take no shortcuts when installing the cables, make sure that all connectors are protected and secured.
Do not drill any holes without checking what lies beneath, and don’t cut anything without making sure that no important components risk being damaged.
There is a first time for everything, if you need help – ask a friend or contact your local GAS AUDIO POWER dealer/installer.
We want you to experience your products to the MAX, but we don’t want you to injure yourself or others. Use common sense, respect high pressure levels and volume, and follow your local laws and regulations.

UNPACKING

Un boxing your new MAX product is an experience, make sure that the subwoofer and all the accessories are included in the packaging:

Subwoofer
Manual

DIMENSIONS

| A| B| C| D| E| F| G|

---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
S1-6D1| 181.5| 163| 6| 143| 151| 109| 122| Mm
S1-8D1| 220.5| 201| 6| 164| 185| 141| 157| Mm
S1-10D1/D2| 275| 255| 6| 202| 235| 166| 181| mm

SPECIFICATIONS

Below you’ll find the specifications that has been checked and tested in our workshop. The specified sensitivity isn’t directly connected with the sound pressure in the vehicle, and shouldn’t be used as the sole indicator for comparison with other subwoofers.

MAX S1-6D1

Component| Subwoofer
Size| 6.5″(165mm)
Nominal impedance| 1+1 Ohm
Power RMS| 4OOW
Power MAX| 8OOW
Freq. response| 3O-2OOHz
Voice coil| Dual2″PCW
Voice coil former| Aluminum
Cone| Non-Pressed Paper
Dustcap| 3D IMPP
Basket| HD Aluminum
Magnet| 2x3Ooz HO Ferrite
Suspension| High roll foam w. stitch
Spider| Dual Nomex
Tinsel| Dual silver coated leads
Terminal| Heavy duty push terminals
Weight| 5.8KG
MAX S1-8D1

Component| Subwoofer
Size| 8″(2OOmm)
Nominal impedance| 1+1 Ohm
Power RMS| 55OW
Power MAX| 11OOW
Freq. response| 25-2OOHz
Voice coil| Dual 2.5″ PCW
Voice coil former| Aluminum
Cone| Non-Pressed Paper
Dustcap| 3D IMPP
Basket| HD Aluminum
Magnet| 2x56oz HO Ferrite
Suspension| High roll foam w. dual stitch
Spider| Dual Nomex
Tinsel| Dual silver coated leads
Terminal| Heavy duty push terminals
Weight| 8.7KG
MAX S1-10D1

Component| Subwoofer
Size| 10″(250mm)
Nominal impedance| 1+1 Ohm
Power RMS| 1500W
Power MAX| 3000W
Freq. response| 25-200Hz
Voice coil| Dual3″PCW
Voice coil former| Aluminum
Cone| Non-Pressed Paper
Dustcap| 3D IMPP
Basket| HD Aluminum
Magnet| 2x100oz HO Ferrite
Suspension| High roll foam w. dual stitch
Spider| Dual Nomex
Tinsel| Dual silver coated leads
Terminal| Heavy duty push terminals
MAX S1-10D2

PERFORMANCE

THIELE/SMALL PARAMETERS

| S1-6D1| S1-8D1
---|---|---
Impedance| 1+1 Ohm| 1+1 Ohm
Re| 1.8 Ohm| 1.8 Ohm
Fs| 48.3Hz| 33.1Hz
Qms| 4.57| 3.78
Qes| 0.48| 0.47
Qts| 0.43| 0.42
Vas| 3.9L| 8.8L
Sd| 143| 201
Mms| 79.7g| 147.5g
Le| 0.79mH| 0.87mH
Xmax| 11mm| 12mm
dB/SPL| 81dB 1W/1M| 80dB 1W/1M
BI| 9.8| 11.4
Deiver vol Displacememt| 1.0L| 1.4L
| S1-10D1| S1-10D2
---|---|---
Impedance| 1+1 Ohm| 2+2 Ohm
Re| 1.8 Ohm| 3.8 Ohm
Fs| 33.3Hz| 31Hz
Qms| 5.52| 5.71
Qes| 0.51| 0.53
Qts| 0.47| 0.49
Vas| 11.7 L| 14.9 L
Sd| 330| 330
Mms| 320g| 309.1 g
Le| 1.26mH| 3.09mH
Xmax| 20mm| 20mm
dB/SPL| 81dB 1W/1M| 82dB 1W/1M
BI| 14.9| 21.4
Deiver vol Displacememt| 2.5 L| 2.5 L

IMPEDANCE VS FREOUENCY

FEATURES

If you have this in your hand, you have finally made it. Congratulations! You are ready to take the next step, to enter a world of NO COMPROMISES with a subwoofer that will take your car to a whole new level. So get out there and impress the non-believers! Show them that true dedication comes from the inside of your trunk and that “good enough” just doesn’t cut it.

NEXT LEVEL BASS

A MAX subwoofer is designed to test the limits and match your dedication in performance and style. Made for the hardcore bass heads out there with a rigid and durable cone made by non-pressed paper with Mica minerals that perfectly balances awesome power, weight and musicality.

MADE TO MOVE

The dust cap is made of IMPP for a unique 30 design, an idea we borrowed from the MAD S2 series. But since this is MAX, we took it one step further. With an impressive high roll foam suspension, you get even more awesome cone movement. The dual voice coil wire is made of PCW (Pure Copper Wire) and we’ve introduced a bumped back plate on the 8″ and 10″ models for some extra mechanical Xmax, which also minimizes the risk of voice coil damage.

TUNED TO THE EXTREME

The MAX S1 subwoofers will let everyone know that your audio dedication is real. No detail has been overseen, and no compromises have been made. We show our dedication to the craft of bass with dual stacked HO ferrite magnets to achieve an insane amount of motor in the subwoofer. For extra durability, we’ve also added a Dual Nomex spider to all models, and dual stitching on the 8″ and 10″ models. This makes sure that the last thing standing will be your sound system. These subwoofer are extreme and over the top, as they should be!

COOLEST SUBWOOFER ON THE BLOCK

The MAX S1 will show everyone that you have reached the next level, the MAX level. Having a subwoofer perform at this level demands extremely good ventilation. Only the best and beyond is good enough! We solved the cooling in two different ways. The material in the top/back plate is thicker for optimal heat conduction, and the implemented DVS2 (Dual Ventilation System) creates incredible heat dissipation while also reducing distortion.

HOW TO

INSTALL SUBWOOFER

Before installing your brand new subwoofer, make sure that you have everything you need. Have the right tools ready, and make sure that you have the necessary knowledge/skill to perform the installation properly. Preparation and knowledge is crucial!
The MAX S1-6D1/S1-8D1/S1-10D1 uses dual 1 Ohm voice coils, while the MAX S1-10D2 uses dual 2 Ohm voice coils. If you want to connect two or more S1 series subwoofers, you can vary the impedance by altering the wiring configuration to use a series, parallel or series-parallel setup. The more the merrier!
Make sure to look through the recommended wiring schematics below and choose the setup that corresponds with the number of subwoofers in your sound system. Take note of the impedance stability of your amplifier. Don’t be afraid to consult your local GAS AUDIO POWER dealer/installer if you have any questions.

It is important to know the limits of your amplifier. Be sure to connect your sound system with a suitable impedance to optimize your sound system.

BUILD ENCLOSURE

If you want a LOUD and awesome looking sound system, you should mount your MAX subwoofer in an enclosure. Here’s information about optimized volumes for different types of enclosures and how they perform with the MAX S1 subwoofer. If you feel unsure about how to build an enclosure on your own, consult a local GAS AUDIO POWER dealer/installer.

MAX S1-6D1:

****	VOLUME	F3	QTC	FB.	PORT	LENGTH	POLYFILL
SEALED	6L*	93Hz	0.55	X	X	X	Medium
VENTED	15L*	42Hz	X	5OHz	lx3″ (70mm)	185mm	Mini
VENTED SPL	17L*	44Hz	X	57Hz	lx3″(70mm)	310mm	X

*Driver displacement volume included

MAX S1-8D1:

**| VOLUME| F3| QTC| FB| PORT| LENGTH| POLYFILL
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
SEALED| 17L| 57Hz| 0.577| X| X| X| Medium
VENTED| 27.5L| 36Hz| X| 45Hz| Slot 500mm2| 400mm| Medium
VENTED SPL*| 43L| 37Hz| X| 47Hz| Slot 1120mm2| 380mm| X

Driver displacement volume included

MAX S1-10D1/D2:

DO I NEED POLYFILL?

Hell yeah! We recommend using polyfill for all sealed, vented and bandpass enclosures for the best overall performance.
A polyfilled enclosure will bring out the full potential of your subwoofer, by starting an isothermal process when energy flows through the fibers (very scientific). This means that the air gets more dense, so it lessens the BOOM and brings out the BASS! It can also reduce harmonic distortion. Sounds complicated, we know. But it’s easy to do! Cover two sides in a ported enclosure or make a loose polyfill ball behind the driver in a sealed enclosure. Try it out! If you like the bass to hit harder – just take away some. Do you want to lessen the effect?
Put in some more.

TROUBLESHOOTING

NO POWER/SOUND

Check the subwoofer to make sure it isn’t damaged. If your subwoofer doesn’t get any power, the most common issue is either in the wiring or in the amplifier. Use a multimeter to measure the amplifier’s voltage on the +12V terminal and the remote signal terminal. Use a multimeter to make sure that you have a negative ground connection. Check the built-in fuse (if there’s one) on the amplifier. If there’s no power coming through control the fuse on the power cable. If this is intact make a full check of the wiring to ensure cable integrity.
Check all the speakers connected to your sound system. Check all the speaker cables and all the signal cables. Check your head unit to make sure no settings are limiting the amplifier’s functions or the subwoofer. When all of the above has been tested/looked over, and all is as it should be but there’s still no sound, consult your local GAS dealer.

UNWANTED NOISE

Start by looking over the subwoofer and other speakers in the sound system so there is no damage or connection issue with the wiring. Make sure that your signal cables or speaker cables aren’t too close to the power cables. Check your amplifier’s grounding point and make sure that the surface is clean. When all of the above has been tested/looked over, and the unwanted noise does not vanish, consult your local GAS dealer

DISTORTION

Start by looking over the subwoofer and other speakers in the sound system so there’s no damage or connection issue with the wiring. Check the speaker cables to make sure that the polarity isn’t reversed on one channel. Check the settings on the amplifier, make sure that the gain/level is set according to the amplifier’s instructions. If your amplifier has a boost function, lower its effect or turn it off.

WARRANTY & DISPOSAL

This product is covered by warranty, depending on the conditions in the country where it’s sold. If the subwoofer is returned for service, please include the original dated receipt (or a copy) with the product. Make sure that the subwoofer is packaged properly and secured, preferably in its original packaging.

The crossed-out wheelie bin symbol means that the product, literature and packaging included must be taken to separate collection at the end of their working life. Don’t dispose of these products as unsorted municipal waste: take them for recycling. For info on your nearest recycling point, check with your local waste authority.

This product has been granted with the CE certification mark to show that the product follows the health, safety, and environmental protection standards for products sold within the European Economic Area (EEA).

GAS Audio Power products comply with the relevant provisions of the RoHS Directive for the European Union. In common with all Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) the product shouldn’t be disposed of as household waste.
Alternative arrangements may apply in other jurisdictions.

GAS Audio Power is a global partner of the European Mobile Media Association, an organization that focus on promoting the custom made mobile media installations to consumers.

THE GAS WORLD

You’ve entered the world of GAS. We aim to please, and we’ve made sure to have products made for you. No matter what stage of the LOUD-addiction you might find yourself in, there is a GAS product to fill your need.

Just starting out? The MAD series is made to play LOUD and to be the express lane to a no bullsh!t sound system that will make sure everyone can hear you coming!

The MAX series holds products made to deserve the center stage. Powerful, heavy duty and designed to be noticed. We made NO COMPROMISES because we know that you wouldn’t accept it.

The CMP series has been developed for the crucial seconds when the dB-counter starts to tick. All CMP products have hand-picked, high quality, COMPETITION GRADE components and they are specially designed to withstand an awesome amount of power.

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