COASTAL SOURCE B10SW8BN 10.0 Bollard Subwoofer User Guide
- June 10, 2024
- COASTAL SOURCE
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B10SW8BN 10.0 Bollard Subwoofer
User Guide
B10SW8BN 10.0 Bollard Subwoofer
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Features & Benefits
- Sleek design that can be easily hidden within a landscape yet looks great when installed out in the open.
- Large driver area compared to conventional outdoor speakers offering higher performance, higher efficiency, higher fidelity & less compromise.
- Installation flexibility in many forms for above-ground or in-ground applications.
- High quality materials and construction built to Defy the Elements™.
- Built to be part of a complete patented Coastal Source Plug+Play system or can be easily integrated into existing systems.
SPEAKER INSTALLATION OPTIONS
Direct Burial Installation
For well draining soils, dig a hole 12” in diameter and up to 21” deep.
Level the speaker in the hole then backfill with clean sand or soil being sure
that the bottom edge of the subwoofer grill remains at least 1” above grade.
Compact the sand/soil to make sure the speaker will not shift or settle over
time. For poor soils, consult the Poor Soil Installation Guide.
Note: Hard to dig areas may benefit from a gas-powered handheld 12” auger
(may be rented locally).
Note: Avoid installing in locations that are prone to flooding.
Hardscape Mount Installation
Once the appropriate location is selected, secure the recess mount to the
surface with fasteners appropriate for the surface material. Slide the bollard
over the recess mount and orient the speaker in the appropriate direction.
Insert the supplied set screws and tighten in a uniform fashion so they all
make contact with the recess mount before final tightening.
WIRING INSTALLATION
All Coastal Source speakers feature our patented Coastal Connector™ for a
waterproof direct burial connection. For connecting to a Coastal Source
amplifier just select the appropriate cable lengths and y-cables and Plug+Play
the speakers to the amplifier. For connection to 3rd party (non-CS)
amplifiers, Coastal Source pigtail cables are available to convert the Coastal
Connector™ on the speaker to a typical 2 conductor bare wire that can be
spliced in to a conventionally wired system.
Cabling Rules
Coastal Connector™ 12AWG cables can be run up to 300’ total per channel
without any significant degradation of performance. Coastal Source systems
ship preset for typical applications. Adjustments should only by made my
Certified Dealers.
For ultimate flexibility, the bottom of the 10.0 Bollard Subwoofer features an
additional input to allow future attachment of a 10.0 Bollard Satellite. These
two inputs must be crossed over before reaching the speakers. The Hi Pass
filter for the Satellite section should be set to play 120Hz and above. The Lo
Pass filter for the Sub section should be set to play 120Hz and below.
To attach a Satellite, simply unscrew the cap via the (4) hex head set screws,
attach the Satellite CC male input connection to the CC female output that’s
located on the top of the Sub, and re-install the set screws. Be sure the
satellite is fit snug to the top of the Sub section.
Coastal Source speakers operate at 8 ohms. Two speakers can be paralleled per
channel with amps that are stable to 4 ohms and four can be paralleled per
channel with amps that are stable to 2 ohms. Carefully consult the amplifier
manual for low impedance drive ability and stability. All Coastal Source
amplifiers are stable to 2 ohms.
SOUND TUNING
Note that optimal sound tuning is subjective and specific to each listener so
there are no hard and fast rules for optimizing the sound of a Coastal Source
system. We have designed with flexibility to allow you to shape the sound to
your personal preferences. The following information is offered as a brief
guide. It is highly recommended to take the time to experiment and tune the
system to achieve your desired sound.
NOTE: Coastal Source outdoor audio systems are the clearest and most
efficient on the market, but they are not designed to run at 100% volume full-
time. If the system is going to be played at loud volumes for an extended
period of time, Coastal Source recommends setting the volume to 75-80%.
SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT
Since very low frequencies are omni-directional placement is less critical,
but experimenting with placement is still recommended since proximity to walls
and corners will have a significant effect on the bass output.
Above Ground – Open area
Less bass response
Above Ground – Near a rear wall surface
Heavy bass response. Low frequencies gather in corners and travel better
though surfaces like the ground or walls than the air.
Buried Vertical
Slightly heavier bass response than above ground.
Streaming Quality
Today most people stream music from a mobile device to listen to music.
This makes the quality of the streaming source paramount to the overall
quality of the sound of an audio system. Whether demoing a system for a
client, showing off to your friends, or just listening by yourself, streaming
quality can make a huge difference. Below are the maximum streaming quality
rates available for the most popular music streaming services (when streaming
from a mobile device). They are listed in ascending order of maximum quality.
- Pandora: Up to 64kbps
- Rdio: Up to 192kbps
- iTunes: Up to 256kbps
- Beats Music: Up to 320kbps
- Google Play: Up to 320kbps
- Spotify: Up to 320kbps
- Deezer: Up to 14410kbps (lossless)
- Tidal: Up to 14410kbps (lossless)
Keep in mind that all of these services are set by default to lower quality
streaming rates. Higher rates consume much more mobile data/bandwidth, so the
default is always a lower quality stream. Change these rates in settings to
obtain the best quality possible.
Equalization
If equalization is available from your streaming device it can aid in further
fine tuning of the system’s sound. Note that equalization is not a substitute
for proper speaker placement and orientation. Equalization should be used in
moderation to make the fine tuning adjustments as needed.
SETUP & INSTALLTION GUIDELINES
Spacing Guidelines
Maximum distance between speakers: 40’
Minimum distance between speakers: 12’
Speaker Coverage Guidelines
Each bollard subwoofer can cover 100-400 sqft of listening space.
SPECIFICATIONS
Physical Specifications
Size: 30in x 10in
Weight: 29.1lbs
Finish: Brown
Subwoofer: 8” Composite Cone w/ Santoprene Surround
Construction: Rotomolded Composite
Performance Specifications
Power Handling: 300W Max
Minimum Recommended Amplifier Power: 100 Watts
Frequency Response: 35Hz – 120Hz
Impedance: 8 ohms
Input: Male Coastal Connector™
Efficiency: 92dB 1w/M
Dispersion: 360°
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Large Tri-Stabilizer
Isolation Spikes
Hardscape Mount
WARRANTY INFORMATION
COASTAL SOURCE warrants its goods against defects in material and
functionality. At COASTAL SOURCE’s sole discretion, COASTAL SOURCE will either
repair or replace (at no charge) any properly installed and maintained COASTAL
SOURCE goods that fail under normal operating conditions within the specified
warranty period noted below. All goods are warranted from the date of invoice,
provided they are returned to the corporate office for inspection
(transportation prepaid) and determined defective under the terms of the
warranty. This warranty covers only equipment manufactured by COASTAL SOURCE
and does not extend to transportation, installation, labor compensation, or
replacement charges, nor does it apply to any equipment of another
manufacturer used in conjunction with COASTAL SOURCE equipment. Our warranty
becomes null and void in the event of damage to the product resulting from
breakage due to abuse or misuse; repairs, alterations or modifications of the
product by anyone other than authorized representatives thereof; damage
resulting from accidents, vandalism, acts of nature, and improper use. See
Lifetime Care Program for additional options.
**This product bears a five (5) year limited warranty.***
- All Coastal Source products bear a 2-year limited warranty for commercial/non-residential installations.
Filing a Claim
To file a warranty claim, please contact us to receive a Return Materials Authorization number (RMA) and a return shipping label:
COASTAL SOURCE
WARRANTY CLAIMS DEPARTMENT
1.800.719.1996
[email protected]
Please include your contact information, a copy of your receipt and reason for the return.
1270 Glen Avenue
Moorestown, NJ 08057
Tel: 1-800-719-1996
General inquiries: [email protected]
Service & maintenance:
[email protected]
www.coastalsource.com
References
- Coastal Source | High-Performance Outdoor Audio & Lighting
- Coastal Source | High-Performance Outdoor Audio & Lighting