AudioControl Spike Series High-Performance Subwoofer User Guide

Spike Series High-Performance Subwoofer

Product Information

The SpikeTM Series is a high-performance subwoofer available in
different models: SPK-8S2, SPK-8S4, SPK-10S2, SPK-10S4, SPK-12S2,
and SPK-12S4. It is designed to deliver powerful bass and enhance
your audio experience.

Product Usage Instructions

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not submerge this apparatus in water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. WARNING: The subwoofer enclosure must be properly secured in
   the vehicle. Improper installation may lead to permanent injury or
   death. Installation of the speaker enclosure must be done with
   great care by qualified personnel, to prevent damage to fuel lines,
   power and other electrical wiring, hydraulic brake lines, and other
   systems, that might compromise vehicle safety.

8. Use speaker wire of sufficient size to ensure adequate current
   to the speaker. For Spike Series Subwoofers, this means 10-14 gauge
   speaker wire.

9. To prevent excessive cone excursion and potential damage to the
   subwoofer, it is advisable to use an infrasonic (subsonic) filter
   set 1/2 octave below Fb (Hz).

10. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
    is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as
    the power input terminals are damaged, objects have fallen into the
    apparatus, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

11. Not tested for use in outer space.

12. Exposure to high sound pressure levels may lead to permanent
    hearing loss. Take every precaution to protect your hearing.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user of the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.

Recycling notice: If the time comes and this
apparatus has fulfilled its destiny, do not throw it out into the
trash. It has to be carefully recycled for the good of mankind, by
a facility specially equipped for the safe recycling of electronic
apparatii. Please contact your local or state recycling leaders for
assistance in locating a suitable nearby recycling facility. Or,
contact us and we might be able to repair it for you.

Enclosure Talk

Sealed vs. Ported Enclosure

A sealed enclosure offers a smaller size, excellent transient
response, less output per watt but punchier, tighter sound, and
lower dynamic output. On the other hand, a ported/vented enclosure
provides a larger size, extended lower frequency response, more
bass output per watt, and better dynamic output. If you have the
space, it is recommended to use a slot vented enclosure for the
best all-around bass experience.

Enclosure Size… It Matters

Once you decide on a sealed or ported enclosure, you can
fine-tune the size of the enclosure to fit your vehicle space and
listening habits. For both sealed and ported enclosures,
recommended size ranges (MIN – IDEAL – MAX) are provided for each
subwoofer size. It is advised to stay within these parameters for
the best overall performance.

Features
· High excursion for ultra low bass · Efficient heavy duty motor design · Removable subwoofer grille · Structurally rigid heavy duty voice coil · Fiber matrix paper cone with Mica coating · Dual damping system for linear bass reproduction · Dual Dust cap system for enclosure compression control · Bigfoot Approved
SpikeTM Series
HIGH-PERFORMANCE SUBWOOFER
SPK-8S2 | SPK-8S4 | SPK-10S2 | SPK-10S4 | SPK-12S2 | SPK-12S4 User Guide

Important Safety Instructions

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1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not submerge this apparatus in water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. WARNING: The subwoofer enclosure must be properly secured in the vehicle. Improper installation may lead to permanent injury or death. Installation of the speaker enclosure must be done with great care by qualified personnel, to prevent damage to fuel lines, power and other electrical wiring, hydraulic brake lines, and other systems, that might compromise vehicle safety.
8. Use speaker wire of sufficient size to ensure adequate current to the speaker. For Spike Series Subwoofers, this means 10-14 gauge speaker wire.
9. To prevent excessive cone excursion and potential damage to the subwoofer is it advisable to use a infrasonic (subsonic) filter set 1/2 octave below Fb. (Hz)
10. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as the power input terminals are damaged, objects have fallen into the apparatus, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
11. Not tested for use in outer space.
12. Exposure to high sound pressure levels may lead to permanent hearing loss. Take every precaution to protect your hearing.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Recycling notice: If the time comes and this apparatus has fulfilled its destiny, do not throw it out into the trash. It has to be carefully recycled for the good of mankind, by a facility specially equipped for the safe recycling of electronic apparatii. Please contact your local or state recycling leaders for assistance in locating a suitable nearby recycling facility. Or, contact us and we might be able to repair it for you.

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Enclosure Talk
Right on! You got yourself a shiny new AudioControl subwoofer, or maybe two. After you’re done admiring the quality workmanship and attention to detail, you need to get ‘er in a proper enclosure. Enclosure is just a fancy name for a speaker box. Below are some tips you should consider before buying or building an enclosure. If you’re not into math, or have trouble plugging in power tools, your best bet is to seek out a qualified AudioControl dealer. They have the skills, experience and specialized tools to get the bass bumpin’ and they usually smell alright, too.
Sealed vs. Ported Enclosure Aaahh… the age old question: Which is better, a sealed or ported enclosure? The answer usually boils down to a few things; available space in the vehicle, music listening preference and the speaker manufacturer’s recommendation for enclosure type. Below are a few characteristics of sealed and ported enclosures:
Sealed Enclosures Smaller enclosure size Excellent transient response Less output per watt, but punchier, tighter sound Lower dynamic output
Ported/Vented Enclosure Larger enclosure size Extended lower frequency response More bass output per watt Better dynamic output
If you have the space, we recommend a slot vented enclosure for the best all- around bass experience.

Enclosure Size… It Matters
Once you decide on a sealed or ported enclosure, you can fine-tune the size of the enclosure to fit your vehicle space and listening habits. For both sealed and ported enclosures, we list recommended size ranges, (MIN – IDEAL – MAX) for each subwoofer size in the following pages. Whether buying pre-made or designing and building a custom enclosure, try to stay within these parameters for the best overall performance. Below is the effect enclosure size has on the overall sound.

MIN IDEAL MAX

The MIN value is the smallest recommended enclosure size. It provides the most compact size, but sacrifices

some low bass response. It generally provides punchy, tight bass that is great

for Rock and Country music.

MIN IDEAL MAX

The IDEAL value is recommended for most listeners. Excellent blend of low bass, with accurate and strong

overall output. Suited well for Pop and R&B music.

MIN IDEAL MAX The MAX value is the largest recommended enclosure size. It’s big, but provides exceptional bass output.
Perfect for all you Hip Hop, and EDM fans.
Enclosure size recommendations do not include driver and / or port displacement.

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SPK-8S2 Specifications
Thiele/Small Parameters Nominal Impedance (Z)…………………………………………………………. 2 ohms DC Resistance (Re)……………………………………………………………… 1.6 ohms Resonance Frequency (Fs) ………………………………………………… 51.6241 Hz Piston Area (Sd) ……………………………………………………………….. 0.0194 m2 Force Factor (BL)……………………………………………………………… 9.7018 T.m Mechanical Q Factor (Qms)…………………………………………………………5.444 Electrical Q Factor (Qes)……………………………………………………………..0.525 Total Q Factor (Qts)………………………………………………………………… 0.4788 Sensitivity 1W/M (SPL)………………………………………………………….. 83.3836 Mechanical Comp (Cms)………………………………………………..0.0998 mm/N Moving Mass (Mms) …………………………………………………………… 95.2145g Linear Excursion (Xmax) ………………………………………………………… 8.5 mm Volume Acoustic Comp (Vas)…………………………….. 5.2241 Ltr/0.1845 cu ft Reference Efficiency (NO.)…………………………………………………….. 0.1314% RMS Power (Pe) ………………………………………………………………… 350 Watts Frequency Response ………………………………………………………….30-500 Hz Voice Coil Diameter …………………………………………………… 2.0 in/50.8 mm Displacement …………………………………………………….. 0.05 cu ft/ 1.44 Ltr
MIN IDEAL MAX
Continuous Power Handling (watts RMS) 200 350 500
Sealed Enclosure Range (cu ft) 0.25 0.5 0.75
Ported Enclosure Range (cu ft) 0.5 0.9 1.0
Ported Enclosure Tuning Range (Hz) 37 40 45

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Dimensions Overall Diameter (A) ……………………………………………… 8.425 in/ 214 mm Cut Out Diameter (B) ………………………………………………..7.25 in/ 184 mm Mounting Depth (C)………………………………………… 4.291 in/ 109 mm Mounting Height (w/o Grille) (D)………………………………. .0.55 in / 14 mm Mounting Height (w/ Grille) (E) ………………………………… .1.18 in / 30 mm Motor Diameter (w/ Cover) (F) ……………………………….. .5.55 in / 141 mm
A E
D
C
F B
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SPK-8S4 Specifications
Thiele/Small Parameters Nominal Impedance (Z)…………………………………………………………. 4 ohms DC Resistance (Re)……………………………………………………………… 3.2 ohms Resonance Frequency (Fs) ………………………………………………… 60.3665 Hz Piston Area (Sd) ……………………………………………………………….. 0.0194 m2 Force Factor (BL)……………………………………………………………. 11.3310 T.m Mechanical Q Factor (Qms)……………………………………………………… 5.4933 Electrical Q Factor (Qes)………………………………………………………….. 0.8733 Total Q Factor (Qts)………………………………………………………………… 0.7535 Sensitivity 1W/M (SPL)………………………………………………………….. 81.9876 Mechanical Comp (Cms)………………………………………………..0.0752 mm/N Moving Mass (Mms) ………………………………………………………….. 92.3784 g Linear Excursion (Xmax) ………………………………………………………… 8.5 mm Volume Acoustic Comp (Vas)…………………………. 3.9378 Ltr/ 0.1390 Cu ft Reference Efficiency (NO.)…………………………………………………….. 0.0952% RMS Power (Pe) ………………………………………………………………… 350 Watts Frequency Response ………………………………………………………….30-500 Hz Voice Coil Diameter …………………………………………………… 2.0 in/50.8 mm Displacement …………………………………………………….. 0.05 cu ft/ 1.44 Ltr
MIN IDEAL MAX
Continuous Power Handling (watts RMS) 200 350 500
Sealed Enclosure Range (cu ft) 0.25 0.5 0.75
Ported Enclosure Range (cu ft) 0.5 0.9 1.0
Ported Enclosure Tuning Range (Hz) 37 40 45

Dimensions Overall Diameter (A) ……………………………………………… 8.425 in/ 214 mm Cut Out Diameter (B) ………………………………………………..7.25 in/ 184 mm Mounting Depth (C)………………………………………… 4.291 in/ 109 mm Mounting Height (w/o Grille) (D)………………………………. .0.55 in / 14 mm Mounting Height (w/ Grille) (E) ………………………………… .1.18 in / 30 mm Motor Diameter (w/ Cover) (F) ……………………………….. .5.55 in / 141 mm
A E
D
C
F B
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Enclosure Example
SPK-8S2/8S4 Ported Enclosure
Specifications
External Dimensions……… 23.00″ W × 11.50″H × 12.00″D Net Internal Volume ………………………………………………0.89 ft3 Total Internal Volume……………………………………………….1.22 ft3 Gross External Volume …………………………………………….1.84 ft3 Material Thickness…………………………………………………………0.75″ Tuning Frequency………………………………………………………. 40 Hz Port Area……………………………………………………………..17.50 inch2 Port Inlet ……………………………………………………1.75″W× 10.00″H Port Length ………………………………………………………………….28.00″ F3 (Hz)…………………………………………………………………………………..34

Material Prep

Top / Bottom 23.00″ × 12.00″ 2

Front 20.50″ × 10.00″ 1

Rear 23.00″ × 10.00″ 1

Left 10.50″ × 10.00″ 1

Right 11.25″ × 10.00″ 1

Port 1 8.75″ × 10.00″

1

Port 2 16.00″ × 10.00″ 1

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12.00″ 10.50″

11.50″ 10.00″

23.00″ 20.50″
FRONT VIEW
PORT 2
TOP VIEW

PORT 1

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Enclosure Example
SPK-8S2/8S4 Sealed Enclosure

Specifications
External Dimensions……… 14.50″ W × 10.00″H × 10.00″D Net Internal Volume ………………………………………………0.49 ft3 Total Internal Volume……………………………………………….0.54 ft3 Gross External Volume …………………………………………….0.84 ft3 Material Thickness…………………………………………………………0.75″ F3 (Hz)……………………………………………………………………………..69.04 Qtc…………………………………………………………………………………….. 0.86

Material Prep

Front / Rear 14.50″ × 10.00″ 2

Top / Bottom 14.50″ × 8.50″

2

Left / Right 8.50″ × 8.50″

2

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10.00″

14.50″
FRONT / REAR 14.50″

8.50″

TOP / BOTTOM

8.50″

8.50″ LEFT / RIGHT
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SPK-10S2 Specifications
Thiele/Small Parameters Nominal Impedance (Z)…………………………………………………………. 2 ohms DC Resistance (Re)……………………………………………………………… 1.6 ohms Resonance Frequency (Fs) ………………………………………………… 38.4879 Hz Piston Area (Sd) ……………………………………………………………….. 0.0314 m2 Force Factor (BL)……………………………………………………………. 11.0788 T.m Mechanical Q Factor (Qms)……………………………………………………… 6.1223 Electrical Q Factor (Qes)………………………………………………………….. 0.6341 Total Q Factor (Qts)………………………………………………………………… 0.5746 Sensitivity 1W/M (SPL)………………………………………………………….. 82.2488 Mechanical Comp (Cms)………………………………………………..0.0850 mm/N Moving Mass (Mms) ………………………………………………………… 201.1450 g Linear Excursion (Xmax) …………………………………………………………. 14 mm Volume Acoustic Comp (Vas)……………………….. 11.7161 Ltr/ 0.4137 cu ft Reference Efficiency (NO.)…………………………………………………….. 0.1011% RMS Power (Pe) ………………………………………………………………… 500 Watts Frequency Response ………………………………………………………….20-200 Hz Voice Coil Diameter …………………………………………………… 2.5 in/63.5 mm Displacement ………………………………………………. 0.0626 cu ft/ 1.771 Ltr
MIN IDEAL MAX
Continuous Power Handling (watts RMS) 300 500 700
Sealed Enclosure Range (cu ft) 0.75 0.90 1.15
Ported Enclosure Range (cu ft) 0.75 1.0 1.25
Ported Enclosure Tuning Range (Hz) 32 37 43

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Dimensions
Overall Diameter (A) ……………………………………………. 10.748 in/ 273 mm Cut Out Diameter (B) ………………………………………………..9.25 in/ 234 mm Mounting Depth (C)…………………………………………. 5.32 in/ 135 mm Mounting Height (w/o Grille) (D)……………………………… . 0.59 in / 15 mm Mounting Height (w/ Grille) (E) ………………………………… .1.30 in / 33 mm Motor Diameter (w/ Cover) (F) ……………………………….. .6.41 in / 163 mm

A

D

E

C

F B
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SPK-10S4 Specifications
Thiele/Small Parameters Nominal Impedance (Z)…………………………………………………………. 4 ohms DC Resistance (Re)……………………………………………………………… 3.2 ohms Resonance Frequency (Fs) ………………………………………………… 41.2638 Hz Piston Area (Sd) ……………………………………………………………….. 0.0314 m2 Force Factor (BL)……………………………………………………………. 13.6742 T.m Mechanical Q Factor (Qms)………………………………………………………….. 4.83 Electrical Q Factor (Qes)………………………………………………………….. 0.6576 Total Q Factor (Qts)………………………………………………………………… 0.5788 Sensitivity 1W/M (SPL)………………………………………………………….. 83.7199 Mechanical Comp (Cms)………………………………………………..0.1004 mm/N Moving Mass (Mms) ………………………………………………………… 148.1991 g Linear Excursion (Xmax) …………………………………………………………. 14 mm Volume Acoustic Comp (Vas)………………………..13.8342 Ltr/ 0.4885 Cu ft Reference Efficiency (NO.)…………………………………………………….. 0.1419% RMS Power (Pe) ………………………………………………………………… 500 Watts Frequency Response ………………………………………………………….20-200 Hz Voice Coil Diameter …………………………………………………… 2.5 in/63.5 mm Displacement ………………………………………………. 0.0626 cu ft/ 1.771 Ltr
MIN IDEAL MAX
Continuous Power Handling (watts RMS) 300 500 700
Sealed Enclosure Range (cu ft) 0.75 0.90 1.15
Ported Enclosure Range (cu ft) 0.75 1.0 1.25
Ported Enclosure Tuning Range (Hz) 32 37 43

Dimensions Overall Diameter (A) ……………………………………………. 10.748 in/ 273 mm Cut Out Diameter (B) ………………………………………………..9.25 in/ 234 mm Mounting Depth (C)…………………………………………. 5.32 in/ 135 mm Mounting Height (w/o Grille) (D)……………………………… . 0.59 in / 15 mm Mounting Height (w/ Grille) (E) ………………………………… .1.30 in / 33 mm Motor Diameter (w/ Cover) (F) ……………………………….. .6.41 in / 163 mm
A E
D
C
F B
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Enclosure Example
SPK-10S2/10S4 Ported Enclosure
Specifications
External Dimensions……… 24.00″ W × 13.00″H × 11.25″D Net Internal Volume ………………………………………………1.01 ft3 Total Internal Volume……………………………………………….1.36 ft3 Gross External Volume …………………………………………….2.03 ft3 Material Thickness…………………………………………………………0.75″ Tuning Frequency………………………………………………………. 37 Hz Port Area……………………………………………………………..17.25 inch2 Port Inlet ……………………………………………………1.50″W× 11.50″H Port Length ………………………………………………………………….28.50″ F3 (Hz)…………………………………………………………………………………..30

13.00″ 11.50″

11.25″ 9.75″

Material Prep

Top / Bottom 24.00″ × 11.25″ 2

Front 21.75″ × 11.50″ 1

Rear 24.00″ × 11.50″ 1

Left 9.75″ × 11.50″

1

Right 10.50″ × 11.50″ 1

Port 1 8.25″ × 11.50″

1

Port 2 17.25″ × 11.50″ 1

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24.00″ 21.75″
FRONT VIEW
PORT 2
TOP VIEW

PORT 1

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11.25″ 9.75″
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Enclosure Example
SPK-10S2/10S4 Sealed Enclosure

Specifications
External Dimensions……….20.00″W × 13.00″H × 11.00″D Net Internal Volume ………………………………………………1.11 ft3 Total Internal Volume……………………………………………….1.17 ft3 Gross External Volume …………………………………………….1.66 ft3 Material Thickness…………………………………………………………0.75″ F3 (Hz)……………………………………………………………………………..45.96 Qtc ……………………………………………………………………………………0.705

Material Prep

Front / Rear 20.00″ × 13.00″ 2

Top / Bottom 20.00″ × 9.50″

2

Left / Right 11.50″ × 9.50″

2

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13.00″

20.00″
FRONT / REAR 20.00″ 32.00″

9.50″

TOP / BOTTOM

11.5″ 13.00″

9.50″ LEFT / RIGHT
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SPK-12S2 Specifications
Thiele/Small Parameters Nominal Impedance (Z)…………………………………………………………. 2 ohms DC Resistance (Re)……………………………………………………………… 1.6 ohms Resonance Frequency (Fs) ………………………………………………… 37.3460 Hz Piston Area (Sd) ……………………………………………………………….. 0.0491 m2 Force Factor (BL)……………………………………………………………. 11.0117 T.m Mechanical Q Factor (Qms)……………………………………………………… 7.6824 Electrical Q Factor (Qes)………………………………………………………….. 0.7362 Total Q Factor (Qts)………………………………………………………………… 0.6718 Sensitivity 1W/M (SPL)………………………………………………………….. 84.6196 Mechanical Comp (Cms)………………………………………………..0.0764 mm/N Moving Mass (Mms) ………………………………………………………… 237.7651 g Linear Excursion (Xmax) …………………………………………………………. 14 mm Volume Acoustic Comp (Vas)……………………….. 25.7006 Ltr/ 0.9076 cu ft Reference Efficiency (NO.)…………………………………………………….. 0.1746% RMS Power (Pe) ………………………………………………………………… 500 Watts Frequency Response ………………………………………………………….20-200 Hz Voice Coil Diameter …………………………………………………… 2.5 in/63.5 mm Displacement ……………………………………………….. 0.0885 cu ft/ 2.506 Ltr
MIN IDEAL MAX
Continuous Power Handling (watts RMS) 300 500 700
Sealed Enclosure Range (cu ft) 0.85 1.0 1.5
Ported Enclosure Range (cu ft) 1.25 1.75 2.75
Ported Enclosure Tuning Range (Hz) 30 39 40

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Dimensions Overall Diameter (A) ……………………………………………… 12.76 in/ 324 mm Cut Out Diameter (B) …………………………………………… 11.125 in/ 282 mm Mounting Depth (C)………………………………………….. 6.14 in/ 156 mm Mounting Height (w/o Grille) (D)……………………………. . 0.68 in / 17.3 mm Mounting Height (w/ Grille) (E) …………………………….. .1.437 in / 36.5 mm Motor Diameter (w/ Cover) (F) ……………………………….. .6.41 in / 163 mm
A E
D
C
F B
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SPK-12S4 Specifications
Thiele/Small Parameters Nominal Impedance (Z)…………………………………………………………. 4 ohms DC Resistance (Re)……………………………………………………………… 3.2 ohms Resonance Frequency (Fs) ………………………………………………… 40.4239 Hz Piston Area (Sd) ……………………………………………………………….. 0.0491 m2 Force Factor (BL)……………………………………………………………. 13.7286 T.m Mechanical Q Factor (Qms)……………………………………………………… 6.5823 Electrical Q Factor (Qes)………………………………………………………….. 0.8207 Total Q Factor (Qts)………………………………………………………………… 0.7297 Sensitivity 1W/M (SPL)………………………………………………………….. 85.4588 Mechanical Comp (Cms)………………………………………………..0.0815 mm/N Moving Mass (Mms) ………………………………………………………… 190.3035 g Linear Excursion (Xmax) …………………………………………………………. 14 mm Volume Acoustic Comp (Vas)……………………….. 27.4067 Ltr/ 0.9678 cu ft Reference Efficiency (NO.)…………………………………………………….. 0.2118% RMS Power (Pe) ………………………………………………………………… 50C0 Watts Frequency Response ………………………………………………………….20-200 Hz Voice Coil Diameter …………………………………………………… 2.5 in/63.5 mm Displacement ……………………………………………….. 0.0885 cu ft/ 2.506 Ltr
MIN IDEAL MAX
Continuous Power Handling (watts RMS) 300 500 700
Sealed Enclosure Range (cu ft) 0.85 1.0 1.5
Ported Enclosure Range (cu ft) 1.25 1.75 2.75
Ported Enclosure Tuning Range (Hz) 30 39 40

Dimensions Overall Diameter (A) ……………………………………………… 12.76 in/ 324 mm Cut Out Diameter (B) …………………………………………… 11.125 in/ 282 mm Mounting Depth (C)………………………………………….. 6.14 in/ 156 mm Mounting Height (w/o Grille) (D)……………………………. . 0.68 in / 17.3 mm Mounting Height (w/ Grille) (E) …………………………….. .1.437 in / 36.5 mm Motor Diameter (w/ Cover) (F) ……………………………….. .6.41 in / 163 mm
A E
D
C
F B
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Enclosure Example
SPK-12S2/12S4 Ported Enclosure
Specifications
External Dimensions……… 24.00″ W × 15.00″H × 14.25″D Net Internal Volume ………………………………………………1.77 ft3 Total Internal Volume……………………………………………….2.18 ft3 Gross External Volume …………………………………………….2.97 ft3 Material Thickness…………………………………………………………0.75″ Tuning Frequency………………………………………………………. 39 Hz Port Area……………………………………………………………..27.00 inch2 Port Inlet ……………………………………………………2.00″W× 13.50″H Port Length ………………………………………………………………….20.75″ F3 (Hz)…………………………………………………………………………………..30

15.00″ 13.50″

14.25″ 12.75″

Material Prep

Top / Bottom 24.00″ × 14.25″ 2

Front 21.25″ × 13.50″ 1

Rear 24.00″ × 13.50″ 1

Left 12.75″ × 13.50″ 1

Right 13.50″ × 13.50″ 1

Port 1 10.75″ × 13.50″ 1

Port 2 6.50″ × 13.50″

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24.00″ 21.25″
FRONT VIEW PORT 2
TOP VIEW

PORT 1

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Enclosure Example
SPK-12S2/12S4 Sealed Enclosure

Specifications
External Dimensions……… 18.00″ W × 15.00″H × 10.00″D Net Internal Volume …………………………………………………1.0 ft3 Total Internal Volume……………………………………………….1.09 ft3 Gross External Volume …………………………………………….1.56 ft3 Material Thickness…………………………………………………………0.75″ F3 (Hz)……………………………………………………………………………..52.77 Qtc ……………………………………………………………………………………0.948

Material Prep

Front / Rear 18.00″ × 15.00″ 2

Top / Bottom 18.00″ × 8.5″

2

Left / Right 16.50″ × 8.50″

2

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15.00″

18.00″
FRONT / REAR 18.00″

8.50″

TOP / BOTTOM

16.50″ 13.00″

8.50″ LEFT / RIGHT
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Peace of Mind
The Warranty
In just the same way as being covered in honey and thrown into a dark pit full of hungry woodchucks, people are scared of warranties. Lots of fine print. Months of waiting around. Well, fear no more. This warranty is designed to make you rave about AudioControl. It’s a warranty that looks out for you and your client, plus helps you resist the temptation to have your friend Sparky, who’s “good with electronics,” try to repair your AudioControl product. So go ahead, read this warranty, then register the information at www.audiocontrol. com/product-registration and include your comments.
Our warranty has conditional conditions! “Conditional” doesn’t mean anything ominous. The Federal Trade Commission tells all manufacturers to use the term to indicate that certain conditions have to be met before they’ll honor the warranty. If you meet all of these conditions, AudioControl will, at its discretion, repair or replace any AudioControl speaker products that exhibit defects in materials and/or workmanship for one (1) year from the date you bought it. We will repair or replace it, at our option, during that time.
Here are the conditional conditions:
1. You must fully register your purchase within 15 days of the purchase date by going to the AudioControl product registration page at:
www.audiocontrol.com/product-registration
Failure to register your product will negate the warranty.
2. You need to hold on to your sales receipt! All warranty service requires original sales receipt documentation. The warranty only applies to the original purchaser from an authorized AudioControl dealer. Note: Products purchased from unauthorized dealers are not covered under warranty.

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3. The AudioControl speaker products must have originally been purchased from an authorized AudioControl dealer. If an authorized AudioControl dealer installs your AudioControl product, the warranty is extended to two (2) years.
4. Our warranty covers AudioControl products that have been installed according to the instructions in this manual.
5. You cannot let anyone who isn’t: (A) the AudioControl factory; or (B) someone authorized in writing by AudioControl, service your AudioControl product. If anyone other than (A), or (B) messes with your AudioControl product, the warranty is void.
6. The warranty is void if the serial number is altered, defaced or removed, or if your product has been used improperly. Now that may sound like a big loophole, but here is what we mean by this: Unwarranted abuse is: (A) physical damage (don’t use your product to pound in fence posts); (B) improper connections (120 volts into the speaker terminals can fry the poor thing). This is the best product we know how to build, but for example, if you mount it to the front bumper of your car, drop it over Niagara Falls, or use it for anchoring your boat, something will go wrong.
Assuming you conform to 1 through 6, and it really isn’t all that hard to do, we get the option of fixing your product, or replacing it with a new one, at our discretion. In the event that your product is out of warranty or not covered under our warranty, you may request to have any damage repaired at our normal “Out of Warranty” repair cost.

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And Now a Word from our Legal Department
Legalese
The warranty above is the only warranty issued by AudioControl. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have rights that vary from state to state. Promises of how well your AudioControl product will work are not implied by this warranty. Other than what we’ve said we’ll do in this warranty, we have no obligation, express or implied. We make no warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Also neither we nor anyone else who has been involved in the development or manufacture of the unit will have any liability of any incidental, consequential, special or punitive damages, including but not limited to any lost profits or damage to other parts of your system by hooking up to the unit (whether the claim is one for breach of warranty, negligence of other tort, or any other kind of claim). Some states do not allow limitations of consequential damages.
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Complimentary Layout Page (tape measure and calculator not included)

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SpikeTM Series

User Guide

For more information about this fine product, and for additional details of the limited warranty and repair services, please visit www.audiocontrol.com For technical questions, please visit www.audiocontrol.com/knowledge-base/ AudioControl, Inc. 22410 70th Avenue West Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 USA Phone: 425-775-8461 email: sound.great@audiocontrol.com ©2023 AudioControl. All rights reserved.
As technology advances, AudioControl reserves the right to continuously change our specifications, like our Pacific Northwest weather, although we are working on changing that as well.
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The End ( Thanks for hang’n in there)

SpikeTM Series

User Guide PN 913-178-0 Rev B

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