AudioControl Spike Series 8 4-ohm Component Subwoofer Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- AudioControl
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Spike Series 8 4-ohm Component Subwoofer
Product Information: SpikeTM Series High-Performance
Subwoofer
The SpikeTM Series High-Performance Subwoofer is a powerful
audio device designed to enhance the bass output of your sound
system. It is available in various models, including SPK-8S2,
SPK-8S4, SPK-10S2, SPK-10S4, SPK-12S2, and SPK-12S4. With its
advanced features, this subwoofer delivers deep and impactful bass
for an immersive audio experience.
Features:
- High-performance subwoofer
- Available in different models
- Designed for enhanced bass output
- Powerful and impactful sound
Important Safety Instructions:
-
Read these instructions.
-
Keep these instructions.
-
Heed all warnings.
-
Follow all instructions.
-
Do not submerge this apparatus in water.
-
Clean only with a dry cloth.
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WARNING: The subwoofer enclosure must be
properly secured in the vehicle. Improper installation may lead to
permanent injury or death. Installation should be done by qualified
personnel to prevent damage to vehicle systems. -
Use speaker wire of sufficient size (10-14 gauge) to ensure
adequate current to the speaker. -
It is advisable to use an infrasonic (subsonic) filter set 1/2
octave below Fb (Hz) to prevent excessive cone excursion and
potential damage to the subwoofer. -
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
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Not tested for use in outer space.
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Exposure to high sound pressure levels may lead to permanent
hearing loss. Take precautions to protect your hearing.
The subwoofer comes with a user guide that provides detailed
information on enclosure types and sizes, as well as guidance on
optimizing the sound performance based on your preferences and
available space.
Enclosure Talk:
Sealed vs. Ported Enclosure:
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Sealed Enclosures: Smaller size, excellent
transient response, punchier and tighter sound, lower output per
watt. -
Ported/Vented Enclosure: Larger size, extended
lower frequency response, more bass output per watt, better dynamic
output.
If space allows, a slot vented enclosure is recommended for the
best all-around bass experience.
Enclosure Size… It Matters:
Once you decide on a sealed or ported enclosure, it is important
to fine-tune the size of the enclosure to fit your vehicle space
and listening habits. Recommended size ranges (MIN – IDEAL – MAX)
for each subwoofer size are provided in the user guide. Staying
within these parameters ensures the best overall performance.
Note: For further assistance, refer to the
complete user guide accompanying the product.
Product Usage Instructions
Installation:
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Ensure that the subwoofer enclosure is properly secured in your
vehicle to prevent any movement or potential harm. If unsure, seek
assistance from qualified personnel for installation. -
Use speaker wire of sufficient size (10-14 gauge) to connect
the subwoofer to your audio system. This ensures adequate current
flow for optimal performance. -
If available, use an infrasonic (subsonic) filter set 1/2
octave below Fb (Hz) to prevent excessive cone excursion and
protect the subwoofer from potential damage.
Enclosure Type Selection:
Consider the available space in your vehicle, your music
listening preferences, and the manufacturer’s recommendations when
choosing between sealed and ported enclosures. If space allows, a
slot vented enclosure is recommended for the best bass
experience.
Enclosure Size Adjustment:
Refer to the user guide for the recommended size ranges (MIN –
IDEAL – MAX) for each subwoofer size. Adjust the enclosure size
accordingly to fit your vehicle space and listening habits for
optimal sound performance.
Maintenance:
Keep the subwoofer clean by wiping it with a dry cloth. Avoid
submerging it in water or using any liquid cleaners.
Warning: Exposure to high sound pressure levels
may cause permanent hearing loss. Take necessary precautions, such
as reducing volume levels when necessary, to protect your
hearing.
Note: For any servicing needs or if the
subwoofer has been damaged, contact qualified service personnel or
the manufacturer for assistance. Do not attempt to repair the
product yourself.
Recycling Notice: When the time comes to
dispose of the subwoofer, it should be carefully recycled at a
facility equipped for safe electronic recycling. Contact your local
or state recycling leaders for guidance on locating a suitable
nearby recycling facility.
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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SpikeTM Series
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.
User Guide
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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SpikeTM Series
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
User Guide
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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SpikeTM Series
12.00″ 10.50″
LEFT SIDE
User Guide
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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SpikeTM Series
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
User Guide
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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SpikeTM Series
11.25″ 9.75″
LEFT SIDE
User Guide
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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SpikeTM Series
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
User Guide
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″
1
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24.00″ 21.25″
FRONT VIEW PORT 2
TOP VIEW
PORT 1
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SpikeTM Series
14.25″ 12.75″
LEFT SIDE
User Guide
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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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:
[email protected] ©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)
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User Guide PN 913-178-0 Rev B
Speaker Mounting
Toss those mismatched drywall screws aside like yesterday’s news and get ready
for some deluxe speaker mounting options that will make you feel like a fancy-
pants audiophile.
Mounting Option 1
1. Position and secure the template in desired location.
2. Carefully mark the 8 mounting hole locations.
3. Remove the template and drill 1/8″ pilot holes in each location.
4. When it’s time to mount your speaker, use a 4mm Hex and the ST5 x 25mm
wood screws to secure.
4mm
ST5 x 25mm Wood Screws
8pcs
Mounting Option 2
1. Position and secure the template in desired location.
2. Carefully mark the 8 mounting hole locations.
3. Remove the template and drill 1/4″ through holes in each location.
4. Using a 3/8″ drill bit, counterbore each hole 1/64″. This is to allow the
tapping
5mm
M5 x 14mm Tapping Inserts
8pcs
3/8″
1/64″
1/4″
5. Using a 5mm Hex, install a tapping insert in each location.
6. When it’s time to mount your speaker, use a 4mm Hex and the M5 x 25mm
machine screws to secure.
4mm
M5 x 25mm Machine Screws
8pcs
Mounting Hole Diameter
SPK-8S2/SPK-8S4 Hole Cutout