GAS CMP S3 Competition Grade Audio User Manual
- August 24, 2024
- GAS
Table of Contents
GAS CMP S3 Competition Grade Audio
Product Specifications
- Model: CMP S3-24D1 / S3-33D1
- Audio Grade: Competition Grade
- Power Handling: Extreme power handling
- Endurance: World class endurance
- Precision: High-grade precision
- Performance: Elite performance
FAQ
- Q: What should I do if I encounter distortion in the sound?
- A: Check the power input and audio source connections. Ensure they are secure and compatible with the subwoofer.
- Q: How can I troubleshoot if there is no power or sound?
- A: Verify the power source, fuse, and connections. Contact customer support if issues persist.
- Q: Can I connect multiple CMP subwoofers together?
- A: Yes, you can connect multiple subwoofers for increased bass output. Ensure proper wiring and impedance matching.
INTRODUCTION
WE PLAY LOUD!!
We know what you want. You want it LOUD, and that is exactly what we do, what we live for. Vibrations, gut-punches and straight up loud music – that’s what makes us tick. We won’t dress up in fancy words or claim to be something we’re not. We are the NO BULLSH!T car audio brand!
Every single product with the GAS logo on it is born out of passion, the same that has driven us for two generations and that will keep us rolling up to your neighbourhood, winning and pushing the limits for many generations to come!
It’s up to you to choose your own level of loud, and if you don’t like what we
do that’s OK. You are welcome back when you’ve had your first true GAS
experience.
We don’t exclude, we don’t judge and we do not make up any excuses for who we
are.
We are GAS and we are proud to be LOUD!
SAFETY
Every second counts – especially when it comes to safety. Before installing your CMP S3 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. If you want more expert advise and guidance – contact your local GAS AUDIO POWER dealer/installer. We want you to get the full experience of your competition grade products, 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
Unboxing your new CMP product is an experience, make sure that the subwoofer and all the accessories are included in the packaging:
Warning: The speaker cables are directly attached to the subwoofer instead of terminals.
DIMENSIONS
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.
CMP S3-24D1
| __ Component | Subwoofer |
|---|---|
| Size | 24” (610mm) |
| Nominal impedance | 1+1 Ohm |
| Power RMS | 8500 W |
| Power MAX | 17000 W |
| Freq. response | 19-80 Hz |
| Voice coil | Dual 5” 8-layer |
flat alu. wire
Voice coil former| BASV
Cone| Reinforced Mica pulp cone
Dustcap| True Carbon
Basket| RAW HD
aluminum
Magnet| 3x (312x30mm) HQ Ferrite
Suspension| Mega roll foam (dual stitch)
Spider| 4-layer Nomex with Mesh
Tinsel| Dual silver coated leads
Terminal| Pre-terminated 10mm² OFC wire 80cm
Weight| 76.1 KG
CMP S3-33D1
| Component | Subwoofer |
|---|---|
| Size | 33” (840mm) |
| Nominal impedance | 1+1 Ohm |
| Power RMS | 11000 W |
| Power MAX | 22000 W |
| Freq. response | 18-70 Hz |
| Voice coil | Dual 6” 8-layer |
flat alu. wire
Voice coil former| BASV
Cone| Reinforced Mica pulp cone
Dustcap| True Carbon
Basket| RAW HD
aluminum
Magnet| 3x (312x30mm) HQ Ferrite
Suspension| Mega roll foam (dual stitch)
Spider| 4-layer Nomex with Mesh
Tinsel| Dual silver coated leads
Terminal| Pre-terminated 10mm² OFC wire 80cm
Weight| 98 KG
PERFORMANCE
THIELE/SMALL PARAMETERS
S3-24D1 / S3-33D1
| Impedance | 1+1 Ohm | 1+1 Ohm |
|---|
Re Fs Qms Qes
Qts
| 2.2 Ohm| 2.2 Ohm
27 Hz| 24 Hz
3.93| 5.11
0.45| 0.55
0.38| 0.51
Vas| 123 L| 530 L
Sd
Mms
| 2042 cm2| 3957 cm2
---|---|---
673.2 g| 1860 g
Le
Xmax
| 1.40 mH| 1.60 mH
54 mm| 40 mm
dB/SPL
Bl
| 92dB 1W/1M| 94dB 1W/1M
22.4| 30.5
Driver Vol. Displacement| 15.9 L| 31.2 L
IMPEDANCE VS FREQUENCY
FEATURES
Prepare to experience earth-shaking bass like never before. This is the CMP S3-series of powerhouses crafted to redefine performance. These astonishing subwoofers feature a RAW HD aluminum frame, ensuring unparalleled stability and rigidity. With the CMP series, every detail is meticulously tuned to perfection – because only the best is good enough.
EXTREME POWER HANDLING
A black-anodized large diameter 8-layer aluminum flat wire voice coil grants the CMP S3-series formidable power handling and heat dissipation capabilities. To achieve the best possible signal transfer and increased durability, dual silver-coated tinsel leads have been sewn into the spider pack. The pre- terminated 10mm² oxygen-free copper direct leads provide excellent conductivity to ensure a strong and reliable direct connection between the subwoofer coil and your amplifier, with no points of added resistance or poor contact.
WORLD CLASS ENDURANCE
At this ultimate level, linearity and accuracy is key. A moving assembly with a huge cone and coil is destined to be heavy, which needs to stay in perfect alignment even at extreme excursions. To keep the moving mass in check, we’ve implemented a 4-layer Nomex spider pack with orange mesh alongside a mega-roll foam surround at the top – of course double-stitched to the cone.
HIGH-GRADE PRECISION
The extremely stiff cone – reinforced with mica pulp – provides uncompromising performance for supreme control and accuracy, even at the highest pressure levels. On top of that – literally – is a carbon dust cap to protect the guts of this beast and ensure cone warping is a thing of the past. The result is a subwoofer with extreme rigidity, unparalleled control and outstanding precision.
ELITE PERFORMANCE
This subwoofer was designed from the ground up for the extremes. The hand- selected, massive 12.3” wide triple-stacked ferrite motor provides total control along the huge X-max for unparalleled accuracy and depth. In addition, the cutting-edge DVS2™ cooling system ensures that the subwoofer operates at peak performance even during the most intense competitions. The CMP S3-series demands attention and a large amount of space, but will reward you with unprecedented deep bass.
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 CMP S3-24D1 / S3-33D1 subwoofers use dual 1 Ohm voice coils. If you want
to connect two or more S3 series subwoofers, you can vary the impedance by
altering the wiring confguration to use a series, parallel or series-parallel
setup.
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.
Warning: 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
To achieve competition grade sound and optimal performance , you should mount your CMP subwoofer in an enclosure. Here’s information about optimized volumes for different types of enclosures and how they perform with the CMP S3 subwoofer. If you feel unsure about how to build an enclosure on your own, consult a local GAS AUDIO POWER dealer/installer.
CMP S3-24D1:
Including driver and port displacement volume
CMP S3-24D1 DRAWING (272 L):
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.
CMP S3-33D1:
Including driver and port displacement volume
CMP S3-33D1 VENTED (565 L):
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 Audio Power 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 Audio Power 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.
- MAD: 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!
- MAX: 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.
- CMP: 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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