Garmin FM-S10RW Series Marine Subwoofer Operational Guide
- June 3, 2024
- Garmin
Table of Contents
Garmin FM-S10RW Series Marine Subwoofer
Specifications
- BRAND: Garmin
- MODEL NAME: FM-S10RW
- SPEAKER TYPE: Subwoofer
- SUBWOOFER DIAMETER: 10 Inches
- MOUNTING TYPE: Ceiling Mount
- MOUNTING PROFILE: 12″ (3 mm)
- PEAK POWER: 400-watts
- SUBWOOFER: 10″
- PRODUCT DIMENSIONS: 18 x 5.49 x 11.18 inches
- ITEM WEIGHT: 61 pounds
Introduction
The Fusion® FM Series 10″ round white marine subwoofer provides excellent bass in a stylish, modern design. To keep up with contemporary boat design trends, this subwoofer has a unique flush mount design enabling a nearly flat installation with a mounting profile of little more than 0.12″ (3 mm). The FM Series 10″ subwoofer has a 400-watt peak power rating and an injection-molded polypropylene cone, large diameter voice coil, and premium basket construction. The FM Series subwoofers have a 3-year limited consumer warranty and feature True-MarineTM design.
HOW TO ADJUST SUBWOOFER SETTINGS
- Adjust the crossover before using the subwoofer.
- Power up the subwoofer and adjust the volume to your preferred level.
- If there is a phase control, adjust it.
- For your preferred sound, make a few little modifications to the stereo audio equalizer.
HOW TO KNOW WHAT SIZE OF SUBWOOFER PORT TO USE
The port’s area is measured in square inches, thus to figure the overall area, multiply the height by the breadth. The math for a port that is 4 inches high by 4 inches wide is 4 x 4= 16 in2.
HOW TO KNOW IF SUBWOOFER IS POWERFUL
Wattages do not determine the loudness at which you will listen to music. The speaker’s power is measured in watts. The higher the wattage, the more potent the speaker. Any subwoofer with a wattage between 150 and 500 is ideal for a fantastic music listening experience and is inexpensive.
HOW TO MAKE SUB-BASS DEEPER
Use a low-pass filter to remove the higher frequencies from the bass notes before shaping the sound with the amplitude and filter envelopes for deep bass. We eliminate the higher frequencies using the low-pass filter cutoff. The filter resonance was then experimented with to create additional depth and color.
FAQs
Do marine speakers require an amplifier?****
The majority of maritime stereos come equipped with an amplifier, some of which are very powerful. Without an external amplifier, good sound is definitely feasible.
How can you determine if your gain is excessive?****
Gain has a direct impact on sound quality since it controls how your system responds to the input you are feeding it.
How should my subwoofer be phased?****
However, for the majority of applications, phase is often left at 0°. Play familiar music with bass content while seated in your listening sweet spot, and then have someone turn the 0/180 phase switch on the subwoofer to 180 degrees.
Where should a subwoofer not be placed?****
The left and right front speakers should be 4 to 5 feet apart from the subwoofer. Consequently, my next piece of advice is to avoid placing the subwoofer in a corner.
What number of subwoofers should I have in my boat?****
Many people mistakenly believe that having more than one subwoofer is unnecessary or undesirable since you don’t want “too much bass.”
Does a boat need a subwoofer?****
Actually, the answer to that question is quite arbitrary and highly dependent on your listening preferences. Without a subwoofer, high-quality full-range marine speakers can provide very good bass response.
How can my subwoofer sound more powerful?****
To determine which area of the room produces the most deep bass, try relocating the sub there. Alternately, you might position the sub closer to the wall’s center, which might produce a bass response that is smoother and more precise.
What is a good subwoofer sensitivity?****
The typical sensitivity ranges from 85 dB to 92 db. The louder the speaker will sound with a given level of amplifier power, the higher the number.
How many channels is a marine amplifier required?****
A 2-channel amplifier is a workable solution if you only want to power one set of speakers on your boat if you have a smaller boat or simply don’t want a large sound system.
How can my subwoofer sound more powerful?****
To determine which area of the room produces the most deep bass, try relocating the sub there. Alternately, you might position the sub closer to the wall’s center, which might produce a bass response that is smoother and more precise.
What is a good subwoofer sensitivity?****
The typical sensitivity ranges from 85 dB to 92 db. The louder the speaker will sound with a given level of amplifier power, the higher the number.
How many channels is a marine amplifier required?****
A 2-channel amplifier is a workable choice if you only want to power one set of speakers on your boat if you have a smaller yacht or simply don’t want a large sound system.
Can a marine subwoofer be used in a vehicle?****
Since maritime speakers are not specifically made for your automobile, they will obviously not fit their exactly.
Is higher or lower gain preferable?****
The signal is louder the higher the gain. For instance, you will need to increase gain if a microphone’s sensitivity is low in order for the amplifier to amplify the sound louder. In addition, gain regulates the tone rather than the volume.
What should my gain be?****
laying music while setting the gain. Setting the gain by ear while listening to music is a quick and simple method.
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Read User Manual Online (PDF format) >>