Sunfire SDS-SDS8230 Dual Driver 200w Powered Instruction Manual

: June 3, 2024
: Sunfire

Table of Contents

Sunfire SDS-SDS8230 Dual Driver 200w Powered
Specifications
Overview
Important Safety Instructions
Introduction
Features
Service
Warranty
Location
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Sunfire SDS-SDS8230 Dual Driver 200w Powered

Specifications

AMPLIFIER OUTPUT: 200W RMS, 400W Peak
HIGH CUT FILTER: 50 Hz – 150 Hz adjustable. The crossover can be bypassed by rotating the crossover frequency control fully clockwise.
FREQUENCY RESPONSE : 30 Hz – 150 Hz
POWER LINE VOLTAGE: 115 VAC 50/60 Hz version, 230 VAC 50/60 Hz version
DIMENSIONS: 62 x 11.73 x 12.48 in / 346 x 298 x 317 mm
WEIGHT: 20 lb. (12.7 kg)
OUTPUT LEVELS: 100 Db
DRIVERS: 8 in (203.2 mm)

Overview

Dynamic 8″ Home Theater Subwoofer by Sunfire SDS-8 200WI contains: Power Cord Original Box is in excellent operating shape and plays well. A few minor scuffs and mild scratch marks can be seen on the speaker grill and the cabinet, respectively. The speaker’s cone is undamaged and free of tears or dents. The original box has a very slight amount of handling wear.

Important Safety Instructions

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prongs are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁ t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.
Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table speciﬁed by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during Lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
This apparatus has been equipped with a rocker-style AC mains power switch. This switch is located on the rear panel and should remain readily accessible to the user.
The mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, so the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of ﬁ re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Sunﬁre Dynamic Series Subwoofer. We hope you enjoy it and the music it makes as much as we have enjoyed creating it for you.

The big features of the subwoofer are its high-efﬁciency Class D digital ampliﬁer, and its computer-optimized woofer and passive radiator design. And, the Sunﬁre Dynamic Series’ extended frequency response means that your subwoofer is the perfect match to virtually any loudspeaker. The result is extraordinarily high operating efﬁciency – that is, more acoustic output for each watt of input.

Unpacking

Your Sunﬁre subwoofer should reach you in perfect condition. If you do notice any ship ping dam age, please contact your Sunﬁre Dealer immediately.

Gently lift out the unit and remove all the packing material. It is important to save all the packing materials and the box in case your subwoofer ever needs to be moved or shipped for repair.

Make sure that you keep your sales receipt. It is the only way to establish the duration of your Limited Warranty and it may come in useful for insurance purposes.

Please take a moment to read the serial number located on the control panel and record it here:

Features

Low distortion
Premium quality driver and passive radiator
Extremely compact size
Automatic signal-sensing turn-on and standby mode
Line-level inputs
Line-level high-pass outputs
Phase control
Crossover frequency control
Volume control
Soft clipping circuit allows graceful overload and prevents speaker dam age due to clip-ping

Care

To maintain the speaker cabinet’s ﬁnish, ﬁrst unplug the power cord and then use a soft cloth to clean the surfaces.

If your Sunﬁre subwoofer needs servicing, please read the troubleshooting section in the user manual. The user manual can be down-loaded from www.sunﬁre.com

Service

If your Sunﬁre product ever requires service, please write to us or call: Sunﬁre, 1300 E New Circle Road, Suite 150 Lexington, KY 40505 Phone 859-514-8290 Fax: 859-269-7972

Warranty

Sunﬁre, a division of Elan Home Systems, LLC, is proud of its products which have been built with care using advanced technology and premium component parts. Your unit has been crafted to perform properly for many years. The warranty details for your product are shown on the sunﬁre website.

Location

Your SDS Subwoofer is designed to be placed in a corner for optimum performance.

Experiment with at least two corners and decide which sounds the best.

Although low frequencies are non-direction al, room reﬂections, standing waves, resonance and absorption strongly affect the performance. Moving the subwoofer from one corner to another can have a major effect on the bass response.

Keep it at least two or three feet away from any CRT screen, computer, VCR or magnetic tapes and discs. This will reduce the chance of the magnetic ﬁelds upsetting the CRT screen or erasing your magnetic media.

Also position the control panel so that it is not touching anything and can receive good ventilation.

Using Two Subwoofers

With two subwoofers, the sound output will double. Place each subwoofer in a corner, and experiment with the location and phase control to achieve the best bass response.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is subwoofer system?****

A speaker created specifically to reproduce the bass, or low-pitched audio frequencies, is known as a subwoofer (sometimes written sub). Passive Sub: Passive subs are so-called because they must be powered by an external amplifier or Audio/Video (A/V) receiver.

What is a subwoofer used for?****

A subwoofer is a necessary component of a complete audio system because conventional two-channel or surround sound configurations cannot produce lower frequencies between 20 and 200 Hz on their own.

Is subwoofer only for bass?****

Low-pitched audio frequencies called bass and sub-bass, which are lower in frequency than those that can (optimally) be produced by a woofer, are reproduced by an audio loudspeaker known as a subwoofer (or sub).

What are the two types of subwoofer?****

An internal amplifier distinguishes an active subwoofer from a passive subwoofer, which depends on an external amplifier.

Does a subwoofer improve sound?****

A great subwoofer will help your system as a whole by taking some of the load off of your loudspeakers. The stereo picture gets better, the soundstage gets bigger, and the dynamics get more interesting.

Do you need speakers with a subwoofer?****

Subwoofers do improve sound quality; however the components can occasionally malfunction. You can’t utilize a subwoofer by yourself. Only when a speaker is connected does it function.

What makes a subwoofer more powerful?****

The power of the subwoofer in question is determined by its wattage; a subwoofer with a higher wattage is more powerful.

Is a 2 or 4 ohm sub better?****

Because a subwoofer with a lower electrical resistance produces a louder sound than one with a higher electrical resistance, it follows that 2 ohm subwoofers are louder than 4 ohm ones.

Do subwoofers only produce bass?****

An audio loudspeaker called a subwoofer (or sub) is made to reproduce low- pitched audio frequencies called bass and sub-bass that are lower in frequency than those that can be (optimally) produced by a woofer.

What does a good subwoofer sound like?****

The lower frequency limit of human hearing is 20Hz or lower, which is what a decent subwoofer will achieve. This creates a far more immersive experience because you never miss a note and can even feel the lowest notes from instruments like a pipe organ, kick drum, bass guitar, or the occasional cannon fire from the 1812 Overture.

What is the lifespan of a subwoofer?****

A subwoofer can last anywhere from 5 to 14 years. The average person should be able to get 10+ years out of their subwoofer if it is well-maintained and not misused.

Is a heavier subwoofer better?****

A big subwoofer driver has the capacity to generate a higher SPL and deeper bass than a smaller subwoofer driver, according to the principles of physics.

Can any subwoofer go with any amp?****

The coil type and impedance for many subs connected together must match. If they aren’t, the power won’t be distributed among them fairly, and some subs would likely become overpowered while others would become underpowered. Each type of amp is required if you wish to run many subwoofers in the same system.