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  • Page 2: Introduction

    We wanted to make the Speedwoofer 10S so affordable that people would shake their heads in disbelief every time they’d listen to it, when considering what they paid for it. Also, its low price would enable people to enjoy the advantages that multiple subwoofers would provide.
  • Page 3 Standard Enclosure Compression Guide Enclosure Compression Guide Technology - History - Continued For example, with a bass guitar, you can feel the pick of the string along with the bass note. With a kick drum, you could hear the wrap of the mallet against the skin of the drum and your body could feel the impact.

  • Page 4: Speedwoofer 10S Features

    10S’s enclosure is completely filled with damping material to further reduce un- wanted resonances.  Wireless capability. The Speedwoofer 10S has a wireless receiver built in. If you are unable to run an audio cable to the subwoofer, you can purchase our optional wireless transmit- ter and get full performance wirelessly.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING! 1. Read These Instructions – before operating. CAUTION 2. Retain These Instructions RISK OF ELECTRIC 3. Heed All Warnings And Follow All Instruc- SHOCK tions. DO NOT OPEN 4. Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.

  • Page 6: Room Acoustics

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS — Continued 8. Power Sources – This product should be 14. Replacement Parts – Use only replacement operated only from the type of power source parts specified by the manufacturer.. Unauthor- indicated on the marking label. If you are ized substitutions may result in fire, electric not sure of the type of power supply to your shock, or other hazards.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………………………………………………..2 … …….. COMPRESSION GUIDE TECHNOLOGY - A LITTLE HISTORY………………… …… … SPEEDWOOFER 10S FEATURES…………………………………………………………………………….4 FIRST STEPS………………………………………………………………………………………………………...4 … … … … …… ……………………….. … IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ………………… ..… …… ROOM ACOUSTICS………………………………………………………………………………………… …. POSITIONING YOUR SUBWOOFER…………………………………………………………………… DUAL SUBWOOFERS……………………………………………………………………………………… …. 10 HOME THEATER INSTALLATION………………………………………………………………………...
  • Page 8 More Than You Probably Want to Know About Room Acoustics The acoustical characteristics of your listening room have a major effect on sound quality. This is so important, it bears repeating (so feel free to re-read the first sentence). If your room has good acoustical qualities, even mediocre speakers can sound pretty good.
  • Page 9 RCA cable long enough to extend from your receiver or amplifier to the location you which to try. Otherwise, you can purchase an optional RSL wireless transmit- ter, which eliminates the need for the RCA cable. Regardless, you will need to be able to reach an AC outlet to power the subwoofer (heavy-duty extension cords are OK).

  • Page 10: Dual Subwoofers

    With that being said, our subwoofers are quite powerful and the majority of our customers are quite happy with the performance of a single RSL subwoofer. Dual subs can also help you achieve foundation-cracking levels of bass (if you’re so inclined).

  • Page 11: Home Theater Installation

    Asymmetrical Placement Variation Home Theater Installation We have designed the Speedwoofer 10S to accommodate a variety of installations including home theater as well as stereo systems. The most common installation with be with an A/V receiver or processor. In this case, all you’ll need is a single RCA cable and a wall outlet. The RCA cable does not have to be expensive as the subwoofer only reproduces a narrow band of frequencies.

  • Page 12: Stereo Installation

    (In this manual) (If you are a home theater user, please skip to page 14) The RSL Speedwoofer 10S can be used in virtually all stereo systems. Depending on your equipment, there are different options for hooking up your Speedwoofer.

  • Page 13: Protecting Your Speakers

    Receivers And Amplifiers With No Pre-amplifier Out- puts Method #3 - Connection Using Speaker Wires If your equipment can’t accommodate the first two methods, you can still connect your Speedwoofer. This third method will work just fine and is very simple. You will need an addi- tional pair of two-conductor speaker wires.

  • Page 14: Connecting Your Subwoofer Wirelessly

    If you have difficulty running an RCA cable to the subwoofer, you can connect the Speed- woofer 10S wirelessly. The Speedwoofer 10S comes with a built-in wireless receiver. You’ll need the optional RSL AT1 Wireless Audio Transmitter. Connect the transmitter to your A/V receiver or processor’s subwoofer or LFE output.

  • Page 15: Connecting Dual Subwoofers

    Connecting Dual Subwoofers Connecting Two Subs - Stereo Connecting Two Subs - A/V Receiver Or Processor There are 3 ways to connect dual subwoofers. Most of today’s A/V receivers and processors provide 2 subwoofer or LFE connections. These connections have exactly the same audio sig- nal.

  • Page 16: Care And Maintenance

    How- ever, all subwoofers can be played loudly enough to be overdriven regardless of size, power, or price. In the unlikely event that you desire more bass, try placing the RSL Speedwoofer in a corner.

  • Page 17: Operating Your Subwooer

    Operating your RSL Speedwoofer 10S Power Indicator - When the indicator light is red, the Speedwoofer is in standby mode. When the Speedwoofer receives a signal, it will turn on and the light will change to blue. If the light won’t change to blue, check the audio connection to the subwoofer (either RCA connection or...
  • Page 18 Localizing means that the subwoofer draws atten- tion to itself. You shouldn’t be able to tell that there’s a separate subwoofer operating. With the Speedwoofer 10S’ Compression Guide Technology, you can set a higher crossover fre- quency than most subwoofers without the problem of localization.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    3. Be sure the wall outlet is active. 4. Your RSL Speedwoofer 10S’s amplifier contains a removable fuse designed to protect it from overheating, short circuits, and other potentially damaging occurrences. This fuse should be checked and is located in the power cord socket on the amplifier.

  • Page 20: Warranty

    Speakers are warranted for 5 years; electronics are warranted for 2 years. Here are the terms: RSL warranties your speakers for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase. We warranty our subwoofer amplifiers for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase. Our products are warranted to be free of defects in original materials and workmanship.

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