OWNER’S MANUAL
Cinema In-Wall Sub
In-Wall Subwoofer
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Cinema Sub 12 Cinema Sub 10 Cinema Sub 8
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Cinema Sub In-Wall Subwoofer! The Cinema Sub will provide the excellent per-
formance and reliability that SpeakerCraft products have been recognized for. The Cinema Sub delivers the room-filling,
thundering bass demanded by today’s home theater systems, while remaining completely recessed in the wall behind a
flush mounted grille. The performance of high power, floor standing subwoofers has finally come to architectural speakers.
SpeakerCraft is the name you can trust for accurate sound reproduction.
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Included in this Carton:
• Cinema Sub Subwoofer
• Grille
• Paint Mask
• Cut Out Template
INSTALLATION OPTIONS
• For new construction applications, we highly recommend using the AccuTune box. For installation, follow the direc-
tions included with the unit.
• For retrofit installation, simply cut out the drywall using the template included. Then mount the woofer assembly into the
cutout hole. AcoustaCell is also available and is recommended for retrofit installations.
SYSTEM DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
In new construction, we highly recommend using the Accutune box that matches your subwoofer. It has been designed
to acoustically compliment the subwoofer and eliminate the acoustic problems caused by drywall, by providing a solid
enclosure to which the subwoofer will be attached. Please contact your authorized SpeakerCraft dealer for further infor-
mation.
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• The Subwoofer should be mounted low on the wall, free from obstructions. The lower you mount it, the louder the bass will
be.
• For retrofit applications every practical effort should be made to eliminate possible noise on or inside the wall surrounding
this subwoofer. Steps must be taken to ensure that the wall and anything attached to the wall, in which the Cinema Sub is
mounted, is secure. We recommend not hanging anything directly over the Cinema Sub. If there is no way around it, steps
will need to be taken to ensure that pictures, mirrors, shelves, etc. do not vibrate on the wall. The use of rubber grommets,
adhesive tape, extra mounting screws, or foam padding will help in these types of applications.
• In addition to our AcoustaCell system (part # ASMX3101) we recommend using acoustical spray foam instead of insulation
in the bays that surround the Cinema Sub. The foam will be able to get into all those small gaps and will absorb most of the
vibration from the subwoofer. If foam is not available, stuff the wall with as much insulation as possible. Using adhesive foam
strips between the stud and drywall is also an option that could be used to help keep the drywall from vibrating on the studs.
In addition, extra drywall screws can be used to secure the drywall to the studs.
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DIAGRAM 1
Installation Overview
STEP 1
Cut opening
STEP 2
Connect wires
STEP 4
Insert Grille
STEP 3
Mount Speaker
Please use Diagram 1 for a quick installation overview, which will be explored in greater detail throughout this manual.
CAUTION
• The Cinema Sub is designed to work only with the Bass Power amplifier. To insure maximum sound quality and
performance, use this amplifier only.
• Be sure there is enough clearance for the mounting feet.
• Please follow the instructions below carefully. For technical inquires, please call 1-800-448-0976 or e-mail us at
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INSTALLATION
1a.
Cinema Sub Installation – New Construction
Mounting the Cinema Sub subwoofer requires that you first run speaker wire (minimum 14 gauge) to the Bass Power
amplifier’s location. For greatest flexibility of connection, use four conductor, 14 gauge wiring. After pulling the speaker
wire from the Bass Power amplifier location, you can now hang the drywall. Carefully mark and cut out the hole for the
subwoofer before mounting the drywall.
NOTE: It is critical to insure that the drywall (or any wall material) is well dampened and tight to avoid vibrations.
1b.
Cinema Sub Installation – Retrofit
Find the location of the studs in the wall by using a good stud finder. Locate the exact center between the studs by
drilling a small hole as close to the center as can be determined, then, using a stiff wire (a metal coat hanger works
well) bent to 90º, feel for both studs through the hole. By turning the wire around you should be able to determine the
exact center between the studs.
Once the center has been determined, use the cut-out template supplied with the subwoofer to mark and cut out the
hole in the drywall, being sure that it is level.
2.
Connect Wiring:
Make sure that the amplifier's power is unplugged when connecting any wires or cables to it. In a mono bass amplifier,
connect the speaker wire to the woofer, using the pair of terminals that has the white dot on the support piece (see
Diagram 2). Be sure to connect the positive wire to the red terminal (+) and the negative wire to the black terminal (-).
NOTE: Make sure the connections are tight or they may rattle. The other end of the wire should be connected to the
“SUB OUT” terminals on the Bass Power amplifier in the same manner.
In the case that a stereo bass amplifier is used, four conductor 14 gauge wire should be used to connect to both pairs
of terminals on the subwoofer.
3. Mounting the Cinema Sub
The Cinema Sub has been specifically designed to mount to the drywall. Make sure the mounting feet are turned
inward to clear the opening, and insert the subwoofer into the cut-out. Position the speaker in the hole. NOTE: The flange
of the speaker is designed to flex and conform to any small imperfections in the wall surface. Tighten the 8 screws on the
front of the baffle enough to make the flange become snug against the drywall. As you tighten the screws, the feet will
automatically flip into an outward position (see Diagram 3), clamping the drywall between the feet and the flange.
CAUTION: Over tightening may warp the baffle, crack the drywall, cause the flange to distort, and make the grille dif-
ficult to install.
4.
Inserting the Grille
Once the Cinema Sub is in place, you can carefully push the grille into the slot on the baffle. Due to the nature of the
system, the grill is designed to fit very tightly.
DIAGRAM 3
DIAGRAM 2
Terminals
Support Piece
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SPECIFICATIONS
Cinema Sub 12
Cinema Sub 10
12" Long Throw Woofer, Treated Paper
Cone with Butyl Rubber Surround
10" Long Throw Woofer, Treated
PaperCone with Butyl Rubber Surround
Driver:
4 ohms / per coil
4 ohms / per coil
Impedance:
91 dB
89 dB
SPL:
25Hz - 500Hz
30Hz - 800Hz
Frequency Response:
Power Handling:
Baffle & Grille Color:
Dimensions H x W:
250 watts (use the Bass Power 250 amp)
White
200 watts (use the Bass Power 200 amp)
White
1415⁄16" x 1415⁄16"
(380mm x 380mm)
139⁄16" x 139⁄16"
(345mm x 345mm)
133⁄8" x 133⁄8
"
121⁄8" x 121⁄8
"
Cut-Out Dimensions H x W:
Weight:
(340mm x 340mm)
(308mm x 308mm)
10 lbs.
8 lbs.
Cinema Sub 8
Driver:
8" Long Throw Woofer, Treated Paper
Cone with Butyl Rubber Surround
Impedance:
4 ohms / per coil
SPL:
88 dB
Frequency Response:
Power Handling:
Baffle & Grille Color:
Dimensions H x W:
35Hz - 1000Hz
150 watts (use the Bass Power 150 amp)
White
111⁄2" x 111⁄2
"
(292mm x 292mm)
Cut-Out Dimensions H x W:
Weight:
10" x 10"
(254mm x 254mm)
6 lbs.
In our attempt to constantly improve our products, features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
SpeakerCraft Inc. warrants to the original retail purchaser only that the Cinema Sub Subwoofer will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship, provided the speaker was purchased from a SpeakerCraft Authorized Dealer.
Defective products must be shipped, together with proof of purchase, prepaid insured to the SpeakerCraft Authorized Dealer from whom
they were purchased, or to the SpeakerCraft factory at the address listed on this installation instruction manual. Freight collect shipments will
be refused. It is preferable to ship this product in the original shipping container to lessen the chance of transit damage. In any case, the risk
or loss or damage in transit is to be borne by the purchaser. If, upon examination at the Factory or SpeakerCraft Authorized Dealer, it is deter-
mined that the unit was defective in materials or workmanship at any time during this warranty period, SpeakerCraft or the SpeakerCraft
Authorized Dealer will, at its option, repair or replace this product at no additional charge, except as set forth below. If this model is no
longer available and can not be repaired effectively, SpeakerCraft, at its sole option, may replace the unit with a current model of equal
or greater value. In some cases where a new model is substituted, a modification to the mounting surface may be required. If mounting
surface modification is required, SpeakerCraft assumes no responsibility or liability for such modification. All replaced parts and product
become the property of SpeakerCraft Inc. Products replaced or repaired under this warranty will be returned to the original retail purchaser,
within a reasonable time, freight prepaid.
This warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident, disaster, misuse, abuse, negligence, inadequate pack-
ing or shipping procedures, commercial use, voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum of the unit, or service, repair or modification of
the product which has not been authorized or approved by SpeakerCraft. This warranty also excludes normal cosmetic deterioration caused
by environmental conditions. This warranty will be void if the serial number on the product has been removed, tampered with or defaced.
This warranty is in lieu of all other expressed warranties. If the product is defective in materials or workmanship as warranted above, the purchas-
er’s sole remedy shall be repair or replacement as provided above. In no event will SpeakerCraft be liable for any incidental or consequential
damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product, even if SpeakerCraft Inc. or a SpeakerCraft Inc. Authorized
Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any other party. Some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply.
All implied warranties on the product are limited to the duration of this expressed warranty. Some states do not allow limi-
tation on the length of an implied Warranty. If the original retail purchaser resides in such a state, this limitation does not
apply.
SpeakerCraft offers a variety of accessories to make your installation of this and other SpeakerCraft products easy, economical, and professional.
Contact your authorized SpeakerCraft Dealer for more information. For technical inquires, please call 1-800-448-0976 or e-mail us at techsupport@
speakercraft.com. We are available to assist you every weekday, except holidays, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PST.
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