Thiel Audio Products Speaker SS3 User Manual

THIEL  
®
SmartSub  
Subwoofers  
SW1 SS2 SS3 SS4  
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Thank you for purchasing a THIEL SmartSub® system. It has been engineered to provide a very high  
level of performance and also incorporates innovative (patent pending) concepts in its design to solve the  
several special problems subwoofer systems usually exhibit. Consequently, it performs at a very high level  
with a wide variety of speakers and room locations.  
You are welcome to contact our Customer Service department with any questions or for help in setting  
up this system. Our contact information is:  
Tel: 859-254-9427 Fax: 859-254-0075 E-mail:ser [email protected]  
Contents  
Caution............................................................................................................................................................... 3  
Product Features................................................................................................................................................ 4  
System Configurations ....................................................................................................................................... 6  
Crossover Use ................................................................................................................................................... 8  
Do you require a crossover? .............................................................................................................................................. 8  
Processor Bass Management ............................................................................................................................................ 8  
THIEL Passive Crossovers ................................................................................................................................................ 8  
THIEL SmartSub Integrator ................................................................................................................................................ 8  
Subwoofer Placement ........................................................................................................................................ 9  
Setting up the Subwoofer................................................................................................................................. 10  
Hookup ............................................................................................................................................................................. 10  
Setting the Surround Processor ....................................................................................................................................... 10  
Control Settings................................................................................................................................................................ 10  
Pilot light........................................................................................................................................................................... 10  
Auto shutdown ................................................................................................................................................................. 10  
Feet ...................................................................................................................................................................................11  
Setup and Adjustment Flow Chart.................................................................................................................... 12  
Fuse Replacement ........................................................................................................................................... 14  
Specifications ................................................................................................................................................... 14  
Warranty........................................................................................................................................................... 14  
Caution  
The SmartSub has built-in electronics