Boston Acoustics SPG555 user manual

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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Boston Acoustics SPG555. Designed from the ground up at our engineering and production facility in Peabody, Massachusetts, the SPG555 utilizes many innovations and industry firsts. The SPG555 ™ features our patented-pending 3.5-inch RV C (Removable Voice Coil) allowing you to either change the impedance of the subwoofer or repair a defective voice coil; without having to remove the SPG555 from its enclosure! By removing six ™ ™ screws, you can simply s

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Dimensions Side View Cut-out Top View Subwoofer Parts ™ SPS (Soft Part System) Mounting Gasket SPG555 Basket, Motor Structure, and Heat Sink ™ RVC ™ RVC Gasket (Removable Voice Coil) Hardware ™ ™ ™ Mounting Screw Long SPS Screw Short SPS Screw RVC Screw x 10 x 6 x 8 x 6

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Enclosure Designs Sealed Enclosure Sealed Enclosure Explanation A sealed enclosure is the best option if sound quality is of primary concern. It will offer the best overall response across the low frequency audio spectrum, great transient response, and will allow for the most seamless integration between the subwoofer system and front speakers. It is also half the size of the sound quality ported design minimizing the space that needs to be dedicated to the subwoofer enclosure. Sealed Enclos

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Sound Quality Ported Enclosure Sound Quality Ported Enclosure Explanation The use of low tuning allows the SPG555 to deliver much stronger low bass energy when compared to the sealed enclosure. Use of a smaller volume combined with low tuning allows the ported sound quality enclosure to produce a relatively flat response down to 30Hz while delivering solid impact at high output levels. Sound Quality Ported Enclosure Specifications 3 Recommended Enclosure Volume*: 2.1 ft (59.4L) Tuning Frequency

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™ RVC (Removable Voice Coil) Removable Voice Coil The SPG555 is the first woofer ever that allows the voice coil to be exchanged without having to remove the woofer from the enclosure. This unique feature allows you to change the impedance of the woofer or repair a damaged voice coil, not just easily, but quickly. ™ Removing The RVC ™ 1) The RV C is held in place with six screws. Using the provided tool (2.5mm allen hex), remove the six ™ screws around the outside of the RV C . ™ 2) Once the

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™ SPS (Soft Part System) ™ Interchangeable SPS ™ The SPG555 features a removable SPS (Soft Part System) that contains the cone, surround, and spider built into one frame. In the event that the cone, surround, or spider becomes damaged, it is ™ easily swapped out with a new one. Also, If the basket of the SPG555 is going to be visible, the SPS can be removed allowing for painting, plating, or powder coating of the chassis. ™ SPS Removal Instructions 1 ) Remove the SPG555 from the subwoofer en

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Contact Information Contacting Boston For questions regarding installation or service, please contact the dealer from whom you have purchased the product or contact us directly at: Boston Acoustics, Inc. 300 Jubilee Drive Peabody, MA 01960 Phone #: 978-538-5000 Fax #: 978-538-5100 Email: support@bostona.com RVC and SPS are trademarks and Boston, Boston Acoustics, the Boston Acoustics logo, and RadialVent are registered trademarks of Boston Acoustics, Inc. Specifications are subject to chang