Cerwin-Vega VEGA Series Subwoofer Manual

Introduction

Cerwin-Vega VEGA subwoofers are engineered for superior bass performance, with cutting-edge design and materials for durability and precision output. VEGA subwoofers deliver deep, impactful bass with minimal distortion, ensuring a high-fidelity listening experience even at extreme volumes. They are the signature line and sound, proclaimed as "That's the VEGAS!"

Available in Dual 2-ohm and Dual 4-ohm configurations with an easy single terminal impedance selector, Cerwin-Vega subwoofers offer flexibility in system design, allowing for optimized impedance matching with various amplifiers for peak performance.

The VEGA Series subwoofers handle massive power, delivering high-output, neighbor-shaking, ground-pounding sound for parties. With high excursion capabilities and solid hybrid carbon fiber and polypropylene cones, they maintain exceptional rigidity and impact under heavy loads, ensuring clean, powerful bass reproduction without compromise. Whether for everyday listening or competition-level performance, Cerwin Vega subwoofers deliver unmatched reliability, output, and sound quality.

Features

• Subwoofer Sizes: V8DV2/V8DV4 - 8 INCH SUBWOOFER, V10DV2/V10DV4 - 10 INCH SUBWOOFER, V12DV2/V12DV4 - 12 INCH SUBWOOFER, V15DV2/V15DV4 - 15 INCH SUBWOOFER, V65DV2/V65DV4 - 6.5 INCH SUBWOOFER
• Stitch-reinforced Santoprene Surrounds
• Hybrid Carbon Fiber / Polypropylene Cone
• Strong Ferrite Motor Structure

Specifications Table

Diagrams: Two diagrams illustrate the subwoofer's dimensions. One shows a front view with labels E (Outer edge diameter) and B (Cut out Diameter). The other shows a side view with labels A (Mounting Depth), D (Over All Height), C (Over All Diameter), and B (Cut out Diameter).

Specifications

Integrated Impedance Selector

Cerwin-Vega Mobile designed a simple but effective single terminal Dual Voice coil setup. To install, simply pull out the terminal and rotate it to the desired impedance. The impedance above the terminal is the impedance of the driver, with only one set of speaker wires going to it. No complicated wiring is needed.

Diagram: An illustration shows the integrated impedance selector with an arrow pointing to the terminal, indicating how to adjust it. A note states: "* The sub shown is wired into a 1 ohm load (1Ω)".

Wiring Configuration

VEGA subwoofers (V65DV2/V65DV4) feature dual 2Ω or 4Ω voice coils. It is essential that both coils be connected to an amplification source. When the dual 2Ω voice coils are wired in parallel, they present a 1Ω load to the amplifier, while wiring them in series results in a 4Ω load. Similarly, for the dual 4Ω voice coils, a parallel connection yields a 2Ω load, and a series connection provides an 8Ω load. Ensure that your source unit or amplifier is rated for the appropriate ohm load to ensure proper operation.

The illustration below shows how to wiring V65DV2 and V65DV4:

Series Wiring

• Dual 2Ω Voice Coils = 4Ω Load
• Dual 4Ω Voice Coils = 8Ω Load

Diagram: A diagram shows a subwoofer terminal with wires connected for Series Wiring, indicating "4Ω Load" for dual 2Ω coils and "8Ω Load" for dual 4Ω coils.

Parallel Wiring

• Dual 2Ω Voice Coils = 1Ω Load
• Dual 4Ω Voice Coils = 2Ω Load

Diagram: A diagram shows a subwoofer terminal with wires connected for Parallel Wiring, indicating "1Ω Load" for dual 2Ω coils and "2Ω Load" for dual 4Ω coils.

Enclosures

The following tables provide recommended enclosure dimensions for sealed and ported enclosures for various VEGA subwoofer models. These measurements are calculated using 3/4" MDF.

Sealed Enclosure

Diagrams: Three diagrams illustrate enclosure designs: "Sealed Enclosure" showing dimensions W, H, D; "Ported Enclosure" showing external dimensions W, H, D and internal slot port dimensions PW, PH, PL; and a frequency response graph comparing sealed and vented boxes.

Caution: The use of a sub-sonic filter set at a minimum of 30Hz is recommended on all vented enclosures.

Warranty

CERWIN VEGA (a division of CV & DA Holdings, Inc.) warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase, provided it was purchased from an authorized Cerwin Vega retailer within the United States.

This warranty is not transferable and applies only to the original purchase of this product in its original installation. The original purchaser must reside in the United States and be able to provide proof of purchase and installation with the sales from the authorized Cerwin Vega retailer and completion of online registration that sold and installed the product.

Should a manufacturing defect occur during the warranty period, Cerwin Vega will replace or repair the defective product with a product of the same or equivalent value and performance. Damage or failure caused by the following is not covered under this warranty policy: burnt voice coils, negligence, improper use, abuse, product modification, unauthorized repair attempts, accident, acts of God, misrepresentations by Cerwin Vega retailers, and improper/inadequate packaging during return shipping.

Cerwin Vega reserves the right to change the products and specifications at any time without notice. Images may or may not include optional equipment.

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