Specifications

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Congratulations! You are the now the owner of an exceptional loudspeaker from the audio enthusiasts at Blaupunkt. Our
engineering staff has spent considerable time refining our subwoofers in order to introduce great sound to the consumer
at an affordable price. But now, we have evolved the speaker design with a new TPC cone material and the aggressive
TPB baskets.
Not only do we offer you a great product but also a supportive owners manual. Although technically informative, we are
also are very concerned about the end consumer using proper installation techniques for the highest performance
possible from their new loudspeakers. MOST important to us are concerns with safety and the installation process.
Since our Blaupunkt retail dealers have the tools and experience for an optimized and safe installation, we always
recommend they do the final vehicle integration. But, should you choose to install these products yourself, please take
the time to read this manual completely and abide by all precautions.
It has been repeatedly proven that remarkably high audio system performance can be achieved by moderately priced
components. Our subwoofers are designed for HIGH POWER HANDLING LEVELS, HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS,
and FLEXIBLE INSTALLATION CHOICES.
The focus on our new subwoofers is the TPC cone material offering lighter mass compared to older paper cones but
without the flexing properties common to paper. This gives a much “tighter” bass response without distortions often
found at high listening levels. Below is a good summary comparing old cones with the new technologies. We also
present the incredible TPB basket technology.
In addition to the TPC cones is the expansion of our extended pole program. The extended pole piece of the subwoofer
is lengthened by a few millimeters but the performance results are significant. The non-linear fields around the voice
coil’s gap are greatly reduced thus improved heat dissipation (higher power handling) and increased cone movement
control (higher power but with “cleaner” response).
TPB – TRANSPARENT
POLYCARBONATE BASKET
• ACOUSTICALLY INERT: Unlike metal
baskets, the TPB baskets don’t create
additional sound via sympathetic vibration
with the cone. They also don’t require
sound-dampening coating to reduce the inherent vibration typical of metal
baskets.
•WATER RESISTANT: The Polycarbonate basket also encapsulates the
magnet structure so the speaker is inherently water resistant, allowing
it’s use in outdoor and marine applications.
• INSTALLER FRIENDLY: The TPB baskets are very Installer friendly with
their ability to be easily drilled for additional mounting holes. If there
are slight curves or bumps in the mounting panel the plastic rim will
conform ensuring a good front/rear air seal.
• SEE THROUGH: The TPB baskets allow the user to see the inner
workings of a speaker like never before. Add some back-lighting for a
stunning installation.
TPC – TRANSPARENT POLYMER
CONE
• LIGHTWEIGHT: The TPC injected plastic
cones are lightweight and mechanically rigid,
allowing the speakers to play louder with less
power than conventional paper or poly cones.
• ACOUSTICALLY INERT: The TPC cones move the air in as linear as
possible. This creates an ‘up front’ sound without adding ‘coloration’ to
the original recording.
• ENVIRONMENTALLY RESILIENT: Shape and thickness of the TPC cones
are rigidly controlled in the manufacturing process. This ensures premium
sound accuracy from speaker to speaker and maintains sound accuracy
for many years to come.
• SEE THROUGH: TPC cones allow the user to see inside the speaker.
With simple back-lighting, the visual effects of the TPC cones moving with
the beat of the music are captivating.
“EXP” Extended Pole Design
• Increased cone travel for higher “clean” sound pressure levels
• More symmetrical magnetic operating field for lower distortion
• Better heat dissipation offering higher power handling capability
Conventional Magnetic Pole Design
• Limited linear cone travel (high level distortion at lower volume
levels)
• Uneven magnetic field distribution throughout cone travel (common
distortions)
• Average heat dissipation (therefore only average power handling)