Niles Audio Speaker GSS10 User Manual

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choosinG a Location  
The location of the subwoofer should be  
based on three considerations: sound  
coverage, ease of installation, and the  
ease of running cable to the installation  
location. The large 10” woofer cone will  
provide impressive bass performance for  
a large area when properly placed.  
Depth should be  
between 16 - 18”  
(40 – 45 cm)  
The subwoofer requires a hole with a  
width of approximately 14” (36 cm) and a  
length of approximately 30” (76 cm). The  
depth should be between 16 - 18” (40 –  
45 cm). Additionally, burial rated speaker  
Length of approximately  
Width of approximately  
14(36 cm)  
30(76 cm).  
cable must be run from your subwoofer amplifier to the proposed subwoofer  
location. Make certain that there are no obstructions in the planned location  
or along the proposed wiring location before proceeding. Many states and  
municipalities have specific notification requirements before digging. Make sure  
to check with your local building authorities as required prior to digging.  
Keep in mind when choosing a location that low frequency sounds will permeate  
the entire area which means that the subwoofer does not need to be “aimed” or  
pointed in any particular direction.  
The subwoofer is made of heavy duty uPVC, designed for many years of  
rugged outdoor use and will withstand occasional hits from common handheld  
landscape tools, but can be damaged by lawn mowers or other motorized  
equipment. Placing the subwoofer where it is not likely to be struck by such  
equipment will help ensure years of listening enjoyment. This can be easily done  
by careful placement of landscaping features around the bass port tube.  
Also, please be aware that you can control the bass output by your placement  
location. This is called the boundary effect. You will get more bass response  
by mounting the GSS10 near a wall or other flat surface. You can increase  
the bass output even more by mounting the GSS10 in a corner location. This  
kind of placement gives the speaker two boundaries, further reinforcing the  
bass sounds. Of course, mounting the subwoofer further away from any other  
boundaries will minimize this effect. Landscaping walls or other structures  
could be utilized for this purpose. A further consideration is that the closer  
the subwoofer is placed to the home, the more chance of unwanted vibration  
entering the home when the subwoofer is played at large volumes.  
Choose the location carefully prior to digging any holes or running any wires.  
Once the location has been chosen and the hole has been prepared, place the  
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subwoofer into the hole and verify that it is horizontal using the bubble level. It is  
now time to connect the loudspeaker wires to the subwoofer. Before connecting  
any loudspeaker wire, make certain that the subwoofer amplifier is turned OFF.  
Connect the loudspeaker wires to the subwoofer, making certain to match polarity  
so that the positive lead from the amplifier matches to the positive lead from the  
subwoofer and do the same with the negative leads. When connecting the wires,  
be sure to use silicone filled wire nuts, or an appropriate water tight connector or  
junction box.  
Connect the wires to your subwoofer amplifier and turn it on to test the  
connection. If the loudspeaker sounds fine, you can now fill in the hole around  
the GSS10. Keep in mind that the subwoofer will sound slightly different when  
fully installed in the ground than it will in an open air environment. Verify the  
satisfactory performance of each loudspeaker before covering any exposed  
trenches or conduit used for your wiring.  
Before proceeding, turn off the amplifier for safety.  
Carefully pack and compress the dirt around the subwoofer making certain not  
to damage either the subwoofer or its wiring. The subwoofer should have firm  
support on all sides to prevent any settling in the future.  
Should you ever need to service your GSS10 subwoofer, you can use the  
Niles Logo located on the top cover to determine where the unit is located  
underground. The side of the vent cover with the Niles Logo (  
where the subwoofer unit is located.  
) is the side  
PaintinG  
The tube and its dome cover can be painted to match any environment. When  
painting the GSS10 port tube, be sure not to paint the underside of the dome.  
There are special filter screens that should not be painted over on the underside of  
the dome. The top and sides can easily be painted with a high quality spray paint.  
recommended amPLifier  
The GSS10 is a passive subwoofer designed to be used with a subwoofer  
amplifier. We recommend the Niles SWA-500M, Part Number FG01361. The  
SWA-500M is a high-current design that can power up to 2 GSS10 subwoofers.  
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sPecifications  
Woofer:  
10” Mineral-Filled Polypropylene  
Recommended Amplifier Power: 50-500 watts  
Frequency Response:  
Product Weight:  
25 Hz to 110 Hz  
25 lbs (11.4 kg)  
Recommended Burial Depth:  
Max SPL:  
16-18” (40-45 cm)  
110dB  
Impedance:  
Temperature Extremes:  
8 ohm nominal, 6 ohm minimum  
-50F to 185F (-45° to 85° Celsius)  
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