PTW10D2 • PTW12D2 • PTW15D2

USER MANUAL
Installation Instructions | Owners Manual

Due to continuous improvement of the product, specifications are subject to change without notice.

DB Research L.L.P.
302 Hanmore Industrial Parkway Harlingen, TX 78550
TM Phone (877) 787-0101 : Fax (956) 421-4513 : [email protected] : www.DBDrive.net
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a DB Drive state-of-the-art subwoofer. Your selection of a
DB Drive car audio product indicates a true appreciation of fine musical reproduction. Whether
adding to an existing system or including your DB Drive subwoofer in a new system, you are
certain to notice immediate performance benefits.

Keep Your Sales Receipt

Take this time to attach your sales receipt to the manual and put in a safe place. In case of any
unforeseen reason this product may need warranty service, your receipt will be necessary to
establish purchase date.

Recommendation
A power subwoofer’s performance is only as good as its installation. Proper installation will max-
imize the system’s overall performance. It is recommended that you have our product installed
by an authorized DB Drive retailer. However, if you decide to install it yourself, please carefully
read through this manual and take your time to do a quality installation.

IMPORTANT!
Before making any connections, disconnect the car’s battery until the installation is
completed to avoid possible damage to the electrical system.

WARNING!
Exposure to high power sound system can cause hearling loss or damange. Listening
to your system at loud levels while driving will impair your ability to hear traffic sounds
and emergency vehicles. Use common sense when listening to your system.

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 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
TS SPECS PTW10D2 PTW12D2 PTW15D2
FS.....................................................36.9 Hz............................ 34.4 Hz..........................31.3 Hz
Res.................................................... 95.6 Ω...............................88.3 Ω..........................107.6 Ω
Re.......................................................2Ω x 2............................... 2Ω x 2............................. 2Ω x 2
Qms......................................................6.39...................................6.42................................ 6.43
Qes........................................................0.48...................................0.51................................ 0.59
Qts.........................................................0.44...................................0.47................................ 0.54
Rms................................................7.1 kg/s............................7.0 kg/s......................... 9.8 kg/s
Cms..........................................0.09mm/N.....................0.10 mm/N.....................0.8 mm/N
Mms............................................. 195.7 gr...........................208.0 gr......................320.53 gr
BL................................................. 19.6 N/A..........................18.8 N/A........................20.7 N/A
SPL................................................. 83.7 dB............................ 86.6 dB..........................87.9 dB
VAS.....................................................14.5 L............................... 37.5 L.............................77.8 L
Rp...................................................... 48.6 Ω...............................43.4 Ω.............................39.9 Ω
Lp..................................................38.8 mH...........................38.3 mH....................... 36.7 mH
Cp................................................. 623.9 uF..........................718.1 uF........................858.7 uF
Le..................................................2.63 mH......................... 2.59 mH....................... 2.62 mH
Xmax............................................ 17.5mm...........................17.5mm........................ 17.5mm
SD............................................. 53.46sq.in.......................82.35sq.in.................... 127.7sq.in.
Driver Displacement............. 0.10cuft...........................0.13cuft..........................0.22cuft.

CALCULATING ENCLOSURES
It is recommended to build your enclosure from at least 3/ 4” thick MDF (medium density
fiberboard). Make sure the enclosure is sealed airtight.

Calculating External Volume

To calculate box volume, measure the outside Width x Height x Depth of
the enclosure. Example 12” x 14” x 9”=1512 ÷ 1728” Cubic feet

Next you must convert cubic inches into cubic feet. To do this, you must
divide the cubic inches total by 1728”. Example 1512 ÷ 1728=.875 Cubic feet

Calculating Internal Volume

To calculate the internal (net) volume of the above box you must first multiply
the thickness of the wood you are using by Two(2). Example 3/4” x 2= 1.5“

Next subtract 1.5 from each of the outside measurements of the box.
Width Height Depth
12 - 1.5 = 10.5 14 - 1.5 = 12.5 9 - 1.5 = 7.5
Multiple the new totals (H x W x D) Example: 10.5 x 12.5 x 7.5 = .5696

Next you must convert cubic inches into cubic feet. To do this, you must
divide the cubic inch total by 1728”. Example 984.375 ÷ 1728=.5696 cubic feet.
 RECOMMENDED ENCLOSURES

Sealed Ported

PTW10D2
Woofer Cut-out: 9.41 in. (239 mm.) 10.98in / 279mm

Mounting Depth: 5.33 in. (135.5 mm.)

Recommended Sealed Box: 1.0 cuft.
Recommended Vented Box: 1.55 cuft.

5.33in / 135.5mm
• Vent Area: 4” round vent or 20 square inches
• Vent Length: 18” long
• Tuning: 35Hz
Dynamic Power Handling : 1750 Watts
9.41in / 239mm
Nominal Power Handling : 900 Watts

PTW12D2
Woofer Cut-out: 11.10 in. (282 mm.) 12.63in / 321mm

Mounting Depth: 5.83 in. (148 mm.)

Recommended Sealed Box: 1.3cuft.
Recommended Vented Box: 2.23cuft

5.83in / 148mm
• Vent Area: 5” round vent or 20 square inches
• Vent Length: 18” long
• Tuning: 34Hz
Dynamic Power Handling : 1750 Watts 11.10in / 282mm
Nominal Power Handling : 900 Watts

PTW15D2
15.71in / 399mm
Woofer Cut-out: 14.09 in. (358 mm.)
Mounting Depth: 7.13 in. (181 mm.)
Recommended Sealed Box: 1.8cuft.
7.13in / 181mm

Recommended Vented Box: 3.14cuft

• Vent Area: 6” round vent or 28 square inches
• Vent Length: 20” long
• Tuning: 33Hz
Dynamic Power Handling : 1750 Watts 14.09in / 358mm

Nominal Power Handling : 900 Watts

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